1/32 Moebius Viper MKII Complete

[Dean O]

I looked back through my post history to find the original thread. I can’t believe I started this kit in 2010. After a couple of home reorganizations, a move, packing and unpacking , loosing parts and having buy a new kit to replace those parts, I have finally completed my 1/32 Viper MKII.



I added photo etched parts to the cockpit, engine service panels, and engine exhaust. Added a tow/launch hook to the front landing gear, made from sheet styrene and Stainless tubing. I drilled out the gun and added a stainless steel tube for a barrel. I had to scrap adding the custom details I CNC machined for the side service panels, since this is one of the parts lost over the years. The photo etched kit did include some detail parts for those as well. I also added Steel tubing in the side panels for the Fuel/life support? ports on either side. The RCS Thrusters were partially drilled out to give some visual depth.



Base paint is a grayish white with Fire red painted stripes. The kit decals, which are known to be brittle, had deteriorated quite a bit over the years, after I lost a few, I salvaged them with a clear coat before applying the rest. Weathering was a combination of salt and painted chipping, Tamiya brown and black panel line liquid and then layers of oil wash over top. Graphite powder was brushed on for RCS Thruster smoke and fuselage strikes.



I’m very pleased with how it turned out. It is probably a little dirtier than ever seen on screen, but I imagine this shows a viper during back to back missions with little time for maintenance between. If I had it to do over again I would add lighting but project creep is a big reason it takes me so long to complete things!

I plan to 3D print a ladder and make a hanger floor display base at some point. If anyone has a 3D model of the ladder let me know.

 

[19narvik40]

I looked back through my post history to find the original thread. I can’t believe I started this kit in 2010. After a couple of home reorganizations, a move, packing and unpacking , loosing parts and having buy a new kit to replace those parts, I have finally completed my 1/32 Viper MKII.
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I added photo etched parts to the cockpit, engine service panels, and engine exhaust. Added a tow/launch hook to the front landing gear, made from sheet styrene and Stainless tubing. I drilled out the gun and added a stainless steel tube for a barrel. I had to scrap adding the custom details I CNC machined for the side service panels, since this is one of the parts lost over the years. The photo etched kit did include some detail parts for those as well. I also added Steel tubing in the side panels for the Fuel/life support? ports on either side. The RCS Thrusters were partially drilled out to give some visual depth.
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Base paint is a grayish white with Fire red painted stripes. The kit decals, which are known to be brittle, had deteriorated quite a bit over the years, after I lost a few, I salvaged them with a clear coat before applying the rest. Weathering was a combination of salt and painted chipping, Tamiya brown and black panel line liquid and then layers of oil wash over top. Graphite powder was brushed on for RCS Thruster smoke and fuselage strikes.

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I’m very pleased with how it turned out. It is probably a little dirtier than ever seen on screen, but I imagine this shows a viper during back to back missions with little time for maintenance between. If I had it to do over again I would add lighting but project creep is a big reason it takes me so long to complete things!

I plan to 3D print a ladder and make a hanger floor display base at some point. If anyone has a 3D model of the ladder let me know.

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Dean O,

There is a company in the UK, Cozmic Scale Models, that has two boarding ladders in 32nd scale. I have both and I have photos below,

I hope this helps.

Don

 

[Dean O]

Dean O,

There is a company in the UK, Cozmic Scale Models, that has two boarding ladders in 32nd scale. I have both and I have photos below,



I hope this helps.

Don

Thanks, Those looks great! I’m familiar with the v1 ladder but not the v2. I did not realize there were two different versions.

 

[jake88]

Beautiful dirty thing. Love it. Great details and weathering! I had one but my daughter stole it for her display. Now they’re 100 bucks!

 

[19narvik40]

Thanks, Those looks great! I’m familiar with the v1 ladder but not the v2. I did not realize there were two different versions.

Here is an image of the two ladders on set.

These are my two painted,

 

[Analyzer]

Excellent work!

 

[Dean O]

Here is an image of the two ladders on set.

These are my two painted,

Thanks for the pics! I’ve never noticed the two different versions on any of my re-watches!
I’ve decided to make my own 3d model. I whipped this up in CAD just now to see how difficult it would be. I need to take a few measurements from the model and to get the right scale
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[Dean O]

I still need to work out scaling to adjust the rails and treads but I’m happy with how it looks so far.

 

[19narvik40]

I still need to work out scaling to adjust the rails and treads but I’m happy with how it looks so far.
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Dean O,

There was as .stl file out there but my link was dead. Not that you need it by the looks of it, frakking nice work sir.

 

[Dean O]

Dean O,

There was as .stl file out there but my link was dead. Not that you need it by the looks of it, frakking nice work sir.

Yeah I found a mention of one STL that was on Shapeways but it’s gone now that shapeways is dead. Pretty sure that’s the one I remember seeing.

I’ve got my model to a point that I’m happy so I’ll try printing it this weekend or next week and see how it comes out. I changed the expanded metal to a diamond plate and adjusted the shape and size of the steps and rails.

 

[skiffy]

That's an incredible build, Dean O. The love you have for the subject shines through.

 

[19narvik40]

Yeah I found a mention of one STL that was on Shapeways but it’s gone now that shapeways is dead. Pretty sure that’s the one I remember seeing.

I’ve got my model to a point that I’m happy so I’ll try printing it this weekend or next week and see how it comes out. I changed the expanded metal to a diamond plate and adjusted the shape and size of the steps and rails.
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Dean,
I have a Shapeways ladder, did you need any measurements from mine so it scales out right? I have the base at 35.14mm/1.3835 in width , 50.51mm/1.9885 in long.
The ladder is 25.60mm/1.008 in wide and 77.05mm/3.0335 in tall at the peak. comparing mine to your, it looks like you are bang on with the angle of the steps.

 

[Dean O]

Dean,
I have a Shapeways ladder, did you need any measurements from mine so it scales out right? I have the base at 35.14mm/1.3835 in width , 50.51mm/1.9885 in long.
The ladder is 25.60mm/1.008 in wide and 77.05mm/3.0335 in tall at the peak. comparing mine to your, it looks like you are bang on with the angle of the steps.

Thanks so much for those dimensions! I’ll double check mine but I think they are pretty close.

 

[Dean O]

I drew this on my work CAD so these are rough measurements from the stl I exported to my iPad but pretty close. I scaled it based on measurements from the kit.

 

[Dean O]

This is my test print. I made a mess of the supports and accidentally put a hole through the base when slicing the model. I think the last step is at the perfect height but is a little too big. The second step is a bit too high over the wing, and possibly the whole thing is a bit too tall. I’ll make those adjustments and print again.

 

[19narvik40]

This is my test print. I made a mess of the supports and accidentally put a hole through the base when slicing the model. I think the last step is at the perfect height but is a little too big. The second step is a bit too high over the wing, and possibly the whole thing is a bit too tall. I’ll make those adjustments and print again.
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Looking frakking nice Dean !!

 

[Dean O]

Looking frakking nice Dean !!

Thanks! I made the changes to the model this morning and it looks much better. Plus a couple of other accessories. I also made a plug to attach hoses from the tank to the viper.

 

[19narvik40]

Thanks! I made the changes to the model this morning and it looks much better. Plus a couple of other accessories. I also made a plug to attach hoses from the tank to the viper.
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Here are some images of other equipment from the show,

 

[Dean O]

Here are some images of other equipment from the show,

Thanks! I might make some of those too. I realize that I made the doors on the equipment chest upside down. They would not open upwards but down instead. I’ll just glue them shut and be done with it.

BTW, If anyone is interested in the STLs let me know.

 

[Dean O]

Finally got the ladder printed and cleaned up. There were a ton of unnecessary supports that made for a lot of clean up. I’ll print another once I get the supports dialed in but I’m very pleased with the size and shape of it.