{"product_id":"67411-eduard-fe1305-f3f-2-seatbelts-steel-academy-148","title":"Eduard FE1305 F3F-2 seatbelts STEEL ACADEMY 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eEduard FE1305 F3F-2 seatbelts STEEL ACADEMY 1\/48\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEduard FE1305 F3F-2 seatbelts STEEL ACADEMY 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precisely manufactured set of seatbelts designed for plastic model kits of the Grumman F3F-2 aircraft in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. This product has been created by the renowned Eduard company, a leader in scale model accessories, specifically for the Academy kit. The set is part of the “STEEL” series, which means the belts are made from thin, flexible, and finely engraved metal, ensuring exceptional realism and ease of fitting to the pilot’s seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Overview – Grumman F3F-2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Grumman F3F-2 aircraft was the last biplane fighter used by the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e (US Navy). This aircraft entered service \u003cstrong\u003ein the interwar period\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its years of operation falling in the second half of the 1930s. The F3F-2 was widely used on aircraft carriers such as the USS Saratoga (CV-3), serving as the main fighter squadron equipment until it was replaced by more modern designs such as the Grumman F4F Wildcat. Despite its short operational period, the F3F-2 secured its place in history as a transitional stage in the development of US naval aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48 – ideal for modelers who appreciate detail while maintaining a moderate model size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e interwar period\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel (STEEL), precisely colored using photo-etching technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Academy Grumman F3F-2 plastic kits in 1\/48 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e photo-etched modeling accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e complete set of seatbelts for a single pilot’s seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (easy – for modelers with basic experience handling photo-etched parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEduard FE1305 F3F-2 seatbelts STEEL is a detail that significantly enhances the realism of your model by accurately replicating the belt arrangements of the original aircraft. Thanks to the use of ultra-thin steel, the belts are easy to shape and adapt to any pilot’s seat. This set is recommended for all modelers wishing to give their interwar period aircraft models a professional look—both collectors of American equipment and enthusiasts of naval aviation. The product is also perfect as a first experience with photo-etched accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Eduard\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"sku\" content=\"FE1305\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eduard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54729499443534,"sku":"EDUAFE1305","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/2386abc74a95c0c3a08c13bb58a3e633.jpg?v=1755675318","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/67411-eduard-fe1305-f3f-2-seatbelts-steel-academy-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}