• Product name: Eduard FE1353 Mi-17 seatbelts STEEL AMK 1/48
• Category: photo-etched parts, scale model accessories for plastic models
• Scale: 1/48
• Compatibility: Set designed for the AMK Mil Mi-17 helicopter model, 1/48 scale
• Material: photo-etched steel (STEEL), for maximum detail, flexibility, and durability

Eduard FE1353 Mi-17 seatbelts STEEL AMK 1/48 is a specialized set of photo-etched seatbelts dedicated to accurately replicating the interior of the Mi-17 helicopter model in 1/48 scale, made by AMK. The use of photo-etched components allows modelers to elevate the realism of the cockpit and cargo compartment to a level unattainable with ordinary plastic parts.

Mi-17 is the export version of the Soviet Mil Mi-8 transport helicopter, widely used by Warsaw Pact countries and the Third World during the Cold War and modern times (1970s – present). These helicopters have been used for transport, evacuation, search and rescue, and ground support missions, including military operations in Afghanistan and numerous conflicts in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Mi-17 operators include, among others: Russia, Poland, India, Ukraine, Iraq, Peru, and many other countries around the world.

The Eduard FE1353 set contains highly detailed and precisely colored photo-etched seatbelts that accurately reproduce the original belts used in Mi-17 helicopters. They significantly enhance the realism of the cockpit and crew area, surpassing even the most precise injection-molded plastic seatbelts. The set is precisely matched for the AMK model, but with minor modifications it may also suit other Mi-17 replicas in this scale.

This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who expect the highest level of detail from their builds and want to showcase their craftsmanship with an open cockpit or diorama setting. Assembly requires delicacy and care, as the individual elements are very small – recommended assembly difficulty: 4/5. Installing these seatbelts greatly enhances the realism of even the most demanding scale model displays. This is a must-have upgrade for anyone building a 1/48 scale Mi-17 helicopter!