1:48 Beaufighter TF.X seatbelts STEEL

Eduard 1:48 Beaufighter TF.X seatbelts STEEL are color photo-etched steel seat belts for the cockpit of a Beaufighter model. It is a detail accessory, not a kit.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Eduard
Product EAN8591111614443

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Eduard 1:48 Beaufighter TF.X seatbelts STEEL: photo-etched seat belts

A detail set from the Czech manufacturer Eduard holding the seat belts for the seats of a Beaufighter TF.X model in 1:48 scale. The belts are etched from thin steel sheet and printed in color at the factory, so they do not have to be painted. The STEEL designation refers to exactly that material: compared with conventional brass, steel is springier and holds its shape once bent, so the belt looks as though it were draped loosely over the cushion. This is an accessory for the build, not a model of the aircraft.

How to use the set

  • Separate the part with a sharp scalpel on a hard surface, never by twisting.
  • Shape the belts with tweezers or the blunt side of a knife so that natural folds appear.
  • Glue with cyanoacrylate applied in a minute amount on the tip of a toothpick.
  • We recommend finishing the cockpit before the fuselage is glued and closed up.

The real subject

The Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk.X was the torpedo and strike derivative of the heavy twin-engine Beaufighter, deployed mainly against shipping. The crew consisted of the pilot and a second crew member at the rear, both strapped in by multi-point belts. The belts are the most conspicuous detail in an open cockpit, and in injection-molded plastic they are always missing or merely suggested.

Who the set is for

For modelers building a cockpit with the canopy open who want a faithful look without laboriously painting tiny parts. Color steel belts are the fastest route to a convincing interior: the job takes a few minutes and the difference shows at once.

This is a detail accessory for the build, not a model. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.

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FAQ

No. The set is printed in color at the factory, so you only separate it, shape it and glue it on. Any white edges left after cutting can be touched in with a fine brush.

Cyanoacrylate, that is super glue. Ordinary cement for plastic will not hold on metal. Apply the bare minimum so that the glue does not fog the printing.

Steel is thinner and springier, holds its shape once bent and springs back less. The modeler therefore finds it easier to make the belt drape naturally over the seat.

It is not. It is a detail set for the interior, and the Beaufighter TF.X model in 1:48 scale has to be bought separately.

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