niart17 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 "Pretty frickin' cool" is a good description indeed. You mad mad man! this is incredible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 LOL, thanks Bill! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Hi everyone Time for an update. I have pretty much finished detailing the sidewalls on the starboard side and now just need to do the port side. Once the all of the detailing is done, I'll drill out the windows and then paint them ready for fiber installation. I am very happy with how its all come out! https://flic.kr/p/2kZWutf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Anyways, that's it for now, but I will update again once the other side is finished Thanks for looking in Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Wow..... You should cast your work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thanks mate Due to the really small and fine details, of which some are raised and create empty spaces between the parts, casting would be near on impossible for me to do properly. Maybe someone with more experience in casting could do it, but I can't at this stage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Now you're just showing off!😉 No point in hyperbole... but why not!🤔 THIS IS THE MOST MIND BENDING DISPLAY OF ARTISTRY I'VE EVER SEEN! It's awesome man, deadset! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) LOL, thanks Andy. Your not the first person to accuse me of showing off and likely not the last 🙂 This is currently on hold right now as I'm trying to get another project finished ready for my very exciting new kit which is on its way to me from Alpha model. Yep, I was naughty and splurged on the new Mclaren P1 GTR resin kit. Its my favorite supercar of all time and the only kit available of it is the Alpha kit Edited June 18, 2021 by The Madhatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 4:54 AM, The Madhatter said: Thanks mate Due to the really small and fine details, of which some are raised and create empty spaces between the parts, casting would be near on impossible for me to do properly. Maybe someone with more experience in casting could do it, but I can't at this stage. Scan it and 3D print it 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hi Everyone Well, its been a few months since I last updated this thread with some progress. I hope some interest is still there - understandable if its waned significantly though. It has been a while However, over the past couple of weeks, I've recommenced work on it and am happy to report that 99% of the detailing is now done. I still need to add a couple of bits here and there to the upper lip of the side trenches and install some flood lights but overall, it's ready to start drilling out the sidewalls for the fibers. I'm going to paint first then add the fibers as I want as close to the surface mating as possible and I won't be able to do that in these fine recessed spaces if I fiber then paint. I have sighted a couple of spaces that I missed in that rear left wall so I shall remedy that tonight that you probably wouldn't really notice - but I will I only took a few pics, so that's it for now. All being well, the next update should be the final floodlights and trench details and I daresay the last time you'll see it with no paint on As always, thanks for stopping by and having a look and sorry again for the delay in progress Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 The detailing is mindboggling. Glad to see you updating again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 Thanks mate, appreciate you sticking around. I have some paint on the roof panels now finally. I'm done with the detailing for now and it feels good to do something different on it for a change. The black base coat has really tied it all together and it no longer looks as busy as before. Will shoot some pics hopefully tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Unquestionably a masterpiece, is absolutely stunning! The wait and patience is paying off hugely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 Thanks Andrew! Im glad to see you have stuck around. I just hope the final results will be worth it all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Ooooooh, it's alive !! Fabulous work mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 thanks Janne - I appreciate the kind post 🙂 I haven't taken the pics of the roof panels yet but I will hopefully this afternoon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 I had some free time this afternoon so I took a picture of the rook panels under the black base coat. Excuse the dust that seems to have settled on all of the pieces. I have no idea when or how it got there but the damp brush will be coming out after I've finished posting to clean them all up before the first splash of grey goes on Anyways, that's it for now but thanks for stopping in and having a look Til next time Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Looking wicked good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Once the light grey is sprayed, the details are going to pop big-time, especially with that black undercoat. Can't wait to see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Thanks guys! I've maintained for many years that painting is my weak point in regards to modelling and I've often dreaded it, but on this occasion I can't wait to get some paint on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Although this particular kit may not have any, believe it or not, my favorite part of modelling is decaling! I love painting, as it brings it all together but the decaling is what makes the model come alive. (I usually build aircraft models, by the way...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 And everyone says I'm mad.... Actually you know what, I'd like to have a whole decal set for the panels like they do for the Enterprise (aztecking). That would be a massive time and money saver for sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 LOL!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Geee....you're talking blasphemy! Decals are boring and a necessary evil 😛 I have decals for my 1/14000 bandai star destroyer...looks neat actually Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 yeah I've seen those - I just wish someone would up scale them to 1/2700 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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