1:32 B-17 Seatbelts

1:32 B-17 Flying Fortress – fabric seat belts (HGW)

A set of realistic seat belts for the cockpit of a model of B-17 Flying Fortress in 1:32 scale. The belts are laser cut from printed microtextile that behaves like real cloth, and they are completed by photo-etched metal buckles. The maker is the Czech company HGW. It is neither a kit nor a part of the aircraft but a detail accessory that raises the look of the seat and the cockpit.

The real subject

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was an American four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War, the backbone of daylight strategic bombing in Europe. The set of belts suits the crew compartment, where the pilots' seats are easy to see.

Use and fitting

• Take the cut fabric part off the sheet and remove the backing.
• Knead the belts between your fingers so that they take on a natural waviness.
• Thread them through the photo-etched buckles and fix them with cyanoacrylate glue.
• The material stands up to ordinary non-aggressive modeling products, washes and filters included.

Who it is for

• Builders of the B-17 Flying Fortress in 1:32 scale
• Modelers who prefer fabric seat belts over plastic ones

This is an accessory for the cockpit. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.