M-31 Firefox, scale plane replica

Firefoxm31 · Mar 7, 2007

thanks gang...she's looking awesome now...see I always said the Firefox was a good looking plane....just the GK companies didnt have the reference to get it looking like it should.. This is a Mig 31 as it should be

Will

Mig interest, no particular order

1. Falcondesigns-Alexander
2. mbmcfarland-Mike
3. BrianM-Brian M
4. KarlBud420-Bruce
5. JediG60racer-Brendan
6. tardis55-Mark
7. kevoris-Bill
8. LZeitgeist-Smile lol?? -2
9. szarchie-Archie
10. Darth Clayton-Jeff
11. GELForever-Martin
12. autoprops713-Dave????
13. RKW-??
14. Hacksaw-??
15. Dobber- Chris
16. Hed-??
17. Jon Kunatz
18. Silvascoob-?
19. Hermes Trismegistus
20. DirkJello- Jeff
21. Hirgon
22. Keith

goose814 · Mar 9, 2007

I'm interested. Please put me on the list. Thanks.

Gus

LZeitgeist · Mar 11, 2007

Still interested...

Firefoxm31 · Mar 12, 2007

Update.
masks are removed for the canopy, air brakes, and leading edges.. she's ready for first molds...ohh boy.
Best,
Will

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Firefoxm31 · Mar 18, 2007

Here's all the parts so far for the masters, saving for RTV now.Enjoy da pics.
Best,
Will

JediG60racer · Mar 18, 2007

RTV? What is that?

NIIIIIIIICE job on this. I'm excited about the progress.

Firefoxm31 · Mar 19, 2007

"Room Temperature Vulcanizing" Rubber used for making molds of patterns..
Best,
Will

Martin-El · Mar 19, 2007

Will -
Those latest pics are fever pitch exciting...
Would now be a prudent time to give maybe an estimate of kit/buildup prices in some advance so those who are saving for this (like me, for example

) have an idea of schedule and cost?

Even a speculative figure will do for now.

Cheers.

BrianM · Mar 19, 2007

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Will -
Those latest pics are fever pitch exciting...
Would now be a prudent time to give maybe an estimate of kit/buildup prices in some advance so those who are saving for this (like me, for example ) have an idea of schedule and cost?

Even a speculative figure will do for now.

Cheers.
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For that matter, why not Take some advanced orders (at a discount) and let us fund your RTV?

imaginager · Apr 9, 2007

Very impressive. Please add me to your list, as well.

Thanks,

Allan
imaginager@comcast.net

swfan · Apr 9, 2007

ME too that looks pretty awesome.

Isel

Firefoxm31 · Apr 10, 2007

Hi gang, sorry I haven't been more active,I just reached one of the great milestones in life no one wants to deal with..My Dad passed away this past monday, the 2nd.I'm in a bit of a slump. I was fortunate enough to have a close relationship with him, so this hurts alot. I going to try and concentrate on the projects at hand including this one to take my mind off it. anyway here's some pics of the me holding the master to give you an idea of her overall length.
Best,
Will
Ps. don't judge me holding the master..lol, as to how I feel, I'd been working at the shop for about 36 hours straight on this and other things

Firefoxm31 · Apr 10, 2007

Updated list

Mig interest, no particular order

1. Falcondesigns-Alexander
2. mbmcfarland-Mike
3. BrianM-Brian M
4. KarlBud420-Bruce
5. JediG60racer-Brendan
6. tardis55-Mark
7. kevoris-Bill
8. LZeitgeist-Smile lol?? -2
9. szarchie-Archie
10. Darth Clayton-Jeff
11. GELForever-Martin
12. autoprops713-Dave
13. RKW-??
14. Hacksaw-??
15. Dobber- Chris
16. Hed-??
17. Jon Kunatz
18. Silvascoob-?
19. Hermes Trismegistus
20. DirkJello- Jeff
21. H1rg0n- James
22. Keith
23. Goose814- Gus
24. imaginager- Allan
25. swfan-Isel

SgtFang · Apr 10, 2007

Looking GREAT man. Hope you're doing well, look for me tonight on AIM and we'll talk.

-Sarge

Dobber · Apr 12, 2007

Will, the Fox is looking Great.

Very sorry to hear about your Fathers Passing, I know how it feals, my dad died this past March 4, he was only 56. It truely , truely sucks. Then a week later I find out I'm going to have another kid, talk about an emotional rollercoaster.

Sorry for going off topic, GREAT WORK as always. Hang in there brother.

Chris

RKW · Apr 12, 2007

Sorry for your loss Will

It's one of those things we know has to happen sooner or later but you're never ready when it does.

Firefox is still looking impressive :thumbsup

RickDTM · Apr 12, 2007

My sincere condolences for your loss Will.

The plane is incredible, plain and simple.

falcondesigns · Apr 12, 2007

I guess we will have something else in common,my dad past on April 2,seven years ago.It still hurts,Alexander Rivera

imaginager · Apr 12, 2007

Be well.

Firefoxm31 · Apr 19, 2007

Hi gang!
Thanks all for the suport during this rough time for me. I'm delving back into my projects again. With that said, back to the Firefox masters. After sanding down the vinyl masks on the fuselage and windscreen(canopy), I removed them to leave the recessed areas for the photo etched detail. I also took a few pics to show how she looks....and I've ordered the RTV for molding! As it's part of the build process, I'll document with photos the molding/casting progress as well. On to the pics then!

Will

< pointing out sanded masking

< pointing out masks that you must sand down to release edge for the tape trick to work properly

< sanded down windscreen

< removing vinyl masks

< using masking tape to remove left over adhesive residue

< final result for airbrake recesses

< all masks removed on top of fuselage

< mask removed on bottom as well for photo etched detail

< photo etched detail shown here

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