M-31 Firefox, scale plane replica

BB43MAN

Well-Known Member

• Aug 15, 2005

• #61

Come on, Big Pimp'n, finish that thing........ Looking forward to having one displayed in my bar (called Frank's Place).
A few of my favorite lines from the movie: "This is some machine.", "So fast you can't believe it" and "You know how to make things hard for me Gant, you really, really do.".

 

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Firefoxm31

Sr Member

• Aug 15, 2005

• #62

workin on it, just takes time is all....
william

 

BB43MAN

Well-Known Member

• Aug 16, 2005

• #63

I know. Just ribbin' you a little. Taking your time always makes it right. Can't wait to see the finished item. Looking great.

 

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Firefoxm31

Sr Member

• Sep 23, 2005

• #64

just a teeny update.
been working on da nose wasn't happy with it, so remaking it. Straight flat panels are necessary, so this is what i'm doing. I've made flate plate templates that will be used to form the plates from .015 styrene. as this is very thin, I've reinforced the back sides with carbon fiber strip. seems to be the answer to keeping flat straight plates, working quite well. I'll take more pics soon
William

 

Beagle Bill

Sr Member

• Jan 4, 2006

• #65

Any new progress on the Firefox?

 

RickDTM

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2006

• #66

Looking forward to seeing this at the Fest..

 

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Firefoxm31

Sr Member

• Jan 5, 2006

• #67

Hi there,
I'm finalizing the nose area, then smoothing to scribe...first finishing up my Krull Glaive to help fund finishing the Firefox.

 

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carves

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2006

• #68

Keep it up there Will. :thumbsup :thumbsup

I like to see it done this bad boy.

 

BlindSquirrel

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jan 6, 2006

• #69

AAAACK. After the seductive pictures on page one, all I'm seeing is dead links for the updates... Me wanna see too.

 

BrianM

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jan 7, 2006

• #70

Many years ago I got to visit Apogee while they were working on the Firefox. They were gluing and rubbing down aliminum foill on it the day I was there.

I've wanted a model of one ever since. If there is a list someplace, please put me on it.

BrianM

 

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Firefoxm31

Sr Member

• Jan 7, 2006

• #71

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Firefoxm31

Sr Member

• Jan 7, 2006

• #72

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modeleers

Sr Member

• Jan 10, 2006

• #73

Will,
Faboo. I can't wait to see that B A D Bird take wing. Will, did someone on these pages call you a tease? (Too True.)
Show 'em a scan of your 7 ft. Nautilus. That might sooth these savage beasts, untill you get your Mig 31 flyin'. Mikel/Modeleer

 

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falcondesigns

Well-Known Member

• Jan 12, 2006

• #74

Good to see you back at it Will,waiting.Alexander Rivera

 

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REL

Sr Member

• Jan 17, 2006

• #75

Nice work,

 

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Firefoxm31

Sr Member

• Jan 17, 2006

• #76

Take a look at this. this is how I will achieve the same colors as the ones used in the film. This is only a test , but I believe I have the correct color and detail so far..Enjoy, and yes that is the filming miniature above the drawing...pretty cool huh.
William

 

Martin-El

Sr Member

• Jan 17, 2006

• #77

Every time you give us a little bit more it just compounds th excitement. With all the love and attention you've poured into this project, it surely will be the most accurate replica out there. Do I take it that illo is a painting guide of sorts? Hopefully it will accompany the kit when its offered?

 

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Firefoxm31

Sr Member

• Jan 17, 2006

• #78

Yes, this a painting guide to match the filming "Hero" as close as possible. All views will be done like this to show all the panel variations. I undedrstand that certain paint stores can just scan the photo and get the true paint color..kewl
William

 

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mr.predicta

Well-Known Member

• Jan 20, 2006

• #79

WOW. freakin cool man. :eek
you make me sick.
keep it up as usual its going to be great.
MSL

 

modeleers

Sr Member

• Jan 21, 2006

• #80

Will,
Regarding photo references for Studio Scale Accurate colors & painting.
(Lest the readers here at RPF interpret a statement at face value)

Yes, some paint stores can match colors in photographs,
Butt (and it's a BIG one) as we discussed,
all the variables need to be taken into account.
Remember how the First thing I had asked you was:
Can you see Any light sources in your reference photos?

Your reply was: YES, both Sunlight through a window and hanging Florescent lights. These 2 light sources Will affect the outcome of any & all colors that gets reproduced using a photo. This in-turn could affect intended Studio Scale Accuracy.

my point is: BEWARE of photo references, regarding Faithful reproductions of colors.

A last note, most film models are painted shades Darker than required because of Over-lighting used in filming. Most display Studio Scale models should be painted a shade or 2 lighter (add white) to represent how they appear on film, unless it is intended to represent the actual "Hero" prop (as is Will's intent).

Mikel / Modeleer

This M-31 model project (and You) ROCK. Keep her Flying. m/m