The Aires 2146 is a highly detailed, 1:32 scale aftermarket resin upgrade kit. It is specifically designed for the Trumpeter Mikoyan MiG-23MF/ML Flogger model kit. This piece accurately replicates the closed-position exhaust nozzle of the real Soviet fighter jet, replacing plastic parts for a more realistic look.
What is it?
Aires sets like the Aires 2146 use cast resin. Resin allows scale modelers to create very tiny, exact shapes that standard plastic molds cannot easily make. This piece perfectly recreates the complex, overlapping metal petals that form the jet's exhaust.
Aires sets like the Aires 2146 use cast resin. Resin allows scale modelers to create very tiny, exact shapes that standard plastic molds cannot easily make. This piece perfectly recreates the complex, overlapping metal petals that form the jet's exhaust.
How do you use it?
- Clean up: Use a hobby knife or fine saw to remove the excess resin from the casting blocks.
- Wash: Wash the pieces in warm, soapy water to remove any release oils left over from manufacturing. This helps your paint stick.
- Assemble: Glue the resin parts together using super glue (cyanoacrylate) instead of regular plastic cement.
- Paint: Prime the exhaust, then paint the metal heat stains and burn marks using an airbrush.