Cutting Edge Modelworks

1/48 SR-71/YF-12A/A-12 Super Detailed Exhausts

product # CEC48516 for Testors/Italeri kit

$26.99 from Meteor Productions

Review by Steve Bamford on Sept 25 2007

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This new resin set of Super Detailed Exhausts from Cutting Edge Modelworks and the perfect option instead of using the kit parts on the Testors or Italeri kits of the SR-71A/B, YF-12A and the A-12 versions  These parts are basically super detailed replacements parts for the kit parts.  You will need to cut the parts from the resin casting block, which is fairly straight forward.  The part that really grabbed my attention is the blow-in doors that are really replicated on this set.  Once you cut the sections from the casting blocks and glue all 3 together you will be very impressed with the look and detail level this will add to your kit.

The best part of having these cast in 3 pieces per side is you can pre-paint them before assembly, which will give you much better access to the interior of each section.  Painting instructions are included in the instruction sheet along with b&W photos and detailed instructions to assist in the assembly process.

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Resin casting is of a very high quality and all the detail is very well done with no air bubbles.  This new resin set from Cutting Edge Modelworks will permit modelers to take their 1/48 Testors or Italeri SR-71/YF-12A/A-12 to a much higher level than the kit exhausts would permit.

Steve

I would like to thank Cutting Edge Modelworks for providing me with this review sample.

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford