ElboogiE Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I cannot wait for the seated pilots to come out. Amazing job Norbert...simply amazing! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 many thanks to all after 1/48 figures, I made the 1/72 serie ready all in the "true scale" <_< Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rotorwash Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 many thanks to all after 1/48 figures, I made the 1/72 serie ready all in the "true scale" Norbert Oh He** Yes! That is freaking awesome, Norbert! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Wow.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Norbert, you've really set the figure world on it's ear with these releases. I wish you the greatest success with this endeavor- cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 That's crazy detail, even in 1/72 scale. Wow!!! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Many thanks Andrew first order from Australia I think I should print also the Styer AUG I designed some year ago Norbert That would be sweet. As would the new Steyr: https://www.thalesgroup.com/sites/default/files/asset/document/land_125_phase_3c_stage_2b_thales_australia_ef88_gla_0.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 That would be sweet. As would the new Steyr: https://www.thalesgroup.com/sites/default/files/asset/document/land_125_phase_3c_stage_2b_thales_australia_ef88_gla_0.pdf It's a very good base to start, the 3 views comes from a CAD design. Wondering if thales would share an IGES, STEP, OBJ or STL file ? It can be then done within minutes. Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 It's a very good base to start, the 3 views comes from a CAD design. Wondering if thales would share an IGES, STEP, OBJ or STL file ? It can be then done within minutes. Norbert Email them: ask for Graham Evenden. They use Catia for their CAD/CAM; not sure of what format they output. But in the absence of any further detail, how much work is in that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Email them: ask for Graham Evenden. They use Catia for their CAD/CAM; not sure of what format they output. But in the absence of any further detail, how much work is in that? probably 2 full days. Just went on Graham Evendens communication on small arms, was interesting to see the developpement of the F88 If it happens I could find an australian flight suit in M plus the gloves, I think it will be nice to add a crew to the decals I bought in Newcastle NSW some years ago Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) probably 2 full days. Just went on Graham Evendens communication on small arms, was interesting to see the developpement of the F88 If it happens I could find an australian flight suit in M plus the gloves, I think it will be nice to add a crew to the decals I bought in Newcastle NSW some years ago Norbert I may be able to help with the flight suit. Ours are two piece for army aviation. We use the U.S. Army flight warrior body armour & survival vests (in U.S. Army camouflage) with the Thales Top Owl helmet (same as the USMC use for the A/H-1 Zulu & Yankee). Modelling the helmet would allow Australian, USMC & French pilots/aircrew. http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2014/10/17/1227093/579556-c39f6086-54df-11e4-9218-e84af2eb3da1.jpg There's also a carbine variant of the EF88, the EF88C, with a 407mm barrel vs the 508mm barrel fitted to the rifle. Greg Edited June 21, 2015 by GMK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Thank you Greg I forgot the Top Owl. Was staying with the HGU-56/P. But they are used by the french army too and I think they are manufactured 1 hour drive from here. Will find one to numerize. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) sorry, double post Edited June 21, 2015 by norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 You're near Angenieux? Very cool. The Top Owl may be of interest to guys building the Kittyhawk AH-1Z/UH-1Y. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UH-1Mad Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I have my Australian Army 2-piece Flying suits. PM me if you need detailed photos. These figures are great by they way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 I have my Australian Army 2-piece Flying suits. PM me if you need detailed photos. These figures are great by they way Many thanks for your kind offer, but I need to find one and get it here the time necessary to make a complete crew. Same for the specific gloves, as they do not look the same as the US nomex gloves. Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 You're near Angenieux? Very cool. The Top Owl may be of interest to guys building the Kittyhawk AH-1Z/UH-1Y. Yes, I'm near them, but I think the helmets are assembled in Thales settlement close to Valence (France) which is also close to french army aviation test center. Will be great to have a crew for the KH helicopters Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 The Australian flying gloves are almost identical to the U.S. ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 The Australian flying gloves are almost identical to the U.S. ones. I was thinking to these : from defencejobs.gov.au but looking closer, you are right, they look same on other pictures and these are more tactical gloves Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GINge! Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 my mind is blown! This is a paradigm change for the hobby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvador001 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Norbert, i think those are the best helicopter pilot figures ive seen, they are amazing, and the fact that the helmet is not moulded to the head is simply awesome. BTW, do you plan to make vietnam era huey figures, so as the helmets? Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I was thinking to these : from defencejobs.gov.au but looking closer, you are right, they look same on other pictures and these are more tactical gloves Norbert You're right - that looks like a loadie wearing tactical gloves. Hope they're fire retardant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UH-1Mad Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 You're right - that looks like a loadie wearing tactical gloves. Hope they're fire retardant! They are only worn by our Loadies. Pilots wear standard Nomex flying gloves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lindsay1963 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 That's one cool pic . Lindsay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 They are only worn by our Loadies. Pilots wear standard Nomex flying gloves. However, doing some loadies can be great too. Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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