1:72 Seatbelts Fiesler Fi 156 Storch

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch seat belts - 1:72, AML

This is a photo-etched detail set, not a model. On a small metal fret you will find a complete set of seat belts for the cockpit of models of the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch light liaison and observation aircraft in 1:72 scale. The set replaces the coarser plastic belts from the box, or belts missing altogether, and gives the open, glazed cockpit of the Storch a realistic look.

What it is for

The Storch had an exceptionally glazed cockpit, so the interior and the seats are clearly visible on a finished model. Thin photo-etched belts with faithfully shaped buckles look considerably finer in a small scale than molded plastic, and they are the main detail that sets a carefully built model apart at first glance.

Usage tips

Separate the parts carefully from the fret with a sharp knife on a cutting surface. It is best to paint bare photo-etched parts before gluing (a primer and the color of the belts as well as the metal buckles), then let the belts sag slightly so that they look like cloth. They are best bonded with super glue (cyanoacrylate) or a small drop of epoxy; ordinary cement for plastic will not hold on metal.

Who the set is for

• Modelers building the Fi 156 Storch in 1:72 who want a faithful cockpit
• Anyone interested in fine photo-etched accessories instead of plastic belts
• More advanced builders used to working with small metal parts

This is a photo-etched accessory for the interior, not a model in its own right. Paints and glue are not included in the package.