My TOS Viper Squadron project
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Chrisisall
Master Member
I know I'm going slow on these, but if I work when inspired (as opposed to doing it just to do it) I find it comes out a whole lot better...
I just finished putting the 12 scratched greebles on the 6 exhausts, and the 48 pieces on the 12 guns.
When all solid, I'll putty some & sand/file to the proper finished shape(s).
...in memory of Kennyd...
I just finished putting the 12 scratched greebles on the 6 exhausts, and the 48 pieces on the 12 guns.
When all solid, I'll putty some & sand/file to the proper finished shape(s).
...in memory of Kennyd...
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Chrisisall
Master Member
1st filing assault on the guns:
2nd & final go at them will be easier & more subtle. I'm good at subtle.:lol
2nd & final go at them will be easier & more subtle. I'm good at subtle.:lol
Chrisisall
Master Member
Thanks!
Here's some new pix:
Working on six at the same time slows progress some...:rolleyes
Hey! When did Cloudster come back up?! :lol
Chrisisall
Master Member
If I go by the book, like Lt. Saavik, weeks could seem like months...
Never before have I put into play this number of simultaneous builds combined with an attempt at your level of detail, sir.
We shall see.
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Chrisisall
Master Member
Dude, don't pretend you couldn't do this in your sleep; I'm seeing your Eagle thread, remember?
Engine mod:
Still in progress.
Chrisisall
Master Member
Precisely how I felt when I saw the 3hr Galactica TV movie for the first time. My heart raced!!
It's not that hard putting 200% into a thing that so fascinates you!
But you get that- I know!
trekriffic
Sr Member
Man these Vipers are going to be beautiful Chris. You must be insane to tackle so many at once though. A frackin' squadron! Holy smokes!
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Chrisisall
Master Member
Yeah, tell me something I'm NOT telling myself, LOL!!!!
Scribing the panel lines is next- working out a block of 8 uninterrupted hours is difficult, once I start, I will not stop until all 6 are fully scribed. This is my least favourite part... but once I'm in the groove, all goes well.
Painting, weathering, simulating paint chips, suggesting panel replacements- that's where I have my most fun!:cool
Chrisisall
Master Member
First test scribing: Each batch of Vipers is different- the no cockpit ones made in America have a more solid polystyrene that is easier to scribe- these are the 30th anniversary ones with cockpits, made in China, and this polystyrene is a bit softer & more prone to 'flare' accumulating on the edges of the cut...
I scribe not with my scribing tool (not happy with the 'V' shape it cuts), but with an exacto knife with a broken tip- backwards. Straight edges with a metal ruler as a guide, curved surfaces with the Dynamo-tape-as-a-guide method.
This is the 'tinsel' produced after I cleaned up after initial scribing (using the same knife turned sideways & run through the scribed line *gently*):
Then I go through the lines with a cut edge of an emery board lightly to clean up the tiniest fragments...
This is a tedious process, but it ensures a clean panel line with no wonky flares on the edges. And I have to practice because every time I do these, months have passed since my last Viper(s) and I lose my comfort level with the technique.
Next- I scribe the lot of them.
I scribe not with my scribing tool (not happy with the 'V' shape it cuts), but with an exacto knife with a broken tip- backwards. Straight edges with a metal ruler as a guide, curved surfaces with the Dynamo-tape-as-a-guide method.
This is the 'tinsel' produced after I cleaned up after initial scribing (using the same knife turned sideways & run through the scribed line *gently*):
Then I go through the lines with a cut edge of an emery board lightly to clean up the tiniest fragments...
This is a tedious process, but it ensures a clean panel line with no wonky flares on the edges. And I have to practice because every time I do these, months have passed since my last Viper(s) and I lose my comfort level with the technique.
Next- I scribe the lot of them.
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jedimaster
Sr Member
Are you using the cockpits that came with the kit or are you upgrading those as well? Only reason I ask is I got a couple of vipers, the old ones with the mmi launch rail and cockpit interior upgrade sets with clear canopy and PE sets. They look pretty cool but I haven't seen them installed on a kit as yet. Anyone else used them?
Chrisisall
Master Member
Yeah, I'm using them, but the faces on the pilots needs some small modifications- they come looking like Jolly, LOL. Little rhinoplasty here, little cheek sculpt there... Once the cockpit is sealed, the interior takes a back seat to the exterior.
3d-builder
Sr Member
Great job brother!:thumbsup
Thats my tool of the trade for scribing as well!:thumbsup
Thats my tool of the trade for scribing as well!:thumbsup
