1/3 Scale WW1 Pilot Project

[pitviper51]

well, after finishing the 1/4 scale dr1 pilot for a friend, i was asked to paint a second but a 1/3 scale officer for a future project. so this time im gonna do a paint thread if anyone doesnt mind that is.. and ideas ,tips, comments are very welcome heres a shot of the first project that is still awaiting his flying machine, and what i have so far on the new one. useing oil paint mostly, and enamel for tiny details
mike

[Zee]

I got only one coment....... Very nice.
Zee

[pitviper51]

thanks, i just sent an email to the ww1 museum.. i hope i can get advice or pics of the real uniform.. its a long shot but i have to try, i have to let the face dry for a few days just to make sure its set (oils are soooo sloooowwww) so i hope i hear back from them
mike

[DR10044]

Mike, the 1/3 scale pilot is going to be better that the 1/4 scale pilot. Mike is painting the pilots for a couple of non-aerobat projects I have going and is doing a great job. They look great here, but look better up close.

[pitviper51]

Thanks DR , i got the pics from the museum so i should be doing more work inthe next day on the big dude. ill post pics as it goes
mike

[zoomer260]

I'm on FG too much. I've noticed that I can name who starts a thread occasionally by it's title. This is one of those threads.

Doin' good work Pitviper I know we'll run into each other this season. I'll be the guy in the $1000 truck with $1200 to $2000 worth of airplane in the back.

[pitviper51]

hha i dont know if thats a bad thing or a good thing haha, tho i have started some odd ball threads for sure, we had a great turn out yesterday night at our wensday night club fly. some of us get out there by 4, come on down some time.
mike

[pitviper51]

got the first under cote of brown on the wool lining. ill post a pic tomarrow after i drybrush. Aces Of Iron pilots have soooo much detail on them , they get a hugefrom me!
mike

[zoomer260]

	Quote: Originally Posted by pitviper51
	hha i dont know if thats a bad thing or a good thing haha, tho i have started some odd ball threads for sure, we had a great turn out yesterday night at our wensday night club fly. some of us get out there by 4, come on down some time. mike

I will. I'm taking for granted that I will get enough time to finish my new plane. Can't seem to find any dadgum time these last few weeks. I am adding a little tri-stock to the engine box now. Note the time. Midnight.

[RADRICH]

	Quote: Originally Posted by zoomer260
	I will. I'm taking for granted that I will get enough time to finish my new plane. Can't seem to find any dadgum time these last few weeks. I am adding a little tri-stock to the engine box now. Note the time. Midnight.

Hey Zoomer, Let me know when ya wanna come on down. I'm secretary of the club in E-town but I live in Audubon Park here in Louisville. You can follow my $500 truck down there!

[RADRICH]

	Quote: Originally Posted by pitviper51
	got the first under cote of brown on the wool lining. ill post a pic tomarrow after i drybrush. Aces Of Iron pilots have soooo much detail on them , they get a hugefrom me! mike

Hey PIT, did you and DR both make it to the field today?

[selleri]

Soooo... when should I send the pilot for my Jug in for a paint job

[pitviper51]

	Quote: Originally Posted by selleri
	Soooo... when should I send the pilot for my Jug in for a paint job

how big?? this might be an option later this year as for doing some pilot piant ups .. tho i can only take on one or two projects at a time. pricies vary depending on what i need for a given project.

Rad, yes we both flew sunday, so did about 15 others.. the field was packed!
mike

[selleri]

1/5 scale AoI, but the first flight isn't scheduled until 2009 earliest so I've not even bought him yet

[DR10044]

	Quote: Originally Posted by RADRICH
	Hey PIT, did you and DR both make it to the field today?

We had a great day! I did not count the number of pilots but it was one of the biggest turn outs since I have been a member of the club. Stuff in the air all day.