PJ Production

Resin pilots and a crew access ladder

Product Article by Jean-Paul Poisseroux

 

The Belgian craftsman well known and appreciated for his resin kits (STAMPE  and Mirage III in particular), also produces figures and accessories in the usual 3 scales.  Here are some examples:

Ref. 72111 Pilots seated  WWI
The 2 sprues of resin provide 2 pilots (one could be German), extra-fine moulded; taking into account the scale.  One with the glasses on the nose, and other in a more "relaxed" pose with the flying helmet unhooked and the face turned to the side.  Amazing and useful for your lovely "stringbags".  Rush on your brushes.

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Ref. 72112 modern French Pilots seated
2 splendid pilots of the Air Force on a single bunch this time.  The poses  are different and are inspired from known photographs.  The first has the oxygen mask off and making a hand gesture, the other with the folded back visor making a salute. Required for your dioramas.

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 Ref. 48114 US NAVY  Pilot
 Superb subject in 4 parts of a pilot of A-7 or A-4. Details are well rendered (light and case), in a interesting pose.
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Ref. 48115 modern Pilot RAF
 This time it's an RAF pilot who will find a place in all the modern jets of her Majesty.  The oxygen mask in place, the visor raised  and the right hand posed with middle height suggest Quick Reaction Alert or another position of Scramble. As with  all the preceding figures...this has delicate harness and facial detail that will show up well under subtle painting.
 
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Modern ref. 321101 Pilot
 9 parts on 2 sprues whose option with a head and a separate helmet will  enable you to animate your jets on this large scale.  In fact it would be very appropriate for an F104 (by adding the back-type parachute) and will
 position without grief on the following accessory for which it is intended.  The additional helmet will find its place in another jet or in back place of Starfighter if you attempt a conversion...  Highly recommended taking into  account the quality and the lack of competition in the market for this scale.
 
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Ref. 32111  access ladder
Here's a 1/32 crew access ladder, specifically designed for the F104.  The 14 parts in resin once assembled constitute an imposing unit. The frame is in 7 parts, and the 7 other parts are the steps which will be necessary to carefully glue so they are square with the frame pieces.  Bent access rails are made out of brass wire with a resin jig to obtain the correct shape. Thanks to the very clear instructions, it is not a problem.  You can now position your pilot (see above) on this ladder.  For an incredible single seat jet display.  Highly recommended.
 

Jean-Paul Poisseroux

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Photos and text © by Jean-Paul Poisseroux