1:32 Messerschmitt Me262 SCHWALBE - Seatbelts

1:32 Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe - fabric seat belts (HGW)

A set of realistic cockpit seat belts for a model of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe in 1:32 scale. The belts are laser-cut from printed microfabric that behaves like real cloth, and photo-etched metal buckles come with them. The maker is the Czech company HGW Models. It is not a kit or a part of an aircraft but a detail accessory that lifts the look of the seat and the cockpit.

The real subject

The Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe was the first jet fighter in the world to see combat, powered by a pair of Junkers Jumo 004 turbojets. In German service in the Second World War it served both as a fighter and as a fighter-bomber. In 1:32 scale the cockpit is clearly visible, so faithful belts raise the overall impression considerably.

Use and fitting

• Take the cut fabric part out of the sheet and peel off the backing.
• Work the belts between your fingers so that they take on a natural waviness.
• Thread them through the photo-etched buckles and fix them with super glue.
• The material stands up to the usual non-aggressive modeling products, so it tolerates washes and filters.

Who it is for

• Builders of the Me 262 in 1:32 scale who want a faithful cockpit.
• Modelers who prefer fabric belts to plastic or paper ones.

This is a cockpit accessory. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.