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by Wendy Norman
August 29th, 2014, 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: 1/3 Scale Pilot "fires" pistol
Replies: 0
Views: 1716

1/3 Scale Pilot "fires" pistol

We’ve recently completed an interesting but challenging bespoke project. Our customer was invited to the Netherlands to fly his Grasshopper in a display to honour the troop drops in Arnhem. He needed a 1/3 scale animated American pilot. The animation was the really interesting part of this project. ...
by Wendy Norman
June 16th, 2014, 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: 2014 Top Gun Invitational Project - Fokker D.VII
Replies: 0
Views: 1671

2014 Top Gun Invitational Project - Fokker D.VII

Fokker D.VII build for 2014 Top Gun Invitational – a great video by my USA customer, Walt Alexander.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtlaZtJa50w

I supplied a 1/3 scale German pilot for the project :D

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by Wendy Norman
March 12th, 2014, 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Red Baron pilot
Replies: 2
Views: 3267

Re: Red Baron pilot

Hi Steve The 1/4 scale Red Baron full body pilot, wearing his real leather jacket and "silk" scarf, is £112-00. He's also available in half body (£80-00) - can be made to suit your cockpit height. You can have a look at more details at http://www.perfect-pilots.co.uk and you can use the li...
by Wendy Norman
March 11th, 2014, 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Red Baron pilot
Replies: 2
Views: 3267

Red Baron pilot

I had a request recently for a WW1 German pilot in 1/4 scale. I didn't have anything suitable so thought designing a new pilot would be an interesting project. I did some thinking and research and decided that the Red Baron would fit the bill very well. red baron 2.jpg So here he is, ready for actio...
by Wendy Norman
March 11th, 2014, 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: 1/3 scale full bodied pilot
Replies: 8
Views: 7893

Re: 1/3 scale full bodied pilot

Hi Stuart

Thank you for your reply.
No problem, I understand your dilemma, and hope that you are able to find a suitable pilot.
by Wendy Norman
February 18th, 2014, 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: 1/3 scale full bodied pilot
Replies: 8
Views: 7893

Re: 1/3 scale full bodied pilot

Hi Stuart If you haven't found a suitable pilot for your Spacewalker, I should be able to help. I make a wide range of pilots, including full body 1/3 scale. You can have a browse here http://www.perfect-pilots.co.uk I hand make all my pilots to order.The price of a 1/3 scale full body "standar...
by Wendy Norman
January 24th, 2014, 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: 1/4 scale pilot Fernand Lasne
Replies: 2
Views: 2658

Re: 1/4 scale pilot Fernand Lasne

Funny you should say so Dave, I was watching QI at the time ... ;)
by Wendy Norman
January 24th, 2014, 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: 1/4 scale pilot Fernand Lasne
Replies: 2
Views: 2658

1/4 scale pilot Fernand Lasne

I've recently completed an interesting bespoke project. He is a 1/4 scale pilot, made to represent the French pilot Fernand Lasne.
I've enjoyed the challenge of transforming my "standard" civilian 1/4 scale pilot into Fernand. It's amazing what can be achieved with clothing and paint! ;)
by Wendy Norman
January 5th, 2014, 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: 1914 Expedition Flight down the Nile
Replies: 0
Views: 1746

1914 Expedition Flight down the Nile

Interesting article on early aviation. The British Seaplane S80 flew down the Nile on a 3 month expedition 100 years ago. Well deserved credit is of course usually given to pilots in these inspiring expeditions; here there is fascinating background information given on the mechanic, Gus Smith. http:...
by Wendy Norman
January 4th, 2014, 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Recreation of 1920's flight - Cape Town to Cairo
Replies: 2
Views: 2848

Re: Recreation of 1920's flight - Cape Town to Cairo

Indeed. I'm also keen to learn more about this incredible journey. It seems to have happened rather quietly with not much publicity!
by Wendy Norman
January 2nd, 2014, 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Recreation of 1920's flight - Cape Town to Cairo
Replies: 2
Views: 2848

Recreation of 1920's flight - Cape Town to Cairo

Congratulations to Tracey Curtis-Taylor on her epic journey! She has successfully completed the recreation of the flight from Cape Town to Cairo, what an amazing achievement! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/10544489/Daredevil-UK-pilot-completes-Lady-Mary-Heaths-historic-1920s-flight.html
by Wendy Norman
November 7th, 2013, 2:48 pm
Forum: The Old Forum Lounge
Topic: Programmable, 19th century, 6,000-piece automaton
Replies: 1
Views: 3429

Programmable, 19th century, 6,000-piece automaton

Wonderful precision engineering in this automaton boy – hard to believe that he was made so long ago. It seems unbelievable that he was programmable, and that he still works today!
http://feedly.com/k/186Irjp
by Wendy Norman
November 4th, 2013, 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Mid-Air collision - all survive!
Replies: 1
Views: 2235

Mid-Air collision - all survive!

Amazing that all the skydivers and both pilots survived this mid-air collision.
Luck was definitely on their side!
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/n ... ide-midair
by Wendy Norman
November 3rd, 2013, 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Crash & Recover 'copter
Replies: 0
Views: 1629

Crash & Recover 'copter

There are so many possible uses for this amazing insect-like helicopter - it can crash, bounce and recover!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24758935

The only ‘copter you can fly after a visit to the pub! ;)
by Wendy Norman
October 15th, 2013, 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Restoration of Stow Maries Airfield
Replies: 2
Views: 3120

Restoration of Stow Maries Airfield

It's fantastic news that the Stow Maries Airfield will be completely restored. Amazing what has been achieved by volunteers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24517585

Wendy
by Wendy Norman
October 14th, 2013, 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: New Look Website : Perfect-Pilots
Replies: 0
Views: 1670

New Look Website : Perfect-Pilots

In response to many of the questions from modellers, we have now updated our website - now including new products, clearer pricing, updated news and media articles, as well as more recent feedback from customers. See it all here: http://www.perfect-pilots.co.uk Any feedback or suggestions will be ve...

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