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  • From: ireland
being stupid! need help!
Posted by david on Thursday, July 2, 2009 3:11 AM

i am having a real problem because i need a 1:48 scale ww2 raf pilot for a project but the cath is hes got to be standing! i cannot find any thing even a sitting down pilot so could any of tell me of a source of this figure

thanks

 

DAVID
  • Member since
    June 2008
  • From: Iowa
Posted by Hans von Hammer on Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:36 AM
Eduard, ICM, and Hasegawa make RAF figure sets...

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    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:44 AM

Hello,

That's all right, everybody is a little stupid, I'm too. Learning helps, but just a little bitEvil [}:)]

OK, jokes over. If You can find a sitting pilot figure,made out of styrene, then it can be converted with a little surgery. The sequence is as follows: cut the figure at the joints (hips, knees, ankles), file a little, join again, optionally reinforcing the joints with thin wire. Then you correct the pose (look in the mirror for reference) and fill the gaps. After everything dries take a fine file and redo the surface with all the clothes. That's it, easier said than done! But it's worth a try. You learn and nobody's gonna have a figure like Yoursafter You're done. So, I wish You success and a nice day

Pawel

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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  • Member since
    January 2009
  • From: Central CA
Posted by Division 6 on Thursday, July 2, 2009 11:25 AM

I remember seeing a number of standing RAF pilots withing the last week or so on a variety of sites.

So they are out there.

 

I usually find these things while looking for parts for my PBY's of Gato. 

Eric... 

  • Member since
    December 2008
  • From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted by model maniac 96 on Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:49 PM
Hans is right, Hasegawa makes a 1/48 set of pilot figutes that has a brit in it, I have their 1/72 version, it is a good kit!


Hope this helps, Jim.
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  • From: Sydney, Australia
Posted by Phil_H on Monday, July 6, 2009 8:08 PM
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