Scale Pilot Dilemma
 

Hi, everybody.

I don't normally post in the scale forum, as I don't fly anything worthy of being called a "scale model" typically, just lots of planes which pretend to be scale, like a GWS Spitfire parkflyer or a Herr Starcruiser mocke up as a Cessna 182. However, I just finished assembling a pacific Tiger Moth(the 1/7th scale .30 size). Scale reproduction or no, it's recognizable as a Tiger Moth and will look awful silly with two gaping empty cockpits. Thus far, I have not been able to locate a suitable pilot. I am at a loss for solutions, and am on the verge of slapping a giant Ratfink head antenna topper in the cockpit as a placeholder. If anyone has any suggestions for a reasonably scale pilot figure or bust this size, would be appreciative. I've scoured the local toystores to no avail, and I don't really have the patience to carve my own.

edit: removed pic reference--picture didn't upload

RE: Scale Pilot Dilemma
 

Horizon makes a 1/7 scale WW1 Pilot bust. Here you go http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByC...ProdID=HAN8308

RE: Scale Pilot Dilemma
 

I like Perfect Pilots: http://www.perfectpilots.com/pilots/barns/mike.php

RE: Scale Pilot Dilemma
 

Thanks gentlemen! I knew this would be a good place to ask.

RE: Scale Pilot Dilemma
 

I agree, Perfect Pilots are great folks to work with. Here is an Aces of Iron piolt that I bought from them.

RE: Scale Pilot Dilemma
 

Very nice. Did you follow the painting techniques from the aces of iron web page?

RE: Scale Pilot Dilemma
 

Thanks.
I used the Aces of Iron web site as a guide line but did not want to take all the time required between drying coats of paint so I used acrylic enamels instead. Start to finish the pilot took about 3 hours to complete.