1:72 Seat for Bf 109E (Special Hobby) with belts

Seat for the Bf 109E with belts 1:72 (3DF, 3D print)

This is an accessory for the cockpit, not an aircraft model. The package contains a pilot seat for the Messerschmitt Bf 109E in 1:72 scale made by direct 3D printing, including seat belts printed as part of the piece. The target kit is the Bf 109E from Special Hobby. It is precisely in the small scale that this approach makes the most sense: etched belts bend badly in 1:72 and tend to be too stiff, whereas printed belts have a faithful sag and follow the shape of the shell naturally. The seat is also thinner and more sharply detailed than injection-molded plastic can manage.

Use and fitting

• An accessory for more experienced modelers, as it is a 3D print (resin) and a very small part in 1:72.
• Wash the part free of uncured print resin residue and let it dry perfectly.
• Cut the carrier block and the print supports off with a fine saw or a sharp knife; never break them off.
• Glue with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue), ideally in a small drop applied with a pin.
• Paint over a primer: the shell in the Luftwaffe interior shade, the belts in a lighter canvas tone, the buckles metallic; a wash will accent the folds.
• Glue the seat into the cockpit before closing the fuselage; sand wet and with respiratory protection.

Who the set is for

For modelers building the Emil in 1:72 who want a faithful cockpit even in the small scale and do not want to struggle with etched belts. It is a quick improvement to the most visible part of the cockpit, especially on a model with an open canopy.

This is an accessory, not a model. The base kit, glue, paints and other accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.