IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
Sr Member
Coming along nicely. Keep the updates coming
1/144th Prometheus scratch build
- Thread starter TheNylonGag
- Start date
...Just wanted to give a MASSIVE shout out to BrandoMack for this incredibly Generous offer.
I received the book just before Christmas and have been studying it ever since, there are some great shots in the book. When i get to the cockpit details and other details i will be able to get lots of the information i need from the book.
Thank you so much my friend
Toe
(Gag)
brandomack
Sr Member
Evenin All,
Thanks for stopping by, nice to have you all along for the ride
Finally got to the bench this weekend,
Lots to show you so lets get going,
Sanded the primer and re-filled the problem areas
Moved on to the head assembly,
Neck spacer
Slotted the head and neck to get the correct dimensions
Shaping the nose
Made some spacers for the top section for later
Marked
Cut
Drilled and finished the edges
Threaded tubes through the holes
Taped in position on the underside
Beauty shots
That's it so far
Take care
Gag
Thanks for stopping by, nice to have you all along for the ride
Finally got to the bench this weekend,
Lots to show you so lets get going,
Sanded the primer and re-filled the problem areas
Moved on to the head assembly,
Neck spacer
Slotted the head and neck to get the correct dimensions
Shaping the nose
Made some spacers for the top section for later
Marked
Cut
Drilled and finished the edges
Threaded tubes through the holes
Taped in position on the underside
Beauty shots
That's it so far
Take care
Gag
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SmilingOtter
Master Member
Watching this progress is entertaining and educational... It's fun watching someone work who obviously knows what they're doing.
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER
Sr Member
Toe,
Nice. Your getting the hang of it now. I can see a big difference with your bondo. From when you first started. Great job.
Al
Nice. Your getting the hang of it now. I can see a big difference with your bondo. From when you first started. Great job.
Al
Captain April
Sr Member
I see why you have such a heavy stand, this thing is going to be a beast to move around once it's done.
Thank you so much guys, i appreciate you taking the time to write.
Thanks mate,
i'm definately learning as i go. I plan to give it another coat of resin before i sand and fill it, so i don't run the risk of breaking through to the foam again.
I think the shape is pretty good though, except the front but i can build that up.
Take care mate and where's my friggin book?:angry
LOL
:lol
Toe
Thanks Alex,
I'm using 3:1 635 thin Epoxy Resin from USComposites.
www.uscomposites.com
I just put her on the scales and she currently weighs 20.60lb, i imagine she will be in the 50 when complete
Gag
Thanks mate,
i'm definately learning as i go. I plan to give it another coat of resin before i sand and fill it, so i don't run the risk of breaking through to the foam again.
I think the shape is pretty good though, except the front but i can build that up.
Take care mate and where's my friggin book?:angry
LOL
:lol
Toe
Thanks Alex,
I'm using 3:1 635 thin Epoxy Resin from USComposites.
www.uscomposites.com
I just put her on the scales and she currently weighs 20.60lb, i imagine she will be in the 50 when complete
Gag
Ello Every Peeps,
Thank you for stopping by chaps,
Once again lots to show so lets get too it...........
Marked out, cut and finished another underside assembly
Added some tubing for rigidity
Drilled wiring holes in all the brace pieces
Re-assembled everything, this time gluing as i went
Taped in position
Started on the rear underside body
And in position
Then back to the main section
Some supports
Glued to a sheet of 1mm styrene sheet
Then wrapped around the spacers to achieve the correct shape
Then both sides are trimmed
Then more underside supports are added and the edge is finished to this support
Added a hole for the stand
Then some supports for the tapered transition piece
Then on to the front section
Added a spacer cover because it wasn't pretty but i can hide it later whats important is the basic shape
And thats about it for now
Still more to come
So stay tuned
Thank you for stopping by chaps,
Once again lots to show so lets get too it...........
Marked out, cut and finished another underside assembly
Added some tubing for rigidity
Drilled wiring holes in all the brace pieces
Re-assembled everything, this time gluing as i went
Taped in position
Started on the rear underside body
And in position
Then back to the main section
Some supports
Glued to a sheet of 1mm styrene sheet
Then wrapped around the spacers to achieve the correct shape
Then both sides are trimmed
Then more underside supports are added and the edge is finished to this support
Added a hole for the stand
Then some supports for the tapered transition piece
Then on to the front section
Added a spacer cover because it wasn't pretty but i can hide it later whats important is the basic shape
And thats about it for now
Still more to come
So stay tuned
What a great thread! I realized just now how big it is, with the front and back sections attached!
Out of curiosity: Why did you change the construction method from foam+filler to plastic sheet now? I never worked with foam, does it have any advantages for the cetral piece?
Thorsten
Out of curiosity: Why did you change the construction method from foam+filler to plastic sheet now? I never worked with foam, does it have any advantages for the cetral piece?
Thorsten
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