skyfighter from v (the visitors)

[scorpion]

guys i'm working on this model is the skyfighter from v series the original model is about 5.1 inches so i re scaled the model up to 23.4 inches more bigger. i am building all in 1mm cardboard

here is a reference pic of the v serie (1984)

here is the model in progress

Then I gave a coat of polyester putty so, is similar to plastic, finally I will apply a sealer and then the color

 

[Nicksdad]

Looking good. I love this design.

 

[Hewitt]

That looks great, what are you using for templates

 

[MooCriket]

Your off to a great start! Watching with interestthumbsup

 

[Macrossmaster]

Yes, please keep us updated. If this works well, I'll start on mine next week. Always wanted one that looks like plastic!!

 

[scorpion]

That looks great, what are you using for templates

hewitt i'm using some patterns, and pics as reference!!!!

 

[scorpion]

updating work guys!!1
I have already sanded the entire model,now i will give a primer to see if there are details, after that the finish color

http://www.craftmodels.blogspot.com

 

[Macrossmaster]

Man that's awesome! I got to get some styrene and make one too.

What kind of polyester putty is it? Car stuff like Bondo?

 

[scorpion]

Man that's awesome! I got to get some styrene and make one too.

What kind of polyester putty is it? Car stuff like Bondo?

thanks man!!!

yep this putty polyester is for car repair, is a putty of two components love

 

[Coffee Addict]

Very nice work! Please keep the updates coming!

 

[Macrossmaster]

Need an update man! Don't lose the fever, get her done!

 

[Nuclearsphinx]

Any new pics? This is looking amazing!

 

[scorpion]

Any new pics? This is looking amazing!

updating work guys ñew pics!!!!!love


ok after i sanded the model i gave a coat of primer:thumbsup

i made the air intakes on cardstock and work with the same process polyester putty

assembling air intakes

i sanded before the coat primer

final result

next step tomorrow!!!!!

http://www.craftmodels.blogspot.com

 

[Macrossmaster]

Freaking amazing! I am totally doing this when I get back from vacation! So far Scorpion is rocking me like a hurricane

 

[Skyler101]

Thats card stock... I don't believe it!!!!

 

[yuumi2891103]

I love this ship:eek
Your model is getting better and better.thumbsup

 

[Beechy McFly]

Fraking amazing! Thanx for the updates.. Now where do we line up for one??

 

[scorpion]

Fraking amazing! Thanx for the updates.. Now where do we line up for one??

thanks folks!!!

beechy sure if someone wants this model i will sell it but this is a template i will duplicate the model in fiber glass i saw on the web there are some skyfighters but more little and are to expensive. this will be cheaper!!!! and giant the model is 20 inches long x 13 inches wide

updates comming soon!!!!

 

[Beechy McFly]

I'll pm ya..

 

[CJ 617]

This is really looking great!! You've done a top job so far and can't wait to see more.....I always like this ship in the series and always wanted a model of it.

Keep up the great work