1:48 Seats for He 219 with belts (Tamiya)

1:48 Seats for He 219 with belts (Tamiya) — 3DF, 1:48 scale

This set from 3DF is not a model of an aircraft but a 3D printed (resin) detail set of seats for experienced modelers. The seats have their seat belts cast as a single piece, so assembling separate photo-etched belts is not needed. They replace the simplified plastic seats and increase the fidelity of the cockpit. The set is intended for the plastic kit of the Heinkel He 219 Uhu from Tamiya in 1:48 scale.

The real subject

The Heinkel He 219 Uhu was a German twin-engine night fighter of the Second World War, one of the first production aircraft fitted with ejection seats. It is precisely the crew seats with their belts that this set reproduces faithfully.

Building tips

• Wash the parts to remove print resin residue, so that paint holds well.
• Cut the 3D printed seats off their supports with a sharp knife or a saw.
• Bond them with super glue (cyanoacrylate); sand with respiratory protection.
• Pick the cast belts out with shades and a light wash, so that their texture stands out.

Who the set is for

• Builders of the Tamiya He 219 Uhu model in 1:48 scale.
• Experienced modelers with experience of working with resin and 3D printed parts.
• Anyone interested in a realistic cockpit without assembling separate photo-etched belts.

This is an accessory, not a model in its own right. To use it the base Tamiya He 219 kit in the corresponding scale is needed. Paints and glue are not included in the package.