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Flettner question
Biggles2
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Posted: Monday, June 12, 2006 - 10:17 AM UTC
I also posted this under WWll German: I have a 1/48 Flettner Fl 282 'Kolibri' helicopter kit from Huma. It is a very fine kit, but the pilot's and observer's seats are very plain and have no seat belt detail. Would anyone have an idea of which type of aftermarket aircraft seat I could substitute?
mother
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Posted: Monday, June 12, 2006 - 10:56 AM UTC
Hey Big,
Not to much in the aftermarket department, here is a great build article on your kit. It should help you some or at least give you an idea of the kit. My only suggestion is getting a set of German photo-etch harnesses from Eduard

Build link here

Joe
Biggles2
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Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 08:54 AM UTC
Great reference pics. Thanks!!
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 03:21 PM UTC
I built the 1/72 scale kit years ago, wasn't a bad kit to build, just needed some careful fitting. I could never get enough weight in it to overcome tail sitting, so simply added small pins to the bottom of the tires, and pinned it to a small base. For the seats I just added old fashion maskiing tape belts.
Looking forwed to seeing your 1/48 scale one.
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