1:72 Seatbelts Luftwaffe WWII fighters STEEL

Eduard photo-etched seat belts Luftwaffe (STEEL) — 1:72

This is not a model of an aircraft but a set of pre-painted steel photo-etched seat belts for the cockpit from Eduard. They are the same belts as in the version for the larger scale, but scaled down for models of German Second World War fighters in 1:72 scale. The belts are made of thin photo-etched steel sheet and they already come painted, so the tiny straps and buckles do not have to be painted — in the small 1:72 scale that saves a great deal of work.

Use

• Separate the belts carefully from the fret and bend them gently as needed — steel holds the shape you set, so the belts can be draped realistically over the seat.
• They are bonded with a small amount of super glue (cyanoacrylate); cement for plastic does not hold on metal.
• The pre-painted belts only need finishing touches — the edges can be picked out lightly.
• In 1:72 scale the parts are very small — use tweezers and good lighting.

Who they are for

For modelers of Luftwaffe fighters in 1:72 scale who want a convincing cockpit without the lengthy painting of miniature belts. The steel version gives a natural drape of the straps and looks like real fabric — unlike a flat sticker.

This is an accessory for the cockpit, not a model in its own right. The aircraft model, glue and paints are not included in the package.