Thread: U.F.O. Interceptor - 1/12 Scale Paper Model
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Old 01-12-2020, 04:35 PM
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U.F.O. Interceptor Pilot

This was a fun interesting part of the model to make. I couldn't find a good pilot at the right scale for the model, so I designed and built one to suit.

First off, I studied the UFO series for reference, and captured a bunch of images of the pilots so I could study their costumes, helmets, seat restraints, and so on. I think this thread will appeal to others that love UFO

I decided to make the pilot's head controlled by a servo from my radio control equipment. I thought it would be good for maybe down the line if I decided to make a video of the Interceptor with the canopy lifting and the pilot turning his head. It would give a good feeling of a "living" body in the cockpit
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Here's a sketch I made to help nail-down all the pilot related details. I added as much detail as possible all in paper.
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I scanned a picture of myself, and shrunk it down so I am piloting the Interceptor!
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The pilot's helmet has a hinged visor so it can be positioned as desired.
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