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Post by tatocorvette on Aug 14, 2022 18:37:11 GMT -8
Hello, This model has no "landing gear". Let's not forget this is an MPC snap tite model from 1983 designed to be assembled quickly to play with. So, taking a bit of an artistic license and inspired by the X-wing landing gear, I came up with this: You are looking at 2 days of work here. Aluminum, brass, plastic and lots of determination. Test fitted: Minor tweaking still needed but getting there. Just to put it in perspective: I have to say I'm happy with it so far. Finally, I machined these 2 washer like thingies for a precision tight fit and pinned the front plate. But wait, there's more! If you are going to be a blaster, be a BLASTER! I think I am getting close to paint and assembly. Thanks, Ismael
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Post by tatocorvette on Aug 16, 2022 9:39:22 GMT -8
Hello, First burst of color! Two days of masking for 10 minutes of airbrushing. The flat white base is actually primer that was slightly sanded. The gray is Humbrol enamel. Love those little tin cans! The roundels are Corvette (Chevrolet) engine red. There has to be a Corvette reference somewhere! The roundels are not decals. I cut my own in Tamiya wide masking tape. I insist the scheme looks like a japanese zero from WWII, but that's what the references indicate. The weathering should tone down a bit the searing red. Thanks, Ismael
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Post by tatocorvette on Aug 17, 2022 15:53:42 GMT -8
Hello, Started the weathering. You can see the untouched body compared to the wings in process. In process, but you get the idea. Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 18, 2022 3:58:18 GMT -8
Ismael, Just trying to catch up as we've been so busy with my wife's post surgery recovery, taking care of literally everything just takes tons of time, and also my brother-n-law whose we placed in a non State home, and the issues there just continue to mount up including his medical issues. Truly getting old really sucks as the last one standing is slowly beaten into the ground.
Your work in both correcting and super detailing the very old toy like Star Wars B Wing Starfighter, is truly insane. Maybe you should get in touch with George Lucas (if he's still alive) a proper display for your Star War museum restorations.
joel
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Post by Ben_B on Aug 19, 2022 2:38:25 GMT -8
Ismael, I like it! It has a Japanese anime look with that paint scheme. Pretty cool!
Joel, sorry you're going through with all of the family and health issues. I hope things calm down for you soon.
Ben
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Post by tatocorvette on Aug 19, 2022 12:16:24 GMT -8
Hello, I understand this topic is not the cup of tea of the forum but I hope you can at least pickup some ideas or get your curiosity going. Joel, Thanks for your comments and I hope things settle down for you soon! Now, each one of these is lethal. But all four in a vehicle? That's carrying a punch! Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 19, 2022 13:00:19 GMT -8
Ismael, Agreed, that some serious fire power you got there. Once painted they really do look the part.
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Aug 22, 2022 19:44:33 GMT -8
Hello, Still a few laps to go but getting close to the home stretch. Lots of fun hand painting this guy: Added an escape T handle, canopy rails, targeting computer, 2 control sticks, a display screen, cabin lights... Painted and detailed the blaster guns An idea on size: Thanks, Ismael
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Post by arcticwolf on Aug 22, 2022 20:08:16 GMT -8
OK, so that's really a giant 4 foot plastic hand holding that, right?
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 25, 2022 4:33:27 GMT -8
Ismael, I can't even see things that small at my age.
I'm with Paul that you've got a movies prop 4ft hand, so we really have no idea that's the whole build and the pilot is 1/48 scale.
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Aug 25, 2022 13:51:52 GMT -8
Hello, This one is FINISHED! Honestly, there was really not much interest in this subject in any of the 4 forums I posted it in so I skipped the last few updates. The canopy was a whole project in itself. The cockpit rotates gyroscopically to maintain orientation regardless of the position of the ship (which makes little sense in space as there is no up or down...) Here is the snap toy from 1983. Took it out for a spin. "Lock S-Foils in Attack Position" Pew! Pew! Pew! Pew! Pew! KABOOM! Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 25, 2022 15:23:58 GMT -8
Ismael, Agreed, not much interest from the general population, but knowing you like I do. I always look forward to whatever build you conjured up the deep recesses of your mind. But please, nothing smaller or even this small for a while.
The finished build really does look outstanding. And I do like those laser effects.
And I gotta seat down and start my 1984 IMSA Ford Mustang GTP blog here as I just painted on the base color of the body this afternoon.
joel
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Post by Ben_B on Aug 25, 2022 15:47:27 GMT -8
That looks great! I like how you fixed the canopy. I agree, the Star Wars universe has some weird ship designs. We’ll be watching Clone Wars and I’ll be thinking, “Why the heck would anyone design a ship like that?” I’m looking forward to your next project! I need to decide what to build, next. I’m getting the urge to build a helicopter. And probably the Aoshima Lamborghini Murciellago race car. Ben
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Post by arcticwolf on Aug 26, 2022 18:38:13 GMT -8
Ismael, I've been building a ship for like 2 1/2 years. Nooobody is going to want to see that!
Nice job man.
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Post by sam on Aug 28, 2022 17:42:10 GMT -8
Excellent finish. As someone who followed the build, you never cease to amaze me.
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