BBI Pilots

[bobb428]

Do the BBI F-18 pilots fit in the F-14 without much hassle?

[456THBG]

Actually, they fit in with much hassle...But, they do fit in!

[NWarty]

Yep, total pain in the rear to get them in. I had to take their legs off.

[gliderdwm]

I haven't tried the F-18 pilots yet. I did pickup 4 - 2 jolly rogers and 2 black knights versions on ebay a while back and they fit very nice though not articulated. I believe these were the ones that skyjerks were selling at some time.

[Beeavision]

More info here....

http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view ... =1&t=28653

[tmanthegreat]

They weren't easy to fit in, for whatever reason. I had better fit with my original "custom" pilots using the BBI S1 Blackhawk pilot body. But, as said above, with some work, the F-18 pilots do fit. It was easier to get the figure into the RIO's seat than in the pilots.

[Beeavision]

I just took a hammer and nailed them in.

[A-10LOADER]

Mine fit just fine. Took a little work but, well worth the effort.

Steve

[A-10LOADER]

[rudedog]

on your repaint the names are they a stencle or decal if a stencle where did you get them that small i need to do my blabk jolly hornet

[A-10LOADER]

This is my VF-154 F-14A version. This is all factory paint. I have done nothing to this one except add the pilot and RIO.

Steve

[rudedog]

you have 2 pictures why are the names differant from side to side?

[A-10LOADER]

Don't know, that's the way it came.

Steve

[rudedog]

looks like your canopy fits as bad as mine does

[rudedog]

odd mine is not like that mind if iask who you bought it from

[A-10LOADER]

Got my VF-154 version from the Flying Mule. The VF-84 version came from Bad Cat Toys.

Steve

[rudedog]

bought my black night from aviatornut wonder if that is the differancs

[A-10LOADER]

I think it is just a factory screwup ??

Steve

[granch]

I've placed many BBI figures in many narrow places (haven't got the Tomcat though). Dig your figure (or his legs) in warm water, it softens the plastic and this will help to place it. I've also used the microwave oven, but be carefull, it comes quickly to the melting point. I will not use the microwave anymore, since I had to repair a lot of fallen hands with very small screws, so...

[pickelhaube]

Just like in WW 2 different pilots shared the same plane.

[The_Helicopter_Pilot]

I've placed many BBI figures in many narrow places

My mind is in the gutter...

[granch]

Ok, The Heli Pilot, now let go of your (collective?) pitch controll stick. I did'nt tell to rub the small figures legs with glycerine before introducing in both holes...

[The_Helicopter_Pilot]

Ok, The Heli Pilot, now let go of your (collective?) pitch controll stick. I did'nt tell to rub the small figures legs with glycerine before introducing in both holes...

Hey, I think your onto something!
That my be why they're so hard to get in there, and maybe using warm water isn't The right thing to do, the "figures" shouldn't be soft...they should be lubricanted for ease sliding them in...

[A-10LOADER]

Received these from a buddy of mine, last weekend, as a B-day present, NICE !! Now I have pilots for my B model, thanks Ted.

Steve

[rudedog]

those are from a web site in germany i tried to buy some never could get the site to work. let me know how they turn out and i may try again. thx rudedog