Hobbycraft Dornier Do-17Z 5K+EA BoB GB

[B-17engineer]

Ok

PICS 1-2: The kit seat=S***

PIC 3: What I was try to replicate.

PICS 4-end: My attempt.

 

[Airframes]

Bl**dy good work H ! When it's all sanded smooth, that should look the biz, well done mate !

 

[Vic Balshaw]

You my man have got hidden talent. It looks great H and as Terry says, a littler sanding and volià, you have the perfect seat.

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks guys appreciate the comments! I will sand it more when I get back home!

 

[B-17engineer]

Did this seat have a cushion does anyone know of? If it did how can I replicate one?

 

[Crimea_River]

That seat shows great patience and attention to detail H. Well done.

As to the cushion if there was one, there are several methods. Some might use Milliput which is a putty that hardens and that you can mold to the shape you want. I have not found that product where I live. Another way is to just fold and glue some paper to the shape you want. Or you can use plastic card.

 

[Lucky13]

Bl**dy well done H-Man! Will look dog spherical when done!

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks a ton guys!

Andy if this seat does have a cushion I'll try one of those methods! Thanks!

 

[Lucky13]

Didn't they use the parachute as a cushion?

 

[B-17engineer]

I really don't know I'm not super familliar. But if so thanks!

 

[Lucky13]

I'm almost sure that they did Harrison....worth to check though.

 

[B-17engineer]

Sure thing !

F-317  Luftwaffe Seat Parachute

 

[T Bolt]

The seat looks great Harrison! By the time you're done with that cockpit you'll be ready to try anything!

 

[javlin]

Should be a nice example when you are done Harrison always liked the shape of the DO-17 and the HC usually fit together well enough.Cheers

 

[Airframes]

As far as I know, the Dornier pilot used a seat-type chute like the one you posted, which he sat on. The oother crew members used chest-mounted 'chutes, which were stored in racks in the cockpit unless needed, when they were clipped to the harness, worn all the time. Some other aircraft types, the pilot wore a back-pack chute, I think the heinkel being one of them. The seat would not have a cushion if a seat-type 'chute was used, although the seat back might have had a brown leather padding, like Wayne's Ju88.

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks guys appreciate the comments guys!

 

[rochie]

looks great Harrison

 

[vikingBerserker]

Off to a good start.

 

[Wayne Little]

Hope you find the time to get it all done Harrison....seat should scrub up good mate!

 

[B-17engineer]

Thanks guys!