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U.F.O. Interceptor Pilot - Build Thread
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 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. I scanned a picture of myself, and shrunk it down so I am piloting the Interceptor! The pilot's helmet has a hinged visor so it can be positioned as desired. |
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Pilot is a full project in and of itself!
Movable features are cool.
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Screw the rivets, I'm building for atmosphere, not detail. later, F Scott W |
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What a great thread!!! Everything is so next level.
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My other life:http://rcorycollins.weebly.com/ |
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Yes, that's true!
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Much appreciated! Thank you!
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I don't know about the model, but that wiring looks pretty tricky too. And, and you're building the pilot too as a model, oh with moving head !!!🙀🙀🙀
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THIS PROJECT IS SOOOOOO COOL!
Looking forward to the finished product. |
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I really enjoy working on this model. The Interceptor finished up much bigger than I had planned especially with the missile attached at the front. I originally had a pack of 4 AA sized batteries in the back of the body but that made the thing way too tail-heavy and it would tip backwards without the missile attached. It also put a lot of strain on the undercarriage. So, I replaced the power source for the model with a tiny lithium battery pack... so much better and lighter. I really like the look of the original Interceptor model designed by Mike Trim and Derek Meddings.
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Thank you! "Interceptors, immediate launch!"
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What?????? C'mon you must be kidding me! So much research, patience, hard work and intelligent use of tricks, tools and supplies! Im amazed!
I really loved the use of post-its to hold two pieces together without damaging the printed side of the model! This is one of my favorite ships so its a pleasure to see the process of such a great build of the Interceptor. GA would be impressed! |
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gerry & sylvia anderson, moon base, scifi, shado, ufo interceptor |
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