Babylon 5 Warlock Destroyer

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Currently putting my Mig-21 on hold since no one else in the competition even started!This is my first all resin kit. As I recall, this is from BamBam Productions(if I recall correctly), the Warlock Class Destroyer from Babylon 5.  No instructions and from what I can tell online, no clear pictures or any CGI models that are not fan made.  Should be a fun build.  Looks pretty nice, mean mold line on one of the missile pods. 

To be honest... I have no idea what I am doing here!

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Some more work

[jpc1968]

is it me or does the tail look like its sagging?

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It possibly is. It looked straighter as it was setting when I had the model positioned vertically. So I might have to do some surgery to fix it.

[dierk]

I was going to mention the 'brewer's droop' but now I don't have to.
Intersting subject - don't often get to see stuff from the Babylon 5 universe.

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Removed he rear engine section and ill try to level off the connections. trying to sand the mating surfaces and keep detail at the same time.

[dierk]

Would it maybe be an idea to pin the two parts with some brass rod/wire?

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I've been pondering that. Trying to decide if I am skilled enough to find the mid-point on the two sections to do that. I honestly think that is the best route and then putty the gaps.

[dierk]

Pin one side, stick some Blu Tack on the other, line the parts up, push together and you should have a good idea where to drill the other hole?

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Oct 14, 2016 11:15:37 GMT -5 dierk said:

Pin one side, stick some Blu Tack on the other, line the parts up, push together and you should have a good idea where to drill the other hole?

That can work. Feel like an idiot for not thinking of that, thanks.

[jpc1968]

is that the "smoker's cough from smoking, brewers droop from drinking beer"?..........Dire Straits

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After taking dierk's advice, on pining, I was able to get this done. The engine block is not glued on, just resting on pin to see how it would look. Also why it is nose down.

[dupes]

Nice! Didn't realize that there was ever a kit of this. Looks like a pretty decent molding.

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This is my first all resin model. Looks a little rough, but no idea if that is the norm or the exception.

[dierk]

Glad I managed to help out - to be honest, it was just an idea...never tried it myself

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Had the chance to work on this a little bit more, will post more images later. The missile pods are added, just trying to figure out how to handle the guns. Since this is smaller, the gun barrels are so close to the hull that to glue them on and then paint will be a hassle. So I may have to add them later. Also, thinking of the paint scheme. Trying to decide on which gray to use, or go with a HaveGlass color scheme.

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Okay, had the chance to finally take a picture of the build as it is now. Missile pods in place.








In the process of building a space to keep this particular gun horizontal. It will not be sitting that high, promise. Just checking to see on how feasible it is to do this.

[dierk]

Splendid!

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Thanks, next step will be to fill in some of the gaps and decide on how to mount this thing to the base...

[Leon]

Nice progress and it looks strait as an arrow now!

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Did a little bit more work on Warlock. Here are some of the pictures showing the gaps in the pylon for the missile pods.



.... now with Tamiya putty. (seems like the Perfect Plastic Putty hardened in the tube)



Somewhat smoothed out.





Last but not least, I am able to figure out all of the pieces that came with the model except for these two pieces, anyone have any thoughts?

[dierk]

Plenty of thoughts - none of them helpful to you

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Oct 31, 2016 12:02:59 GMT -5 dierk said:

Plenty of thoughts - none of them helpful to you

Better then what I manage!

[dierk]

If it doesn't look like anything is oviously missing, chuck 'em in the (spares)bin

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Okay, found out what those pieces are. Got in touch with the person who made the kit, he informed me they go in front of the ship on either side of the launch bay.

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Just a quick update. The nubs removed to add the guns.



Guns added, that seam line will be dealt with later.


Looks more off-centered in the photo then it did in person.


Might be hard to see, but had to fill in some holes along the ventral section with putty.

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Chugging along on this build. Currently working on the turrets while I am waiting for the base of the model to dry. Here they are cut from the runners(?) awaiting clean up of the flash and mold seams.


Getting somewhat cleaned up:


The one troublesome turret placed at the front. Only one that sits on an angle section of the hull.

[jpc1968]

looking good. You should christen it "Narwhal"

[Leon]

Looking good!

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Spent some time working on this build a bit more. Relearned that not all paints are created the same. Used Pure Black from Master Series Paint. Create when used with a brush, not so well when you water it down too much to airbrush. I would chalk it up to my error, not the paint. Also trying to decide on the base color since I am not going with a Have Glass type look. Leaning more towards Blackened Steel or Natural Steel made by Vallejo.




A very watered down group of turrets. These may need to be hand painted.


A still drying yet primed Warlock.