Showing You All The Finger...

BlackOps · April 01, 2007, 08:49:27 PM

Lookin' good Tom! I second Barry's suggestion for giving Aves a try it is really nice stuff.

Mossie · April 02, 2007, 03:15:52 AM

Looking good Tom, that big wing will look great with s**tloads of ordanance hung off it!

About your Milliput problem, the way I mix it is to roll it into thin sausages, then roll these into a ball, repeat it until the colour is even then do it a few more times for good measure. With this method I've never had a problem with chunks not setting, tends to be quicker than kneading as well.

ysi_maniac · April 02, 2007, 07:12:39 AM

I like it BTTB!

Supertom · April 04, 2007, 07:40:27 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the encouragement!

Anyway, as you can see, after a few more days of PSR I've tamed the milliput. Oddly enough I did roll them into thin little sausages and I still got that crap going on! I'm still baffled as to what happened. Those spots didn't show up until I sanded it down. As for it making a showing at Telford, I'll need to make arrangements with Scooterman.

So far, the mods I've made was to make the top intake doors a splitter door, much like on the JSF. It's done shut so I won't have to deal with the horrible detailing inside. As you can see, the nose is a different shape, fuselage extended, wings enlarged (wing bulge holds more fuel), an a fixed refuelling probe. Anyone who can tell me what the the refuelling probe parts are made of is a clever fuzzy bunny. I still need to make an ejection seat as the cockpit I built in is kinda narrow and won't fit any kit spares I have. Most likely it'll be a KM-1 style seat. The wingtips were cut off and angled downwards - I need to drill some holes in them as RCS ports.

Once I get the seat in, canopy covered up, and maybe a sensor bulge or two on the nose (to hide the fact that I can't get the shape of the nose symmetrical) I'll prime it and update you guys again.

Archibald · April 05, 2007, 12:41:05 AM

Brilliant!!!

Now I have to found another Hobbcrap forger and graft those Harrier wings on it...

Brian da Basher · April 05, 2007, 02:40:56 PM

Wow that's some nice progress there Tom! I really like the addition of the IFR probe. I can't wait to see your next update. Any idea what kind of color scheme it will wear?

Brian da Basher

Supertom · April 05, 2007, 05:35:50 PM

QuoteAny idea what kind of color scheme it will wear?

Brian da Basher

Ancient Chinese Secret...

Captain Canada · April 05, 2007, 07:35:06 PM

Nice one, ST ! Love the big wing.

John Howling Mouse · April 06, 2007, 03:32:41 PM

Hot durn: looking sexy!

Supertom · April 12, 2007, 04:36:59 PM

Well, here's the initial paint coat. Spent most of the last few days resanding, patching up spots, etc. There's still a few spots here and there but I can't be bothered - I'm not building a contest piece anyway. Will paint up the fin cap next.

Brian da Basher · April 12, 2007, 05:35:30 PM

Love the camo paintjob, Supertom! She's looking sharp as a tack!

Brian da Basher

Mike Wren · April 13, 2007, 04:25:36 AM

that scheme really looks good...

John Howling Mouse · April 13, 2007, 08:10:48 AM

Already very believable...

Supertom · April 15, 2007, 09:00:17 AM

Added decals, landing gear and preliminary weathering....

BlackOps · April 15, 2007, 11:49:59 AM

Really coming together nicely. I love how much of a difference paint and decals make. And I thought it was cool before!