Quickboost Mig-29 Foreign Object Debris Guards (for GWH) - 1:48

[Mike]

Mig-29 Foreign Object Debris Guards (for GWH)
1:48 Quickboost by Aires

Generally, when an aircraft is on the ground it will have FOD guards installed to stop things getting in there, be they tools, birds' nests or anything else for that matter. All these things damage engines when they're started, so they tend to stay in place until the last minute. Therefore, a kit built with its wheels down should generally be seen with FOD guards unless it's about to take flight - a look that we mostly tend to disregard for convenience. In order to help out with that "extra mile" in the realism department, we have resin FOD guards, available separately for the front and rear. Don't forget though, if you've got the main FODs in place, there are usually others for the weapons, sensor windows and aerials, so check your references before you start work. You'll also need some Remove Before Flight (RBF) tags in a suitable language and colour to complete the look.


Intake FODs (QB48517)
Supplied in the usual Quickboost flat-pack, these rectangular FODs are moulded into a single casting block that has protective "wings" to each side, and include four delicate resin handles for attachment to the small depressions on the front of the guards. They are so thin that they could be depicted unused on the scene as well as in place, and even have the corresponding depressions to match the detail on the fronts.

Exhaust FODs (QB48516)
Moulded on two casting blocks these FODs are circular and again have fine resin handles moulded onto the block beside them, protected by projections from the ends of the casting block. If you should damage or lose the handle parts however, they could easily be replaced by short lengths of brass wire bent to shape. In fact, I managed to damage one of the handles on my review sample during handling, and it now has no "legs". A little 0.3mm wire will do the job instead, so I'm not worried.

Conclusion
Great parts to add realism and a candid look to your finished model, and well cast. As long as you appreciate that the tiny handles are a bonus and are likely to be damaged during handling, you'll find them easy to use.

Highly recommended.

Review samples courtesy of

distributed in the UK by Hannants Ltd.