discussion 21st century toys Macchi mc205 Veltro 1/32

[yak face]

Heres the 21st century toys Macchi mc205 Veltro in 1/32 scale , a kit ive done before but wanted to do again as its such a brilliant looking aircraft. It was originally designed to be sold already assembled and screws and clips together . It can still be assembled like a normal kit but theres obviously a few things to sort . It is a little toy like and simplified in places - the undercarriage is designed to retract and the canopy opens - so these areas will need rectifying. Nevertheless it should make a nice looking model with a bit of bashing .

 

[flyjoe180]

Looks interesting Tony.

 

[yak face]

Looks interesting Tony.

Cheers Joe , its not the most detailed cockpit but luckily the supplied pilot is excellent so he’s going in , which will fill it up nicely and cover up most of it . The problem I’m going to have is sorting his seat harness - the Italian belts are notoriously weird with their chains and stuff and no matter how hard I looked I cant seem to find exactly how they looked once fastened . The best I got was that it was a three point harness , the lower chain coming up between the pilots legs and fastening somehow to the shoulder belts . As for the two chains at the side and the large leather pad I’m still no wiser as to where these will be .

 

[flyjoe180]

Is this of help Tony?

STORMO! Reference Photos - Reference Photos - WWII Seat Harness - Fighters

www.stormomagazine.com

I've worn some uncomfortable harnesses in my time, but those Italian chains certainly do not look ideal for the family jewels!

 

[yak face]

Cheers joe , yes thats the info I found , still not sure about the chains on the side but once hes in the cockpit you probably wont be able to see down there anyway . And yes , I would want to come to a sudden stop wearing that harness !!