RAAF Pilot 1/48 (Reskit RSF48-007)

May 31, 2024 · in Aviation · 1/48 figure Pilot RAAF Reskit · 10 ≡ · 178

Hey iModeler's,

Here's my most recent (mini) project. My last project was an RAAF Classic Hornet [https://imodeler.com/2024/04/raaf-f-a-18c-hornet-hobbyboss/], and the model being pilotless, I felt needed a pilot to compliment the build and be part of a future diorama set - well that's the plan anyway.

After much research, I found the Reskit figure, which despite being (technically) a RAAF F111 pilot, after doing some further research of RAAF Hornet pilots, figured...meh, this is close enough.

At this scale you'd need to be the bionic man to pick the difference 😀

A simple build really, two pieces and a set of decals, even I could manage it. Painting the guy though, now that was a challenge worth having. Following a YouTube guru regards to painting figures, I gave this my best shot. I'm under no illusions that this will win any "Best 1/48 Figure" award, so many of you don't need to worry just yet, but I think I did a reasonable job on this guy.

For those who like information, for the flight suit I used Tamiya XF-65 Field Grey. The survival suit (sorry if my description is incorrect) is XF-24 Dark Grey. T-shirt is just XF-2 White, boots X-1 Gloss Black.

If I were to paint this guy again, I would paint the flight suit in a Olive Green shade.

The eyes were the greatest challenge, and initially I had the model as finished, only for close up photography to reveal that the pilot looked like he sneezed his eyes out 😀 So they were re painted ha ha.

So anyway, take a look and have a giggle 😀