SS A-Wing Hull Patterns and build

[Vacformedhero]

THanks Julien 1st time trying the black......it's def messy but helps you
see whats going on.

Can you tell us what the black stuff your using is, what had you used before and what are the advantages other than visual aid to shaping, great thread,

 

[3d-builder]

Can you tell us what the black stuff your using is, what had you used before and what are the advantages other than visual aid to shaping, great thread,

Hey thanks its the same stuff HIPS its just black.

 

[3d-builder]

Little update I cut out the missile tubes on each side.......and then
fitted the supports for the hull on each side. I also made a new buck
for the canopy rail and cone.......and reshaped the part the that sits
behind the canopy.

I used a hinge so I could have access to the wing nuts that will
hold the engines on the opposite side of the bulkhead. I glued
the lower piece of support in place for the hull.



PAttern for canopy rail and cone....Thats all this part will be used for I will
make the clear part pattern by sculpting it on the rail.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a40/3dimensionalmanagement/Studio%20Scale%20A-
wing%20V2/IMG_20150321_135256_492.jpg


Re-shape on this part as it runs a little flatter on the top......
Pic Vs. formed one on the right before re-shaping

I also cut out a center insert for the top hull it's not
glued in place yet. Thats the old canopy bulkhead sitting
on there before the re-shape...

 

[MonsieurTox]

This is fantastic Mike !
You have captured the original shapes perfectly !

 

[Guy Cowen]

What he said ^

 

[MonsieurTox]

Nothing beats handmade stuff ! Those engines are beautiful !

 

[Talkierg]

Nothing beats handmade stuff ! Those engines are beautiful !

Yes! Nothing more satisfying and fun than handmade for sure:thumbsup
Mike,you're having alot of fun on this,please photo of the whole bird assembled before kit bashed!

Don

 

[3d-builder]

Thnaks for the kind words guys.....Don I def will do that.

 

[Guy Cowen]

Just checked my fins and they're 3mm, def think any thinner would look wrong.

 

[3d-builder]

Just checked my fins and they're 3mm, def think any thinner would look wrong.

Thats good news have plenty 3mil......thanks Guy:thumbsup

 

[3d-builder]

Had to re-shape the nose at the end of the rail.... I am pretty happy
with it now.




Left most of the mass not dremeled out so I could work on the cone without it flailing around.

 

[3d-builder]

some work on the engines and lower stabilizers.....

 

[Vacformedhero]

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing , your canopy frame looks spot on

 

[3d-builder]

Thanks vachero......

Some work on the stabilizers have the tops pinned on now.

 

[MonsieurTox]

Nice job Mike !

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Looking great mike. Love the black Styrene.