Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
I am wondering if #14 is the dashboard from the same model as #23.
I am wondering if #14 is the dashboard from the same model as #23.
Predator Backpack Greeblies - Need help with new part!
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Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
You might be right. I was thinking WW1 airplane for 23, but it might be a RC plane.
You might be right. I was thinking WW1 airplane for 23, but it might be a RC plane.
Gigatron
Sr Member
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Yeah, the scale was a guess, since I have no idea how large it is, in comparison to the rest of the backpack. I just know that there was too much detail to be 1/48, and even 1/32.
I don't think #14 is an IP from an R/C plane. This panel has more knobs, switches and buttons. An airplane's IP would be mostly dials and guages, just to get the feel of a real cockpit. Plus, those R/C cockpits are pretty bare, especially those from around the time the props from predator were being made. Most people would dress up their own cockpits, but those would be one-offs. Even today, fancy cockpit dressing is the realm of aftermarket stuff.
It could be something more sci-fi-ish. Is there any cockpit detail in that falcon kit, they used?
-Fred
Yeah, the scale was a guess, since I have no idea how large it is, in comparison to the rest of the backpack. I just know that there was too much detail to be 1/48, and even 1/32.
I don't think #14 is an IP from an R/C plane. This panel has more knobs, switches and buttons. An airplane's IP would be mostly dials and guages, just to get the feel of a real cockpit. Plus, those R/C cockpits are pretty bare, especially those from around the time the props from predator were being made. Most people would dress up their own cockpits, but those would be one-offs. Even today, fancy cockpit dressing is the realm of aftermarket stuff.
It could be something more sci-fi-ish. Is there any cockpit detail in that falcon kit, they used?
-Fred
Mike J.
Master Member
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Art,
One of the found parts on the detonation gauntlet is from the Orguss Nikick model kit.
Which raises the possibility that that was a donor for other costume parts as well.
And south of part 4, there is something that looks like a kit part. I want to say it's a Macross Valkyrie 'foot.'
-MJ
Art,
One of the found parts on the detonation gauntlet is from the Orguss Nikick model kit.
Which raises the possibility that that was a donor for other costume parts as well.
And south of part 4, there is something that looks like a kit part. I want to say it's a Macross Valkyrie 'foot.'
-MJ
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Ooohhh!! Good call! I'll bet if we can find what maker this one was specifically from it will help with the other one as well!
Ooohhh!! Good call! I'll bet if we can find what maker this one was specifically from it will help with the other one as well!
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Based on previous scaling by a member at the Hunter's Lair, they believe the cylinder is about 1" which according to Williams Brothers models would make the cylinder 1/12th scale. Again, just a guess, but I think we are getting closer.
Already looked at the Facoln to see if that was the IP... didn't look like it to me, but I think you are right... Not an airplane IP.
Based on previous scaling by a member at the Hunter's Lair, they believe the cylinder is about 1" which according to Williams Brothers models would make the cylinder 1/12th scale. Again, just a guess, but I think we are getting closer.
Already looked at the Facoln to see if that was the IP... didn't look like it to me, but I think you are right... Not an airplane IP.
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
I haven't posted up pics of the actual cannon, but there are a TON of the Defender parts on the cannon!!! Thanks for pointing this one out. I am heavily leaning toward the 1/100 scale from Arii.
I haven't posted up pics of the actual cannon, but there are a TON of the Defender parts on the cannon!!! Thanks for pointing this one out. I am heavily leaning toward the 1/100 scale from Arii.
Mike J.
Master Member
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Orguss Nikick image attached.
This is the part here, circled in red. It's behind the knee area.
I had this kit in high school. Don't recall the scale or mfr. Sorry.
There are also some 1/35 jerrycans (in racks / holders / stowage equipment mounts / whatever) on the interior of the gauntlet.
-MJ
Orguss Nikick image attached.
This is the part here, circled in red. It's behind the knee area.
I had this kit in high school. Don't recall the scale or mfr. Sorry.
There are also some 1/35 jerrycans (in racks / holders / stowage equipment mounts / whatever) on the interior of the gauntlet.
-MJ
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Looks like Part #4 is also off the Brutishdog!!! We may not be nailing down the exact scale of mfgr yet, but I would have NEVER gotten these without your help!!!
Looks like Part #4 is also off the Brutishdog!!! We may not be nailing down the exact scale of mfgr yet, but I would have NEVER gotten these without your help!!!
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Brutishdog foot. Not exact, but clearly this is what it is... just need to find the exact one.
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Edit: Nevermind... here is the right piece.
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Brutishdog foot. Not exact, but clearly this is what it is... just need to find the exact one.
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Edit: Nevermind... here is the right piece.
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Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Part #22 is also from the Brutishdog. It is a small detail piece in the back of the helmet. One of the little parts of it are broken off on the Predator backpack.
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Part #22 is also from the Brutishdog. It is a small detail piece in the back of the helmet. One of the little parts of it are broken off on the Predator backpack.
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Slave1
Sr Member
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Here's a couple of pics I had already posted over at the Lair.
I started the thread over at the lair due ot a desire to update my backpack for my P1 display, currently in progress http://www.therpf.com/f9/lifesize-predator-display-wip-120662/
I had actually planned on posting a thread over here to see if any of the model guys could help ID more pack parts, but Art beat me to it. Thanks, Art. This has moved things a long way in my accurizing my Pred display!
Here's a couple of pics I had already posted over at the Lair.
I started the thread over at the lair due ot a desire to update my backpack for my P1 display, currently in progress http://www.therpf.com/f9/lifesize-predator-display-wip-120662/
I had actually planned on posting a thread over here to see if any of the model guys could help ID more pack parts, but Art beat me to it. Thanks, Art. This has moved things a long way in my accurizing my Pred display!
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
Been looking more and there is no question at all that the part below #4 (which I am now calling part #5 since I skipped 5) is indeed a foot from the Valkrie. The only question is the scale.
I am thinking 1:72. I think I will pick one up and use it against the scopedog foot to determine the correct size.
Been looking more and there is no question at all that the part below #4 (which I am now calling part #5 since I skipped 5) is indeed a foot from the Valkrie. The only question is the scale.
I am thinking 1:72. I think I will pick one up and use it against the scopedog foot to determine the correct size.
Gigatron
Sr Member
Re: Predator Backpack Greeblies - 24 Parts Need to be IDed
I think they may be from either a big rig, or a military vehicle. But that's just based on the 8-lug configuration. Most civilian vehicles have between 4 and 6; 5 being the most common, 4 being on smaller cars, 6 being used on larger SUVs. I've seen plenty of models of howitzers and AA guns with 8-lug rims. Just nothing with the correct tread pattern, yet.
Part #13 seems to be made up of 2 different parts. There's the outside, circular part, with the bolt detail and something that looks like a hose feeding into it. Could be some kind of cooling unit or gear box.
The inside part looks like it may have been chopped in half, to fit inside the other part. The large cyclindrical shapes, on the outsides, look like they would be pivot points for something that raises and lowers, kind of like a missle rack on a SAM launcher. The two tubular shapes that sit on top, looks like one end is in a pivoting bracket, of their own - kind of like the lower mounting bracket for a strut or shock absorber. The little dome-shaped cross bettwen those two, reminds me of a military gas cap, that I've seen on some tank kits.
-Fred
I think they may be from either a big rig, or a military vehicle. But that's just based on the 8-lug configuration. Most civilian vehicles have between 4 and 6; 5 being the most common, 4 being on smaller cars, 6 being used on larger SUVs. I've seen plenty of models of howitzers and AA guns with 8-lug rims. Just nothing with the correct tread pattern, yet.
Part #13 seems to be made up of 2 different parts. There's the outside, circular part, with the bolt detail and something that looks like a hose feeding into it. Could be some kind of cooling unit or gear box.
The inside part looks like it may have been chopped in half, to fit inside the other part. The large cyclindrical shapes, on the outsides, look like they would be pivot points for something that raises and lowers, kind of like a missle rack on a SAM launcher. The two tubular shapes that sit on top, looks like one end is in a pivoting bracket, of their own - kind of like the lower mounting bracket for a strut or shock absorber. The little dome-shaped cross bettwen those two, reminds me of a military gas cap, that I've seen on some tank kits.
-Fred
