Eduard has produced many different sets of seat belts over the years for many sizes and types of aircraft. Hey also have several different style with the fabric belts and straight photoetch belts. This set is 1/32^nd scale photoetch steel with pre-printed color on one side. The printing is top notch and even includes the required stitching on the belts. There are enough lap and shoulder belts for four separate seats. The detailed instructions show attachment to Bf-190 and FW-190 variants. I had a spare seat for the Trumpeter Me-262 and used that for this demonstration (after painting it).

The shoulder belts are simple in that there are no attachments necessary so you can cut them loose and attach them. I bent them to shape and glued them in place. Please take note that they are “handed” in respect that there is a left and right.

The lap belts are also handed and require assembly. Each requires three additional parts that represent the length of belt used for tightening as well as the bottom pad and also the required hardware. The assembly steps were followed and the belts shaped to fit and then glued in place.

To finish off the belts, I added Flory wash to the parts, let dry and wiped off followed by a flat coat. The end result speaks for itself.

The way that these seat belts have progressed in the last 10 years is remarkable. They are detailed, easy to install and look realistic. Eduard offers a variety of types and materials needed so that belts can be added to everything. Simple to install and a great add to any kit, this set for 1/32^nd scale Luftwaffe aircraft is highly recommended.

My thanks to Eduard for the review sample and to IPMS/USA for the chance to review it.