Cutting Edge Modelworks

1/32 & 1/48 Flexible Oxygen Hose

Product # CEC32027 $8.99 & CEC48110 $7.99

Product Article by Steve Filak on Oct 3, 2005

 

 

 

Here's a quick review of a resin product from Cutting Edge Modelworks.  This particular items is a pair of flexible resin oxygen hoses, suitable for use with 1/48 and 1/32 pilots, offered in both scales by Cutting Edge.

WHAT YOU GET:

Simply put, you get a pair of oxygen hoses.  Cutting Edge has offered these in a flexible resin for modelers who wish to add custom detail to their pilots, and I have to say that it's pretty neat stuff.  When I first looked at the parts outside of the bag, I was wondering why there wasn't any external detail.  Just from looking at it, I didn't see the ribbing normally associated with oxygen hoses.

Then I took a picture of the item.  I was really amazed by the level of detail! 

This is a very interesting medium, as this type of resin has as much flex as rubber, but apparently it takes paint very well.  There's a minimal amount of flash to clean up, but other than that, the hoses are perfectly and consistently formed.  Best of all, you get enough material to do a number of pilots, and it allows you to change poses on you 1/32 and 1/48 pilots without having to scratchbuild a new hose, or try to figure out how to bend the existing hose without deforming it.  No instructions are provided with the set, as the installation is straightforward - simply cut a section of hose to fit, and glue it in place.  All in all, it's a simple addition to the inventory which will easily add detail to your pilot figures.

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

Steve

Photos and text © by Steve Filak, Sr.