My new Ultimate TOS Colonial Viper model

[Chrisisall]

Tomorrow the reddish-orange markings go on.

 

[Chrisisall]

Tomorrow, gray markings, clean up & weathering.

 

[Chrisisall]

Here it is showroom new before the weathering.

 

[Prefect42]

LORDS OF KOBOL!!! That looks incredible.

Really looking forward to the weathering job.

Cheers,

Ted.

 

[Galactifan]

Looking great!

 

[Chrisisall]

LORDS OF KOBOL!!! That looks incredible.

Really looking forward to the weathering job.

Cheers,

Ted.

Okay, here it is.

 

[Chrisisall]

Here it is on the landing gear 'stand' I made for another Viper:

 

[CJ 617]

Stunning model!!!! You've done an amazing job...

Chris

 

[Chrisisall]

I'm just so happy. I can relax now.

 

[Analyzer]

Looks perfect! I think the weathering is just right without going overboard

I love the idea of a landing gear stand! Very cleaver

 

[Prefect42]

You did it again, Chrisisall. Beautiful work.

To relax, will you open a six pack of brewskies to celebrate your six pack of vipers?

I too was really impressed with the viper "stand".
Cheers,

Ted.

 

[Chrisisall]

Here's the stand when I finished making it (but before I painted it) in case you're interested.

 

[Analyzer]

Here's the stand when I finished making it (but before I painted it) in case you're interested.

Yes, thanks!

I may have to "borrow" that idea

I sometimes get torn between displaying with or without landing gear I generally prefer in flight, but it is nice to have something like this to quickly swap in once in a while

 

[Chrisisall]

Yes, thanks!

I may have to "borrow" that idea

I sometimes get torn between displaying with or without landing gear I generally prefer in flight, but it is nice to have something like this to quickly swap in once in a while

Borrow away! The trick is getting the front part sturdy- make sure surfaces to be glued are in full contact, no spaces for glue to pool and weaken the structure.

 

[Prefect42]

What color did you use for a base coat? And did you paint the orange stripes? Or decals?

Looking better with each update.

Cheers,

Ted.

 

[Chrisisall]

What color did you use for a base coat?

I used spray gray primer first, the after it dried for a day I used a combo of flat gray & flat white until it looked the right shade to me, but also had a delightful unevenness to it that I desired.

And did you paint the orange stripes? Or decals?

I NEVER use decals unless I'm forced to. They're painted on.
Thanks for askin', Ted. Here's a rear view...

 

[Bbdave]

Awesome build I have both the revell and mobius kits I had never thought of combining the two I'll have to get some 3 view pics and have a bash myself.

Dave

 

[Chrisisall]

Awesome build I have both the revell and mobius kits I had never thought of combining the two I'll have to get some 3 view pics and have a bash myself.

Dave, are you a RIDICULOUS fan like I am? I just *NEEDED* a Viper with near-perfect lines, and this was the only way I could see to get there. I've researched the filming miniatures on byyourcommand.net ENDLESSLY, and this was the answer to my problems... it worked out better than I could have hoped.

 

[Bbdave]

I am a fan of the viper as a kid I always daydreamed of piloting one more so than an x wing it's part of my childhood I'm also a model maker that likes to get things as right and scale as possible and I enjoy the research so always looking to improve things. I have some screen shots of vipers but anything I find helps.

Dave

 

[Chrisisall]

Go to byyourcommand.net my friend!