Need reference for warbird pilots.

[TSHobbies]

I am slowly going to start producing some pilots for the planes we fly..currently theres just not much available,other than the cheesy static looking figures. I mean, dont you want more to choose from like you do your planes? Already have all the molding and casting equipment,since I used to produce resin figures a few years ago..so, Im looking for period photos of pilots in their seat to help give my sculptor ideas and reference...
1st up will be a Vietnam era pilot intended for the Skyraider, 1/9-10 scale..
2nd will be of course, the US WWII pilot in same scale. after those,we'll see how we do with them and go from there.

and before you say it..yes I Googled....but perhaps some of you here may have better and/or interesting close-ups to share..

[MikeT]

There's also a need for a WW II Pacific theater Navy Pilots in the same scale, there's just nothing out there. Just a thought.

Mike

[Grossman56]

Sounds like a great project, can you get a copy of "The Might Eighth" by Roger Freeman? That book is packed with picture like that. I'll take a look through my collection and wee what I can scan

Grossman56

[TSHobbies]

thankyou...and yes, a Navy pilot is surely needed...and will be one of them

[benjack71]

There is a need for a 8 inch pilot. 10-12 inch is to big for a 60 size by far. Then you have warbird with the 70-80 inch wingspan, or a 30cc. 10 inch is iffy, but an 8 inch would work just great. For 60 size you need a 6 inch pilot figure. You might get an 8 inch in a 60 size but I think a 6 inch would work great. I am talking about full body pilots. I dont know if you was referring to just busts or what. Korean era jet pilot, Vietnam era jet pilot seems hard to find.

[TSHobbies]

I'll be doing busts, not going to do full size figures.