Rodney Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 That is very cool! I like the how the base and how the kit is coming out. I'll have to do a google search on this. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks very much guys - I'm glad it meets with your approval So, time for one last WIP update I think before it's finished. I was struggling with ideas on what to do with the ground work until I came across some Tamiya textured surface mats which really worked well here. They're made of card but feel a bit rubbery on the top which works well to help hold models to the base. So now I have all 3 elements on one display: wood, metal and stone I am still to rig the wings up with some wires which ought to be interesting and finalise the way in which I will get power to the base - something I am still struggling to come up with a suitable plan with. I could just put a battery underneath but then it would literally be just that and ruin the overall look of the base. I'm looking at building a small metal crate to hold a switch and a power socket for mains power. It seems a little bit of over kill to run this off mains, but it would mean I don't have to find a way to hide a 9V battery in such a way that I make it changeable. Anyway, I'm sure I will come up with something in keeping with this I added a few oil drops (dark wash) to the landing pad to make it look a little more used. So, enough talking, time for pics: Well, the next time I update this, it should be the finished product! As always, thanks for looking in and thank you for the appreciation Kind regards Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silenoz Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 looks good, very good. the base and it's weathering is really nice... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks guys :) While I had the camera out I took some night shots of the completed base etc. For those of you who wondered what those protrusions on the sides of the landing pad were, now you shall see: These will likely be the only lit shots I take as I broke the socket getting the plug in It'll require major surgery to fix it which I can't be bothered doing right now. It'll be fixed for Expo next year though Day light pictures to be taken over the upcoming weekend sorry Thanks for looking Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 It's beautiful! Hats off to you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dekon70 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 That is fantastic looking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hi all At long last, the Dragonfly is finished and I can go back to spaceships again ;D Thanks to all who watched and commented in the WIP Thanks for looking everyone Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 And such a fantastic build! Outstanding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silenoz Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 splendid work... and nicely detailed. That base just finishes it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Utterly amazing! The thing looks like it should actually fly... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Thanks guys, glad it meets your approval :) once I'm done with the Yunagi I'm thinking about building the Zvezda Star Destroyer . Not sure yet but I'm getting a hankering to start it. I bought the Falcon hangar set last night and already have the engine bell rubbish chute and shield deflector sets. I think I may also go a bit crazy with some extra surface details as well. Will see how I feel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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