Model A Viper

chrisonord · June 19, 2010, 02:17:33 PM

I am liking this Ron, you have put a lot of work and detail into this for sure, and sod what the stuck up goat herder on the afore mention site has to say.
Chris.

sotoolslinger · June 19, 2010, 02:22:27 PM

Thanks Chris I am glad you like the way she is turning out .As soon as she is ready for paint I am going to do a MK IV

sotoolslinger · June 25, 2010, 05:45:47 PM

I have GOT to QUIT detailing this thing

sotoolslinger · June 26, 2010, 12:52:56 PM

I think

I am actually done sticking stuff on this one. So the inevitable PSR

John Howling Mouse · June 26, 2010, 07:09:33 PM

Aw....SPLAT!!! Now, you've gone and done it: you've blown my frickin' MIND, man!

I'd have to say this is more interesting than anything I've ever done before. Wow, I am positively humbled over here. Weird that this other fellow didn't seem to see value in it just because he could ID some of the parts (?). On the Replica Props Forum, ID'ing parts has to be one of their favorite passtimes over there.

Fantastic, Ron. Wow!

sotoolslinger · June 26, 2010, 07:34:00 PM

Aw heck Baz

It ain't half as good as most of your builds.

But I appreciate the strokin

Some day, when I grow up, MAYBE I could be on the same plane

hurricanemk1c · June 27, 2010, 01:15:48 AM

Nice buld - nice detail!

But wouldn't the canopy affect the engine intack right behind it? The mini 'Vulcans' (707's) had that problem - disturbed air going into the intake

Weaver · June 27, 2010, 02:16:24 AM

Comment.

Okay, okay....

Nicely done Ron! It's very credible as an early Viper. Definately got the style, but a bit less "refined" than the later ones. I particularly like the pipework you wrapped around the aft end in the last round of detailing: pulls it together nicely. As for the numpty on the other site, well I've never seen an actually built (i.e. not CGI) movie model yet than somebody couldn't identify something on. It's not whether you use identifiable bits, it's how you integrate them so they "feel right".

hurricanemk1c: you're absolutely right in real world terms, but all the BSG Vipers have had that "issue" (and several others) since day one, so Ron's fits nicely into the aesthetic of the series/movie.

cthulhu77 · June 27, 2010, 07:07:08 AM

Looking sweet dude ! Just don't light up a cig inside the room...that much psr, and I'll be reading about you on the news !!! Boom !

Agreed, love the pipework, and I hate to say it...but that grill on the nose kicks donkey.

Mossie · June 27, 2010, 08:06:39 AM

Quote from: Weaver on June 27, 2010, 02:16:24 AM
hurricanemk1c: you're absolutely right in real world terms, but all the BSG Vipers have had that "issue" (and several others) since day one, so Ron's fits nicely into the aesthetic of the series/movie.

I've never quite been sure why Vipers & others have intakes, except it looks cool or inventing some kind of fuel scoop technology. The Viper has always a good looking design.

Enjoying this one Ron, looking forward to the finish!

hurricanemk1c · June 27, 2010, 08:58:27 AM

Thanks for that Weaver - forgot we were in sci-fi!

sotoolslinger · June 27, 2010, 09:34:28 AM

Thanks to all Y'all

I really do think I am done detailing this time

I actually have very little PSR left to do.
As to the functional aspects of the intakes I have always imagined that Viper engines actually work differently in space or atmosphere.
Or Perhaps they are some sort of free gas collectors in space.

I knew that nose in front of the the canopy needed something. I just did not know what. Then I went a different direction. Instead of just sticking to aircraft I scavenged that part from a tank.

I sometimes forget how much nifty stuff armor has on it

I really appreciate all the responses

Weaver · June 27, 2010, 01:31:41 PM

I think the offical "technical" explanation for the intakes is that they're free hydrogen collectors to extend range, but it sounds more like a retconned excuse than an original intention to me. I suspect coolness is the real reason.

sotoolslinger · June 27, 2010, 01:48:44 PM

I'm sure your right Weav

Besides it's got 3 big scoops on the engines. Whats the one on the nose for

I put retro rockets in mine.

Weaver · June 28, 2010, 04:50:45 AM

Quote from: sotoolslinger on June 27, 2010, 01:48:44 PM
I'm sure your right Weav Besides it's got 3 big scoops on the engines. Whats the one on the nose for I put retro rockets in mine.

I had a feeling that you were right about that, but the only info I can find credits it as a sensor array....

On the original Monogram model, it had an elastic-band-powered rocket launcher in it!