norbert Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Hi, Here is the second intruder/crusader type US Navy pilot from the 70s/80s with APH-6C. Looking at the pose, it was decided to make a separate mask and gloves, that can also be joined to the helmet. cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobo1953 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 norbert we are not acquainted, but let me say in capital letters that this is a true masterpiece! how were you able to make head/helmet with such fine tolerances that they can fit one ino the other so perfectly?!!! great! best ciaos, bobo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 7 hours ago, Bobo1953 said: norbert we are not acquainted, but let me say in capital letters that this is a true masterpiece! how were you able to make head/helmet with such fine tolerances that they can fit one ino the other so perfectly?!!! great! best ciaos, bobo. Hi Bobo, I can do them fitting together, but it is not the case here. The helmet alone with the inside and the guy with the helmet are different scans, and that, only to have the chin strap at the right position cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Not to change subjects, but have you or would you consider doing Blue Angel Pilots? There are no good ones out there that I am aware of that are accurate. Whether they are in the cockpit or maybe signing autographs it would be awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Your second pilot figure looks great. I’m planning to order both, with some of your USN deck crew one of these days. I hope you release more pilot figures from the Vietnam era to today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 They do look superb - may have to fork out on a large(ish) order. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piker38 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 These figures look superb, but I'm rubbish at painting faces......... I'd love to see some more 'visor-down figures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomcatfan Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I would like to add to the wishlist: navy aviatior, 2000s, conducting walkaround, climbing boarding ladder, sitting in cockpit Those figures look really great. Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 In-flight pilots with visor both up and down, O2 mask on would be welcome (Vietnam era/80’s/modern). Beautiful work here. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Piker38 said: These figures look superb, but I'm rubbish at painting faces......... I'd love to see some more 'visor-down figures. Hi Here is an introduction to a simple way to paint figure faces : https://www.facebook.com/pg/reedoakmodels/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1990822204292417 If you do not have FB, scroll down, you will have the pictures and the text cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Man.... that is NICE! I have no idea what model that I would put this figure with, but I may have to get one just because its so well done! Like others, I'd love to see some Vietnam era pilots as well. Beautiful work! Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 On 9/17/2018 at 10:57 AM, eraucubsfan said: Not to change subjects, but have you or would you consider doing Blue Angel Pilots? There are no good ones out there that I am aware of that are accurate. Whether they are in the cockpit or maybe signing autographs it would be awesome! Seconded. With the added plea for Thunderbirds pilots from all eras without G suits. Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 30 minutes ago, Spruemeister said: Seconded. With the added plea for Thunderbirds pilots from all eras without G suits. Rick L. Looks llike they have specific flight-suit, now where to find one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Can you make the same one without the G-suit? The guys on the OV-10s mostly did not wear G-suit (VAL-4 Pictures anyway) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 13 hours ago, Winnie said: Can you make the same one without the G-suit? The guys on the OV-10s mostly did not wear G-suit (VAL-4 Pictures anyway) with the 8 points cap ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Yes, 8 point Navy/Marine hat and no G-suit but with the harness and vest. SV-2B, can't remember what the harness is called... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 and with moustache... But you know that some pictures shows the G-suit ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I second the wishlist for OV-10 crews, esp seated in 1/32. Both modern and Vietnam (VAL-4) would be great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
txaggie07 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 What scale is this? 1/48’or 1/32? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 1 hour ago, txag07 said: What scale is this? 1/48’or 1/32? pictures shows the 1/32 pilots, but they are available in 1/32, 1/35, 1/48 and 1/72 scale at www.reedoak.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
txaggie07 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Thanks Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winnie Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Norbert, Most of the VAL-4 guys never wore the G-suit, your picture shows an OV-10D from what looks like VMO-2. Both would work, but also need boom mike and T-style bayonet holders for the O-2 mask, but usually no mask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 I agree most of the Bronco pilots on the pictures I saw do not wear g-suits. BTW, additional ref pictures are welcome. the picture shows also a type LPA-2 or later LPU life preserver. Anyway, they are differences between the intruder pilot and the bronco pilot, even if they look same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
txaggie07 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Thank you for directing me to your website. Your products look pretty good and I plan on ordering a few figures in the next few weeks. That being said, I notice that you made individual items for the pilots as well, such as gloves, helmets bags, etc... Do you think you will be making or can you make a 1/48th scale US Naval aviation flight harness that can be made to hang from a missile rail or boarding ladder? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 12 hours ago, txag07 said: Thank you for directing me to your website. Your products look pretty good and I plan on ordering a few figures in the next few weeks. That being said, I notice that you made individual items for the pilots as well, such as gloves, helmets bags, etc... Do you think you will be making or can you make a 1/48th scale US Naval aviation flight harness that can be made to hang from a missile rail or boarding ladder? A there are different harness for the different planes, so, which airplane, which time-frame ? Do you have some ref pictures ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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