Seatbelt Material

MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Seatbelt Material

Posted by MusicCity on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:03 PM

I found several suggestions for making seatbelts, all of which were very good ideas. I did find something that wasn't mentioned that seems to work pretty well to. It isn't very politically correct these days though Smile [:)]

I used the foil from a pack of cigarettes. It's thin enough to go through 1/32 photo-etched buckles, but stong enough to stay in one piece. It's also textured so it gives the seatbelts a more realistic look. I used it with the white side out, not the foil side. If you need it thinner I think the paper can be shaved off the foil (or maybe just soaked off), but I didn't try that.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 10:47 PM

Damn, I knew I shouldn't have quit smoking!!! HONEY.......I NEED to smoke for my models!!!! Tongue [:P]

AHHH, she ain't buying it. Thanks for sharing, I'll keep it in mind if I ever start up again!!

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benzdoc

Member since
January 2004
From: Newnan, GA

Posted by benzdoc on Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:44 AM

where's a smoker when you need one? :)

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:15 AM

That's a great idea! Hey, what other smoker's paraphernalia can i use to justify this disgusting and expensive habbit? Wink [;)]

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Posted by MusicCity on Thursday, January 29, 2004 4:50 PM

Here's what they look like. The photo actually shows the texture if you look close.

Gotta work on the colors a bit though. Fluorescent lights make it look greener than it actually is.

Don't worry, I've always got a stack of extra foil laying around here Big Smile [:D]

Let me know, I'll send you some.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 2, 2004 4:23 PM

Wow great idea and look at those seatbelts, they are just amasing, I should try that! Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 11:17 PM

I've used standard yellow masking tape, two pieces stuck together so there's no sticky side, cut into thin strips with an X-Acto. Fine wire for the harness rings, Koch fittings, etc, and a dab of superglue to hold the strap in place. Paints nicely with enamels.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 12:36 AM

Hey MC.
How did you make your buckles.
I am busy with the seatbelts for my 1/24 BF109 G2 and man, I just can not get the buckles right.
I have tried everything.

Rudie.

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 3:19 AM

I use the foil off the top of wine bottles..........

........does this men you need a vice, be it drinking or smoking to be able to model seatbelts properly?

Those people at Eduard sure must get through a lot of cigarettes and booze!!!!LOL.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Posted by MusicCity on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 5:19 AM

QUOTE: Wow great idea and look at those seatbelts, they are just amasing,

Thanks T-34, glad you like them Big Smile [:D]

QUOTE: Hey MC. How did you make your buckles.

They came with the kit and are photoetched parts. They look good, but were a pain to work with.

QUOTE: does this men you need a vice, be it drinking or smoking to be able to model seatbelts properly?

Modeling IS a vice!! Wink [;)]

QUOTE: I've used standard yellow masking tape, two pieces stuck together so there's no sticky side, cut into thin strips with an X-Acto

I didn't try that, but I did take a piece of an old shirt painted with Future to give it some stiffness, I tried heavy paper, and a couple of other things. None of them would go through the buckles because they were too thick. Regular paper worked but I tore it trying to get a buckle on. Finally came up with the foil idea and managed to get through the ordeal.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 9:19 PM

I bought a photoetched seat of seat buckles from Detail Masters and it has thin paper included that worked really well. Just color it with a sharpie.

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MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Posted by MusicCity on Thursday, February 5, 2004 8:36 PM

Mine came with paper seatbelts printed on the instruction sheet. They didn't last long; tore the first one, tore the second one, waded the third and forth up and threw them away; went looking for something more substantial that I wouldn't screw up so easily.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Friday, February 6, 2004 3:19 AM

Modelling is not a vice!

It's therapy!

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 12:53 AM

KJ200

I have tried the wine thing, but man no go...

How do you get the 2 gaps in the buckle for the belt to go through.

Please tell me how...

Rudie.

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