1/6 Sideshow Star Wars TIE Fighter Pilot 1/6 Scale Figure

[Phoenix0A]

The lego hose would be perfect if I can get the ribbing to push in a bit...........

Bummer, sorry about the hose. Looking at the AT-AT driver again, maybe those hoses are your best bet. They are a hair too thick (by about 20%), but still smaller than the TIE black hoses, and super flexible also.

 

[Matt S]

Bummer, sorry about the hose. Looking at the AT-AT driver again, maybe those hoses are your best bet. They are a hair too thick (by about 20%), but still smaller than the TIE black hoses, and super flexible also.

Exactly, I've been leaning that way, and we shall see.......havent decided how to proceed just yet....

 

[Phoenix0A]

 

[Phoenix0A]

 

[Phoenix0A]

I may have found a good solution for the 3rd hose. I found these "extension" springs at the hardware store. These in particular are 3-9/16" long and 3/16" in diameter. So almost a perfect diameter for 1/6 scale gray hose, and fairly flexible.

I painted it with some Testor dark ghost gray. Drilled a 3/16" hole through the chest box and plugged in the spring. Be careful, the gray sprocket is a separate glued-on piece so it may pop off while drilling.

I used a Lego piece and thin nail to affix the other end through a tiny hole drilled in the back armor. I have not idea what it's supposed to look like in the back, but I saw something similar in a cosplay outfit.

 

[Matt S]

Damn, yeah, that looks very close.........great idea!

here is a vid of a SDS bust and what they did:



I don't think their hose is as accurate as it could have been

Here is my WIP with translucent green. Gonna wait for the Tamiya one and try again....

 

[Phoenix0A]

Yeah, the hue isn't bad but I think the Tamiya will add a depth and sheen that will really make it pop.

I see you had to add another belt notch like I did to accommodate the fat suit (or in my case the paper towel wrap).

 

[Phoenix0A]

here is a vid of a SDS bust and what they did:



I don't think their hose is as accurate as it could have been

So, is the gray hose connection port supposed to be just black with that gray sprocket removed? I could have sworn the gray sprocket was still attached. You can sort of see it it this pic (ignore green circle):

 

[Matt S]

As for the sprocket, I am not sure..actual pics are hard to make out and while the bust is accurate not sure if 100%

 

[jkno]

That SDS bust is mine, in this case the hose goes in the bust itself and not in the armor.

 

[Matt S]

That SDS bust is mine, in this case the hose goes in the bust itself and not in the armor.

may I ask what that bust set you back? Have always wondered - and thanks for the clarification!

 

[momaw]

may I ask what that bust set you back? Have always wondered - and thanks for the clarification!

Here you go.

https://www.originalstormtrooper.co...helmet--chest--breathing-pipe-combo-249-p.asp

 

[Matt S]

Here you go.

https://www.originalstormtrooper.co...helmet--chest--breathing-pipe-combo-249-p.asp

Thanks!

 

[jkno]

Here you go.

https://www.originalstormtrooper.co...helmet--chest--breathing-pipe-combo-249-p.asp

That's the official price. I got it for less.

 

[Matt S]

It's a really nice piece....!

 

[TaliBane]

So the grey pipe connects to his butt?

Weird way to have positioned that pipe.

 

[TonTon]

Easier than putting your hand back there and then sniffing your hand. Why not get the smell directly from the source.

 

[Phoenix0A]

Omfg, beer is flowing through my nose

Butt seriously, maybe that hose is supposed to connect to a larger cockpit air supply. So when not in use it just hooks onto the back or belt

 

[TaliBane]

Easier than putting your hand back there and then sniffing your hand. Why not get the smell directly from the source.

"Several turds have broken off from the main group!"

 

[Chakaman]

These are some great looking pilots.

I do prefer them without the holsters though.