Model_Monkey Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) Looking for aftermarket pilot and gunner figures to add to the excellent Academy AH-1Z kit. Your recommendations are appreciated! Edited May 7, 2019 by Model_Monkey Added tags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I'm hoping Live Resin comes out with something soon, like they did for the HH-60: Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Check these figures: https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-figures-d-toys-dt35-039-1:35-us-marine-ah-1w-helicopter-crew-set-for-academy-ah-w-kit-2-figures?zenid=a84af967cb735d9da4942e0938df2b8e GRReetz, Rob Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, panzerrob said: Check these figures: https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-figures-d-toys-dt35-039-1:35-us-marine-ah-1w-helicopter-crew-set-for-academy-ah-w-kit-2-figures?zenid=a84af967cb735d9da4942e0938df2b8e GRReetz, Rob The figures really do look nice! Especially the seated pilot. I do find it a bit odd to have a mix of standing and sitting pilots in the same figure set though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukie99 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Defmodel (http://defmodel.com/) has a set of seated pilot and gunner for the AH-1Z plus other assorted goodies (gun barrels and FOD cover). Looks good on the render but no idea as to the quality of casting. Cheers, David Model_Monkey and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxk5075 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Dukie99 said: Defmodel (http://defmodel.com/) has a set of seated pilot and gunner for the AH-1Z plus other assorted goodies (gun barrels and FOD cover). Looks good on the render but no idea as to the quality of casting. Cheers, David Defmodel casting quality is top notch on my armor stuff. I just preordered the gun barrels and seated pilots from Luckymodel cib2265 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Dukie99 said: Defmodel (http://defmodel.com/) has a set of seated pilot and gunner for the AH-1Z plus other assorted goodies (gun barrels and FOD cover). Looks good on the render but no idea as to the quality of casting. Thats more like it! Excellent thanks. Will be ordering a set of those for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib2265 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Waiting for my DEF Model set then I'll start building mine - inflight of course! BTW, there's a build group on Facebook that covers all these issues, has all the aftermarket vendors and scratchbuilders there with several WIP and LOTS of reference photos.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/279260363020283/?fref=nf Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Didn't know about the DEF model stuff. They are very similar to Live Resin, so a good choice! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Roof Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 13 hours ago, panzerrob said: Check these figures: https://www.bnamodelworld.com/model-figures-d-toys-dt35-039-1:35-us-marine-ah-1w-helicopter-crew-set-for-academy-ah-w-kit-2-figures?zenid=a84af967cb735d9da4942e0938df2b8e GRReetz, Rob Not correct for the AH-1Z......different time period, helmet and flight gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis252 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I just wish someone would do a set a correct set of seats with something resembling seat cushions and belts. Thanks. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model_Monkey Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Thanks, everyone! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 42 minutes ago, Model_Monkey said: Thanks, everyone! I should probably thank you for bringing this topic up! I had no clue that a specific seated Zulu crew even existed. Model_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) On 5/8/2019 at 3:47 AM, otis252 said: I just wish someone would do a set a correct set of seats with something resembling seat cushions and belts. Thanks. Chuck 5 minutes of work using adhesive plaster +15 minutes for PE seat belts... no real need for aftermarket in this case. The def.Model figures come with separate PE belts btw. Edited May 13, 2019 by Starfighter Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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