Viper Mk 4b in 1/24th scale

dakota_in_the_sky

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Hello All,

I wanted to share some photos of my Viper Mark 4B. I named it the B to differentiate it from the Michael Miles version released years ago.

My friend Nik made the 3D model based on my reference and parts breakdown. The parts were then 3D printed. Here they are in the raw before prepwork. There still are some changes to be done. The parts were made hollow so I have the option of lighting it.

IMG_0639 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

IMG_0638 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

IMG_0637 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Still have to add the greeblie center band. Tailfin scrib lines and gun didn't print, so I will add those later
IMG_0635 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Phone for scale reference
IMG_0634 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr
 
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Gun detail
IMG_0630 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Main fuselage goes all the way to the back for strength. I can mount it from the back or middle
IMG_0620 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Cockpit, canopy, and glass
IMG_0657 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Left and right halves. Lighter to make and ship. Easier to add lighting
IMG_0653 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Separate nose cone for the deflector dish
IMG_0650 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

I don't like the rear, so I'm going to greblie it and add better exhaust
IMG_0642 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Cheers!
 
Cool! You kitting it? (what ever happened to the Sandcrawler?)

Thanks! I'm making molds for myself. I'll sell a few to cover my cost. Sandcrawler is slow but still going. I'm pretty disappointed with the pace. Almost 4 years now. Glad I didn't receive payments! My partner and I will try to get that done by the end of this year. Otherwise we are parting ways.

Wow, looking sharp! Can't wait for more updates.

Thanks Kevin

VERY nice work!
Have you shown these pics to Tom DeSanto?

L

Thanks! I don't think I will
 
I didn't like the rear end, so I added these thrusters from the Tomcat
IMG_0673 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Forgot the dash, so I scratchbuilt one
IMG_0674 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Added the center area
IMG_0683 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

- - - Updated - - -

Added a frame for the canopy
IMG_0684 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

Converting a pilot for colonial duty
IMG_0695 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr

molded and cast the new thrusters and added a few greeblies after grinding the old thrusters out
IMG_0697 by dakota_in_the_sky, on Flickr
More to come...
 
Beautiful! I'll buy one if you offer them :)

Sandcrawler - good things take time, but I get the frustration. we've all been there I bet!
 
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