upupandaway Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi Guy! Well, I favor the subtle way it is right now. Everybody else seems to think so and I believe it´s quite realistic. The tags and caps on the loadout are great but how about you give us a dry fit photo? I´d really like to see that if you haven´t already put them on. Greetings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Dude. That's awesome! The tanks look outstanding! I swear I could slap one and have it make that hollow, full of gas "Ponnnggg" sound! BTW, There is a static whip on the top of the vertical fin, aft of the strobe light (but I bet you knew that ) Regards, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 RS, err,....AS great to see you here. Sorry for the sudden name change Guy. The weapons and pylons are looking great! Top notch work and keep it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi guys, thanks for the warm words. Your encouragement is a constant source of motivation for me. As ever, your sentiments are much appreciated. I'm pleased with everyones' thoughts regarding the weathering. The general consensous seems to be in favour of how it looks so that's a big relief. The list of little jobs goes on. Thanks for the reminder on the static wick at the top of the tail Pig. It's all too easy to forget those details so it's good to know you've got my back,....... cheers ;) . Here's a piccie of the pitot..... This is for posterity again because I've covered it up with a streamer. I was thrilled with the way the heated metal turned out. I used a flame to heat the actual metal part which gave it a totally authentic look, marvellous. Trouble is, because my jet is on static, the pitot would have a cover over it. Based on comments over in the Jets forum by the guys that know, I plumped for accuracy over cool and added the streamer. The heat effect is hidden now....... :) (Ah well, maybe I'll have the next Viper without all of the bunting attached?) On a similar tack, here's the AOA cover. This one's finished, the other side just needs the wire and streamer. Thanks for stopping by folks, see you all next time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 This is for posterity again because I've covered it up with a streamer. I was thrilled with the way the heated metal turned out. I used a flame to heat the actual metal part which gave it a totally authentic look, marvellous. Trouble is, because my jet is on static, the pitot would have a cover over it. Based on comments over in the Jets forum by the guys that know, I plumped for accuracy over cool and added the streamer. The heat effect is hidden now....... (Ah well, maybe I'll have the next Viper without all of the bunting attached?) On a similar tack, here's the AOA cover. This one's finished, the other side just needs the wire and streamer. Thanks for stopping by folks, see you all next time. WOW! :D Guy, it's just fantastic! Pipot tube looks awesome! As for the OAO cover, it's merely stunning! Looks life-like! You're a real juweller having made that strimmer. But...let me suggest...or suspect... Please, confess, you've used Photoshop! ;) Just kidding... Fantastic job! Cheers! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) I was thrilled with the way the heated metal turned out. I used a flame to heat the actual metal part which gave it a totally authentic look, marvellous. I used the flame trick on my last build and i also liked the effect, very realistic. Great job until now, as allways Regev. Edited November 15, 2008 by regevmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Thanks Alexander and Regev I felt a little disappointed to cover up the heated metal but the thought of things being wrong was even worse.... Now that I've added the pitot cover I'm happy. My cousin and I attended the Telford show yesterday and I managed to pick up some of the small scale tubing I wanted for the static wicks. They are proving very time consuming and difficult to make though. The tube is 0.3mm OD and 0.1mm ID so it's tiny. With it being made of stainless steel it is difficult to cut cleanly and I'm struggling to find anything small enough to clean the burrs out of the tube to allow me to push the 0.1mm dia wire inside..... :wacko: The one that I've managed to make does look nice though so I'll try to persevere and make the other 15. *Edit* Here's a pic of the static wicks Awan ;) I've placed the kit part near by as a comparison The only thing left to add is the ECM pod and pylon so unless anyone particularly wants to see progress of that piece, I'm gonna call this build done! At some point in the future I'll take my time and photograph a full walkaround of the model outside against a suitable backdrop. For the time being, here are a couple of experimental images taken against my newest background picture. Enjoy..... Edited November 16, 2008 by geedubelyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Another fantastic build Guy! Could have easily fooled me for a real aircraft =Awan EDIT: I'd be interested to see what you've done with the static discharger...might come in useful sometime! :D ...Also, does the vendor you acquired the tubing from have a website? :huh: Edited November 16, 2008 by AnthonyWan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks Awan, glad you like it. I took these snaps off the cuff this afternoon. I'll take some more for the Critique Corner in due course when the ECM pod is finished. I got the tiny tubing from Cammetts Here's the website. Look for Scale Calibre hard and soft tubing in the "choose a category" drop down menu at the top of the page. :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hi, Guy! Aha, as always, pics of the real thing? ;) Kidding! Fantastic! Looks merely stunning! Eagerly waiting for your new thread on the Critique Corner! Cheers! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostkiller Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Man pls build me one it is a fantastic job !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 AWESOME !!! STUNNING and SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Cannot tell that it is a Model as you look at it.... { I will pay you more than Ghostkiller if you build ME ONE !!!} HOLMES... ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Simply amazing Guy. Noting else I can say. One request though...when you take more pics of it, pose it with the Strike as well for comparison and such. They would look great side by side. Next you need to do a 1/32 USAFE A-10 and have them all three next to each other. Now that would be cool! Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Next you need to do a 1/32 USAFE A-10 and have them all three next to each other. Now that would be cool!Aaron No, no, no! Please, Guy, Hornet to be next! (or...maybe Fulcrum? ) And only then have them all three side by side! ;) Cheers! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Next you need to do a 1/32 USAFE A-10 Oooooh, yeah, Guy! That would be great to see what you could do with the Trumpeter kit. Of course, you'd need to do an ANG Hog. Truly outstanding work on the Viper. You're in a league of your own with the attention to detail and persistence to "get things right." Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
upupandaway Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi, always love to see your stuff. It looks great and I´d certainly encourage the idea that you take some nicely arranged shots of it. Another superb build of yours. Too bad you´re not that much into building dioramas apparently, because even if it were only one single "generic" one to back your beautiful builds it would be one cool thing and certainly very beautiful as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Oh my God! It has to be real, right?! :) At some point in the future I'll take my time and photograph a full walkaround of the model outside against a suitable backdrop. Please, sooner than later! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skyking Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Jaw droppingly beautiful Guy. I'd swear it's photos of an actual Viper. Between you and Pete I think the Viper bar has been raised to the point of being un-toppable. Simply one of the nicest models I've seen, period. Verywell done. By the way where's the promised walkaround?.. Cheers Mike Edited January 2, 2009 by Skyking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunshin Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) nice to meet you geedub in arcforum im a south korean modeler your masterpieces give me pleasur and inspiracy always thanks geedu always happy modelling and good health below I introduced your work to korean air-modeller Loves your work always, Even about my work Entrusting gives an advice http://mmzone.co.kr/album/view.php?id=32587 Edited October 4, 2009 by sunshin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Cooper Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hi Guy. Excellent build! Sometimes I look at other people's kits and I'm inspired to increase my skills. I've looked at yours and I now I think it's time I gave up!!!! So impressed with the fine detail and clean finish. Wow! Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Girolamo LORUSSO Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 god job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 nice to meet you geedub in arcforumim a south korean modeler your masterpieces give me pleasur and inspiracy always thanks geedu always happy modelling and good health Hi sunshin, nice to meet you too. Thank you for your kind words. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed my build and I hope that it gives you an idea or two to try on your own version. Good health to you too. Hi Guy. Excellent build!Sometimes I look at other people's kits and I'm inspired to increase my skills. I've looked at yours and I now I think it's time I gave up!!!! So impressed with the fine detail and clean finish. Wow! Ian Hi Ian, cheers mate and thanks, glad you like it :) I know you're only joking though 'cos I've seen your stuff and know that you can do just as well god job!Hello Girolamo, good of you to stop by. Thank you for your kind thoughts, I appreciate it.I posted some finished piccies over in the Critique Corner for those that missed them. Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Nice photos too! -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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