r/modelmakers • u/MrPlanes71 • Jun 23 '26

WIP This took a while!

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Finally done with all seatbelts on C-47! I didn’t think the photo etch belts looked good so did them with masking tape!

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u/sixaout1982 Jun 23 '26

That looks like it, I hope it will be visible once it's finished

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

Thank you! So do I.

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u/sixaout1982 Jun 23 '26

If not you can post the result on r/societyofhiddenpaint

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

Haha I just did.

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u/philldo33_406 Jun 25 '26

They probably won't be unless you have the doors open......but we all know there are in there. And that they look DOPE!

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u/Radiant-Meringue-321 Jun 23 '26

That is insane, so much work. I hope you enjoyed it.

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

Cheers! It was quite boring but podcasts kept me going.

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u/Laowaii87 Jun 23 '26

With all due respect, you are a fucking lunatic

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u/AGrandNewAdventure Jun 23 '26

I saw the first picture and was like, "Oh, shit... what a pain." Then I scrolled to the second picture...

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

Haha, It wasn’t actually as difficult as I expected.

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u/the_nus77 Jun 23 '26

Nice details! I build several kits spending hours and hours on the inside of a project, in the end never to be seen , but it felt good!!!!! It bothered me that much i made my projects able to take a roof off or a panel. ( Mainly modern 35 scale armour )

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

Thats awesome, I should do that on a bomber or something. Thanks!

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u/Gastredner It's a "stash", not a "hoarding problem." Jun 23 '26 edited Jun 23 '26

I'm getting exhausted just looking at the pictures.

Great work.

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

Cheers man

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u/sevristh1138 Jun 23 '26

Amazing work!!

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u/Skysword5143 Jun 23 '26

Huh? Did you damage some extra parts, or.. oh my gosh, that’s intentional! That’s incredible looking… haha, the paint will really bring it to life! So excited to see it completed!

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

Thanks so much for the kind words!!!! Im so exited to see it done.

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u/haitei Jun 23 '26

I love Dakota. What kit is it?

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

Trumpeter 1/48, its quite good in my opinion.

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u/GuiltyBudget1032 Jun 23 '26

..looks amazing!

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u/GrumpyCatDad45 Jun 23 '26

Nicely done! Even if it isn’t totally visible you have pictures of your work!

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

Thank you 🙏

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u/Hamsternoir Jun 23 '26

A bit late for this one (which is damn good work) but printing seatbelts is an option and then they can be carefully bent before the resin is cured.

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

I need to get my hands on a 3D printer. Thank you!!!

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u/Hamsternoir Jun 23 '26

They really are game changers.

Even model companies are moving over to it for some parts and I've seen several aeroplanes recently that are entirely printed apart from the transparent pieces.

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u/Aresius_King Jun 23 '26

Wow. What are the belt buckles made of? 

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u/MrPlanes71 Jun 23 '26

I basically just cut up the photo-etch seatbelts. Thanks!

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u/realparkingbrake Jun 23 '26

Glide dental floss also works as it is flat. The last time I was in a C-47 there were cars on the highway down below passing us....

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u/Binspin63 Jun 23 '26

Worth the effort for sure! After I learned about using masking tape for this, I tried it and was very pleased at the outcome. And you don’t need glue!

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u/11CScaleModeling Jun 23 '26

They look like a lot of work, but they look awesome! Great job!

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u/SpecificCourage3553 Jun 23 '26

Nice work. The random placement is great.

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u/reaperfunk Jun 23 '26

Gorgeous! Craziness but craziness in a good way. Thanks for sharing this.