Mike's Wings Mighty 8th Pilot

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Just finished another for David Allen's Wings Cockpit range.
This time Przemyslaw Szymczyk's sculpted a late war USAAF bomber pilot in body armour and flak helmet.

What do you reckon?

Available here:
http://www.modeldesignconstruction....nstruction/_USAAF02/427842/USAAF BOMBER PILOT

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

And a couple of attempts at creativity ;-)

 

[malc]

good stuff, like the creativity shots...

 

[Grod]

Nice work Mike.
Gordon

 

[swralph]

Nice painting

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

good stuff, like the creativity shots...

Nice work Mike.
Gordon

Thanks Malc & Gordon for taking the time to post.
A new subject this guy, so enjoyed trying to capture something different with him.

Stay safe
Mike

 

[Pilgrim_uk]

Always a fan of Wings figures. Top notch paintjob for a top notch figure.

Whats with the cloud effect on the goggles at different angles?

 

[tiberius57]

Very inspiring work Mike! Excellent painting!
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[Babelfish]

Excellent painting. The figure has a bit of a sci-fi look about him.

- Steve

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Excellent painting. The figure has a bit of a sci-fi look about him.

- Steve

Hi Steve,

Thanks for posting.
Yep & know what you mean "Sci-Fi" thought he looked like something out of Robocop
This was armour which increased likelihood of survival by ~40% so not only looked out there but was also effective.

Stay safe
Mike

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Nice painting

Very inspiring work Mike! Excellent painting!
Cheers,
Zeno

Thank you to both of you Mr Ralph & Zeno.
An enjoyable project that offered chance to do some research into interesting period.
Recommend checking out latest Spielberg mini series on these guys


Gives a real feel for why the armour was necessary, plus a parachute!

Stay safe,
Mike

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Always a fan of Wings figures. Top notch paintjob for a top notch figure.

Whats with the cloud effect on the goggles at different angles?

Hi "Pilgrim" (feel like Clint ;-)

Thanks for comments.
Ref "cloud effect" just tried to capture a grey day reflection in the lens.
Not sure it came off, maybe more luck next time.

Stay safe
Mike

 

[John Belcher]

Great stuff Mike. Excellent piece of painting Great photos too!

Regards,John

 

[bwildfong]

Top hole Mike - looks great!

Brian

 

[amcairns]

Hi Mike,
Great paint work.
Andy

 

[John Bowery]

Mike,
Looks good and definitely different.
Cheers
John

 

[Mariobusta]

Cool looking figure , nice

 

[kiwi45]

Another great piece Mike, You and John have these wee fellows well and truly covered.
well done mate.
Les

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Great stuff Mike. Excellent piece of painting Great photos too!
Regards,John

Thanks John, you're my inspiration on photos still, so particular grateful for your feedback on this.

Stay safe
Mike

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Another great piece Mike, You and John have these wee fellows well and truly covered. well done mate.
Les

Thanks too Les. Yes we are both enjoying the opportunity David has provided us.

Stay safe
Mike