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How To paint and Install a Scale Pilot Bust
By Gerry Yarrish One of the most important things to get right while building a scale model is its pilot figure. Today, there are countless intrepid aviators to choose from including full-figure GI-Joes complete with cockpit accessories, to the simplest do-it-yourself busts like those from Williams Bros. This article shows a simple technique of assembling and sizing your pilot figure so it will provide a more realistic scale appearance. Here’s how I do it....
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