SIAI-Marchetti SF260 (Belgian Air Force) 1:72 Kit Resin Planet ModelsThis is a Resin kit so Ideally suited to Experienced Modellers onlyGeneral characteristics:Crew: OneCapacity: Two passengersLength: 7.1 m (23 ft 0 in)Wingspan: 8.35 m (26 ft 11.75 in)Height: 2.41 m (8 ft 6 in)Wing area: 10.1 m² (109 ft²)Empty weight: 765 kg (1,488 lb)Loaded weight: 1,100 kg (2,425 lb)Max. takeoff weight: 1,200 kg (utility) 1,100 kg (aerobatic) (2,866 lb)Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-540-E4A5, 195 kW (260 hp)Performance:Maximum speed: 441 km/h (236 knots, 276 mph)Cruise speed: 330 km/h (178 knots, 205 mph)Range: 2,050 km (1,107 NM, 1,274 mi)Service ceiling: 5,790 m (19,000 ft)Rate of climb: 9.1 m/s (1,791 ft/min)Armament:Two under-wing hard points, each can carry 300 kg (661 lb)Resin Kits are expensive because they are sold in smaller volumes. Its a cottage industry compared to the big brands. This is because Companies that make Resin Kits usually concentrate on subjects not made by the main model companies.Resin Kits like the CMR SF260 below often contain extra detail like Metal Etch Parts and sometimes metal Undercarriage.So if you want something different go for a Resin Model.As building resin kits is seen to be a "Black Art" by some modellers,we offer the following advice guide: From CMR.1) - Study the instructions and familiarise yourself with the parts before starting to work in a methodical manner, as resin kits do not have individual part numbers.2) - Wash the parts thoroughly with detergent before any assembly or painting. This is to remove mould release agent left over from the manufacturing process.3) - Carefully remove the parts from the pouring blocks using a razor saw - or scalpel for small items - and clean them up before starting construction. Resin can be sanded easily and scribed like styr
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