Master AM-48-098 Gloster Javelin – Pitot Tubes (1/48)

We present a high-quality set of modeling accessories Master AM-48-098 Gloster Javelin – Pitot Tubes in 1:48 scale. This product is dedicated to the detailed enhancement of plastic models of the Gloster Javelin fighter jet, allowing for a faithful reproduction of the original pitot tubes and increasing the model's authenticity. The set includes precisely machined aluminum pitot tubes, which serve as replacements for the standard plastic parts provided by model manufacturers.

Set Features:

• Scale: 1/48, designed for collector and display models, compatible with popular kits in this scale.
• Country of origin of the original: United Kingdom – The Gloster Javelin is a classic British jet fighter.
• Materials: The pitot tubes are made from high-quality aluminum, resulting in durability, precision, and excellent replication of the aircraft's real-life details.
• Components: The set includes pitot tubes; assembly requires cutting off the original plastic part and drilling a hole at the mounting point.
• Aircraft period of use: Cold War – The Gloster Javelin was operated by the RAF from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s (1956–1968).
• Category: Model accessories, metal enhancement part for plastic models.

Historical Information:

The Gloster Javelin was a British Cold War-era interceptor extensively used by the Royal Air Force as the first aircraft with a delta wing and radar guidance system. It took part in air defense patrols over the United Kingdom and in RAF units stationed in the Middle East and Far East. The pitot tubes are an essential avionics component and are crucial for the correct operation of onboard instruments.

Product Advantages:

• Aluminum pitot tubes – true to scale, do not deform like plastic alternatives.
• Significant detail improvement – ideal for display and competition models.
• Easy installation using standard model glue (CA – cyanoacrylate).
• The product is recommended for both advanced modelers and intermediate hobbyists who want to significantly elevate the quality of their model.
• Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 – requires basic modeling skills and precise drilling of the mounting hole.

An additional detailed refueling probe tip is available in the Master AM-48-033 set. By choosing Master products, you gain a guarantee of quality, unmatched manufacturing precision, and the opportunity to take your model to the next level of realism.