A photo-etched metal seat belt for British First World War aircraft in 1:48 scale. It represents a wide leather belt anchored at two points.
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On First World War aircraft the seat belt was a simple affair: a wide leather strap ran across the pilot's lap and was anchored at two places in the cockpit. Shoulder straps only came into use later, so this single belt was what mainly held the pilot in his seat. On a model it is a detail everyone notices: the open cockpit of a biplane is seen from above and an empty seat without a belt looks unfinished.
This is a photo-etched metal part representing a wide two-point belt of a British First World War subject, in 1:48 scale. The photo-etched version has the advantage of being as thin as real leather would be in scale, and it can be bent exactly the way the belt would lie across the seat. The extent of the parts and the intended use for a particular kit are given in the manufacturer's instructions.
Separate the part with a sharp blade as close to the tab as possible and sand the rest down so that the edge stays straight. Shape it over a soft pad with blunt tweezers or a toothpick and make the bends flowing; sharp creases look unnatural. Always let the belt drape a little over the edge of the seat, so that it reads as leather and not as sheet metal. Before painting, degrease the surface and apply primer, otherwise the paint will not hold on metal. Attach the belt with cyanoacrylate glue.
This is an accessory for a model you build yourself. The kit, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.
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