The Aires 4270 Cockpit Set is a mixed-media resin detail upgrade designed specifically for the 1/48 scale Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat model kit by Hasegawa. This aftermarket set replaces the basic factory plastic components to provide an exceptionally accurate, highly detailed replication of the actual WWII aircraft interior.
What Is Included in the Set
- Main Cockpit Tub: A single-piece grey resin casting featuring realistic flooring, structural framing, and integrated plumbing lines.
- Detailed Sidewalls: Left and right side resin panels capturing throttle quadrants, control runs, and electrical switchboxes.
- Instrument Panel: A multi-layered assembly utilizing a resin backing face paired with photo-etched brass pieces and printed instruments on clear acetate film.
- Pilot's Seat: A thin-walled scale resin seat complete with intricately detailed structural support frames.
- Photo-Etched Fret: Includes fine brass pieces for the seat belt harnesses, rudder pedals, map case, and minute engine controls