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[SinkTube Jedi]

site must have been down when I first tried to access it.

 

[Dobber]

Was just able to finally register.... I finally get to say WOW... this thing looks terrific. I can't wait to get mine. I also can't wait to see what you guys can do with the MKVII..

Is the pilot still comming with all the kits or will it just be shipped later. Or, is it going to be an add on feature that will need to purchased later. I only ask because
I got an Email saying my kit would be shipped without a pilot. Just curious, I know you guys are up to your eyeballs in work and questions.. Thanks

Chris

 

[Jestefarean]

What a gorgeous ship. Thank you.

 

[ictvuser]

Any updates on if the kit will or will not include machined aluminum guns?

 

[xaoslord]

Wow. Amazing looking kit. :thumbsup

 

[kyuman]

A very professional instruction sheet. Can't wait for the kit, or the Mk VII.

 

[Philip Fett]

Now all you have to do is play with it around cylons at dragoncon. COmplete with annoying sound effects and the like.

 

[greatmoose]

Definately want one. Email sent (to the yahoo account, is that the right one?)

 

[Chrno]

Email sent too.
I really like the Viper.
Reminds me of good old Wing Commander times

 

[staermose]

Any pics of the pilot yet?

 

[animek]

Hi. Your model is just great. If you have 5min, I have some quick questions regarding your building process.

1. What kind of wood did you use for the fuselage ?
2. did you build the nozzle as the picture link i've just put, sorry for the link I can not post image here yet.
http://photobucket.com/albums/y139/animek/...rent=nozzle.jpg

P.S. Yes I am just curious , no I don't want to copy your work, imitation is not my thing, I am simply curious on the technique use to build the mold and parts process.

Thank you

 

[cobywan]

Originally posted by animek@Apr 12 2005, 09:38 PM
Hi. Your model is just great.  If you have 5min, I have some quick questions regarding your building process.

1. What kind of wood did you use for the fuselage ?
2. did you build the nozzle as the picture link i've just put, sorry for the link I can not post image here yet.
http://photobucket.com/albums/y139/animek/...rent=nozzle.jpg

P.S. Yes I am just curious , no I don't want to copy your work, imitation is not my thing, I am simply curious on the technique use to build the mold and parts process.

Thank you

[snapback]963300[/snapback]​

The material looks like Ren Shape patterning board. Not wood. Other than that, it should just simply be cutting profiles and a couple of mill passes and presto, you have a Viper.

To simplify things.

For more info on scratch building read this article;

http://www.culttvman.com/scratchbuilding.html

http://www.culttvman.com/david_merriman___building_the_.html

 

[JOATRASH FX]

Hi,

(Whoah, my first post.)

I've been following this thread for a long time and simultaneously scratch building my own 1/24 Mk2, mainly out of balsa and evergreen styrene. I was too impatient to wait for the kit and wanted to see if I could do it. (And no, I will definately not be making kits out of mine.)

Anyway, I've been documenting every step, so I'm thinking of putting up some kind of tutorial of the entire process. I'll see if I can get a picture up tomorrow.

Be warned though- if you're not used to making stuff from scratch, then be repared for a LOT of work. I'm almost done, currently working on the cockpit, pilot (Apollo), final detailing (piping around the engines) and decals. I've built a lot of kits and scratched props, but this was my first scratch-built studio-scale ship.

The total cost of raw materials will probably not be much less than the kit since I've had to build up a stock of material. If I had to start over, I would probably opt for getting of of these splendid kits instead.

Bottom line: go for the kit unless you feel you really must build it on your own.

Cheers.

/Joe F
Sweden

 

[moes1]

Originally posted by animek@Apr 12 2005, 08:38 PM
Hi. Your model is just great.   If you have 5min, I have some quick questions regarding your building process.

1. What kind of wood did you use for the fuselage ?
2. did you build the nozzle as the picture link i've just put, sorry for the link I can not post image here yet.
http://photobucket.com/albums/y139/animek/...rent=nozzle.jpg

Thank you

[snapback]963300[/snapback]​

HI and thanks.
1) I have used "RenShape" / "block Material" for the fuselage combine with cheap auto bondo.
2) yes more or less like that, easy, but it take a while

Moe

 

[animek]

Thanks Moe for your answers. and also cobywan. :thumbsup

 

[Dobber]

Anyone get theirs yet? Can't wait for mine..

Chris

 

[spacenut]

Originally posted by joatrash@Apr 14 2005, 04:34 PM
Hi,

(Whoah, my first post.)

I've been following this thread for a long time and simultaneously scratch building my own 1/24 Mk2, mainly out of balsa and evergreen styrene. I was too impatient to wait for the kit and wanted to see if I could do it. (And no, I will definately not be making kits out of mine.) 

Anyway, I've been documenting every step, so I'm thinking of putting up some kind of tutorial of the entire process. I'll see if I can get a picture up tomorrow.

Be warned though- if you're not used  to making stuff from scratch, then be repared for a LOT of work. I'm almost done, currently working on the cockpit, pilot (Apollo), final detailing (piping around the engines) and decals. I've built a lot of kits and scratched props, but this was my first scratch-built studio-scale ship.

The total cost of raw materials will probably not be much less than the kit since I've had to build up a stock of material. If I had to start over, I would probably opt for getting of of these splendid kits instead.

Bottom line: go for the kit unless you feel you really must build it on your own.

Cheers.

/Joe F
Sweden

[snapback]965303[/snapback]​

My first post. I fully concur with what you said. I've been a scratch builder for years and I think can do a acceptable job B)
http://members.fortunecity.com/msfm/vaughn_m.htm
But after seeing some of the shots of this beauty and looking at the cost, it was a no brainer... thesavings in time, money, blood (cut fingers) and effort andsheer energy put into something like this... my hats off to these guys, I'll pay for this rather than scratch build it. My orders in, I can't wait for it to get here. Frank answered all my E-mails ... no trust issues here.

 

[propsculptor]

Great job on the Cockpit, Excellent detailing...

 

[moes1]

Hey Guys
This is Frank's Viper.
We're soon ready to ship
---
Moe

 

[staermose]

Damn that looks sweet. Can't wait for mine to get here. Lights in the engines... AWESOME...