Scrambled Fighter

gooberliberation · June 30, 2007, 04:42:48 PM

Looks superb, what colors/paints did you use for the metal finish?

John Howling Mouse · June 30, 2007, 05:15:41 PM

Really exciting to see it coming along...

SimonR · July 01, 2007, 06:16:42 AM

QuoteLooks superb, what colors/paints did you use for the metal finish?

It's various Tamiya acrylics, mixed to taste and airbrushed at low pressure. It will be less shiny and there will be less contrast between the different panels when I'm finished.

Thanks for all the kind comments, I hope to do justice to the great work by Eddie M. and JHM on this...

Eddie M. · July 01, 2007, 10:05:09 AM

You're doing a wonderful job! It's looks better than I had imagined. B) :salute:
Eddie

ysi_maniac · July 02, 2007, 06:51:35 AM

SimonR · July 23, 2007, 11:31:40 PM

Quick update... the battery in my camera has died but the SF is nearly finished!

SimonR · August 04, 2007, 05:37:40 AM

A few touch ups needed, but getting there...

Eddie M. · August 04, 2007, 09:26:07 AM

Outstanding! B)
Eddie :salute:

bluesman · August 05, 2007, 12:39:28 PM

I'm not big on forward swept wings, but I really think this model is cool.

Great work!

SimonR · August 21, 2007, 02:46:55 PM

The project took a bit of a hit last weekend. I had a motorcycle accident and went down HARD at over 160kph/100mph on the A4 Autobahn near Cologne. I have broken one of my vertebrae (among other things) and unless I can learn to airbrush laying down I won't be finishing the SF for a few months at least - sorry!

The fracture stopped 1mm from my spinal cord and the Doc said if I hadn't been wearing a back protector I would now be paralyzed from the chest down. As it is, I will make a full recovery. If you ride a motorcycle GET A BACK PROTECTOR!

I told the Doc to slap some Tamiya Putty on the fracture and PSR that sucker! I also got a ride in an ADAC EC145. Very quiet and smooth; I recommend it as the helicopter of choice for travel with a broken back.

Rafael · August 21, 2007, 02:49:17 PM

Get well soon, Simon!!!

We need you here.

Rafa

Brian da Basher · August 21, 2007, 03:00:01 PM

Best of luck for your speedy recovery Simon! I'm sorry to hear about your accident but I'm glad the docotrs say you'll make a full recovery.

Brian da Basher

Eddie M. · August 21, 2007, 04:26:44 PM

Getting better is all that matters now. You take it easy and I wish you a speedy recovery!
Eddie

BlackOps · August 21, 2007, 04:36:25 PM

OUCH! Heal fast, glad your still with us!

elmayerle · August 21, 2007, 10:29:33 PM

Best wishes, Simon, for a speedy recovery. I'm just glad to hear that you -can- recover. I'll pass your warning on to a couple of co-workers who ride.