"High Ground-A History of the Cold War in Space"

Ian the Kiwi Herder · February 01, 2008, 07:10:56 AM

Quote from: Scooterman on January 31, 2008, 08:22:34 PM

DROOL!

What he said !

Ian

Gary · February 01, 2008, 07:31:46 AM

Oh Crud Monkeys! That's so cool!

AeroplaneDriver · February 16, 2008, 08:29:21 AM

Afet a few weeks of resting patiently, the Raven is back on the bench. I've got a few last decals on, and am about to do a little light weathering before attaching the fiddly bits. Hopefully done this afternoon!

AeroplaneDriver · February 16, 2008, 02:04:07 PM

Well she's done. I'll ost a full Gallery Article tomorrow with backstory and better pics, but for tonight this is it since I'm off out for a night on the town with the lovely wife (going to see a Journey tribute band to relive our 80s youth).

Hope you like...

Brian da Basher · February 16, 2008, 02:17:36 PM

Wow that rocks, AD! I love the color scheme, the rocket and the cool missile on the back! Another winner!

Brian da Basher

Rafael · February 16, 2008, 02:31:42 PM

This is wonderful, A-D!!!

The modifications are so real... and the paint scheme is very attractive.

Is that a model ASAT riding on top of the 'bird, or a scratchbuilt one?

Veeeery good!!!

Rafa

John Howling Mouse · February 16, 2008, 03:53:21 PM

Signed,

Humbled in Alberta.

(Is that the SkunkWorks insignia on the nose? Did you print that yourself?)

Sisko · February 16, 2008, 04:05:41 PM

How the hell did I miss this?!?!?!!?!

Great build! Great paint job!

anthonyp · February 16, 2008, 05:38:33 PM

ASAT!!! ASAT!!! ASAT!!!!!!!!!

That is one sharp bird, AD! I think this is my favorite one you've ever built!

ASAT...

Scooterman · February 16, 2008, 05:43:50 PM

Quote from: John Howling Mouse on February 16, 2008, 03:53:21 PM
(Is that the SkunkWorks insignia on the nose? Did you print that yourself?)

I think it's in the SR-71 kit. The factory test Habu wore it.

That is SOOOOO badass. That will fool many a JMN. Hell that'll get a lot of regular folks!

Mossie · February 16, 2008, 06:56:06 PM

That's just pure sex.....

NARSES2 · February 17, 2008, 02:13:00 AM

It's all been said, but when did that ever stop me - fantastic build

deathjester · February 17, 2008, 03:30:37 AM

Brilliant. Nothing more - nothing less.

Eddie M. · February 17, 2008, 06:38:19 AM

Am just glad to have you around to show us your work. I'd have to say, this is now my favorite of your works. Outstanding!

Eddie

AeroplaneDriver · February 17, 2008, 08:36:56 AM

Quote from: Rafael on February 16, 2008, 02:31:42 PM
This is wonderful, A-D!!!

The modifications are so real... and the paint scheme is very attractive.

Is that a model ASAT riding on top of the 'bird, or a scratchbuilt one?

Veeeery good!!!

Rafa

Thanks for the comments guys!

Rafa, the ASAT missile is scratchbuilt from the aft section of a Russian missile of some sort from a Kitech Su27 coupled to the front of an otherwise useless ECM pod from the spares box (originally from a Esci 1/48 A-10 I think). I drilled a few holes to represent bolts at the coupling of the stages and added a bit of fine solder and styrene strip for 1st stage details.