chuck540z3 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Pierre, I haven't been following this build until now, since my main interest lies in large scale fighter jets. Seeing your name as a poster I should have, since your skills as a modeler are fantastic and I can always learn a few more tricks from the pros. What I really like to see in WIP threads is how challenges are overcome, including things that didn't work out so great like your tiger stripes, which I also try to do that in my builds. I just know these stripes will soon look as terrific as the other aspects of this model. Good luck sir! I'll be watching this one with new found interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hi Chuck, I am happy to see you here ;-) Test to see if any "staircase effect" would appear between the old and the new layer of dark grey paint. Fortunately nothing is visible, due to the extreme thinness of the layers. I used heavily thinned paint (1 part of paint / 10 parts of thinner). This means I can carry on the correction along this path. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Last moth-balling to tweak the fuel tank stripes. Later today: the decals go on a layer of Future. I like the shark mouth, so unusual on a Learjet. Registration numbers and the Phoenix Air icon. That's it for today gents :-) Next are a full coat of Future, light weathering and a matte finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 After a light weathering (with oils) and a layer of Modelmasters flat paint comes THE moment of the truth: uncovering the windows masks. But no problem, they were tight :-) I had to touch-up the front window with some polish for watch glasses for a perfect result. And of course I wanted to check the electronics. All systems up and running! Cool :-) Another view with the prototype breadboard in the foreground. I love the little plane :-)) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runway34r Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Oh my goodness! That is incredible! Lol Im sure that having experience with watches helps when making models :) . One question however: How will you hide all those wires? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wow this build looks awsome love the shark mouth and dream one day i can build a kit qith nice lights like you just did Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El pibe vitina Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Just wonderful, wonderful! Bye for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Addition of the front window aluminum frame. I added BMF to the leading edges of the wings. The engines still carry a mask, awaiting the Alclad chrome finish. Close-up on the front window with the cluttered dash hood. The pilot is still fine :-) I just LOVE the shark mouth... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nemmy Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Magnificent work again! I'm just wondering - isn't the caniopy framing a little wide? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PetarB Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Such a 'friendly smile' on that aircraft! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 I spoiled one engine inlet frame by putting my thick thumb on theChrome that was still wet. No good! Sanding and masking with my magic tape a friend of mine made me test : Look for the film reference "ASLAN 85K" here: www.wassermann-werbetechnik.de This tape stretches beautifully, glues will without pulling decals off and is tight. No leakage under it. A layer of gloss black in preparation for the Alcald Chrome and I put it aside for the night to cure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Filipe Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hi Guys Just saw this topic now! Amazing stuff, looks great! A show stopper! Best regards Filipe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Thank you Filipe :D A few parts of the new landing strut, right of the original one. I thought the inner wheel hubs wer badly molded: not at all, these are the brake pads. Adjusting the soldering on the lathe. Initiation of the hole with a 0.3mm drill. Drilling at 0.8mm Centering the wheel axe on the lathe. Here we are: an MLG strut in its temporary position. Close-up and end for today. Have a good night friends :) Edited July 11, 2011 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFlyingDutchman Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 It is a pleasure to read your topic! Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Uncool Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Such noooiiiceee tools ya've got there, Pierre! Will ya give me the particulars to yer lathe, please? Me's in the need of buyin' one soon, 'n' the only prospect I've got so far is the Taig one. Whut brand is yers? Tag price higher than $500? Cheers there, Unc² Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daan Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Wow, amazing how you adjust the model. I think you're really skilled. It's inspiring to follow this thread :) Ciao, Daan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PetarB Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I have a Sieg Baby Lathe, but I am not impressed with it's accuracy. I would spend as much as possible on a lathe if I did it again! Anyway Pierre, lovely work, as always. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) Such noooiiiceee tools ya've got there, Pierre! Will ya give me the particulars to yer lathe, please? Me's in the need of buyin' one soon, 'n' the only prospect I've got so far is the Taig one. Whut brand is yers? Tag price higher than $500? Sure it is higher :) A new watchmaker lathe will all the accessories will break the 20'000 barrier! Mine is a second hand Levin lathe for which I invested a couple of thousands for the whole set : bed, pulleys, motor, variator, collets, jaws, cross-slide, tailstock, cutters, toolrest etc... Edited July 13, 2011 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Uncool Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I have a Sieg Baby Lathe, but I am not impressed with it's accuracy. I would spend as much as possible on a lathe if I did it again! Hey there, Petar! Let's see piccies of yer baby, shall we? Whut's with its accuracy, mate? Would ya please elaborate on it? How much did ya pay for the Sieg lathe? How many 'n' which accessories has it got? Have I made enough enquiries already? :lol: Sorry, it's just I need to decide whut lathe to purchase very soon, almost as we speak! Sure it is higher :) A new watchmaker lathe will all the accessories will break the 20'000 barrier! :blink: Crikey! Yer Levin lathe does look swanky to me, but me'd have ne'er thought it were worth THAT much, Pierre. No point in investin' so much as an added modellin' tool, is it? Any alternatives ya knew of that ya might suggest, Pierre? Mine is a second hand Levin lathe for which I invested a couple of thousands for the whole set : bed, pulleys, motor, variator, collets, jaws, cross-slide, tailstock, cutters, toolrest etc... Holy Jasons! Such a bargain price for ya to have had it complete at 90% off! Lucky bloke; congrats, my man! Incidentally; are ya familiar with the Taig tools? Cheers now, Pierre Unc² Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Northdenvertom Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Wow! C'est manifique! Oui, vous etes une madman. Bon chance! (I hope I didn't butcher my high school French) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TripleP Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Wow! C'est manifique! Oui, vous etes une madman. Bon chance! (I hope I didn't butcher my high school French) Apart from 'une'. I strongly doubt if Pierre is female or will under go some high precision surgery below the waist Cheers, Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Pierre, MASTER at work... SUPERBE... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Cleaning up the excess of solder. Building the link scissors: brass sheet, a few holes with a punch, cutting and folding on the Etch-mate. Soldering the scissors on the MLG strut. Pimp the wheel! I also rescribed the tire profile on the lathe. Et voilà: 2 brake lines per gear and a few metal straps. View from the back on the brake calipers. The front side with the scissors. Close-up... Close-up on the hydraulic brake lines :-) That's it for today folks :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexP Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Insane modeling skills and attention to detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PetarB Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Simple beautiful - the extra detail is fantastic for this scale. I look forward to more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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