discussion Seafire Seatbelts?

[Modler bob]

Im building the sea fire FR46/47 (at last) and don't want to fit the pilot in.
So where can I get aftermarket seatbelts for it, please, or can I?

 

[Ian M]

Same belts as a spitfire Bob. Loads of them about.

 

[Modler bob]

thanks, Ian
I did google b/4 posting, but couldn't find anything. Unless I should be going to Spec savers.

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?search_direction=asc&search=spitfire&product_type_id=3371 , other stores will have them too , I checked Johns shop , nothing in stock.

 

[Ian M]

Have a look on Eduard.com once there search 1/48 spitfire. Choose a late mk bubble top and you should be OK.

 

[Modler bob]

Update........I have got one on fleabay now thanks all.
Must be honest with you all,.
I'm finding this kit a bit awkward around the cockpit.:flushed:
The instructions aren't what they used to be for dumbos like me.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Update........I have got one on fleabay now thanks all.
Must be honest with you all,.
I'm finding this kit a bit awkward around the cockpit.:flushed:
The instructions aren't what they used to be for dumbos like me.

Get some pictures up….someone will sort you out Bob.

 

[rtfoe]

Yup Bob, get some pictures up. A cockpit is like any other cockpit...you have your front desk(instument panel with sights), two side desks, a floor, side walls, a seat, control column stick(steering wheel). The trick on attaching seat belts is where the back ends disappear to.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Modler bob]

Thanks, guys, I'll take some photos a bit later.

 

[Modler bob]

Lol, I was outbid on the Eduard 1/48 FE981 Colour Steel Etch Seatbelts - Airfix Spitfire FR Mk XIV kit
That's why I was waiting to post any photos.
Don't think I'll bother with the seatbelts now, :smiling:

 

[rtfoe]

Whats your budget, Kamizukuri make some neat paper seatbelts. Just google Kamizukuri seat belts. They have both 1/48 and 1/72 standard seatbelts, English, Japanese and German.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Modler bob]

The reason I was outbid Richard is not that I could'nt afford the £6 odd that they were going for, it's just I put a max bid of £4 and thought I'd leave it at t that, and thought that would do it.
I have spent quite a bit on Paints , putty etc ect plus the actual kits, just gotta keep my wallet happy and keep saving :smiling3:

 

[rtfoe]

I have a set of the Kamizukuri seatbelts and they look good. You'll be surprised that paper can substitute for metal buckles when painted in metal colors.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Modler bob]

hHi, again Richard.
I can only see US Kamizukuri seatbelts when I google it.
Do you have a link to them in the UK, please?

 

[rtfoe]

hHi, again Richard.
I can only see US Kamizukuri seatbelts when I google it.
Do you have a link to them in the UK, please?

I got mine when I was in Shizuoka. Will check my files if I still have the Passion Models catalog and web address. Passion are the distributors of Kamizukuri and would have been to UK for any big modelling events.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Modler bob]

Shizuoka? Is that in Japan?

 

[rtfoe]

Shizuoka? Is that in Japan?

Yes...home of Tamiya, Hasegawa and Fujimi...but I found more hobby shops in Akihabara, Tokyo.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Modler bob]

Japan is on my bucket list :thumb2:
Judging by your avatar you're a forces man Richard?

 

[rtfoe]

Japan is on my bucket list :thumb2:
Judging by your avatar you're a forces man Richard?

Dad was...I just happen to have these helmets in my collection.
If you're adventurous then Japan is a nice place for a visit. The culture is so unique and rules are followed to the T. You'll feel awkward if you don't line up at the train station or anywhere else.
Everywhere you'll see vending machines.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Tim Marlow]

Japan is wonderful. Everything is clean, and it just works! I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to visit. The only problem we had was that everything was (obviously) signed in Kanji, which was pretty much unintelligible to us. We therefore became illiterate for the duration of our stay . Restaurant menus were fine, everything being illustrated in the restaurant window by model food, and all the menus used pictures. However, try using a tube system if you can‘t identify the line you need or even the station you are supposed to go to from the tube map on the ticket vending machine. We had that problem after travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto, which was much less international in nature. The problem was solved for us by a very kind couple recognising our dilemma and guiding us from Kyoto rail station literally to our hotel door by travelling with us on the tube, then walking the route with us, before starting their own journey in a different direction.