phantom Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Who makes an accurate seat for a A-6E? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Or A-6A. Mark Proulx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Didn't AMS make A-6A seats? kalashnikov-47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Didn't AMS make A-6A seats? Yep, but no "E" seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Hi Mike, Perhaps the closest thing to a GRU-7 seat (which equipped the A-6E) in 1/32 scale is the Quickboost GRU-7A, which is intended for the F-14A/B http://www.hyperscale.com/2007/reviews/accessories/qbroundupbg_12.htm. A little cosmetic surgery on the head box and lower seat pan sides followed by the installation of a single loop overhead ejection handle would make for a pretty convincing stand-in, especially if you are trying to depict an "early" A-6E seat, that is, one in service through about 1982. Around that time, MB modified the headrest profile somewhat and changed the shape of the overhead ejection pull ring (it went from spade shaped to U shaped). Despite these mods, which were admittedly rather subtle, they did not change the designation...it was still called a GRU-7. Avionics/True Details make an Intruder seat too https://www.squadron.com/1-32-Avionix-A-6A-Cockpit-p/blc32061.htm. Although it's marketed for the A-6A (which was equipped with the GRU-5), this seat more closely resembles a GRU-7, and a late one at that (post 1982). A definite improvement over the kit seat, it's not without its problems though, the most obvious being the head box proportions, which give it a stout and blocky look. The molded in shoulder harness lacks the "gathered up" look of the real thing. Rather, Av/TD have molded them "hanging loose," pre-inertial reel style, which would only be accurate for a seat undergoing maintenance. Hope this helps. And good luck with your build. Rich Edited August 25, 2017 by allthumbs phantom, Luca and reconspit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Avionics/True Details make an Intruder seat too https://www.squadron.com/1-32-Avionix-A-6A-Cockpit-p/blc32061.htm. Although it's marketed for the A-6A (which was equipped with the GRU-5), this seat more closely resembles a GRU-7, and a late one at that (post 1982). so who makes an accurate seat (GRU-5) for the A-6A? (I've thought the seat in the Avionix cockpit was correct for an A version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyfoos Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 so who makes an accurate seat (GRU-5) for the A-6A? (I've thought the seat in the Avionix cockpit was correct for an A version) see above, Harold/AMS makes the -5s (to my knowledge the only ones in 1/32) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) thanks AOA but they are not in list (found only wheels and FOD covers) https://www.amsresin.com/all_links.html Edited August 25, 2017 by Luca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 What version of the seat is in the A-6E kit? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 What version of the seat is in the A-6E kit? Mike They are nominally GRU-7s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorgaz Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Get the True Details seats. I've been told they aren't 100% accurate, but they're close enough, and the detail is just delicious. Dragon and Lothar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyfoos Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 thanks AOA but they are not in list (found only wheels and FOD covers) https://www.amsresin.com/all_links.html They're there, item 32101 (typo of "GBU") Luca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 thanks AOA (I was looking for them under the voice "A-6") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 I will go with tge true detail seats. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalashnikov-47 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just looked at Squadron's website and ebay. You have to buy the whole A-6A cockpit to get the seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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