Scalephantomphixer Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Let's kick off a new topic The build of my 1/48 Monogram DC-3, in a Swissair BMF finish. Nothing special for the first photos, as I do not further enhance the interior, which will be barely visible through the windows. The first milestone is to close the fuselage halves, so I can start with the re-scribing of the raised panel lines. Cheers, Pierre The first step was to unwrap one of the fuselage halves and the cabin floor. I used hot water. Then I painted the interior with various shades of grey, tan, futured the windows and glued everything. Closer. The cockpit, quite crude, but enough for what will be seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 My references... The interior, out-of-the-box Detail of the windows, the curtaines and the raised panel lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 ...What's on the goodies list for this build? ... Mainly an aluminum bare metal finish. Maybe spinning props, if I can find appropriate engines. I would love to show the bird in flight - Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptor16 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 As always, amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Glad to see you take this one on, Pierre. She oughtta be a beaut. I'm definitely taking notes. *grabs popcorn & drink and heads for the front row* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hang on to your hats, folks, here we go again............. :blink: :D :D J.C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 (edited) My testbed for experimenting BMF techniques: an old 1/24 car, which I plastered here and there with various metals. The last test is on the roof, where I tried to replicate stressed skins and rivets. Conclusion: the engraved panel lines are too heavy. A VERY LIGHT scrib should be enough. Other conclusion: a dirt speck or a hair show up like hell: strong eye catchers :blink: For this test I used bare metal foil. - Pierre Edited December 16, 2005 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Looks outstanding, per usual! How did you get that tufted/quilted look with the BMF? -Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaRiO FDZ Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 (edited) AH, Crap, Pierre, you should light this one too!! Starting to get anxious with you rowrk, Pierre :blink: I LOVE IT!!! Take Care Edited December 16, 2005 by MaRiO FDZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Another masterpiece! This is gonna be beautiful! If the Beaver is anything to go by, well, WOW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kasatka Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Nice work Pierre, It reminds me the masterpiece of one of our Russian modeller. He made his DC-3 in 1/72 scale Every panel is separate and rivets are raised. http://www.sukhoi.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=35626 Good luck with your project! I am keen to see the result =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tbell Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Looks like your DC3 is going to be a beaut, Pierre. Nice work Pierre,It reminds me the masterpiece of one of our Russian modeller. He made his DC-3 in 1/72 scale Every panel is separate and rivets are raised. http://www.sukhoi.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=35626 Good luck with your project! I am keen to see the result =) That guy's work is amazing - thanks for posting that, Kasatka. Since my Russian is non-existant, could you provide a translation of how he did the lapped panels and raised rivets? Cheers, Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Pierre, have you ever thought of cell-phone motors for the engines? The vibrating feature of cell phones or pagers works off a tiny motor, with a weight on the shaft. IF you remove the weight, you've got an itty-bitty spinning electric motor. This link shows a website that explains how to get the weight off. You can order the motors from the links on the site, or find friends who are getting rid of old cell phones. Hope I could help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaRiO FDZ Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 DOn't Give him Ideas, he's gonna end up doing it!!!! hahaha Take Care Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kasatka Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Looks like your DC3 is going to be a beaut, Pierre.That guy's work is amazing - thanks for posting that, Kasatka. Since my Russian is non-existant, could you provide a translation of how he did the lapped panels and raised rivets? Cheers, Tony Rivets? easy use some foil.. cut it on pieces of separate panels size then use "the riveter" on the back side of foil then glue each panel on the model carefully and that's it! lapped panels are achieved by actuall overlapping each panel since every panel is a separate piece of foil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 ... Since my Russian is non-existant, could you provide a translation of how he did the lapped panels and raised rivets? Copy and paste the text into this translator. Funny results all the times, but you'll get the meaning of what's said. HTH, - Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 Today I created the crew, from a kit's standing pilot. I choped him into pieces, made a mold, and casted a couple of twins. Then I re-assembled the parts, to build these armless pilots. The arms will come later, although they cannot be seen... The original, cut into pieces. The original, the copies and the rubber molds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 Here they are, sitting in their office. The FO is looking out for traffic... ... while the PIC is flying the ac. Cheers, - Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 cant wait to see what your're doing next...each step is surprise =) fantastic job AWAn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 WOW! I am in awe, Pierre! C'est mangifique! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 (edited) Pierre is back.... Be affraid, be very affraid of what might come on his mind!!!! :lol: :P Edited December 19, 2005 by D_IcarUS_ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Pierre is back.... He's back as: Pierre "the Masochist" Greutert Always looking for a challenge! :lol: Hi Pierre, I just posted this in the tools and tips section: Awesome (free) burnishing tools, Great for foil! :lol: Did you get any better results yet with your vacuum chamber and castings? Chris :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 ...I just posted this in the tools and tips section... Hi Chris, Thanks for this very handy hint As for the vac chamber, I don't use it with this brand of resin. I have temporarly reconverted it into a big "dust-free" paint drying chamber :lol: Cheers, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jerome Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Swiss pilots are easy to recognize : They always wear a pair of skis (see pic below)... :blink: Looking forward to see the props spinning on the silver bird ! How about some kind of Matterhorn flyby diorama ... ? - Jerome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 Swiss pilots are easy to recognize : They always wear a pair of skis (see pic below)... :blink: Looking forward to see the props spinning on the silver bird ! Just ordered the engines: 2 tiny motors (6mm diameter), planetary gear: 1200rpm Cheers, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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