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Hi everyone. I've finally finished the seats, & I really couldn't have hoped for a better outcome. I'm really happy with how they turned out.

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Also, I really didn't like how the tub came out when i first painted it. So i decided to start completely over. I like the outcome better the second go round. i'll post more later. My camera battery died.

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what did you use as the cushioning ? they really are good looking bang seats

Thanks!! I used mesh from a coffee filter insert.

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they're like 5$ at target, i think. i don't think its exactly to scale for the size that i'm doing, but i think it would lend itself really well to 1/32. i've seen people use bandaids but when i compaired the threads were way too thick.

i just measured it and cut it out. then i used small tweezers to bend it into the correct shape. One thing that i would suggest if you try this meathod, is once the peices are shaped, brush a light coat of crazy glue on to the back of the part and let it dry before you try to attatch it. -this fills the holes but leaves the threads on the outside intact. i learned this the hard way, as it left some random open spots when i started painting. I had to go back and correct them. it was really annoying.

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thats some innovative thinking there.its too late to do such to my seats,they stay as they are now but an excellent tip for the other 20 odd mix of legacy and supers in my stash.keen to see more of your build bud.

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thats some innovative thinking there.its too late to do such to my seats,they stay as they are now but an excellent tip for the other 20 odd mix of legacy and supers in my stash.keen to see more of your build bud.

Thanks man! I rarely get any "ah-ha" moments, but I'm really stoked I got this one. Haha

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wow love your scratch building skills looking good can't wait to see more.

thanks man! i'm learning as i go. ha

okay! break through! cockpit is finished with the exception of a couple of hoses that need to be added to the seats. those will be added closer to when the jet is almost finished.

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thanks to Billb , i've learned some new camera tricks however, i defiantly need to purchase a tripod :bandhead2:/>/> i'd rather not take two hours to correct blurriness ha!

now its time to move on to the wheel bays. catch ya next episode! good night

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outstanding!!

Looks great! The seats and the upgrades on the wizzo coaming really bring the pit to life :thumbsup:/>/>

/Jesse

thanks guys i appreciate it. i'm glad you like it. i'm still battling getting the pictures i want. haha its frustraiting.

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