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Martin Baker H5 
Ejection Seats

 

Cutting Edge

S u m m a r y
Catalogue Number and Description: CEC48167 - Martin Baker H5 Ejection Seats (for all F-4B/C/D/J/K/M & RF-4B/Cs to 1970)
Price: US$9.99
Scale: 1/48
Contents and Media: 6 x Pieces in resin (two individual seats)
Review Type: FirstLook
Advantages: Great detail; includes harnesses; different harness pattern for each seat; perfect casting.
Disadvantages: Care required removing from casting block.
Recommendation: Highly Recommended

 

Reviewed by Brett Green


HyperScale is proudly sponsored by Meteor Productions

 

FirstLook

 

These resin 1/48 scale replacement seats will really improve the look of any early Phantom II.

I was impressed with the fact that the two seats in this set are not identical. Cutting Edge have cast the harnesses with an individual "drape" on each seat. They have also thoughtfully labelled the seats "A" and "B" on the casting blocks.

Detail is crisp and casting of my samples was perfect - not an air bubble to be found despite the complex shape and undercutting. 

The seats include the upper pull-rings and centre ring for the ejection mechanism. 

Recommended to anyone building an early Phantom II in 1/48 scale.

Thanks to Meteor Productions for the review sample

Cutting Edge Modelworks Resin accessories are available at Meteor Productions Website

Review and Image Copyright © 2000 by Brett Green
Page Created 12 February, 2001
Last updated 20 July, 2003

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