Aires now offers a resin cockpit set for the Kinetic F16I Sufa. This set has very detailed resin pieces as well as a small photo etch set and film for gauges. They are molded in the standard Aires grey resin and are flash and bubble free. They also include a 3 page, blue paper diagram, a real help.

The resin pieces include a cockpit tub, 2 ejection seats, control consoles and cockpit sides, and associated bits. The photo etch is also exceptionally good. It comes with everything else you will need to detail this small work of art.

Putting this cockpit in is not to be taken lightly. As with most aftermarket cockpits, if you want great detail, then you are going to have to take your time to cut and test fit until it fits correctly. Be very careful sanding the tub because it will get very thin. The console tops are molded on the kit body top and will need to be cut out. Next you will need to put in the Aires console tops, glue in, and putty the seam to fit. Aires does provide a drawing that shows what needs to be removed from the original kit.

All in all, I really enjoyed building this cockpit because it could be a model all by itself, and it really adds a high level of detail to an otherwise plain office. I highly recommend this set and remind you that this is not for the beginner because of all the cutting and fitting, especially in this small scale.

Many thanks to Aires and IPMS USA for the opportunity to review this cockpit set. Keep up the great work, Aires.