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ACES II Ejection Seat
for F-16 Mid to Late Production

Mini Craft Collection, 1/48 scale

S u m m a r y :

Catalogue Number:

Mini Craft Collection Item No. MCC4812 - ACES II Ejection Seat for F-16 Mid to Late Production

Scale:

1/48

Contents & Media

Eight 3d printed resin parts; instructions.

Price:

GBP £8.50 UK Price (£7.08 Export Price) plus shipping available online from Hannants

 

USD $8.24 plus shipping available online from Squadron

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Review Type:

First Look.

Advantages:

Perfectly printed; crisp surface textures; obvious improvement compared to plastic kit seats; belts are printed in place; sheepskin texture on backrest and cushion; simple removal and cleanup.

Disadvantages:

None noted.

Conclusion:

This is a gorgeously detailed replacement seat for any mid-to-late productionn F-16 kit..

Reviewed by Brett Green

FirstLook

 

I was browsing Hannants' website a couple of weeks agi when I came upon a company hame that I hadn't heard before - Mini Craft Collection.

The photos of their products - mostly ejection seats at this stage - were very impressive. I decided to order a couple of sets to see if they lived up to the standards of the photos.

The sets arrived last week and I can report thay they look just as nice in the flesh as they did on Hannants' website.

 

 

Mini Craft Collection Item No. MCC4812, ACES II Ejection Seat for F-16, Mid to Late Production will be suitable for the Kinetic, Tamiya, Hasegawa and any other mid-to-late production Viper kit.

The set arrives in a small stout silver tin. The seat itself is 3d printed inside a resin cage, which itself is further protected by foam packing.

 

  • Mini Craft Collection Item No. MCC4812 - ACES II Ejection Seat for F-16 Mid to Late Production Revie: Image
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My view of the seat was limited due to its position inside the resin cage, so I spent a few minutes with a new hobby blade freeing the seat and its small fittings.

The seat is crisply and amply detailed.

 

 

Surface textures are beautifully done. The harness straps with buckles and other hardware are printed in place.

I particularly like the sheepskin texture of the cushion and backrest. They look very comfortable!

In addition to the main seat part, MCC supplies a furthjer eight fittings including pull handle, rear seat mount and more.

 

 

There are no striations or any other printing imperfections whatsoever.

A small but clearly printed instruction leaflet is also inside the can.

This is a lovely seat that will be a noticeable improvement compared to your plastic kit seats. Careful painting and weathering will reward your efforts.

Purchased for review from Hannants


Review Text and Images Copyright © 2023 Brett Green
Page Created 25 July, 2023
Last updated 25 July, 2023

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