The Madhatter Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) Thanks for your interest guys :) Its going to be a while until its finished, but I'll keep the updates coming - I'll try to keep it to once a month. Edited January 5, 2011 by The Madhatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 A bit belated, but welcome aboard! The work you've done here is superb. I have the same kit so I'll be watching this thread intently for ideas for my build. I only hope I can do it justice after seeing this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 One word.... OUTSTANDING! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) A bit belated, but welcome aboard!The work you've done here is superb. I have the same kit so I'll be watching this thread intently for ideas for my build. I only hope I can do it justice after seeing this. Thanks Jason! If you want to see more photos, I have some more on photobucket - just search for Revell Venator and you'll find 3 pages so far. My photography skills aren't the best in the shack, so don't go expecting world class photographs if you decide to take a look I'm absolutely positive you'll do a brilliant job on your kit!! the hardest thing about doing it this way is that you need to devote a huge amount of time and patience for cutting the tiniest slivers of plastic and making sure you have a good magnifying glass :blink: still, it will be worth it in the long run Edited February 2, 2011 by The Madhatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 One word....OUTSTANDING! thanks Crewchief It's a labor of love so far and much more to come Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) Hi everyone Work is slow but am still retaining a level of fun :) Thought you may like to see a couple of pics: As always, thankyou for looking and have a great weekend! :blink: Edited January 22, 2011 by The Madhatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanis73 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Very nice work!! I know how to recycle my spare box now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Very nice work!! I know how to recycle my spare box now thanks man....my spares box isn't really equipped for sci-fi so am a little short of decent looking parts that are relatively in-scale. Am struggling to find cool looking odd bobs things to add to it to give it more texture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) hi again everyone well, the bottom section of the hull is pretty much done, just have to finish off the hangar and add a few bits and bobs here and there next, it's onto the side walls and then finally the main super structure. I'm still struggling to decide on which scheme I like and have even entertained the thought of painting it in some kind of splinter camo but done in different shades of gray. I mean, this kit is so far from being movie-accurate already do you reckon it would make too much difference at this point? I don't know - I'm in two minds about it - so the question is - Should I risk it and go for a bit of a radical scheme or should I stay conservative/safe and go with a regular scheme? Edited February 7, 2011 by The Madhatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanis73 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 look nice, bottom finished? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jochemp Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hoi, mate this is an impressive built, great skills in detailing, this Venator Class is gonna be a jewel, keep up the good work amigo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 look nice, bottom finished? Hi Tanis no - not yet bro - I still have to add more detail and have to of course paint it etc etc I just wanted to add primer to give me a better perspective Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hoi, mate this is an impressive built, great skills in detailing, this Venator Class is gonna be a jewel, keep up the good work amigo. Hi Jochemp Thankyou for your kind words of encouragement! - means a lot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Par429 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hey- Wow, that's terrific! Please keep posting pics, I have one of these on the shelf and your build is very inspiring! Regards, Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Oy, George Lucas should give you a call if he ever makes another Star Wars film. Absolutely phenomenal work. If I had half your skill and patience...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonW Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'm still struggling to decide on which scheme I like and have even entertained the thought of painting it in some kind of splinter camo but done in different shades of gray.I mean, this kit is so far from being movie-accurate already do you reckon it would make too much difference at this point? I don't know - I'm in two minds about it - so the question is - Should I risk it and go for a bit of a radical scheme or should I stay conservative/safe and go with a regular scheme? My thoughts are to make it whatever you want. It is sci-fi so by it's very nature is open to whatever you wish it to be. I think you live a little and paint it whatever you think looks good. In the past I've used sci-fi stuff as an outlet to maybe do something unusual that you wouldn't normally do when building your average run-of-the-mill aircraft. It is a good opportunity to let loose and have fun.whatever you do, I'm sure it will look outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hey- Wow, that's terrific! Please keep posting pics, I have one of these on the shelf and your build is very inspiring! Regards, Phil hey Phil Thanks man - most appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 My thoughts are to make it whatever you want. It is sci-fi so by it's very nature is open to whatever you wish it to be. I think you live a little and paint it whatever you think looks good. In the past I've used sci-fi stuff as an outlet to maybe do something unusual that you wouldn't normally do when building your average run-of-the-mill aircraft. It is a good opportunity to let loose and have fun.whatever you do, I'm sure it will look outstanding. Hey Jason Thankyou for your kind words on this and your previous post - I don't think I'll be hearing from George just yet especially when I am yet to paint it and that's where I'll either end up with a showcase or a suitcase Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Great work so far! I have a question about optic fibres. How do you install them? do you leave longer parts out and cut them after all the painting is done? Seems to me like that on one of the pics but would just like to be sure? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I just love all the extra work you're doing on this! And it's all so well done too ... the piping looks perfect, the cuts of the million little pieces of styrene look perpendicular. It's just too bad most viewers will just look at it and not even realize, or appreciate, all the extra detailing you've done to it. But we do! Thanx for posting, and don't feel like you have limit your posts to just once a month ... post often! Nice job! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Great work so far!I have a question about optic fibres. How do you install them? do you leave longer parts out and cut them after all the painting is done? Seems to me like that on one of the pics but would just like to be sure? Hi Sebastijan This is my first attempt at modeling with F.O's so for me its just a case of have a go and then pray for good results. I have done a lot of research and read and re-read articles on installing them and each article pretty much tells you the same method You're right about leaving a bit of the fibers sticking out from the edge - I'll trim the protruding ends off flush with the surface after I've sprayed on the last coat of matte. To anchor the fibers in place, I've just used plain modeling glue. I've been using a Dremel Stylus to drill out the holes for better accuracy and speed of drilling - plus you don't break so many bits using it. To make the 1/36 Collette bite and hold the bit, I wrap the non sharp end of the bit in masking tape have a look at this link for more info - its where I got a lot of my info from: http://www.starshipmodeler.net/talk/viewtopic.php?t=82731&sid=5f7e97821e9d5d06f4df2be695f5e38e Thankyou for looking and enjoy the rest of your weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 I just love all the extra work you're doing on this! And it's all so well done too ... the piping looks perfect, the cuts of the million little pieces of styrene look perpendicular. It's just too bad most viewers will just look at it and not even realize, or appreciate, all the extra detailing you've done to it.But we do! Thanx for posting, and don't feel like you have limit your posts to just once a month ... post often! Nice job! Pete wow - thanks Pete. I've seen the work that you've done on your cut-away shuttle, so your comments are a great compliment Unfortunately, I can really only post about once a month because that's how long it takes me to get anything done on it! :D I'm hoping to have this finished for the Melbourne Model Exhibition in June but it's not looking to promising. However, I have the house for 2 weeks to myself, so I intend on pushing forward with this build a bit more and not have any distractions aside from work so fingers crossed, I'll get more done and post more pics Thanks again for looking and posting Pete! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 thanks for the explanation! I have a Venator in the stash and old AMT I think, Star Destroyer waiting to be rebuild and adding FOs adds a lot to this big models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 ok - seeing as you asked so nicely..... a couple more pics: still needs tidying up and some minor filling here and there but its coming along nicely. I've started back on the smaller engines again in an attempt to get that part finished see you again soon and once again - thanks for looking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanis73 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hold the line !! great rear you done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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