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Post by Thunder Child on Nov 25, 2005 13:01:35 GMT
Me too...
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Post by Bayne on Nov 28, 2005 7:03:06 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]Wow!
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andyd4h
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Post by andyd4h on Nov 28, 2005 8:33:30 GMT
HOLY SH!T !!!!!
That kicks some SERIOUS ass.
Cant wait to see the final piece.
Are you going to make the eyes/hood light up? Just saw the holes behind the hood and wondered if they were for wires?
Looking amazing my friend.
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Post by Poyks on Nov 28, 2005 17:49:28 GMT
Thanks.  I was thinking of putting lights in, but I may go for "black light" paint on the eyes instead. Dorsal detail and side podsBoth formed from balsa, and finished with filler. At this stage I've also nearly finished the bottom "fin".  Sanding and priming....with progressively finer grades of sandpaper, then another layer of filler primer paint.  |
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Post by Luperis on Nov 28, 2005 20:42:33 GMT
Cool.
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Post by Refugee on Dec 1, 2005 19:47:55 GMT
That is amazing, I dont suppose you will be taking orders for christmas? lol
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Post by Poyks on Dec 2, 2005 1:10:12 GMT
That is amazing, I dont suppose you will be taking orders for christmas? lol Only from the missus!! ;D |
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Post by Refugee on Dec 2, 2005 15:55:11 GMT
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Post by andyd4h on Dec 2, 2005 20:04:55 GMT
Loving it. Cant wait to see the legs.
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Post by FALLINGSTAR on Dec 2, 2005 20:37:55 GMT
Looking good Poyks. Can't wait to see the finished piece!
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Post by Poyks on Dec 4, 2005 19:01:08 GMT
Tail fin constructionThis is carved from balsa wood and then filled. The mounting block for the rear leg is contained inside.  Sanding and priming..again using three grades of sandpaper, then another coat of filler primer. 
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Post by Poyks on Dec 5, 2005 21:11:23 GMT
Line detailI've marked out the line coordinates with a marker pen and placed masking tape alongside to guide the knife blade.  ...and this is the result. 
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Post by Poyks on Dec 6, 2005 0:16:31 GMT
Just for a laugh!! ;D   |
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Post by Anim8tr on Dec 6, 2005 2:22:50 GMT
Poyks, Looking gorgeous! The "tail fin" construction looks really sweet! Not to mention complicated. Your work denotes hours of devotion.  |
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Post by Poyks on Dec 6, 2005 17:51:01 GMT
Cheers mate, model building is much more practical than sleeping!! ;D Leg slots and primingAfter careful measuring I cut the slots for the front legs, then after adding final body details added a couple of coats of grey car primer.  Top coatLooking shiny after three coats of Ford Nimbus Grey metallic spray paint.  |
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Post by Stuuullaaa on Dec 6, 2005 19:07:18 GMT
Just for a laugh!! ;D LMAO ;D Mate, I can't really add to whats already been said, but, 'kin' excellent mate - cracking detail!! |
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Post by Peter on Dec 7, 2005 15:32:43 GMT
 I can't see anything. Just a missing link.
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Post by Poyks on Dec 7, 2005 16:46:02 GMT
Mmm it's there ok. I only see a missing link when I look in the mirror!! ;D
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Post by minimoog on Dec 7, 2005 17:53:47 GMT
Mmm it's there ok. I only see a missing link when I look in the mirror!! ;D not gonna even think of saying a word about that!! hehe |
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Post by Poyks on Dec 7, 2005 20:27:23 GMT
"Eyes"Formed from balsa and given coats of primer, silver spray paint and finally green transparent glass paint, the body is nearly finished!  Time for a bit of legwork next methinks.
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I was thinking of putting lights in, but I may go for "black light" paint on the eyes instead.
