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WWI pilots in 1/72?

Posted by Traveller1865 on 26 May 2019, 17:03

Was a bit surprised to see that a lot of Airfix and Revell WWI aircraft kits didn't come with pilots! So my questions are:
does the orion WWI set seated pilots work with airfix kits? They don't look too good though..Are there other WWI pilots in plastic or resin that fit the airfix sets? I found some on ebay that looked good but was pricey..
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Posted by Paul on 26 May 2019, 17:21

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Posted by Erich von Manstein on 26 May 2019, 18:52

Traveller1865 wrote:Are there other WWI pilots in plastic or resin that fit the airfix sets?


Eduard 7503 - Royal Flying Corps 1917
http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=2314
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Posted by Traveller1865 on 26 May 2019, 19:29



yes the DDS set is what I was thinking of. Great to hear they fit. Bought these on ebay but assembly required.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PJ-Productio ... SwqNxck51-
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Posted by Traveller1865 on 26 May 2019, 19:31

Erich von Manstein wrote:
Eduard 7503 - Royal Flying Corps 1917
http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=2314


Looks better than the DDS set but all that assembly in 1/72 :shock:
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Posted by Wiking on 26 May 2019, 19:49

https://www.pj-production.be/439-home_d ... -in-ac.jpg

Would be nice if SPEIRA do some WW I pilots sitting (with glasses and with glasses not in use) or a pilot who step in the plane.

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(A pic is far better as my English description. I am sorry.)
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Posted by Traveller1865 on 26 May 2019, 19:53

Wiking wrote:https://www.pj-production.be/439-home_default/wwi-pilots-seated-in-ac.jpg

Would be nice if SPEIRA do some WW I pilots sitting (with glasses and with glasses not in use) or a pilot who step in the plane.

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(A pic is far better as my English description. I am sorry.)


Been considering it, just got to have the right measurements...
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Posted by Wiking on 02 Jun 2019, 18:38

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Black Army Models do a pilot with "gaps" where the glass should be. To fill it with clear resin or clear coat I think.
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Posted by Beano Boy on 04 Jun 2019, 01:53

For some reason i cannot see your pictures Wiking. BB
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Posted by Wiking on 04 Jun 2019, 17:15

?, Hm ...
I don`t know why.
I do all to import the pic as usual. I can see my pic.

The pic shows WWI pilots with googles
in use,
over the eyes
and in use but there are holes to fill with clear resin.
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Posted by Beano Boy on 04 Jun 2019, 19:35

i can see them now. Must have been a glitch. Very cool painting. They remind me of Biggles. BB
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Posted by gabor_kovacs on 04 Jun 2019, 20:22

The Black Army modells figure is not for WW1, it is from the 1930s period

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Posted by C M Dodson on 05 Jun 2019, 08:49

The chap in the left hand corner, looking a bit like Kenneth Moore would make a superb Eighth Army tanker.

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Posted by Graeme on 08 Jun 2019, 16:39

He does look like Keneth Moore, well spotted.

The colours are all wrong for a RN Leiutenant in the Med though.
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Posted by gabor_kovacs on 09 Jun 2019, 08:46

Well he is painted as a civil pilot in the 1930's in Hungary.
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