DarthDuck
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And your generous offer of financial compensation exceeded what I had hoped to expect!:lol
I thank you for your kind words and observations once again.:cool
AMT Romulan BOP/ TOS
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And your generous offer of financial compensation exceeded what I had hoped to expect!:lol
I thank you for your kind words and observations once again.:cool
healvis
Well-Known Member
Darth, That is a great build you have achieved. I always thought of the Romulan BOP as a boring ship with not much going for it, but you have changed my mind. Excellent detailing and craftsmanship. I also like the prismatic paint as well. Is it the same kind of paint that they use on TVR sport cars?
Respect.
Respect.
MisterScrub
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Great build!
I really like that paint. It reminds me of heated titanium, like you would see on some high end, overpriced auto exhaust systems.
I really like that paint. It reminds me of heated titanium, like you would see on some high end, overpriced auto exhaust systems.
DarthDuck
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Sorry Gents,
I posted before seeing the updated posts. Thanks for your comments and while it could remind you of "blued chrome" such as an exhaust tip it actually does much more. As for the "the TVR"- I have no clue what they even look like???
There's many shades/hues within it and mimics those little hologram security stickers pretty well. Cool stuff and leave it to Alclad to develop and release it.:cool
Thanks for your kind words and I appreciate those who drop in and interact.
I posted before seeing the updated posts. Thanks for your comments and while it could remind you of "blued chrome" such as an exhaust tip it actually does much more. As for the "the TVR"- I have no clue what they even look like???
There's many shades/hues within it and mimics those little hologram security stickers pretty well. Cool stuff and leave it to Alclad to develop and release it.:cool
Thanks for your kind words and I appreciate those who drop in and interact.
TheSt.LouisKid
Sr Member
The switch was located upon a shelf beneath the hinged panel and a spring was put in place to keep that panel up and snug even when the switch is depressed. Simple is always best.
Nice touch instead of having a bare switch button.
DarthDuck
Active Member
Here's the base colors which will be cleaned up and then the clear coats with pearls and flip/flops will be shot.
The upper surface "silver" is aluminum while the sides are "steel" although you can't really tell from the lighting. I'll use different pearls to accentuate that further.
The upper surface "silver" is aluminum while the sides are "steel" although you can't really tell from the lighting. I'll use different pearls to accentuate that further.
DarthDuck
Active Member
I wound up just putting a "satin" clear coat over the base. I reconsidered the pearls and flip/flops I had planned and decided not to "detract" from the model itself with too flashy of a base.
As I start to finalize wiring within the base I snapped a pic just to show the combo of the BOP mounted upon the stand.
Hope you like it.
As I start to finalize wiring within the base I snapped a pic just to show the combo of the BOP mounted upon the stand.
Hope you like it.
DarthDuck
Active Member
^^^
Great to see you still checking in Clerval.:cool
Just a written update:
I'm in the process of applying the decals. I had been worried about their possible age. They are the JT Graphics "replacements" but aren't brand new. However, so far, they are working well all things considered. They are made with a thin carrier which aides in them blending in but when they are as large as this that can cause it's own issues. Nothing insurmountable so far but I will keep my fingers crossed until done!:confused
Great to see you still checking in Clerval.:cool
Just a written update:
I'm in the process of applying the decals. I had been worried about their possible age. They are the JT Graphics "replacements" but aren't brand new. However, so far, they are working well all things considered. They are made with a thin carrier which aides in them blending in but when they are as large as this that can cause it's own issues. Nothing insurmountable so far but I will keep my fingers crossed until done!:confused
Smiling Demon
Sr Member
That is a thing of beauty!!
Angelus Lupus
Sr Member
Without the bird painted on, it's a sleek, elegant ship. With the bird, it's still sleek, still elegant, but now... somehow it becomes bada$$. Maybe it's the Roman and Germanic associations with the eagle, but it adds that air of imperial majesty that the TOS Romulans had.
Weezer
Well-Known Member
Beautiful work! You really took this model to the extreme.:thumbsup
May I make a small suggestion? The steel color on the base kind of takes away from the ship/Romulan emblem. Perhaps black on the sides of the base and center rod would make the Bird of Prey "POP" (but that's just one opinion:wacko).
Can't wait to see it lit up.
May I make a small suggestion? The steel color on the base kind of takes away from the ship/Romulan emblem. Perhaps black on the sides of the base and center rod would make the Bird of Prey "POP" (but that's just one opinion:wacko).
Can't wait to see it lit up.
DarthDuck
Active Member
Well,
When we last tuned in the BOP was nearing completion after receiving it's decals. Only a nice clearcoat and we'd be off to the final steps.
THEN, it happened.
The BIRD BLEW UP!
Despite JT Graphics own instructions that Testors lacquer clear was recommended- it BLEW UP!
Initially I carefully wetsanded the small "puckered" areas and even touched them up with a color match, rewetsanded and carefully cleared. It actually turned out as nearly invisible fixes to the problem. But of course, a couple of areas required more sanding than they could support and eventual cut through occurred again.
Not anxious to simply risk repeating it all over again- I broke out the frisket material and started cutting away.
Here's the new bird before it's clearcoating which shouldn't be a problem- it's all in lacquer now and I can account for that. So while not yet trimmed out- here's the current state without shine.
It's all done with pearls, shading and overlays so the hue is highly dependent upon the angle and light source and of course will improve once cleared.
When we last tuned in the BOP was nearing completion after receiving it's decals. Only a nice clearcoat and we'd be off to the final steps.
THEN, it happened.
The BIRD BLEW UP!
Despite JT Graphics own instructions that Testors lacquer clear was recommended- it BLEW UP!
Initially I carefully wetsanded the small "puckered" areas and even touched them up with a color match, rewetsanded and carefully cleared. It actually turned out as nearly invisible fixes to the problem. But of course, a couple of areas required more sanding than they could support and eventual cut through occurred again.
Not anxious to simply risk repeating it all over again- I broke out the frisket material and started cutting away.
Here's the new bird before it's clearcoating which shouldn't be a problem- it's all in lacquer now and I can account for that. So while not yet trimmed out- here's the current state without shine.
It's all done with pearls, shading and overlays so the hue is highly dependent upon the angle and light source and of course will improve once cleared.
Absolutely Fantastic! I think it looks even better than before. THAT is Art.
DarthDuck
Active Member
As long as you aren't speaking in a way like, a child's kindergarten finger painting- then I'm tickled you think so!
