Pilot figure diversity

karlwatt · 08-18-2006, 04:14 PM

OK, can someone tell me why the vast majority of pilot figures are cheesy looking white guys? And why can't we have some racial diversity? I'm tired of causing my kids emotional trauma by cutting the heads off Woody and other toys, and painting their faces darker hues.

MrKiwi · 08-18-2006, 04:25 PM

isnt that a wee bit harsh?

karlwatt · 08-18-2006, 04:44 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by deadstickpilot
	isnt that a wee bit harsh?

Not meaning to be harsh or anything, I do have cheesy looking white guy pilot figures in some of my planes, and no I do not think they are cheesy because they are white - they would be cheesy as another hue also.

C'mon, look at them, certainly we can produce some that are more "up to date", "fashionable", "diverse"

MrKiwi · 08-18-2006, 04:49 PM

Slimeline has some nice pilots. besides, who needs a pilot? its just added weight to a plane.

Matchless · 08-18-2006, 04:56 PM

I can't decide if you are trolling or not......

However, I will say that the first company that makes a Halle Barry pilot 'bust', or a Gabrielle Union pilot 'bust' will definitely get a few of my dollars

MrKiwi · 08-18-2006, 04:59 PM

I wanna see pilot figures of the flying giants staff!

SteveC · 08-18-2006, 05:09 PM

I buy unpainted pilots & have my Significant other paint 'em up for me. If you want something specific choose the appropriate paint and add some hair, a turban or whatever. Cajun RC is a good source for some decent pilots.....

Temptation · 08-18-2006, 05:13 PM

Well, you never know what might be under a helmet head. I wouldn't be so quick to judge.

Mike Darr

karlwatt · 08-18-2006, 05:16 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by deadstickpilot
	Slimeline has some nice pilots. besides, who needs a pilot? its just added weight to a plane.

Pilots add personality to our planes, just like all the color schemes and decals we use. There is just something missing to see the 25% and up plane cruising down the runway with an empty cockpit.

Thanks for some of the references.

MrKiwi · 08-18-2006, 05:18 PM

thats y they invented airbrushes

karlwatt · 08-18-2006, 05:19 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Temptation
	Well, you never know what might be under a helmet head. I wouldn't be so quick to judge. Mike Darr

Helmet heads are SWEET not cheesy - not talkin' about these! Too bad they cost so much.

50%plane · 08-18-2006, 05:31 PM

I personally don't like any of the pasty pansy type pilot figures out there. As far as getting a black guy or any other racial creed, I don't really care. I would like a pilot that looks good. I guess I'll probably end up using Snoopy in my planes for the rest of my life. lol

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SteveC Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tappahannock, VA Age: 52 Posts: 61	Re: Pilot figure diversity I buy unpainted pilots & have my Significant other paint 'em up for me. If you want something specific choose the appropriate paint and add some hair, a turban or whatever. Cajun RC is a good source for some decent pilots.....

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Temptation Lawn Dart Pilot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lenox Twp. MI, United States Age: 34 Posts: 1,068	Re: Pilot figure diversity Well, you never know what might be under a helmet head. I wouldn't be so quick to judge. Mike Darr

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50%plane zoom zoom Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Static Display Age: 21 Posts: 8,140 Blog Entries: 11 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Pilot figure diversity I personally don't like any of the pasty pansy type pilot figures out there. As far as getting a black guy or any other racial creed, I don't really care. I would like a pilot that looks good. I guess I'll probably end up using Snoopy in my planes for the rest of my life. lol __________________ Christopher Todd Vess, Spektrum, Hitec, EastRC, Donalds-Hobby, HigherPlaneProductions A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until a majority of voters discover that they can vote themselves largess out of the public treasury. ~Alexander Tyler

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