1:32 Me 262A seat with seatbelts

Messerschmitt Me 262A - seat with belts 1:32 (Quickboost)

A resin replacement part, not a model. This resin casting from the Czech brand Quickboost (Aires) in 1:32 scale represents the pilot seat with cast safety belts for the German Messerschmitt Me 262A jet fighter. It is an easily fitted resin detail that combines the seat and the belts in a single part and replaces the plastic from the box. It is supplied unpainted and without an aircraft model.

What the part is for

The Me 262 was the first jet fighter in the world to enter series service, and the A version was the basis of its production at the end of the Second World War. With the canopy open, the seat with its harness is the main feature of the cockpit. The cast belts with a faithful sag save the work of using photo-etch and, once painted, give the interior a realistic, lived-in look.

Installation and painting tips

Wash the part to remove mold release residue, cut off the casting block carefully and sand the mating surface with respiratory protection. Bond with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Apply primer before painting; lay the shell and the belts with an airbrush or a brush, pick out the buckles in a metallic shade and draw out the detail with a wash and dry shading.

Who the part is for

• For builders of the Me 262A in 1:32 scale
• For modelers who want a seat with cast belts
• For lovers of drop-in resin details
• For a quick lift to the cockpit without photo-etch

The part is supplied unpainted, as a resin casting. Glue, paints and the aircraft model are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.