agelos2005 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 WOW!!!!!!!!! man you are crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 New update - Made the basic shape of the marked section - First the base was formed like before from balsa wood - Then covered with the 'liquid plastic' - The Next work will be on the wings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Najk Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I've been following this thread with great interest. I must say it looks really great, but you ARE nuts for even starting this project! I'm amazed though, awesome scratch building! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Quite a project! And with such a fast progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hazmatt Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Quite a project! And with such a fast progress. No joke! I'm building a regular model and going way slower than this! Great job! Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Midnight Storm Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 :blink: Outstanding work!!!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 New update – The basic shape of the wings was formed like the previous main parts - Here the wings compared to the tamiya parts - Also made the different parts of the wings - I made some sanding sticks for the upcoming 'sanding war' - Next main part will be the air intake. Regev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomMan Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 That is absolutly amazing work that you doing there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 New update - The air intake was made first from wood - After shaping it with some sanding it was covered with 'liquid plastic' - Compared to the tamiya part – Mind you that all the parts until now are just the basic shapes (I would say something like 70% from the right shape) so I know it is looking a bit off. Already started the work on the nose cone, I will update when it will be finished. Regev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Impatient Pete Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Great work so far! I really like your approach (method) and am watching with great interest. This balsa and plastic wood method has some real benefits over other methods. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Girolamo LORUSSO Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 wonderfull!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) Thank you guys :) New update – The nose cone was formed first from scraps of wood glued to a piece of plastic - Then it was covered with plastic - The part was sanded - Made the pitot tube from aluminum bar - During this build I also will be doing some little builds and here is one I finished recently – If you want to see more picture here is the link (Critique corner) - 1/72 Hasegawa OA-37B Dragonfly Regev. Edited February 27, 2008 by regevmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 that nose cone looks nearly spot on allready!!! and as for doing another build whilst making this one!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 this is great.i like this f-16.cant wiat to see the cockpit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 From this: To this? You've been watching a lot of MacGyver, haven't you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thank you guys You've been watching a lot of MacGyver, haven't you? :lol: :D :D Been years since i saw this series . . . Regev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skyking Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Interesting technique you have Regev. What type of plastic is it that you are covering your balsa with? I will have to try this on a project in the future. It's coming together quite well. Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Seeing this size difference is amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Interesting technique you have Regev. What type of plastic is it that you are covering your balsa with? I will have to try this on a project in the future. It's coming together quite well.Cheers Mike Mike, it is a plastic plates mixed with thinner (i call it 'liquid plastic' ). Regev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 New update - I made the vertical stabilizer shape from wood - It was covered with the 'liquid plastic' and here it is compared to the tamiya part - On the fuselage - All the basic shapes of the main parts are done and now the fun begins (well not exactly . . .). All the parts will be measured again and will have major work to fit each other, here are the 'box content' - Overall view of the fuselage, it is temporary connected with screws - The inside of the fuselage have plenty of room for detailing but this will be somewhere in the future - Regev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf630 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Firstly, I'd like to say I'm stunned by the speed of this project so far. I can see you're very determined. However I don't understand why you're using liquid glue? Is it easier to work with for you? Have you thought about refining the shape of the balsa master for the section you're building and then glueing 'planks' of plastic card onto it and then just bodyfillering (if that's a word ) in all the gaps... I don't know if it'd be any easier but perhaps it'll shorten the sanding stage a lot more because you wouldn't be sanding down all the bumpy imperfections caused by the liquid plastic. The technique I've put forward would shorten this stage because the majority of the surface will be flat (the planks) and you'll only be sanding the bodyfiller which is in the gaps and other surface imperfections caused by the curves of the fuselage. As a sort of disclaimer, I'm by no means faulting your technique. It's very unique and interesting to watch. I'm just interested in why you've chosen this over other techniques. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 very nice. i have a feeling the making of the initial shapes was the easy part!! great stuff. cant wait to see this come along. as for what jake just said. jake i think manipulating wood can be alot more tricky than simply sanding plastic. especially with all the complex compound curves on modern day fighters. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starflyer Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I am totally impressed from your job, you are creative and smart.....no more words to appreciate. Compliments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Trully amazing job! And agree with Starflyer!!!!! :lol: :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Thank you all for the kind words, I really appreciate it Jake, thank you for the feedback and the 'liquid plastic' that I use is in combination with the method you mention (planks of plastic cards). As Richard said with the more complex shapes I find that using the 'liquid plastic' is easier, I just brush the stuff in a few layers over the wood wait for it to dry and then sand it. Regev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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