strikeeagle801 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 What is the best aftermarket ejection seat for a late-model A-6E? I believe it is the GRU-7 if I am not mistaken. I've got the 1/48 Hobbyboss kit and am looking to put some resin in the pit. Thank's for the help. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
racerman Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Same kit, same idea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hypersonic models has an excelent one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ziggyfoos Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 5 hours ago, Pep said: Hypersonic models has an excelent one. Hypersonic doesn't have the GRU-7, they only have the earlier GRU-5 seat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pep Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, ziggyfoos said: Hypersonic doesn't have the GRU-7, they only have the earlier GRU-5 seat Ah got it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Hi Aaron, All A-6E Intruders (whether new builds or converted A models) flew with the GRU-7 seat. In 1/48 scale there are plenty to choose from including offerings from Aires (my favorite), Wolfpack, Verlinden, Pavla, Black Box and True Details. None are perfect. Some resemble more the GRU-7(A) and GRUEA-7 seats used in the Tomcat and Prowler, respectively. And most depict the shoulder harnesses incorrectly; hanging straight down instead of gathered up in loops, under the tension of inertia reels. During the mid 1980's, Martin Baker redesigned the forward headrest area (where the crewman's helmet makes contact) and upper ejection pull ring on the GRU-7 (spade-shaped early on, "U" shaped later). See photographs below. Most of the aftermarket seats depict the "early" GRU-7 design. Wardog provides a good seat comparison on page 6 (about halfway down) of his A-6E work-in-progress thread... Rich Edited March 8, 2017 by RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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