CMK F-104G/J & S Starfighter Ejection Seat (Q48369 & Q48370 for Kinetic) 1:48

[Mike]

F-104G/J & S Starfighter Ejection Seat (Q48369 & Q48370 for Kinetic)

1:48 CMK by Special Hobby

 

 

Kinetic’s new Starfighter kit is part of their new and growing range, and has been well-received as it’s a while since we’ve had a new tooled kit in this scale.  The new Luftwaffe G that we reviewed here used the Martin-Baker seat, but other marks used the factory-fitted C-2 seat, and Special Hobby are cognisant of that fact.  As usual with CMK's resin sets, they arrive in the familiar clear vacformed box, with the resin parts safely inside, and the instructions sandwiched between the header card at the rear.  Decals and Photo-Etch (PE) when included is separated from the resin parts by a clear piece of acetate to prevent scratching and damage during transit.

 

F-104G/J Starfighter Seat (C-2) (Q48369)

A single resin part that needs cutting from its pouring stub and fitting with a wire ejection handle between the pilot’s knees as shown in the instructions, for which you’ll need to source from your own supplies before painting and installation.

 

 

 

 

F-104G/S Starfighter Seat (M-B Q Mk.7) (Q48370)

Again a single resin part that needs grab handles in between the pilot’s knees and a double-loop at the top of the headbox, this seat has the revised fibreglass para-pack either side of the seat frame that was requested by the Luftwaffe after concerns over the original seat were raised.

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

Two exquisitely detailed ejection seats that will be a big help to the detail of any 1:48 Starfighter cockpit, although it is designed to fit the new Kinetic kit.  Remember to have some fine wire on hand for the ejection initiator handles, and you’ll be good to go.

 

Highly recommended.

 

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