TTA Avery Hornet

John Howling Mouse · January 31, 2011, 05:38:25 PM

Wish I could boast that I've never done something like that (but that would be a lie).
Whatchagonnado, STS?
Will it always bug you if it's reversed?

sotoolslinger · February 01, 2011, 06:20:39 AM

I think I am just gonna leave it that way. I am trying to get her finished for San Antonio on the 19th .With so much detailing left to do I don't have enough time for a repaint.

Taiidantomcat · February 01, 2011, 08:56:57 AM

Quote from: sotoolslinger on February 01, 2011, 06:20:39 AM
I think I am just gonna leave it that way. I am trying to get her finished for San Antonio on the 19th .With so much detailing left to do I don't have enough time for a repaint.

I think thats a good decision

PetarB · February 02, 2011, 04:57:25 PM

I haven't visited the What If forum for a while, and I come and see... this!

Fantastic work, great patience and skill in the forming of the main fuselage.

Don't rush the paintjob. You will regret it. Also don't use liquid mask for this, I think you need the precision of tape work. Don't rush this for a show - you will have to live with this in your display cabinet for the rest of your life (been there, done that). Take your time, let it mature and we can still all enjoy the show!

TTA Brilliance! McKie would be proud (i think this is a McKie?).

Doc Yo · February 03, 2011, 07:16:43 AM

PeterB asked

QuoteTTA Brilliance! McKie would be proud (i think this is a McKie?).

Tony Roberts. He has a lot of art in the first TTA book, but there isn't much about him on the web.
( To be fair, I haven't looked hard lately. )

sotoolslinger · February 04, 2011, 06:17:02 AM

Actually it is mislabled in the TTA book. It is actually Colin Hay. It was originally the cover to one of Asimov's books.
See Here
http://www.chameleon-arts.com/colin-hay/jacketfolio.html

Mossie · February 04, 2011, 07:12:59 AM

Chin up buddy, I'm sure no-one would have noticed if you hadn't mentioned it! Keep it coming, it'd be a shame not to finish this one!

PS, you guys okay over there? I've extended family in Texas & they say they've been hit by a nasty storm & snow!?!?! Weather's gone barmy all over the globe this year.

sotoolslinger · February 04, 2011, 09:58:09 AM

Oh yeah we're fine. A little tiny bit o ice or snow freaks folk out around here. It's already melted off.

Mossie · February 06, 2011, 02:09:24 PM

Glad to here it! Saw some impressive pics on the news since, they were getting all twitchy about the Super Bowl being cancelled!

Doc Yo · February 07, 2011, 07:42:14 AM

More than Texas would have to freeze over* before the Superbowl got cancelled, Mossie! We got a snow day
( A friday, no less ) out of the deal, and the weather over the weekend more than made up for it-thanks for the
well-wishes, though.

*General Sherman's opinion to the contrary, most folks can tell the difference.

sotoolslinger · February 13, 2011, 01:46:53 PM

Well I have her to this point

5 days left to get ready for the next show

Weaver · February 13, 2011, 01:50:30 PM

Looking good, but I can see you're struggling with the masking. What's the plan for all those little blue lines inside the black areas?

Gondor · February 13, 2011, 01:52:48 PM

That's looking great so far Stoolslinger, home stretch now

Gondor

John Howling Mouse · February 13, 2011, 02:05:22 PM

Fantastic. You're getting there. One of a kind, that's for sure.

Suggest you use painted strips of tape (as home-made pinstriping) for those thin blue lines (and others as needed).

I actually think your reversed blue-white striping looks better than the original: more angry looking.

Martin H · February 13, 2011, 02:07:01 PM

Its really starting to work out now. Im sure it will all be worth it in the end