neko_fr Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Just wait a minute, I'm looking for my jaw on the floor Your work is incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger565 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 :lol:I am so waiting to see the Radar Dish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 :lol:I am so waiting to see the Radar Dish! I know. And the in flight refueling??? AWESOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapeape Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I know. And the in flight refueling??? AWESOME Same here. CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS KIT!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Melder Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hi Petar. Excellent question, and you're right: you can't slide a piece of paper between them cos the parts fit together like a hand in a glove. The process I use to make the bucks fit so seamlessly is the same procedure I use whenever I have to mate two complex shapes together. I start by carving one shape (in this case, the cockpit tub) and make sure that the shape is just the way I want it. Next, I carve the canopy buck and get it to fit as closely as possible with machining and hand-carving. Next, I apply a spray mold release to the cockpit tub, then smear Bondo all over the mating side of the buck and squash it into the tub and wait about 3 minutes for the Bondo to start to firm-up. Then, I carefully pull the buck out, let it harden fully for a few hours, then do the final finishing. Not hard to do, just watch out for the putty fumes, they're nasty! This is a pretty common trick when building resin anime figure kits, especially ones that are recast poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 This is a pretty common trick when building resin anime figure kits, especially ones that are recast poorly. Definitely. That's one of the problems with making a kit from a multiple-generation cast: the parts look OK to the naked eye, but there develops so much distortion with each generation that the parts no longer fit together. Putty, patience and prayer are the three pees needed for such kits Heads-up to everyone: the next update might have to wait a few days because I've got parts strewn about everywhere. The tiny detail stuff is the most challenging and time-consuming and I don't want to rush it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Don't worry Cap, after all, more time= more details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Don't worry Cap, after all, more time= more details! True dat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 It's always great to watch your wips, pretty much as good as actually owning the kits, as I have more than enough already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 It's always great to watch your wips, pretty much as good as actually owning the kits, as I have more than enough already Is that even possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 OK folks, here it is: the formidable Kaa 'Tsai master patterns. Finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Landing gear and refueling probe. I opted to make the latter an "extender" version, since I feel it's important for the probe to be in the pilot's field of vision for obvious reasons, and the possible places to put it were very few, given the plane's design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Undercarriage, flaps and engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxojayz Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Oh Shnapzz! That's AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 The sto-wing option. As you can see, the wings fold up into a neat little package I'll wait until parts are cast to take more landing gear shots, since the fact that I don't have a second outboard engine screws up the balance and I don't want to take the chance and damage the gear. Naturally, parts are now on their way to mold prep, but sufficed to say, this turned out to be a much cooler project than even I had hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 She is looking HOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Oh, and remember back when I promised comparative pics with a YF-23? Here they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger565 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hey John, Wonderful kit, but I have a question? Is their anyway for you to put the Circle Marking(Panel Lines) around the Radar Dish? Or is that something we will have to Make a decal for? My only option on something that size, is for me to use a Razor from a Gasket making box( as in Cutting a gasket for Pipe or Large scale pumps) on black Vinyl to create the look.( only way for me to make a Perfect circle) I guess I can use a protractor? If I have confused you my bad. Not sure how else to explain what I am talking about. I know this is anal but for me to be an exact replica I will have to do this Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hey John, Wonderful kit, but I have a question? Is their anyway for you to put the Circle Marking(Panel Lines) around the Radar Dish? Or is that something we will have to Make a decal for? My only option on something that size, is for me to use a Razor from a Gasket making box( as in Cutting a gasket for Pipe or Large scale pumps) on black Vinyl to create the look.( only way for me to make a Perfect circle) I guess I can use a protractor? If I have confused you my bad. Not sure how else to explain what I am talking about. I know this is anal but for me to be an exact replica I will have to do this Carl Hi Carl. In my head, I never saw the black circle on the dish as a panel demarcation. It's actually REALLY easy to do with paint or decal though; just run a compass cutter over either some Frisket film if you prefer paint, or a sheet of black decal and the job is done. 3 minutes tops if you're slow. I wouldn't recommend doing a scribed line over the top due to the layout of the raised antenna pattern, but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Well that just looks damn awesome John. I can't wait to build and add this to my collection! I promise to build this one up in 2010! I hate the fact that we have all these amazing short run resin kits out there and we rarely see them built up.... Regards, Petar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger565 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Thank you very much John. Just courious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon1974 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 :D Fantastic Kit..... really wonderful!!! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghadrack Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I shouldn't be surprised anymore, but looking at your masters is always a joy. Seeing the beginning and then the end product is amazing, it's like watching "How It's Made" on the science channel. Thanks for sharing the proces you go through, this is a pretty impressive looking kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool8or Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Trully awesome, it's wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Nice! What a fantastic looking kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 another masterpiece from the master! thank you again for making these for us! next time you are in cleveland, oh let me buy you a drink. -Thor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Absolutely AWESOME work! Needless to say, you blew the other guy (no names please) out of the water! And no snide presidential remarks either If only it was in my scale... - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Now that we see how well you do planes we're gonna be hitting you up for more of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neko_fr Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Your work is really fantastic!! Thank you for making dreams come true. Each time I see your kits I can't find words to describe my admiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model-Junkie Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Truly an amazing creation! I cannot find the right words to describe this one, awesome is barely good enough. I was wondering how limited this run will be or if you're still adding people to the sales list? I would love to purchase one (or two, time, mold life and savings permitting). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Not much more to say that hasn't already been said, but awesome work. I can't wait to have this kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Truly an amazing creation! I cannot find the right words to describe this one, awesome is barely good enough. I was wondering how limited this run will be or if you're still adding people to the sales list? I would love to purchase one (or two, time, mold life and savings permitting). I think the best word to describe the plane is "adequate." I provide the raw basics for the modeler to unlock its potential with their talent. There aren't any fixed commitments to the kit as yet, since I won't start collecting $$ for at least a week or 2, so feel free to climb aboard; still room left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahiachris Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 There aren't any fixed commitments to the kit as yet, since I won't start collecting $$ for at least a week or 2, so feel free to climb aboard; still room left. Hey Captain, I'm very committed in getting one . Hope that I don't have to stay awake the whole night waiting for your confirmation in collecting the $$. I almost missed the chance to get the Glaug . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxojayz Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Room for more? Because I might need more than I originally said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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