X Plane From X Men 2
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crackerjazz
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Re: X Plane From X Men
Excellent tape-and-primer method, Al. I didn't get it at first. But that means those are pinstriping tape all over the ship. Very cool idea.
Excellent tape-and-primer method, Al. I didn't get it at first. But that means those are pinstriping tape all over the ship. Very cool idea.
boshuda
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Re: X Plane
Chris Claremont was (is?) a huge fan of flying things. It's a modified SR-71 (sort of). Obviously it's like 10x the size of a real SR-71 in order to fit the cargo and passengers. The real SR-71 barely fit the pilot and photographer.
3d-builder
Sr Member
Re: X Plane
That's a ton of work....but it looks sharp that
really set it off!!!:thumbsup
That's a ton of work....but it looks sharp that
really set it off!!!:thumbsup
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
Sr Member
OK, big change. after doing a test with the tape and Primer method I said no way. didn't give me the look I wanted. so I ended up scribing the panel lines. its wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I found this thick fine line tape and the exacto blade stayed true to the edge of the tape allowing me to make some nice panel lines. im still using the primer to add thickness to the upper X and engine vents. So heres a few pics while I scribe the underside. should have this in silicone this weekend.
Thanks for Looking.
Al
Thanks for Looking.
Al
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
Sr Member
This is ready for Molding, got all scribing done and just need to remove some of the adhesive from the vinyl masks and build a mold box. I scribed out the areas for the engine intake cut outs. just some clean up and I should have a fiberglass copy by next weekend.
thanks for looking.
Al
thanks for looking.
Al
What kind of tape were you using as a guide? Did it bend easily for the curves or di you have to free hand those parts a bit?
Also, were you just using the back side of an exacto blade to scribe the lines? I think I've heard of people snapping the tip of their exacto blade to get a good scribing tool.
I'm hoping to carve out some panel lines soon and am trying to pic down the exact techniques I want to use. These look really good.
Also, were you just using the back side of an exacto blade to scribe the lines? I think I've heard of people snapping the tip of their exacto blade to get a good scribing tool.
I'm hoping to carve out some panel lines soon and am trying to pic down the exact techniques I want to use. These look really good.
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
Sr Member
Im using 3M automotive fine line tape. And it can bend any way you want it. I did use the broken off tip of an exacto blade.
If you wipe down the surface the tape sticks and can be bent into any shape you need. The trick is dont stretch the tape to much. Plus after you lay it down make sure to take a finger and press it down firmly, then with a few passes of the exacto blade starting lightly at first it will follow the tape and it gives some great results.
I see your in Austin. If you ever make it down to San Antonio let me know.
Al
If you wipe down the surface the tape sticks and can be bent into any shape you need. The trick is dont stretch the tape to much. Plus after you lay it down make sure to take a finger and press it down firmly, then with a few passes of the exacto blade starting lightly at first it will follow the tape and it gives some great results.
I see your in Austin. If you ever make it down to San Antonio let me know.
Al
I've been meaning to do a trip to San Antonio lately. Got several old friends out there. I'll keep you in mind!
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
Sr Member
Let me know. Always cool to meet up with a fellow RPF member.
3d-builder
Sr Member
The panel lines look much better this way, they have
some depth now that always sets it off! Looking great
will be cool to see the molding and FB work ahead!
some depth now that always sets it off! Looking great
will be cool to see the molding and FB work ahead!
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
Sr Member
Finally started to mold this thing. got all the wings boxed up and the main body started. heres a quick run through. all i need to do is back this up with ultrcal and flip over and repeat for the other side.
Al
Al
3d-builder
Sr Member
Great post....keep going looking forward to the
UC30 picks then the gel coating and FG'ing!!!
UC30 picks then the gel coating and FG'ing!!!
What silicone are you using?
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
Sr Member
Mold max 30
3d-builder
Sr Member
In the last picture you added more rubber over the canopy,
was that just to make it a little thicker there....or were you
just using up what you had left?
was that just to make it a little thicker there....or were you
just using up what you had left?
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
Sr Member
It was a little thin on top. So i mixed a small batch and added the thickening agent and poured on top. It wasnt bad just wanted a little more silicone there
Just to be safe.
Will post more tonight with the backing. And will flip over and start on the other side.
Al
3d-builder
Sr Member
Post the pics of backing up the mold.....:thumbsup
