Hobbyboss 1/48 A-6e Intruder - where can I get some pilots?

[willsm]

Hey all,

 

I'm just starting a new build of the above model.

 

I was after so resin pilots, specifically ones that are authentic to the era in which this plane flew. I've already built the cockpit and do not want them sitting. Ideally, I'd like to get at tleast one climbing the cockpit ladder...

 

I looked on Hannants but couldn't really see what I was after...Anyone know where I might be able to get these pilots?

[Shaun]

Try searching for an F-14 crew?, same helmets and flight gear..

[72modeler]

@willsm,

 

You might try this website.

Mike

 

https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-planes-parts-decals-for-aircraft-1:48-pilots?zenid=641632f275e4e5229b06055dd42ac439

[Creepy Pete]

Reedoak has some nice figures, although not a ladder climbing one http://reedoak.com/#!/1-48/c/13281308/offset=70&sort=normal

[willsm]

13 minutes ago, Creepy Pete said:

Reedoak has some nice figures, although not a ladder climbing one http://reedoak.com/#!/1-48/c/13281308/offset=70&sort=normal

Wow they look awesome, thank you all, think I've found what I need. :-)

[One 48]

On 03/02/2020 at 16:54, Creepy Pete said:

Reedoak has some nice figures, although not a ladder climbing one http://reedoak.com/#!/1-48/c/13281308/offset=70&sort=normal

Those figures and bits n bobs look great

[Ex-FAAWAFU]

Reedoak figures are every bit as stunning in the flesh as they appear on a screen.  The only problem is that there’s only yourself to blame for the painting...

[willsm]

14 minutes ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said:

Reedoak figures are every bit as stunning in the flesh as they appear on a screen.  The only problem is that there’s only yourself to blame for the painting...

They do look pretty detailed. Might invest

[Julien]

Try PJ Productions they do nice stuff as well

 

https://www.pj-production.be/en/6-figures-1-48

[busnproplinerfan]

2 minutes ago, Julien said:

Try PJ Productions they do nice stuff as well

 

https://www.pj-production.be/en/6-figures-1-48

Glad I saw this. You reminded me of them since I lost the site awhile ago.

[willsm]

After much searching I opted for some standing pilots, as seen here:

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/cmk-f48084-us-navy-pilots-modern-2-fig--113783

 

Very detailed. Guess I'll have to build a diorama to stick the jet and figures on now :)

[TonkaGuy]

PJ Production aircrew are brilliant had them before 

[whiskey]

Could probably use the pilots from Tamiya's F-14A kit if your looking for seated ones.

[willsm]

To be honest, I have a bigger problem than the figure now. I bought a replacement resin cockpit from falcon and it just doesn't fit nice 😞

[whiskey]

Bummer man.

[willsm]

5 hours ago, whiskey said:

Bummer man.

Yeah, the rest of the model is great, I wrecked the original cockpit clear plastic and sourced a resin replacement, but it just doesn't fit as well as the original stuff from the sprues May have to buy a whole 1:48 f-14 kit just for the cockpit... I have found that when maskol is combined with layers of paint and varnish, it hardens over time and actually does not come off... Hence my destruction of it getting impatient and chucking Mr tool on it which is way too hot and just kinda melted it...