1:32 Mi-24. Seat belts

The real subject

The Mil Mi-24 is a Soviet attack helicopter that combines attack equipment with a cabin for troops. The early versions had the crew cabin arranged as shared glazing, while on later machines they sit in tandem under two separate canopies. In the large 1:32 scale the view into the cabin really is good and an empty seat without straps is one of the first places where a model loses its conviction.

What the accessory solves

The set brings restraint belts for the seats of the Mi-24 in 1:32 scale, that is, the straps as well as the detail of the fittings in color. You put them onto finished seats without painting the small buckles, for which no hand is steady enough at this level of detail. The range of the set and the placing of the individual elements are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

How to work with the seatbelts

• Before applying, check in the instructions whether the elements are self-adhesive or applied the wet way. A soaked self-adhesive film is ruined beyond repair.
• Finish the seat, paint it and let it dry, and only then do the belts come next in line.
• Degrease the base and let it dry out properly, as the elements stand away on a greasy surface.
• Lay them down in sections with tweezers and shape the bends over the edge of the pan gradually.
• Let the loose ends hang over the edge or twist them, so that the strap does not look like a straight stuck-on strip.

Terms of supply

What is supplied is a set of belts for the Mi-24 in 1:32 scale. The model, the seats, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.