Scalephantomphixer Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 The antennas awaiting the paint. That Learjet is going to look like a hedge hog ! A well defended hedge hog though, with its two ECM pods.The antennas gor various shades of paint.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 The bird deserves a larger format :D No comments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 :blink: -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PetarB Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Beautiful brasswork. But we shouldn't be surprised! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thank you guys ;) Glueing the antennas. No place for unsteady hands :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pilatus Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Great work, you are a great modeler! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks Pilatus The bird starts to grow all kind of funny appendices, at the cost of at least 50kt max speed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) Building the brass door. The lower part carries two steps which I also cut out from a sheet of brass. I started by drafting a paper model to check the size and folding lines. Soldering of the foldings under the steps. Note how I attached the parts with wire to have both hands free. A more conventional way of holding parts. Here I solder the steps to the door. After adding a few bits... I tried to engrave the locking lever into a brass shield. Not bad for a première! The assembled lower door in front of the plane :) Edited October 13, 2011 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Platypus Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Insane, as usual! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Please Pierre, stop to post your WIP's or some here realize that is better to change hobby :D Great work Roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks Platypus and Drake64 :D Both half-doors are attached to the fuselage with brass pins, fixed to a U-shaped brass bar that I soldered to the door skins. A ground view. I feel the doors look very inviting. I would just hop aboard :) The upper door inside is missing, plus some paint and a few antennas. The plane nears completion, yeahhh !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) The race to the finish line has started... :-D The two half-doors, entirely scratched (brass, yogurt lid, paper). Note tboth pulleys for the retraction system on the lower door. Mounted on the model, the doors seem very convincing for the scale. Close-up. I painted the service markings on the upper door. Tomorrow Sunday will come the last 5 antennas and the static dischargers. Edited October 15, 2011 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 VERY INSPIRATIONAL build .. AMAZING as ever...... :wub: HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks Holmes :D The kit is F-I-N-I-S-H-E-D :D Now I can create the dio. Three quick pictures without comments... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just amazing! And this is 1/72 scale, not 1/48! I guess I'll never reach your skills. But then, I also do not have that kind of equipment in my workshop as you have. LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Here starts the last chapter of this build: the diorama to display the kit. I have a general idea about the layout, the details still need refinement. To start with, I go back to my LiPo batteries which were awaiting their charger. Charging. A world in itself! Funny how many devices you can connect to charge a single battery. Expensive toys for "grown-ups", kind of... a power supply which converts the socket 220V AC into 12C DC for the charger. a charger to apply a charing program to the battery, depending on its nature. a laptop, connected via USB to the charger and a programme (LogView) to monitor the charging process Here is the general layout: an apron display (here on a leftover from a 1/32 dio). Around the plane various devices connected to the Learjet by hoses which hide the power lines.I stay unsure about the colors of the apron, because gray on gray hides the real highlight of the dio: the aircraft. Edited October 18, 2011 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Could your base be inside a hangar with a shiny white linoleum floor? That wouldn't hide the gray jet but still justify the ground equipment.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Could your base be inside a hangar with a shiny white linoleum floor? That wouldn't hide the gray jet but still justify the ground equipment.... Now this is a brilliant idea, thanks Nate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 So, I went for the clear linoleum, which shows quite well the plane! I created it by spraying a white color on the back of a clear plexi panel. It look just fine:D Then I made a box with ordinary plywood. I cover it with a dark veneer. A brass frame, soldered, angled and polished separates the wood from the white ground and gives a classy touch to the display. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 That looks awesome Pierre - the brass frame really classes it up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 A full weekend, working non stop 14h/day to build the display stand. Applying the veneer. Here we are, after the tenth layer of gloss varnish. I like it very much :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Assembling the air conditioning unit. Here you can see how the electrical wires enter the unit at the back (I removed the temporary hose) and exit the unit at the wheels. From there they go through the "ground" into the dio box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 wow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flight 666 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Please Pierre, stop to post your WIP's or some here realize that is better to change hobby :D Great work Roberto Yes, man !! Wow. I sell all my stuff and buy me some rabbits or I´m doing garden work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PetarB Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Very, very nice work. The thickness of the brass really help delivers on the sense of scale which is not achievable any other way. Brilliant! I really like the simple white linoleum floor, it contrasts nicely with the grey aircraft which just would not 'pop' as well on a grey apron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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