[flyXwire]

Hey Dave, I'm gonna let you see one of my custom projects: work-in-progress. Have you ever seen or heard of the movie called "The Hunters"? It stars Robert Mitchum as an ACE F-86
fighter pilot and he was called the 'ICEMAN', the first jet age combat pilot. Anyhoo, here is a custom painted helmet which bears his name 'Saville' as in Major Cleve Saville character
he plays in that movie. I am, at the moment, painting a headsculpt which bears the actor's likeness to complete a full figure of an F-86 Sabre jet pilot from the Korean War era. I'll post
the finished figure sometime. Hope you'll like this one.

[smartd]

Yeah I remember the movie. Outstanding bit of work you have going there Joey. Hope you show us the finished project.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

That is really cool .....You do a great Job..
Hope to see the rest of it when your all done too.
JP

[trex0770]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

Hey Dave, I'm gonna let you see one of my custom projects: work-in-progress. Have you ever seen or heard of the movie called "The Hunters"? It stars Robert Mitchum as an ACE F-86
fighter pilot and he was called the 'ICEMAN', the first jet age combat pilot. Anyhoo, here is a custom painted helmet which bears his name 'Saville' as in Major Cleve Saville character
he plays in that movie. I am, at the moment, painting a headsculpt which bears the actor's likeness to complete a full figure of an F-86 Sabre jet pilot from the Korean War era. I'll post
the finished figure sometime. Hope you'll like this one.

Great job Fly! Do you have the BBi Bud Mahurin? It's a great one to have if you don't!

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by trex0770

Great job Fly! Do you have the BBi Bud Mahurin? It's a great one to have if you don't!

Thanks for the compliments guys!

trex, I got 2 Bud Mahurins - one to open and one to keep pristine for later sell. BBI's Elite Force Aviator line is
the best out there next to Hot Toys aviator figure sets. Their U-2 pilot is their crowning achievement in craftmanship, detailing and accuracy in gear and accessories.
I just wished BBI continued doing more of it.

[hworth18]

That is some great custom work there FlyX!
I have been looking for BBi's Japanese pilot for some time now, but can't seem to find one at a decent price.

And, not to hijack or take this offtopic, but I am really looking forward to Macfarlane's(?) upcoming WWII fighter pilot series in 1/12? (if it ever comes out).

[firefighterpilot1]

Great work on that helmet, fly. Any chance you could make me a Maverick helmet?

I cannot believe I had the opportunity to buy a BBI U-2 pilot for $25+ shipping from KB toys a few years back and I didn't do it.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by hworth18

That is some great custom work there FlyX!
I have been looking for BBi's Japanese pilot for some time now, but can't seem to find one at a decent price.

And, not to hijack or take this offtopic, but I am really looking forward to Macfarlane's(?) upcoming WWII fighter pilot series in 1/12? (if it ever comes out).

Harry, I'll be on the lookout for the BBI Japanese pilot for you. The last G.I.Joe show I went to had one for sale at $40 and it had not sold that day. If it's still there on the next show, I'll be sure to snag it for you.

Originally Posted by firefighterpilot1

Great work on that helmet, fly. Any chance you could make me a Maverick helmet?

I cannot believe I had the opportunity to buy a BBI U-2 pilot for $25+ shipping from KB toys a few years back and I didn't do it.

FFP1, I will eventually get around to doing Maverick's helmet. Since I own the 1:1 replica for reference, I need to figure out how to do the intricate graphics first, and then just transfer it to a decal sheet.


I feel your pain on not getting it for that price! The BBI U-2 pilot can fetch up to $200+ on eBay these days even if the figure and set doesn't come with a box last I check.

[firefighterpilot1]

Fly,

where did you get your replica Maverick helmet? I know of a couple of places that do custom helmets, someday (when I can afford to fork up $600+) I want to have one made. Can you post pics of it? Also, I will gladly buy one of those 1/6 Maverick helmets from you if you would make me one. I made a 1/6 Maverick figure and the only thing I'm missing is a helmet. I have the BBI Chargers helmet which is the "stand in" at the moment since it's black and red.

[flyXwire]

FFP1,

I purchased my replica Maverick helmet at the San Diego Aerospace museum back in 1995 for $750, if my memory serves me correctly. You can see pics of my helmet by clicking on the "photo album" just below my avatar. If I figure out how to mass produce the helmet artwork in 1/6 scale, I'll be sure to let you know. Will probably make them as decals so I'll give you a sample later on.