Yellowjacket- If Space Jockey is at all interested in drawing up this bird I will be very flattered, the draftsmanship is outstanding. But since this build is derived from a single sketch by Ron Cobb SJ would only be able to copy my construction drawings, plus fill in whatever geegaws and fine details that end up on the model itself during construction. Space Jockey's work is the result of research and documentation, the Macondo is just me winging it. Great idea, though, you got me psyched.
Here are some new developments- getting some construction foam filled into the compound-curved section of the main hull (I call it the "Dark Star" section) and the leading edges of the wings (or engine-connecting-arms, or whatever), just glued in between the stations and rough sanded to shape. These sections are then laminated over with epoxy/glass to firm up the surface then they will be finished out using light-weight automotive filler putty (bondo with a small "b") and primered and sanded smooth. Eventually I will clad the surface with styrene panels and small detail parts, but probably not until I get all sections of the structure assembled. All areas having compound curves are constructed using this method. Special shouts out to IEDBOUNTYHUNTER and Steve Neill for advice/insight into this technique.
