1:35 AH-64 APACHE - SEATBELTS

The real subject

The AH-64 Apache is an American attack helicopter with a two-man crew seated in tandem one behind the other. Both stations are clearly visible under the glazing, so every detail in the cockpit shows on a model. Seat belts belong among the features the eye notices first, and yet a kit usually deals with them only with a suggested relief on the seat.

What the set solves

The set brings seat belts for the cockpit in 1:35 scale. The belts can be shaped, so you can let them hang loosely over the edge of a seat or draw them across the backrest as though they were fastened. It is precisely a loosely hanging belt that gives an interior the sense of scale and depth that painting alone cannot replace.

Building and painting tips

• Fit the belts before you close up the fuselage and mount the cockpit glazing.
• Work with tweezers with fine tips, as the individual parts are very small.
• Paint the seat first and let it dry properly, and only then settle the belts.
• Try the shape of a belt dry and only then fix it with a small drop of cyanoacrylate.
• The exact identification of the parts and the recommended procedure are in the manufacturer's instructions, which are supplied with the set.

Who it is for

The set suits modelers who are building the Apache with an open or clearly visible cockpit and want to move the interior above the level of the box contents. It takes patience to work with, but the result is visible at first glance.

This is an accessory for a kit. The model of the helicopter, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.