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Hi,
We did a US hard shell computer that we will use on future projects, but can be provided separately :
Cheers
Norbert
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Hi,
We did a US hard shell computer that we will use on future projects, but can be provided separately. It is here shown on a helicopter model, but we have pics on top of some jets:
Cheers
Norbert
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10 minutes ago, HeavyArty said:
Very nice. What are/will the other versions be?
no hat and with the HGU-4/P sunglasses, and no hat no glasses
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Hello,
We made a new late vietnam / post vietnam helicopter pilot, that we will offer in 3 versions. Here is the version with Aircav hat and sun glasses
cheers
Norbert
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Many thanks John for the information.
However, when I mentioned the age of the captain, it was more in relation to this : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_the_captain.
that being said, there are datas worked from USAF source, 2015 : (excludes Air National Guards, Air Force Reserve and civilians)
USAF active fighter pilots numbers by age :
17-24 : 43
25-34 : 1,341
35-44 : 968
45+ : 83
Total : 2,435
So very young and very old are very few, it is a fact, but they exist.
The vast majority is between 25 and 44, and for 13 under 34, you have 9 over 35
At the end, modelling side, it all depends from the depicted aircraft. for exemple :
Colonel plane : an older.
Fighter school twin seater : a jounger and an older
Your model ?...
hope it helps
have a nice day !
Norbert
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Hello
We introduced some new heads on latest USAF standing figure, as we had, again, discutions about how old the captain should be.So we have now young recruit, comfirmed pilot, high rank veteran, for all tastes (maybe not all), and to match fighter school or colonel plane or others in between. 1990s - early 2000s era
We do not make head option, as with a different neck, the collar needs each time to be modified too for a good match. So each head has his own body
Cheers
and I wish all a good transition to 2023 !Norbert
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On 12/18/2022 at 4:22 PM, ya-gabor said:
The idea is perfect!!! Only how do you actually make it. It would be fantastic to have almost all pilot / techinician / onlooker . . . figures of different time periods. The only question how do you do it??? And it is perfectly clear that it is now not a technological question but more to have the real original!
For example I know in one collection some WW2 Hungarian AF bomber pilot winter overall (really fantastic looking), even some boots to go with it, thinking of it, it is possible that I have the leather helmet for it in my stash to make it work. But can you have the same selection of gear for so many other period pieces??? And dont forget they ALL have to be the approx size of one given person so that he can get it on for a full body scan. What are the chances of that??? This is why you see a lot of todays figures and some cooperating friends to go with it.
I am sure somewhere someone has one of those Crusader overalls hanging somewhere in the attic, could have the boots, gloves . . . But where and who??? and will he lend it?
It would be nice to hear the opinion of Norbert also.
Best regards
Gabor
Hi gabor, if you have some nice full gears, you're welcome here (also if you don't have). Well, chances are always low but it is incredible what some people have. I have also a good part of gears lend by friends. So so far i'm not at the end of what I can do with what is here. However, in some thematic like a modern british pilot, everything is to do (studie the gears, find somebody who have them, etc...); any help appreciated on any thematic, from everybody
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On 12/18/2022 at 1:51 PM, ya-gabor said:
Hi Dutch,
Thing is that everything is possible of course. But please have a look at Norberts site to see how these 3D prints are produced. It is important to know that he scans actual people dressed up in the correct period flight suits / boots / helmets . . .
To have all that on hand with a “model” of suitable size is not so easy! I am sure Norbert would be more than happy if someone has all those period gear for that RF-8 Crusader pilot and is willing to lend it to him for a short time. Is it a sitting figure or getting up into the cockpit is the less of problem from then on.
The beauty of Norberts figures is that it is not a CAD design where someone is sitting in his comfy armchair at home and using his fantasy creates figures.
On Norberts figures I love all the fine details, all the wrinkles, creases !!!!! A sculptor can create something approximately similar but the real thing is 10000% more authentic and believable!
Best regards
Gabor
Hi Gabor,
Yes, the challenge is to undestand what is what, and then find it. Takes usualy a lot of time, but gives also a lot of fun by researching and studying.
It's just great when a new figure comes out as a first testshot.
Have a nice day
Norbert
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On 12/18/2022 at 3:51 AM, Dutch said:
Norbert,
I would like to request something a little more retro, a USMC [ or USN] RF-8 Crusader pilot from the early 1960s, say Cuban Missile Crisis timeframe, but stepping up the aircraft ladder. Here are a couple of photos.
Hmm, so far I still need to find somewhere an integrated harness vest for such a project (in the right size). Those kind of projects take often a certain time to come to frutition. Just got miraculously the LPU vest to complete a greek pilot project. Orher projects are in good ways too, all a question of time and opportunities
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On 12/17/2022 at 5:04 PM, Niels said:
Hi Norbert
Any thoughts on doing this one in a new version with Scorpion helmet?
Also would be nice to have the same adapted for F-15 use if possible?Thanks
I may contact Thales, but a walkaround of the helmet would be welcome too
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On 8/17/2021 at 10:28 PM, Niels said:
I just finished this for a group build over on Britmodeler, using Reedoak's F-16 pilot and it is great! The photos don't do justice, so will try to take some new photos in daylight lighting.
Hi Niels, I somehow mist your F-16, nice to see our pilot in situ ! (maybe I was on a beach this day, looking at...)
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Hello !
This time we made a USAF pilot, from the 90s or early 2000s, equipped with a SRU-21 survival vest and LPU-9 life preserver , typical from gulf war time and following years. This gears were also used by many countries outside USA
cheers
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5 hours ago, okthree said:
This is a nice figure. Any chance of something similar but a male pilot?
probably not exactly the same, but other poses will come, endless possibilities
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On 4/6/2022 at 5:06 PM, A-10 LOADER said:
These figures are incredible !! Just wish I was better at painting them, they add a lot to a finished model.
Steve
If it may help, a youtube how to paint was recently created by an argentinian modeller :
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3 hours ago, Sausage said:
Is this still in production? I can't find it on your website.
Hello !
in 1/32, she is here : https://store7093396.ecwid.com/?fbclid=IwAR3e--h16AMrXMnFQDbU91PHklwlaCcpRaALGf9IB4KL1wjohmR2OFjU7wc#!/1-32-US-Navy-modern-female-fighter-pilot-standing-2-hand-on-ladder-CJ/p/456860639/category=130995282
have a nice day
Norbert
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Hello !
Next is an US aircrew, wearing the CWU-27/P flight suit (80s to today era), taking pictures.
Note this flight suit is used by many countries, and even civilian pilots.
Shown here in 1/32 scale, but we do the figure also in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/35 scale
cheers
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6 hours ago, DarkKnight said:
Maverick and Goose?
More Maverick if I look to this "how to paint" by Albornoz modelismo from argentina
here is the youtube link :
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18 hours ago, Eliminator said:
wow, vous (tu?) êtes hyper réactif, ça fait plaisir!
Merci !
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13 minutes ago, Eliminator said:
Hey,
would you have a link to this crew, in 1/32 scale?
cheers
Here you go : http://reedoak.com/#!/US-Navy/c/130995282
You will need to go to page 8 & 9
Have a nice day
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31 minutes ago, Dave Roof said:
A lot is on the list, but I'll have to see just how much is feasible as each different set is designed. I need to get one of your 18th scale sitting pilots and see about designing the seat 'around' it.
Have a look to our 1/32 range and tell me which one you would like, I send it to you in 1/18 scale
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That's great Dave ! Do not forget we will need in addition a lot of interior parts (corrected cockpit with seat at the right place, whell wells, etc)
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Hello !
Made a new version of the shooter previously done : I took opportunity I received on loan a one piece shell shooter helmet to do this catapult officer version. With the old style vest, 90s era to very early 2000s :
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Hello !
As I saw that since Ukraine war, my sales of russian pilots increased notably, I thought I can do the opposite side. These gears with a russian harness for K-36 ejection seat and french helmet can be seen also on serbian and uzbeck pilotsn and mybe other countries.
In all our usual scales
cheers
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Hello !
Trying to go back to some new figures, with an US Navy fighter pilot standing, from the late 90s to 2000s era, open survival vest, MBU-14 mask
cheers
Norbert
50s US Navy carrier aircraft tie-down by Reedoak
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Something a bit special this time : US Navy carrier aircraft tie-down, 50s - early 60s, based on the original as we usualy do. So for a Demon, Panther, Skyray, Phantom (the first one) etc...on a wooden deck. We may have a chance, some says KH has a second life...
cheers
Norbert