1/72 Clear Prop Polikarpov R-5 Resin Exhausts 72035

1/72 Clear Prop Polikarpov R-5 Resin Exhausts Overview

The 1/72 Clear Prop Polikarpov R-5 Resin Exhausts (item 72035) is a precision resin aftermarket upgrade providing modelers with highly detailed replacement exhaust stacks that surpass injection-molded kit parts. This aftermarket exhaust set features crisp resin casting with minimal cleanup required, accurate representation of the Soviet R-5's distinctive exhaust configuration, detailed internal and external surfaces with proper collector ring detail, superior detail surpassing injection-molded kit parts, and direct replacement fit for 1/72 scale R-5 kits.

Polikarpov R-5 Exhaust Details

The Polikarpov R-5 reconnaissance bomber featured distinctive exhaust stacks that this set accurately replicates:

• Engine Configuration: M-17 V12 water-cooled engine with characteristic exhaust manifold arrangement
• Exhaust Stacks: Individual exhaust pipes with collector rings typical of Soviet interwar aircraft
• Historical Accuracy: Based on photographic evidence of 1930s-1940s production aircraft
• Scale Fidelity: Proper diameter and length proportions for 1/72 scale with hollow exhaust openings

Resin Aftermarket Exhaust Advantages

Clear Prop's resin exhaust sets offer significant improvements over kit-supplied plastic exhausts. The resin casting captures finer detail than injection molding allows including hollow exhaust openings and internal detail, the one-piece construction eliminates visible seams on complex curved surfaces, the crisp detail accepts paint and weathering more realistically, and the material provides superior surface texture for metallic finishes.

Installation and Finishing

For optimal results with this R-5 exhaust set, remove casting blocks with sharp hobby knife or razor saw, clean mating surfaces with fine sandpaper (600-800 grit), drill out exhaust openings if needed for maximum realism, test-fit exhausts to engine cowling before painting, prime with gray or white primer to reveal any surface imperfections, paint with metallic steel or burnt metal colors, and apply dark washes and weathering to simulate exhaust staining and heat discoloration.

Complementary Clear Prop Polikarpov R-5 Aftermarket Parts

Enhance your Polikarpov R-5 build with additional Clear Prop aftermarket components available at MPM Hobbies. The 1/72 Clear Prop Polikarpov R-5 Exterior Set provides additional external detail components. Explore our complete 1/72 Clear Prop Aftermarket Parts collection for additional resin details, photo-etched parts, painting masks, and vacuum-formed canopies. For complete Soviet aircraft kits, visit our 1/72 Academy Models Prop Aircraft collection. For larger-scale Soviet aircraft projects, explore our 1/48 Tamiya Prop Aircraft collection.

Visit the Clear Prop website for complete product information, installation guides, painting references, and technical specifications for their full range of 1/72 scale aftermarket accessories.