benjaminsummerfield Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I have been in the presence of this model and the photos don't do it justice! Came away seriously inspired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 That is very impressive work and a very satisfying finish... Nice work James. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted July 3, 2013 Members Share Posted July 3, 2013 So freakin' cool, Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 4, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted July 4, 2013 I was seriously worried about decaling the wingtips and tail tips etc. Some high octane compound curves there, BUT, I tried tonight and with Mr Mark Setter, and Uschi's decals mould like clay around them. Took me about 20 minutes to do the upper sides. I'll leave to set, then go for gold with the under sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Mr Mark Setter .. Is that your personal choice of weapon Jim? I assume it's better than its Microscale counterpart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Stunning work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 4, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted July 4, 2013 Mr Mark Setter .. Is that your personal choice of weapon Jim? I assume it's better than its Microscale counterpart? I've used both, and Mr Mark Setter does seem a little more suited to the job for moulding things. I think this proved it. I no longer have Microsol to check though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 4, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted July 4, 2013 Apart from the canopy, the whole airframe is now decaled! The wingtips, and even that pesky nose ring. Yes, it is enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Excellent !! Pic's please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 4, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted July 4, 2013 Soon Padawan..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 5, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted July 5, 2013 I've assembled the majority of the Natter. Just need to add the canopy, boosters, and a few small detail parts. Work has now started on painting the canopy to receive its wood and copper parts, and the stand is now base coated in Gunze Flesh. Hope you like: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 A work of art Obi Wan! Stunning. You've missed a bit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Yes, a work of art ! So very well done, James !!..............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 5, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted July 5, 2013 There are actually a few edges and things that I have missed and I'm working through them. About 6 tiny pieces to fit. I'm hoping to wrap this one up within the week. Thanks for the support guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUY5Y Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Absolutely stunning Mr H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Show off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 7, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted July 7, 2013 Another productive day in the workshop, but only because it's the coolest room in the house in this heatwave. Still, it forces me to do some modelling. It's a hard life! The rocket boosters are now fixed and the forward windscreen framing covered in copper tape, then riveted. A few other bits and pieces are added such as the Walther rocket thrust vanes and elevon control wires, and the aiming sight. The metal strap holding the boosters together is left in natural fret metal, and I just need to add the canopy for this now. I've also made a cantilever toolbox to add to the stand, but photos of that later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Scaringly beautiful. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Cees said it ... scary skills Jim. Love it and, it seems, you've started a trend. Everyone's going nekk'd !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 WOW James i have to do some more wood, that's looking fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Bloody Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 It looks like you carved it out of a block of wood, incredibly realistic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 this is really a unique finish/subject. I can smell the wood and varnish. exceptional work Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted July 8, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks for the comments folks. Apart from the concrete base I need to add to the stand, this model is now complete, with its hood attached. Normally, the hood would open flat back against the top of the fuse, but doing that didn't have as much visual interest, and my way, you can see the outside of this more clearly with the wood nail decals. Hope you like it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Magnificent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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