Vic Balshaw
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Someone has been a busy little Vegemite while I've been away. All looks damn good Wayne.
1/32 Spitfire Mk.VIII ‘Bobby’ Gibbs - Home Country Modern Aircraft/Spitfire Marks GB
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A4K
Brigadier General
Been ages since I heard that expression!
N4521U
Plastic Pirate
Abso-lutely striking mate....
I come back to what you post for inspiration....
I come back to what you post for inspiration....
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Benevolens Magister
Good going Wayne.
As for the seat belts, the MkIX version shown is the earlier 'Sutton' harness type, which utilised the grommet holes for overall adjustment, and a cotter pin through a metal cone as the fastener. Under tension, for example if pulling 'g', this could be difficult, if not impossible, to release in an emergency. Also, the 'Sutton' harness was made from natural-fibre canvas webbing, which had been know to fail in heavy crash landings. These were replaced by the later version shown, using a mix of natural and synthetic fibres, for strength, and a 'quick release' box fastener. This type was also fitted to late-production MkIXs and XVIs, and the MkXIV.
Note that most current flying examples of the Spit shown in 'walk around' shots, will be fitted with modern harnesses, due to safety regulations in the various countries.
As for the seat belts, the MkIX version shown is the earlier 'Sutton' harness type, which utilised the grommet holes for overall adjustment, and a cotter pin through a metal cone as the fastener. Under tension, for example if pulling 'g', this could be difficult, if not impossible, to release in an emergency. Also, the 'Sutton' harness was made from natural-fibre canvas webbing, which had been know to fail in heavy crash landings. These were replaced by the later version shown, using a mix of natural and synthetic fibres, for strength, and a 'quick release' box fastener. This type was also fitted to late-production MkIXs and XVIs, and the MkXIV.
Note that most current flying examples of the Spit shown in 'walk around' shots, will be fitted with modern harnesses, due to safety regulations in the various countries.
brucejscott
Staff Sergeant
Good info Terry.
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Thanks Very much Guys.
Thanks for the clarification Terry, new version it is then, one more thing was the main harness attached to the rear frame now? or was the wire attachment still used.
Thanks for the clarification Terry, new version it is then, one more thing was the main harness attached to the rear frame now? or was the wire attachment still used.
Crimea_River
Marshal
Hose looks great Wayne.
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Benevolens Magister
Wires from the tail strap, back to the inertia lock in the upper, rear fuselage.
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
What a beaut Wayne, and excellent info Terry!
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A4K
Brigadier General
Wow, great work Wayne! Looks just like a real Spitty! 
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Aw man.....
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Benevolens Magister
Yep, that's the way mate. Good to see that particular restoration appears to be using a period-style harness, but in 'modern' materials.
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A4K
Brigadier General
Nice work as always Wayne. Are you going to droop the tops of the belts a little for more realistic sit?
amazing Wayne
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That will depend on whether i have a bit of movement still left, they are superglued in place, getting the current bend was a task in itself!
Will see tomorrow....and thanks too Karl!
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Benevolens Magister
Looks the biz Wayne !
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