Classic Viper Build-up -- FINISHED!

[PHArchivist]

Originally posted by Jestefarean+Jul 9 2005, 03:47 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jestefarean @ Jul 9 2005, 03:47 AM)</div>

Originally posted by PHArchivist@Jul 8 2005, 11:34 PM
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@Jul 9 2005, 01:09 AM


And I believe all three to be three individual models.  AM I correct?

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(BTW-- The AM wasn't supposed to be all in caps for emphasis or anything -- just a caps key typo.)

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As far as I know, yes. Two are heros, and there are differences between them, so I believe them to be all different.

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Was the model in the photo shoot with the blue background a "pyro" version (as suggested by the black underneath and blacked-out canopy), and not a "hero"?

More weathering later today, hopefully more pics.

 

[Tordoc]

It is my understanding that no models were destroyed and that all explosions were produced optically. Some did have exhaust.

 

[PHArchivist]

Progressing on weathering...

 

[PHArchivist]

This shot is a tad out of synch, but shows the current progress in context...

 

[Jestefarean]

I take back what I said before. All 3 of the Vipers pictured are heros...or by that I mean all 3 have pilots. I was mistaken the top left one for something else...but its got a pilot...look close behind the windows and youll see it.

 

[Skyler101]

PhArchivest...

Can you run through how you are achiving that type of weathering?

-Skyler101

Originally posted by PHArchivist@Jul 10 2005, 02:38 PM
Progressing on weathering...

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[Jestefarean]

Sorry...failed miserably on that one....Ill try and get to it during the week.

 

[t2sides]

PH,
Not sure if you've seen my take on the MIM, but here's a link if you'd like to check it out. I didn't go for quite the extreme weathering as the filming miniatures.

Yours is looking great.

I agree, this MIM casting is not the best, but it is a great looking ship, and with patience you can make it look real nice, as you are doing.

Keep it up.

-Sean
http://squaremodels.com/viper.htm

 

[PHArchivist]

Originally posted by Skyler101+Jul 11 2005, 05:46 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Skyler101 @ Jul 11 2005, 05:46 AM)</div>

PhArchivest...

Can you run through how you are achiving that type of weathering?

-Skyler101

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@Jul 10 2005, 02:38 PM
Progressing on weathering...

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Its largely just Testor's paints, various shades of gray, thinned and streaked on. I started each streak with a base of Navy Aggressor Gray, then added a touch of Euro 1 gray. I have tiny bits of Rust thrown in, and Ive also used some black pastell chalk rub and smeared on.

 

[PHArchivist]

YES. Definitely saw yor work. I think I came across it on a Yahoo image search. Was VERY impressed. LOVE the work on the tube.

Nice to have you around these parts and welcome to the RPF.

Originally posted by t2sides@Jul 11 2005, 06:38 PM
PH,
Not sure if you've seen my take on the MIM, but here's a link if you'd like to check it out. I didn't go for quite the extreme weathering as the filming miniatures.

Yours is looking great.

I agree, this MIM casting is not the best, but it is a great looking ship, and with patience you can make it look real nice, as you are doing.

Keep it up.

-Sean
http://squaremodels.com/viper.htm

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[PHArchivist]

Here are some more shots, showing the current progress in context. I'm not sure I like all the specific streaking on the wings, and may try to diminish it some with a bit of the base coat.

Please share your honest thoughts.

 

[pyxl]

OK..honest opinion...
I think it's not awful, but I think it looks a little "heavy" in spots. You could try to back off it a bit and go for less distinct patches.
Overall I think it's looking really really good..but the wing section you asked about looks a little "un-natural" and painted if you know what I mean.
Best wishes.

 

[Watson]

Here are some more shots, showing the current progress in context. I'm not sure I like all the specific streaking on the wings, and may try to diminish it some with a bit of the base coat.

No need for that. Once you get all your weathering done. Take some steel wool and go over the weathering you do not like. I did this on my X-wing and it toned down the really heavy spots rather nicely.

Greg

 

[Wistanley]

Any of you Viper builders consider doing a lit cockpit?

 

[kyuman]

Originally posted by Ivanhotep@Jul 12 2005, 04:44 PM
Any of you Viper builders consider doing a lit cockpit?

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Actually, I was wondering what parts of the cockpit would be lit. Any references?

 

[phase pistol]

Pretty much just the rims of the pilot's helmet... :lol

Tho I guess some drilled out instrument dials and an LED behind the control board would be pretty nice.

- Karl

 

[Skyler101]

Would be cool if you could install backlit sheet graphics that could emulate the cockpit instruments...

-Skyler101

Originally posted by phase pistol@Jul 13 2005, 07:53 AM
Pretty much just the rims of the pilot's helmet... :lol

Tho I guess some drilled out instrument dials and an LED behind the control board would be pretty nice.

- Karl

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[phase pistol]

For cockpit details here are your best shots

http://www.cloudster.com/Sets&Vehicles/Vip...iperCockpit.htm

 

[Lynn TXP 0369]

Originally posted by PHArchivist@Jul 8 2005, 08:07 PM
Incidentally, these are the three models/pics I'm using as primary reference material:

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Do you have bigger pics of the bottom hero Viper?

Lynn

 

[Lynn TXP 0369]

Originally posted by PHArchivist@Jul 8 2005, 08:07 PM
Incidentally, these are the three models/pics I'm using as primary reference material:

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Do you have bigger pics of this hero Viper?

Lynn