Joel_W Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 AFM, your detailing just continues to amaze me. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 19 minutes ago, Joel_W said: AFM, your detailing just continues to amaze me. Joel Joel, I'm just as surprised, I think the biggest thing is putting all the tip n tricks that I learned here on ARC together, combined with a little patience. So I can't take the credit, I give it all back to everyone who has contributed in many way and many levels; I have never done anything to this level before. The scary part...the painting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 2 hours ago, AlienFrogModeller said: Joel, I'm just as surprised, I think the biggest thing is putting all the tip n tricks that I learned here on ARC together, combined with a little patience. So I can't take the credit, I give it all back to everyone who has contributed in many way and many levels; I have never done anything to this level before. The scary part...the painting. AFM, Somehow I don't think that the painting will be much of a problem for you. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Joel_W said: AFM, your detailing just continues to amaze me. Joel You didn’t notice he didn’t clean the wheel wells of his Mustang, there was lots of mud in there. 🙃 I’m just picking on him because I am friends with him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 5 hours ago, Joel_W said: AFM, Somehow I don't think that the painting will be much of a problem for you. Joel I'm nervous when it comes to painting the details in the office space. Never been very good at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Scooby said: You didn’t notice he didn’t clean the wheel wells of his Mustang, there was lots of mud in there. 🙃 I’m just picking on him because I am friends with him. Wasn't mud, was Toyota (place your car brand here) scum... Edited April 5, 2018 by AlienFrogModeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) So here is Plastistrut .010", piece of Tamiya tape sticky side up, cut pieces of .010". That's what I made my toggle switches and knobs, utilizing a jewelers magnifying glass for ease of placement due to my old eyes. I found it allot easier if you cut several pieces if knobs/switches and then, one by one, place them on tape; time consuming yes but worth the effort. It makes it very easy to place glue onto the knob/switches ready for placement. Hurry you have about 2-3 seconds. These are the tools I used to place the toggles/knobs in the cockpit. Using fine tweezers, and thick glue on a piece of tape. Just place a small drop, it's all you need and it dries fast. Take the toothpick and dab into the glue, then onto the switch/knob. then place into the cockpit. Hope that helps! Edited May 18, 2018 by AlienFrogModeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Just completed the main office area. Now I'm working on the side consoles. Edited May 18, 2018 by AlienFrogModeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Map Case, peeled the original cover off and replaced the side panel with sheet styrene and Tamiya Tape for the soft sides. Edited May 18, 2018 by AlienFrogModeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 AFM, Those front offices look tremendous. and that map case!! Just outstanding. and you're worried about not being able to detail paint those offices. No sweat my friend. You've got those really slow and steady hands. The jewels mag glass will take care of the rest. Looking forward to seeing your next update pics. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Joel_W said: AFM, Those front offices look tremendous. and that map case!! Just outstanding. and you're worried about not being able to detail paint those offices. No sweat my friend. You've got those really slow and steady hands. The jewels mag glass will take care of the rest. Looking forward to seeing your next update pics. Joel Joel, Thank you for your confidence in me. I might need some help from the people in here of their best go to fine tip brush, looking for brand name and sizes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 You are far too modest my friend. Your work is outstanding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Major Walt said: You are far too modest my friend. Your work is outstanding Major Walt, Thank you for those kind words, much appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 You should use one of those cockpits as a master and cast a bunch in resin! I'd be in for one. Great work AFM! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 11bee, Thank you, casting is something I'm interested in but never tried it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 AFM, Even I; Mr. OOB jet modeler, would be interested in at least one of your cockpits. One thing for sure, it would fit way better then the few Aires cockpits I've tried to shoe horn in. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 12 hours ago, AlienFrogModeller said: Joel, Thank you for your confidence in me. I might need some help from the people in here of their best go to fine tip brush, looking for brand name and sizes. AFM, I've got brushes as fine as a 10/O, but find that 5/O is usually fine enough. You can spend a fortune on Russian Sable brushes or go less and still get the quality and performance. Cleaning and maintaining your brushes is really super important. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 14 minutes ago, Joel_W said: AFM, Even I; Mr. OOB jet modeler, would be interested in at least one of your cockpits. One thing for sure, it would fit way better then the few Aires cockpits I've tried to shoe horn in. Joel Joel, From what I understand casting is not for the feint of heart, at least for this type of cockpit which would demand a certain set of skills. These skills would have to be rented from another in order to get the quality that I would have to be happy with. But for now, I am actually enjoying this process of creating specific Canadian cockpits. I will have a couple more "surprises" to complete the office space, after all the office space will need the typical accessories required by the pilots. So I'm trying to create a unique office space for each kit. I do like the kit provided essentials, I'm just providing some extra details which if I were to be building one kit at a time like a normal person would, it would be quite easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Joel_W said: AFM, I've got brushes as fine as a 10/O, but find that 5/O is usually fine enough. You can spend a fortune on Russian Sable brushes or go less and still get the quality and performance. Cleaning and maintaining your brushes is really super important. Joel Joel, I do have a couple fine brushes, but am now searching Amazon for some brushes to complete the finishing touches. I figure I'll be at that point where I will be requiring these 10/0 or 5/0 brushes. Russian Sable, that's a type or brand? I have heard of Sable but never really understood the reference. Maybe a quick breakdown on the types of hairs, synthetic or otherwise would be appreciative. As for cleaning, is there a technique? I have heard of people cleaning with the appropriate type cleaner then rinse with cold water to retain the shape. Thoughts? EDIT: Have you used the "Brush Cleaner" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027AEANE/?coliid=I2823JQFITUU93&colid=2F4YTSAJPI4VE&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Edited April 7, 2018 by AlienFrogModeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 4 hours ago, AlienFrogModeller said: Joel, I do have a couple fine brushes, but am now searching Amazon for some brushes to complete the finishing touches. I figure I'll be at that point where I will be requiring these 10/0 or 5/0 brushes. Russian Sable, that's a type or brand? I have heard of Sable but never really understood the reference. Maybe a quick breakdown on the types of hairs, synthetic or otherwise would be appreciative. As for cleaning, is there a technique? I have heard of people cleaning with the appropriate type cleaner then rinse with cold water to retain the shape. Thoughts? EDIT: Have you used the "Brush Cleaner" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027AEANE/?coliid=I2823JQFITUU93&colid=2F4YTSAJPI4VE&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it AFM, My brother has always referred to the better modeling brushes as being made with Russian sable, which is where I believe the vast majority of Sable, a smallish Varmint lives. They're also found in Mongolia and the Koreas. I have a few for detailing, but the rest of my brushes are synthetic bristles of what I class as better synthetics form various lines. As for the brush conditioner, I've used it from time to time as my brother has it, and I borrowed it to condition my better brushes. I keep on saying I need to buy some, but never remember to do so. Just old age I guess. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Joel_W said: AFM, My brother has always referred to the better modeling brushes as being made with Russian sable, which is where I believe the vast majority of Sable, a smallish Varmint lives. They're also found in Mongolia and the Koreas. I have a few for detailing, but the rest of my brushes are synthetic bristles of what I class as better synthetics form various lines. As for the brush conditioner, I've used it from time to time as my brother has it, and I borrowed it to condition my better brushes. I keep on saying I need to buy some, but never remember to do so. Just old age I guess. Joel Joel, Love the feedback. I am about to order some supplies through Amazon. Thanks for the tips! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 20 minutes ago, AlienFrogModeller said: Joel, Love the feedback. I am about to order some supplies through Amazon. Thanks for the tips! AFM Glad I can help. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Joel_W said: AFM Glad I can help. Joel Joel, Went to Hobby Lobby, Master Series brushes on sale for 50% off, and used my 40% coupon on my Tamiya glue and my Mrs used her 40% coupon on the brush conditioner. $14.00 for Xtra thin glue, 20/0, 10/0 round and flat 10/0 brush and brush conditioner! We shoot...we scored! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) A new resin cockpit from what you have done would be the cat's meow and I would pick up one or two. As others have said I have read too many horror stories on the Aries line of cockpits not fitting. Yes they look beautiful but if you have to thin the sides of the kit to paper thin you have to wonder if it is all worth it. Also, to set up cockpits for casting you have to have some knowledge of that type of work. From speaking to several friends of mine who actually do this, they plan the way the cockpit is broken down so they can actually get the thing out of the mould. I think once you get some paint on these cockpits they would be something else to see. Edited April 7, 2018 by skyhawk174 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 55 minutes ago, skyhawk174 said: A new resin cockpit from what you have done would be the cat's meow and I would pick up one or two. As others have said I have read too many horror stories on the Aries line of cockpits not fitting. Yes they look beautiful but if you have to thin the sides of the kit to paper thin you have to wonder if it is all worth it. Also, to set up cockpits for casting you have to have some knowledge of that type of work. From speaking to several friends of mine who actually do this, they plan the way the cockpit is broken down so they can actually get the thing out of the mould. I think once you get some paint on these cockpits they would be something else to see. Chris, I agree with you 100%, probably the biggest reason I am working this route. the Kinetic cockpit space is well done, just needed a few mods to help it along. I have always boasted this is a kit that has allot of potential. To my surprise, one thing lead to another as I realized that small upgrades were relatively easy to do. The challenge to make it better just kept going. Then once I realized that I had to repeat 3 more times actually made it easier as I went along. Casting a resin cockpit is way beyond my skills, I wouldn't be able to do it at this point. But I truly thank everyone for the compliments of setting such a standard. This is the reason why I keep coming back, there are some incredible people here who want to better their skills in a hobby we all love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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