utley Posted July 5, 2024 Share Posted July 5, 2024 Honestly I think it can be toned down a little bit, unless you're modeling one thats been sitting in the sun for a few years...looking really good to me so far! https://simpleflying.com/why-was-the-lockheed-sr-71-blackbird-so-hard-to-fly/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted July 5, 2024 Share Posted July 5, 2024 As utley commented on being out in the sun, maybe a pass or two with really thinned black to blend a little more. Just go with one pass at a time, until satisfied, but it does look stellar though! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 5, 2024 Author Share Posted July 5, 2024 2 hours ago, utley said: Honestly I think it can be toned down a little bit, unless you're modeling one thats been sitting in the sun for a few years...looking really good to me so far! https://simpleflying.com/why-was-the-lockheed-sr-71-blackbird-so-hard-to-fly/ 🤘🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 5, 2024 Author Share Posted July 5, 2024 24 minutes ago, ExchefAndy said: As utley commented on being out in the sun, maybe a pass or two with really thinned black to blend a little more. Just go with one pass at a time, until satisfied, but it does look stellar though! Andy 🤙🏼 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 6, 2024 Author Share Posted July 6, 2024 (edited) 17 hours ago, ExchefAndy said: As utley commented on being out in the sun, maybe a pass or two with really thinned black to blend a little more. Just go with one pass at a time, until satisfied, but it does look stellar though! Andy It turned out really well, just achieved the right setting for the Beast! Edited July 6, 2024 by BastianD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 That has come out really well! It's always difficult to know when to call the job of weathering done, too much or too little... I'd be quite happy with that result. To consider that this is a restoration as well, kudos 👍 Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 7, 2024 Author Share Posted July 7, 2024 6 hours ago, ExchefAndy said: That has come out really well! It's always difficult to know when to call the job of weathering done, too much or too little... I'd be quite happy with that result. To consider that this is a restoration as well, kudos 👍 Andy Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 7, 2024 Author Share Posted July 7, 2024 Tail art of the Night Hawk: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 7, 2024 Author Share Posted July 7, 2024 Windows cleaned up from the protective layer: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 7, 2024 Author Share Posted July 7, 2024 Star Tracker, to be covered by a transparent sheet: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted July 9, 2024 Share Posted July 9, 2024 Hey BastianD, great work! I have a pair that my wife found at a yard sale that need a restoration. The project is in the planning works. I haven't started yet, but your build has given me the itch! Nice effort and results! Cheers, -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 9, 2024 Author Share Posted July 9, 2024 1 hour ago, oortiz10 said: Hey BastianD, great work! I have a pair that my wife found at a yard sale that need a restoration. The project is in the planning works. I haven't started yet, but your build has given me the itch! Nice effort and results! Cheers, -O Great to hear it inspired you! I have decals left of the Afterburner set that I used,?if your interested I can share some pictures of what is still left over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted July 9, 2024 Share Posted July 9, 2024 25 minutes ago, BastianD said: Great to hear it inspired you! I have decals left of the Afterburner set that I used,?if your interested I can share some pictures of what is still left over. Yes, please! That's very kind of you! The kits did not come with decals. Actually, both were started and had some decals applied. I have none to use for my restoration(s). -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 10, 2024 Author Share Posted July 10, 2024 17 hours ago, oortiz10 said: Yes, please! That's very kind of you! The kits did not come with decals. Actually, both were started and had some decals applied. I have none to use for my restoration(s). -O Will send some via this thread so you can check. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 10, 2024 Author Share Posted July 10, 2024 7 hours ago, BastianD said: Will send some via this thread so you can check. See here available decals: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted July 10, 2024 Share Posted July 10, 2024 OH YEAH! I'll PM you. -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 14, 2024 Author Share Posted July 14, 2024 Front landing gear in progress with added details Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 14, 2024 Author Share Posted July 14, 2024 And wheel bay doors glued in place front gear and main gear. Big doors of main gear to follow after main gear and wheels have been finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
utley Posted July 16, 2024 Share Posted July 16, 2024 lookin' good, man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 17, 2024 Author Share Posted July 17, 2024 On 7/16/2024 at 10:30 PM, utley said: lookin' good, man! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 20, 2024 Author Share Posted July 20, 2024 Re-working the head light on the front gear, to become more appealing. Drilling a hole with the Dremel, then paint and finish off with dripping instant clear glue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 20, 2024 Author Share Posted July 20, 2024 2 wheels broke off during the work, 1 from front and 1 from main gear. Both have a metal pin drilled and glued inside, to reinforce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 21, 2024 Author Share Posted July 21, 2024 Way better! Before and after: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 21, 2024 Author Share Posted July 21, 2024 And re-fitted the front landing gear in place. Wheel from main gear has also been glued back, so when it’s all dried she can stand back again on 8 wheels! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 21, 2024 Author Share Posted July 21, 2024 Gear bay doors front and main all glued on. Just missing the transparent cover of the star tracker and the new nose tube. almost there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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