Pilot Required

[Skyraider]

Hi All,

I was pointed at this form by the chaps from www.semodels.com I am currently building a 1/10th scale radio controlled Douglas A-1 Skyraider see http://s2.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=84754&threadid=604661 The problem I have is that I can not get a 1/10 scale pilot most the pilots sold in R/C model shops are only head and shoulders and the full body are 1/8th to ¼ size I need a 1/10th fighter pilot full body to fit in the cockpit, dose any one know of such a item in the world plastic scale modelling.

Regards

Stuart.

 

[Bunkerbarge]

Stuart,

I'm afraid I can't help but I have to say that is a seriously superb model. Thanks for the link, very interesting.

I hope you find a figure, I suspect Wonwinglo may well have some suggestions when he reads your post.

 

[Skyraider]

Hi The chaps I spoke to did say if you lot did not know where to get one then there is not such a thing.

thanks

Stuart.

 

[Bunkerbarge]

It's nice to hear we are so well spoken of!!!!

 

[wonwinglo]

The only place for pilots is-'Petes pilots',he is a member here but a very busy chap producing different pilot figures for all over the world,just key Petes pilots into your browser and you will find him,nothing to touch them.

 

[wonwinglo]

Note the extensive use of Lego Bricks in the build process on that lovely Skyraider,also lots of those old scales weights,I love seeing other peoples work benches,I steal ideas !

 

[Bluewavestudios]

Hello Skyraider,

A.H Designs do (or used to) a 1/10th Fighter Pilot which Goes down to his knees and will include both hands, one on a control stick. These are very light as they are latex rubber stuffed with Cotton wool and use a balsa base. One of these will be perfect for your model as you won't see much further down than that....They come plain or ready painted...I have had 2 of these for my Apache.

Very Nice Model by the way, A real work of art....Should look impressive in the air.

Contact A.H. Designs at:

AH Designs

Rhydyfoel Road, Llanddulas

Abergele

Conwy

LL22 8EG

Tel: 01492 512765

Fax: 01492 512662

Internet: http://www.thepilotpeople.co.uk/

Regards........Mark

 

[rjwood_uk]

absolutly lovely model there mate!!!!

hope you manage to get a figure the right size!

...nice to know squiffy is heading people in our direction!!!

 

[Skyraider]

Hi All both Petes Pilots and A.H Designs do do nice Pilots but not for 1/10th scale

Stuart

 

[fossil]

Best looking I've seen

Scale Store

 

[Greyhead]

If you haven’t contacted Pete Richardson as yet it might be worthwhile doing so; I know he used to do 1/10th scale full body pilots because I had 2 for a Stuka a few years back. He advertises a much reduced range now but he may still be able to help.

 

[Sky Raider]

R/C Pilots

If anyone is looking for a pilot i have found a great site, the pilots actally move and have so much detail its unbeleivable, from sunglasses to pocket pen knife. The site shows a video, this is amazing and the price is a give away.www.scaleaircrewsupplies.co.uk/pilotsAs i am new to all of this and building a scale Thunderbolt, i wondered if anyone can point me towards a good illustrated book on hints ands tips regarding scale building, things like how to create rivits etc...Skyraider