We are currently reconstructing the tubular framework of an He 51 fuselage. The pilot’s seat was attached to this framework at two places behind the cockpit. To determine where these brackets are to be mounted we have built a mock-up pilot’s seat which is 48 cm wide. We have a crude sketch of the side of this seat in a Heinkel handbook and used it to rebuild the side-pieces. I have sat in the seat and there is not much room to move, so I guess we are on the right track.
How wide is the seat of a Spitfire or Hurricane (or any other) for example?
Thanks
Peter
By: Rocketeer - 30th June 2009 at 21:44
Well, no, not exactly – I’m in Germany but thanks all the same.
I’ve reduced the width of my plywood seat down to 44 cm. We’ll attach the mounting brackets to the fuselage frame using this width as a guide.Peter
good stuff Peter!
Will sort out pix soon….busy digging an aircraft last night and bushwhacked tonight…too many early starts
By: Arabella-Cox - 30th June 2009 at 19:14
If in south can show you!
Well, no, not exactly – I’m in Germany but thanks all the same.
I’ve reduced the width of my plywood seat down to 44 cm. We’ll attach the mounting brackets to the fuselage frame using this width as a guide.
Peter
By: Rocketeer - 29th June 2009 at 11:39
where are you based? If in south can show you! Otherwise will sort some pix out
By: Arabella-Cox - 29th June 2009 at 09:02
Spitfire 43cm (outside dimension)
Mustang 45 cm
Hurricane 41cmIf anyone larffs, I am actually restoring 3 diff seats at the mo so they are to hand as it were…!!:)
Neat! Any pictures for us to see? Thanks for the reply. 48 cm is too wide.
Peter
By: Rocketeer - 28th June 2009 at 23:23
tee hee!
By: stuart gowans - 28th June 2009 at 22:21
Spitfire 43cm (outside dimension)
Mustang 45 cm
Hurricane 41cmIf anyone larffs, I am actually restoring 3 diff seats at the mo so they are to hand as it were…!!:)
Do you take in work, as my 3 piece has a nasty rip…..
By: Rocketeer - 28th June 2009 at 21:04
Tony,
Where can i get Mustang seats, repro or otherwise ?
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suggest you modify Sea King seats…
By: XM692. - 28th June 2009 at 20:32
Tony,
Where can i get Mustang seats, repro or otherwise ?
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By: Rocketeer - 28th June 2009 at 20:07
Spitfire 43cm (outside dimension)
Mustang 45 cm
Hurricane 41cm
If anyone larffs, I am actually restoring 3 diff seats at the mo so they are to hand as it were…!!:)
By: Rocketeer - 28th June 2009 at 20:02
as wide as the pilot’s bottom??!!:)
seriously, Ill just go and measure them….The thing to bear in mind is that once the chute is in the seat pan, one’s botty sits on the top so ones botty does not have to fit between the sides of the seat
By: Sealand Tower - 28th June 2009 at 19:22
Amazing project Peter. Always grateful for updates !
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