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This simple detail set comes in a Ziploc bag with a cardboard header. Inside, there are two beautifully cast resin seats. The reproduction is flawless with absolutely no bubbles, pits, or damage
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Preparations for usage are simple enough. Before removing the seats from the casting blocks, remove the flash from the upper web of the seat mounts. Note that I did not do this yet in the photos. After that is done, a few swipes with the back of a knife will free the seats for usage.
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For the photo, I painted one black and then used Rub-N-Buff Silver to bring out the details. In many photos, the seats appear as natural metal. These seats are seen in all models except for the N-5 and on. Starting with the production of the N, the seat was simplified to a wooden design and, from the P-40N-5-CU on, made shorter along with having the rear deck modified.
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The details are there and in scale. Compared to the kit seats, this one is worlds apart. Ultracast does offer this seat with either US or British harnesses. However, this is my favorite since it allows me the freedom to place the harnesses as I wish. However, note that the shaped dish at the bottom of the seat is usually seen on Commonwealth Warhawks and may not appear on USAAF aircraft.
The work needed to prepare this seat is much less than a photo-etched version and the detail is on both sides of the laterals.
It is a highly recommended upgrade for the Hasegawa cockpits but is also good for many other models as well.
My thanks go out to Ultracast for the review sample. They can be ordered directly from Ultracast.
48151 1/48 - Curtiss P-40 Seats (without harness) $7.95 (US Funds) · $9.95 (CDN Funds) for a pair.
References Used
This simple detail set comes in a Ziploc bag with a cardboard header. Inside, there are two beautifully cast resin seats. The reproduction is flawless with absolutely no bubbles, pits, or damage
------------------------------------
Preparations for usage are simple enough. Before removing the seats from the casting blocks, remove the flash from the upper web of the seat mounts. Note that I did not do this yet in the photos. After that is done, a few swipes with the back of a knife will free the seats for usage.
/gallery/albums/userpics/10065/UC48151b.jpg
For the photo, I painted one black and then used Rub-N-Buff Silver to bring out the details. In many photos, the seats appear as natural metal. These seats are seen in all models except for the N-5 and on. Starting with the production of the N, the seat was simplified to a wooden design and, from the P-40N-5-CU on, made shorter along with having the rear deck modified.
/gallery/albums/userpics/10065/UC48151a.jpg
The details are there and in scale. Compared to the kit seats, this one is worlds apart. Ultracast does offer this seat with either US or British harnesses. However, this is my favorite since it allows me the freedom to place the harnesses as I wish. However, note that the shaped dish at the bottom of the seat is usually seen on Commonwealth Warhawks and may not appear on USAAF aircraft.
The work needed to prepare this seat is much less than a photo-etched version and the detail is on both sides of the laterals.
It is a highly recommended upgrade for the Hasegawa cockpits but is also good for many other models as well.
My thanks go out to Ultracast for the review sample. They can be ordered directly from Ultracast.
48151 1/48 - Curtiss P-40 Seats (without harness) $7.95 (US Funds) · $9.95 (CDN Funds) for a pair.
References Used
- Curtiss P-40 XP-46, XP-60 part 2 by Zbigniew Kolacha and Marek Rys in the Polish Language published by AJ Press
- P-40 Walk Around by Lou Drendel published by Squadron Signal
- Curtiss P-40 by Ehrman published by MBI (Czech Republic) in 1993
- Curtiss P-40 by Ehrman and Roman published by MBI (Czech Republic) in 1998
- Model Detail Photo Monograph No 14, Kittyhawk I/IA, by Pawel Sembrat published by Rossagraph
- P-40 in Action, Aircraft No 26, by Ernie McDowell published by Squadron Signal