Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1 FINISHED.

[TheNylonGag]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Morning Everyone

Thanks for stopping by to Mask-Fest 2013,


I'm seriously regretting not buying shares in a masking tape company at this point. :facepalm

I don't know how many rolls I've used, all I know is I've bought three in the last 4 weeks.


On with the mask..........I mean painting.

Because I'm heavy handed and rubbish at painting I managed to obliterate my pre-shading.
So, i decided to change my plans and just build up 'metalised' panel details on the outer engine support then go in with a brush to pick out smaller details.

Titanium silver
Pre-shade,

Now you see it.

Now you don't

Flat aluminium

Crome silver

Also did a gun metal pass but didn't take a picture

I then i brushed steel, bright brass and gold to pick out various details.

I removed all the masking and was left with this.
A good base for the weathering but not 100% sure i like it. :unsure

The leading edge panel on both the main wings and front wings will be done with alclad chrome, also a few of the leading edge panels on the engine fairing will also be alclad.

I think the contrast will look cool between the chipped grey and the raw metal panels finish and the bright polished leading edge on top of that there will be a 2 coloured pattern on the upper wing surfaces, as i mentioned, the design of which is still undecided.

What do you guys think, do you think i should overspray the sides with more chipped grey or leave it as is?

I do like that its a bit different and not your average space ship grey, but does it look 'wrong' to you guys?

Let me know what you think because I am on the fence a bit with this and would appreciate some input.

That's all for now folks

Till next time, take care

Gag out.
(heavy Weight Masking Champion of the World)

 

[SofaKing01]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Stunning!

 

[Snow Builder]

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I never would have thought to approach the paint with the different colorations but I think it's brilliant. Step back about 20 feet and look at it with new eyes, I think you'll like what you've done. Another benefit of the contrasting paints is it gets more of your wonderful detail to "pop" instead of blending into a sea of gray.

Just my 2 cents

 

[Mike J.]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

It looks pretty good to me. Slap a few decals and colored markings on her and it'll look really nice.

I agree - part of the hard part of painting is knowing when to say stop.

My one minor critique: I would paint the 'turkeyfeathers' on your engines a metallic color, or possibly a combination of colors.

In case you have no idea what I'm talking about: https://www.google.com/search?safe=off&q=turkeyfeathers&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48705608,d.eWU&biw=1449&bih=871&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=-ELbUYmMNobY9AT654HIDA#um=1&safe=off&hl=en&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=turkeyfeathers+engine&oq=turkeyfeathers+engine&gs_l=img.3...2273.3614.0.3806.7.7.0.0.0.0.64.379.7.7.0...0.0.0..1c.1.17.img.DW9g_i_4yJM&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48705608,d.eWU&fp=6b9c4cc26652b742&biw=1449&bih=871

I think I heard that term used on here to refer to those parts on an X-wing, but I can't be sure.

Let me know if you need any interesting decals, I've got plenty for ya


-Mike J.

 

[TheNylonGag]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Hey Guys thanks for the positive input.

Mikey,

Don't forget i have the main engines to go inside these fairings, i think i referred to the 'Turkey Feathers" as stearing vanes at some point but i do intend to add some detail paint later during the weathering phase of the build, mainly on the mechanism with perhaps a bit of heat damage around the edges of the flaps.

If you can send me any decals that you think i could use that would be it mate, i would consider you as a member of the family. Not sure if thats good or bad?

Hey are you going to the IPMS show in Orlando on the 28th - 29th of September, i'm planning on popping my Model Show cherry, we could have a launch party for the MK.1, let me know buddy?

Take care

Gag

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Crazy Detail.

 

[Mike J.]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

You lucky dog, you'll be getting a load of decals, some of which I'm sure you can use

I had no idea we were having an IPMS show in Orlando - If you're going, I'm there! I expect the Mark One to win big

-MJ

 

[TheNylonGag]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

You lucky dog, you'll be getting a load of decals, some of which I'm sure you can use

I had no idea we were having an IPMS show in Orlando - If you're going, I'm there! I expect the Mark One to win big

-MJ

Ello Mate

You are a top bloke, i shall watch the post box with interest :thumbsup

The plan is completion by the middle of September, fingers crossed.

Here's the details of the show

Modelpalooza - IPMS Orlando

Would be great to see you there.

Gag

 

[Wes R]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

I have to ask, how do you plan on topping this build? Short of making it fly it's going to be hard to make something this amazingly detailed.

 

[Mike J.]

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Don't loose any sleep waiting for the decals - I'll have to ship them on Saturday - it's the only time I can get to the post office.

I'll let you know as soon as they're on their way.


-MJ

 

[SEBRET]

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I'm new here, so I just found this thread. Wow is about all I can say. Anything else just wouldn't quite cut it. Will be watching from now on.

 

[NakedMoleRat]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

This just gets more and more awesome with each post. All the little details are just asounding!

 

[TheNylonGag]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Thanks for the comments guys,

WesR, my next project, i'm not sure at the mo.
I do have a few ideas, but I'm waiting until i've finished this thing first.

But, I did think about making a Fart gun from Despicable Me 2 when i saw the movie the other day, i just thought it would be funny to have it on the wall in the cave.

But my current problem is the wing top pattern/design, so I wanted to ask the RPF members what they think.

Here is a picture of my inspiration for the colours i will be using on the wing top design.
Now i don't want as much coverage as on this ship but i do want to go with a sort of 'design or pattern',

This is from a guy called Colie Wertz, he did some of the concept art for the Star Wars Prequels.

Have a look at his web site

Colie Wertz

He does some very cool stuff.
I'm thinking of scratch building his motorcycle design as a future project.

Like i said i don't want to cover the entire wing with blue and gold, i want some of the metal panelling still visible.

I will be painting the front leading edge of both front and main wings with alclad II chrome, and the design will be incorperated behind that some how?

Any input you guys have would be great.

More WIP progress pics soon

Stay tuned

Take care

Gagster

 

[the DOCTOR]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Yup, that's what your ship reminded me of!

Excellent source of inspiration, I'm going to be sorry when it's all finished.



EDIT: as for the pattern, go for a stylised/miniaturised version of the overall shape of the ship: almost like the colour is trying to make the ship appear 'smaller'- can' think of any examples, but I'm sure you know what I mean.

 

[Mike J.]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Something like this?

(I admit, it's rather pedestrian. I wanted to follow the panel lines.)


-MJ

 

[Joosh]

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Just a thought.

ETA: If you really want to torture yourself

 

[vectorzero]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Love it.

I was wondering when I'd see some blue appear in the colour scheme. The blue / gold / yellow works for me.

In terms of the design, I don't see anything wrong with going for something bold and dynamic which follows the main lines of the ship.

To keep the emphasis on the scale and detail, you can obviously vary the colour shading (or even colour, or even bare metal) on some of the panels. What really sold me on the original Star Wars miniatures was the splicing in of newer panels of different hues or even bare metal.

So although it might be a bit garish to go with a big design, you can soften and weather it to make it fit with the overall aesthetic you've driven so well.

Chris Foss work has soon good examples of big and simple colour patterns which would not be that tricky. His designs often resemble some brightly coloured seafish so there may be some further inspiration there.

For me, don't go for more than the three main colours - blue, yellow, chrome as it could end up looking to busy.

Hope that helps.

 

[Mike J.]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Just sent your decals! ETA Monday!

I'm looking forward to seeing some color on this puppy!


-Mike J.

 

[TheNylonGag]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Evenin All,

Thanks for then ideas folks, still undecided but it does look good with the gold and blue so at least i know i've got the colours right, maybe after you see where i finished today you may get new inspiration.
I really want to leave some of the underneath silver panels exposed.
See what you think.
Thanks again for the ideas i really appreciate you guys being along for the ride.

Had a very busy weekend on the MK.1

The painting continues, lets have a look see

I did some prep for the hitch 'dumbell'

This is going to be painted with Alclad chrome so first i had to get all the pieces together
A washing up bottle lid, two vodka pouring spouts, hollowed out and put back to back and two clear christmas tree decorations, one with a hole all the way through and the other with just a hole one side.

I then sanded the balls to remove seam lines and give them a uniform finish.

Then hit them with primer, Mmmmmmmmmmm primer

And finally with Alclad gloss black

I then did a bit of detail painting of the pump assembly on the top of the wing.
I first masked of the area

Then painted the whole thing with Titanium silver, i then picked out the details with gold, black, copper, steel and chrome silver

Next was the main wing top panels but first i had to attach the rear flap assemblies, i did this with some tiny screws. I was during this process i discovered that i had lost one of my small assemblies designed to hide the large screw that holds the engine fairing on. i looked everywhere but couldn't find it so i had to make some new ones from tubing and some styrene detail pieces and a tank track

After i gave it a coat of flat black it blends in ok, you can see the screw but it doesn't look to bad

Then it was on with the main panels, the idea was to mask off different sets and hit them with a different process and colour combo each time.

I first did some of the flap control details.

Mask

Paint with A mix of Titanium silver some gold with a splash of chrome silver

Next set,
mask

Paint with metallic grey around the edges and over the pipes, that were also masked, followed by chrome silver in the middle working out then a very light dusting with steel and silver mix then another edge pass and i also picked out some details with flat black

Remove masking

Next set,
Mask

Paint with metallic grey mainly on the front and outer edges of the panels and again over the pipes and flat aluminium in the center working out

De-mask,
It looks very harsh in the pictures but in real life its a very subtle look with a slight difference from one set of panels to the other

Then it was on to the leading edge of both the main and front wings with a few panels on the engine fairings and around the side intakes

Mask and first coat with Alclad gloss black

Then a layer of Alclad chrome.

Then this morning i removed all the masking and put the cockpit and radar assemblies on.

Did a few panels with different shades (mainly to hide a few sections of over spray) and finished the rear flaps with matallic grey edges and flat aluminium centers with a bit of shading with flat black.

And this is what i've got now.

Next is to hit a few random panels with a brown wash mix.

But thats next time

Stay tuned my friends


Take care

Gagster

 

[tuskentrooper]

Re: Scratch Built Delivery Ship 3011AD, The Nylon Gag MK.1

Love. It.