Noni Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Sorry Pierre, but wasn´t your original plan for this build to represent the a/c as just lift off the runway?Anyway: the drag chute would be awsome!!!! Have you any idea of how to do it? Right, this was the original plan. But the cockpits would have to be closed, which is a pitty So I changed my minds... I have currently no idea on how to build the chute. Maybe white-glue soaked tissue on a plaster positive? Get some frabic, soak in PVA glue, put it to shape and then let dry to greaseproof paper! whaa i gave the master advice woot woot woot lol looking great man! !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 16, 2005 Author Share Posted January 16, 2005 Hi Pierre:Where can I find info about how to make my own PE parts? Owstanding work you are doing here!! Jose Here is what you ask for How to make PE parts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IJ(UK) Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 CLAAANNNGGGGG ! That was the sound of my jaw dropping open. Pierre, you are this close to bridging the gap between scale modeling and model engineering. The guys have said it all. I cannot add any more, but please keep posting. IJ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon L Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Pierre you are completely wako ;) :lol: :huh: :lol: But outstanding work keep it up Simon ( :P Pierre is my hobby god) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 16, 2005 Author Share Posted January 16, 2005 Jan 16, 2005 I painted the bezels with a black permanent marker and glued them with CA. It was tricky to get the right alignments: CA is not much forgiving for misplaced parts I tried white glue, but the tiny drops dried so fast that they didn't stick anymore when I could find the part, get it into the twizers, lose it, search for it, curse, place it wrong, etc You get the picture... Three panels are printed cardstock. I had to darken the sides, which were pure white after the cut. A marker was out of question: the ink would be suck up by the paper, and would have smeared the imprint. So I used a very soft gaphit pen (6B) and rubbed slightly the edges. This provides a nice "used" apparence. One of the bezels popped away, ripping off a patch of gray paint from the panel. I won't fix it, it looks realistic too. That's it for today's update. Have a good night Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Khan Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Wow, that is absolutely great. Aren't you worried about how the cardstock will hold up with time, though? I could stare at that thing for hours, though. It's like christmas lights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 My Gawd, that is a thing of beauty, "Madman". Keep 'em coming. I am absolutely in awe. J.C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf630 Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I think you're insane...but in a good way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 Jan 17, 2005 I tried several options to add even spaced buttons to the MFD frame. CA wasn't appropriate, since I needed a lot of adjustment time. So I came up with this idea: - build a jig, with Tamiya and low-tack masking paper, holding the frame - mark the button positions - cut even lenghted styrene strips for the push buttons - grab my 10x magnification monocular - glue the buttons with Future The black strip is the "waiting room" for the buttons until I glue them. I lost many to the void... trust me, it is a Lilliput job! I am still not sure if the bond will be strong enough, but so far I am pleased with the result. I have to build THREE of them Cheers, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf630 Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 I've said it before and I'll say it again...you're totally insane. But I love you for it ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Let me add one more WOW. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 WOOOWWW AGAIN.... ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Massimo Moruzzi Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 No words this time, Pierre! I am starting to believe that aliens are among us... Massimo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GretarBill Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 :( :wacko: No words!!!!! Grétar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 Jan 18, 2005 My eyes need some urgent rest :o Look at the tiny buttons on the front MFD frame. I cannot imagine building smaller parts... I mounted each buton, one by one, with Future acting as transparent glue. I dipped each button deeply into the Future - the part is so tiny that only touching the Future liquid surface would not break the surface tension, and no Future would deposit on the plastic I am pleased with the result :D Only 2 more to build, but at a later stage. Cheers for now, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Holy Magnifiying Glasses Batman, now Ive seen just about everything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 uhhhh..... yeah. J.C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Gudbergsson Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 You're a nut my master :lol: I have Four 1/32 Revell Phantoms to build, I think I'm going to sell them at a roadside sale, for they will not be worthy of a build. Actually one of them is the White Horse, you have that one too don't you master. Are you going to outdo me one that one also master. I think I'm going to take up butterfly collecting as a hobby. Cheers Andy G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Jan 18, 2005My eyes need some urgent rest Look at the tiny buttons on the front MFD frame. I cannot imagine building smaller parts... I mounted each buton, one by one, with Future acting as transparent glue. I dipped each button deeply into the Future - the part is so tiny that only touching the Future liquid surface would not break the surface tension, and no Future would deposit on the plastic I am pleased with the result Only 2 more to build, but at a later stage. Cheers for now, Pierre You missed a button! B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted January 19, 2005 Author Share Posted January 19, 2005 Jan 19,2005 No big progress today, but pre-assembling the front cockpit. Here come two pictures: lights OFF and lights ON Enjoy the show Cheers, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noni Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 LOOKS AMAZING! Are you the first to do this? You must be???? Is that the final colour for the panel? Or are you going to tidy it up a bit? Anyways looks amazing man, totally amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fester Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Or are you going to tidy it up a bit? Quote of the century !! Simply stunning Pierre, keep posting the progress pics better than buying any 'how to' book. Awesome job. Cheers Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Pierre, sir, you are a master! And incredibly patient! I can't wait to see the finished product! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn C. Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Wow! Looks fantastic, especially with the lights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Pierre, this may be a silly idea, but an idea. IF you needed to make those MFD buttons again, just add the buttons to the AutoCAD drawing of the MFD. When you etch the panel, You'll have holes in the right place, and you can just stick plastic rod through the holes, and have some excess on the back side. I bet you could even add the buttons before you fold it. It seems a little easier than using a magnifier and tweezers. You'll still have to tweeze the plastic rod, but I think it'd be a little easier. With an LED in there, you'd probably also get a cool "dull fiber-optic" effect through the plastic rod. Of course, that might be why you didn't do it in the first place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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