CMK Mirage IIIC Atar 9B Engine Nozzle (Q72402 for Special Hobby) 1:72

[Mike]

Mirage IIIC Atar 9B Engine Nozzle (Q72402 for Special Hobby)

1:72 CMK by Special Hobby

 

 

We reviewed Special Hobby’s new Mirage IIIC in various guises, the latest to be found here, and while it’s a nice kit, resin can always improve the detail that injection moulded styrene is capable of.  As usual with CMK's resin sets, It arrives in the familiar clear vacformed box, with the resin parts safely inside, and the instructions sandwiched between the green Quick & Easy branded header card at the rear.

 

 

Containing just one resin part, it takes the place of two kit parts to depict the hot end of the Atar 9B engine nozzle that propels the Mirage IIIC and variants to supersonic speeds.  The nozzle is mounted on a circular casting base, and should be easy to cut away due to the narrow supports that are holding it down.  Sanding the surface flat should be all the preparation needed apart from a wash in warm soapy water to remove the rest of the mould-release agent.  As well as not having to deal with a seam down the centre of the kit parts, you also get additional detail on the exterior in the shape of rows of rivets, and even more on the inside surface, plus the finesse of the lip.

 

Highly recommended.

 

 

Review sample courtesy of