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1/48 Recast Pilots


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This is thread is to see if there is any interest in a recast of the 1/48 pilots.

I know that I want one or two to have as a spare in case the cat eats one or something. (shouldn't have eaten all that fish Hikaru)

With the 1/48 conversion kits on the way, my VF-1D is going to need a Rio.

I have PMed NightmareB4Macross about this, and if there is enough interest...

he'll sacrifice one of his 1/48 pilots aztec style.

Here is a linkto his 1/60 thread.

The tenative price he quoted me was one for 7.00 and 3 for 20.00.

I'll try to start a list, if you post here.

Please don't flood my PM box, as I have no details.

This Thread is to see if there is any interest in a recast of the 1/48 pilots only

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from NightmareB4Macross

Pilots will be shipped in parts as to aid with in avoiding any shipping problems.

I think the pilot will be cut in several places to allow customizers to pin the pilots and allow posability. The areas affected will be:

1. Neck

2. Left Arm

3. Right Arm

4. Waist

MAYBE.....

I will look into the possibility of getting Minmei (with the pilot suit)sculpted for the 1D.

Yes, with a little creativity, Minmei could be shooting the bird at your less cool toys!

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I'm interested in 2 recast pilots. My VF-1D project requires both, as the original 1/48 I'm working with is missing a pilot.

I too am curious about fitting for the back seater in 1D.

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According to John (Cap' Am'), the pilot will fit in the front seat, just as easily in the back seat.

Also, remember that Minmei is a little shorter, and I don't think there would be a problem with putting her in the co-pilot seat.

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All these were offered up a long time ago, though I could understand the demand for them now. I also did a TV pilot with the collars out and where the visor and face mask were off. I don't remember where I posted the pics. I'll try to get some new pics later. I have to ask Rohby though if he wants to pass those molds off to NB4M or do them himself.

Good luck in getting a LV pilot, anyone want to sacrifice theirs to be taken apart for recasting?

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Anyone wants to sculpt a fully poseable 1.5 inch pilot figures with moving hands and feet so they can pose outside the valk and sit inside the cockpit? I mean, it wouldnt be too hard, wouldnt it, if the sculptor use the existing recast pilot figure as the base. The joints can be an easy snap-fit hinge.

just my 2 cents

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Anyone wants to sculpt a fully poseable 1.5 inch pilot figures with moving hands and feet so they can pose outside the valk and sit inside the cockpit? I mean, it wouldnt be too hard, wouldnt it, if the sculptor use the existing recast pilot figure as the base. The joints can be an easy snap-fit hinge.

just my 2 cents

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Well if the pilot is cut in a certain way I think it can be done, but these would require metal pins to keep this pilot together. They can be shipped as kits. Assembling these things would be a nightmare due to the actual size of the pilots. I think that just using crazy glue would do the job just fine. The customizer can glue them in any static pose of their choice.

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you know what... just PM me all your requests and I'll get the ball rolling, specify if you want the pilot to be the RIO for the 1D set, I got a feeling it'll need some modifications. We'll stick with NB4Ms prices with those.

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you know what... just PM me all your requests and I'll get the ball rolling, specify if you want the pilot to be the RIO for the 1D set, I got a feeling it'll need some modifications.  We'll stick with NB4Ms prices with those.

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This is a silly question but...what's a Rio pilot?

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you know what... just PM me all your requests and I'll get the ball rolling, specify if you want the pilot to be the RIO for the 1D set, I got a feeling it'll need some modifications.  We'll stick with NB4Ms prices with those.

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This is a silly question but...what's a Rio pilot?

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RIO - Naval acronym for Radar Intercept Officer.

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Just to clarify:

The RIO is just a TV pilot. It just means that the legs will be bent a certain way if it has to for the backseat of the VF-1D, it's not a whole new figure. I'm not even sure if the present pilot needs any modification until I get my VF-1D kit from the Cap.

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Just to clarify:

The RIO is just a TV pilot.  It just means that the legs will be bent a certain way if it has to for the backseat of the VF-1D, it's not a whole new figure.  I'm not even sure if the present pilot needs any modification until I get my VF-1D kit from the Cap.

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I think not much modification needs to be done, but we need to check on this.

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