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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 9, 2013 15:58:25 GMT -5
Today I have learnt..Don't put the fibre optics till last as everything ever seems to make them brittle.. Attachment DeletedThey're held in with PVA so tempted to give it a hot bath ad try to replace the fibres. I decided to paint the seat as it's too fragile to add more detail. Everytime i pick it up aother fibre goes. Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 9, 2013 15:59:36 GMT -5
Having said all that at least one fibre in every hole has survived, which is nice. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 9, 2013 17:25:49 GMT -5
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 9, 2013 17:40:16 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 11, 2013 16:02:11 GMT -5
Making good progress on this one KP, sometimes you have to pick your battles!  |
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Post by Mence on Aug 12, 2013 13:35:46 GMT -5
Good progress, best of luck with the back end.
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 12, 2013 18:52:12 GMT -5
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 12, 2013 18:55:50 GMT -5
I wasn't happy with all the broken optics so i've remade the steering column. This time i'm going to detail and paint it all first, then do the optics last. Once i'd made the column I skinned it with really thin plasticard to neaten it all up Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by venom1 on Aug 12, 2013 19:50:28 GMT -5
Man, this is rockin' KP! You are doing some great work mate, keep it up!! Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 15, 2013 14:23:06 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 15, 2013 22:39:06 GMT -5
Man this is pretty cool. Nice work so far and she's coming together nicely.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 16, 2013 20:40:42 GMT -5
That's an elegant solution for the roof KP, nice!
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 18, 2013 6:37:20 GMT -5
Hurrah. Got a new laptop with a fully functioning keyboard, so I can even use the letter N. I found an old speaker from a phone or something similar the other day. There's a plastic cover in it which will do nicely as the turbine blades. Attachment Deleted I'm going to paint a translucent red and light it. Up in the roof I've extended the roof console out along the front. Again lit. For the displays I'm borrowing from Star Wars techniques. I've cut some photo negatives to size and then scratch off some of the (insert correct word here) and painted in where it is now clear.   |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 18, 2013 15:07:56 GMT -5
I've finally started on the arse end. I've wimped out of cutting it up, so i'm just building over it. This is as far as i've got so far. I'm happy with the basic shape but lots of detail to add. The pipework across the top replaces the wopping great block of plastic that was originally there. I'm hoping that i can fit the wings to the top of the new section. That way i can keep it as a self contained sub assembly.  Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 18, 2013 15:58:43 GMT -5
Looking great... just wow!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 2:06:19 GMT -5
Wow is right! Very impressive!
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 19, 2013 14:44:11 GMT -5
Despair sets in. After much careful study I've come to the conclusion that ALL of the wing thingies at the back are massively over scale.They're actually quite delicate on the real thing. so, if any one knows how to make small aerofoil sections, please , please tell me.Perferably one that doesn't ivolve hours of sanding, and you will my eternaal gratitude..And cheers for the words of support. It them that make me stride confidently past my talent limit and discover what I can really do. Ta
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 19, 2013 16:21:37 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 19, 2013 20:49:48 GMT -5
Can't help you with the airfoil dilemma KP, but don't despair! You'll find a solution I'm sure.  |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 20, 2013 15:01:13 GMT -5
Hurrah. It turns out that the aerofoil sections are much quicker and easier than I thought. I cannot tell you how happy I am. I found where I'd put me small files so the basic shape was easy. Now all I need is a bigger selection of wet n dry so i can smooth it properly. That will happen when funds allow.   |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 20, 2013 15:11:07 GMT -5
I also found a roll of fence panel wire. It's the perfect size and better still, all I have to do is trim the insulation off to make it look hydraulic. I've drilled into the upper surface, cut a small bit if insulation off and it sits perfectly in the holes. Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 23, 2013 15:03:28 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 23, 2013 16:48:59 GMT -5
Another great update! Wondering if you are going to come up with Ben Affleck Batman character? Crazy, huh?  |
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Post by Leon on Aug 23, 2013 17:35:44 GMT -5
Fantastic scratch work KP.This is really looking cool. |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 23, 2013 18:41:48 GMT -5
Another great update! Wondering if you are going to come up with Ben Affleck Batman character? Crazy, huh? Good luck to the man. He has a hell of an act to follow mind. But the Tumbler will always be Bales Batman for me. |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 24, 2013 14:27:38 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Aug 28, 2013 12:23:24 GMT -5
WOW!!! This is sooo cool! Great scratch work KP! Ben Affleck is not worthy of this! |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 28, 2013 14:52:29 GMT -5
Cheers. I will be back soon, but i've just got my one new game of the year. Splinter Cell Blacklist this year. So, once i've stealthily slaughtered my way around the world, I'll be back. And as for Affleck, the man can act so i'm reserving judgement till i've seen it. After all Clooney should have been an amazing Batman. It all depends on the script.
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 30, 2013 15:48:13 GMT -5
Thats the new skin covering where I had butchered it, badly.  I've started on reskin now. All of the front aero pieces are solid and look like blocks, so out comes the plasticard.   |
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Post by kingpin141 on Aug 30, 2013 17:26:55 GMT -5
The reskin so far   |
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