Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** **
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wasili
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Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 31st update, page 13 **
Thanx for the kind words guys.
As mentioned, the material cost for this is quite steep, the number of hours put into it was never intended to be part of the price. I'm close to a thousand hours now.
The next update will see the precious hull....Ah yessss....my preeeeciousssss... Much anticipated for sure.
Last week i started (spray)painting, the brown bess paintsamples among other.
Samples on the board.
Yes, it's that notorious brown bess, which is surprisingly.. uhmm.. brown..Humbrol #170.
Bagged.
Yesterday saw the first testcastings of a new urethane rubber for the tires. The previous rubber i used was giving pretty bad results, and immediately damaged the tiremold, but this stuff is very promising. I used an old mold (once used for the tirepattern), died the rubber black, and poured some pieces.
The shine is a nice subtle satin/flat, bit difficult to see on the pic. As this is urethanerubber, i superglued a resin casting to it, and it sticks like hell. Another problem solved that i'll come back to later.
Next up some production parts. 20 sets (2 each) of d-shackle hookup thingies (whatever you call them) on the nose. Used to cast them, easier to simply machine them.
Small itty bitty chamfered blockies, underneath the main door rail. Again 20 sets (3 each).
From left to right: nose-sidelight-covers, gunsled topdiscs, crescent wheeldisc positioners (top middle), and all the louvres on the rear (right). All 20 sets. All in all a good week, i must say, nearly 500 parts.
More soon.
Cheers,
Wasili
Thanx for the kind words guys.
As mentioned, the material cost for this is quite steep, the number of hours put into it was never intended to be part of the price. I'm close to a thousand hours now.
The next update will see the precious hull....Ah yessss....my preeeeciousssss... Much anticipated for sure.
Last week i started (spray)painting, the brown bess paintsamples among other.
Samples on the board.
Yes, it's that notorious brown bess, which is surprisingly.. uhmm.. brown..Humbrol #170.
Bagged.
Yesterday saw the first testcastings of a new urethane rubber for the tires. The previous rubber i used was giving pretty bad results, and immediately damaged the tiremold, but this stuff is very promising. I used an old mold (once used for the tirepattern), died the rubber black, and poured some pieces.
The shine is a nice subtle satin/flat, bit difficult to see on the pic. As this is urethanerubber, i superglued a resin casting to it, and it sticks like hell. Another problem solved that i'll come back to later.
Next up some production parts. 20 sets (2 each) of d-shackle hookup thingies (whatever you call them) on the nose. Used to cast them, easier to simply machine them.
Small itty bitty chamfered blockies, underneath the main door rail. Again 20 sets (3 each).
From left to right: nose-sidelight-covers, gunsled topdiscs, crescent wheeldisc positioners (top middle), and all the louvres on the rear (right). All 20 sets. All in all a good week, i must say, nearly 500 parts.
More soon.
Cheers,
Wasili
Noddy4000
New Member
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 32nd update, page 14 **
Good stuff Wasili! Have you got a figure for the total number of parts required for each of these builds? I'm thinking that it's going to take each person a fair while to put the kit together!
Also can't help but wonder, if this is a hollow hull, how many are thinking of heading down the full interior/as much interior detailing as possible route.
Looking forward to more of this super project.
Good stuff Wasili! Have you got a figure for the total number of parts required for each of these builds? I'm thinking that it's going to take each person a fair while to put the kit together!
Also can't help but wonder, if this is a hollow hull, how many are thinking of heading down the full interior/as much interior detailing as possible route.
Looking forward to more of this super project.
Amish Trooper
Master Member
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 32nd update, page 14 **
Man a cut away design would be sharp
Man a cut away design would be sharp
jockdeboer
Well-Known Member
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 32nd update, page 14 **
Super work as usual!
Super work as usual!
killrhertz
New Member
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 32nd update, page 14 **
Cool wasili looking forward to it
Cool wasili looking forward to it
Harry Harris
Well-Known Member
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 32nd update, page 14 **
I make it the 25th Feb right now.
Harry
I make it the 25th Feb right now.
Harry
wasili
Sr Member
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 32nd update, page 14 **
Heya Guys,
Here's a rough assembly shot of a few production and pattern parts combined.
And yes, this is the completely finished, refurbished hull. Nearly half of it has been rebuild, most notably the topdeck and the nose. I haven't had time to put it into rubber, but can't wait myself to see the definitive painted result.
I'll shoot some better pics outside when the weather improves a bit. It looks way better in person.
Hey, and Martyn, no rockets on the APC man
Cheers,
Wasili
Heya Guys,
Here's a rough assembly shot of a few production and pattern parts combined.
And yes, this is the completely finished, refurbished hull. Nearly half of it has been rebuild, most notably the topdeck and the nose. I haven't had time to put it into rubber, but can't wait myself to see the definitive painted result.
I'll shoot some better pics outside when the weather improves a bit. It looks way better in person.
Hey, and Martyn, no rockets on the APC man
Cheers,
Wasili
Amish Trooper
Master Member
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 33rd update, page 15 **
Finally a hull shot. Very nice. Wish I had the funds and skill for this.
Finally a hull shot. Very nice. Wish I had the funds and skill for this.
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 33rd update, page 15 **
It's delicious.
It's delicious.
jockdeboer
Well-Known Member
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 33rd update, page 15 **
As usual, looking awesome!
As usual, looking awesome!
Custerclan
New Member
Re: Aliens APC - 1/12 - ** 33rd update, page 15 **
My stetson is off to you good Sir, this is thee ultimate APC:thumbsup. I can't wait to see moreeeeee as you continue with this huge project.
Best regards Michael M. in Calgary.
My stetson is off to you good Sir, this is thee ultimate APC:thumbsup. I can't wait to see moreeeeee as you continue with this huge project.
Best regards Michael M. in Calgary.
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