Build your own pilot head!

[MrKiwi]

Well, I got the idea from CSpaced's dash build. I built one on my own, and then thought, "why stop there?". So here goes.


First, I start by getting my foam parts. (foam egg+block)

Then, I pinned the 2 parts together just as a rough fit. I put the canopy over the head and torso to get a rough idea of how it will look. Hmmmm. Looks like it's to tall? So, I gotta shave each part down to fit. The bottom of the foam egg (head) should be shaved down anyway to simulate a neck.

Now that the parts have been shaved to fit, it is time to shape the torso to simulate the shoulders. Fill any imperfections with light weight spackle. After that, I shaved all the edges to a curve.

Once that is done, I do another test fit in the canopy.

Now that it all fits, it's time to glue the head to the torso. I use hot glue, just for preference. Since all that is done now, you can paint it and decorate it. (I have yet to paint mine)

[MrKiwi]

*bumpcoughcough*

[SleepyC]

These work great.

Lite and cost = $5

[OnTheEdge]

If you promise not to put that into your plane, I'll promise to work diligently on getting rid of the pilot and panel rule.

[why_fly_high]

You are more commited than I was. i sarted with a helmet. Still under $10.

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Dan

[jaguar bone]

	Quote: Originally Posted by MrKiwi
	*bumpcoughcough*

Wow this is great!
* bumpcough - turns head to left.
* bumpcough - turns head to right.
sniff- sniff!

I think a thread on how to do dark tint canopies next!?

[krayzc]

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