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Colonial Viper Mk1

Started by Devilfish, March 25, 2014, 04:57:25 AM

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Devilfish

March 25, 2014, 04:57:25 AM
I won this on E-bay. 



Did one many years ago and even then I thought it was a bit lacking.  Having since done the Mobeius Mk2, it needs some serious upgrading. So, first up is to open up the canopy.  Literally!

Before


After


Then of course it needs a cockpit.




Devilfish

#1
March 25, 2014, 05:21:08 AM
After that I meshed over the hole in the nose.





Next on the agenda, undercarriage bays





Forgot to mention, the nose bay was done before I closed up the nose

Devilfish

#2
March 25, 2014, 05:25:26 AM
I made a template so I could reasonably accurately drill out some thrusters.




Assemblies coming together and red stripes being applied



Paint, and some decals off a Mk2 for continuity


Devilfish

#3
March 25, 2014, 05:26:06 AM Last Edit: March 25, 2014, 05:27:39 AM by Devilfish
And where I am right now.  Building some landing gear for it.

NARSES2

#4
March 25, 2014, 07:46:22 AM
Excellent work  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

deathjester

#5
March 25, 2014, 07:59:53 AM
AWESOME!!  :thumbsup: :drink: :thumbsup:

Always liked the Mk1 - great to see someone dressing that kit up properly - nice one!!

PR19_Kit

#6
March 25, 2014, 12:40:00 PM
Some hefty work you've put into that, nice one.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

buzzbomb

#7
March 25, 2014, 05:03:31 PM
Nice job on that.

Ticked all the "that needs doing" boxes as well

Captain Canada

#8
March 25, 2014, 05:47:15 PM
Wow....great job on the upgrades ! I guess it was a little lacking eh ? Looks awesome now !

:cheers:
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Devilfish

#9
March 26, 2014, 07:35:42 AM
Last night I tried to glaze the canopy.  Oh my, what a job..... :banghead:  Really hard to make up pieces that fit and I can actually stick in place.  Just getting them the right size and shape is a major task!!  I tried several methods.  All had their good and bad points.  Managed to get the front part done, but the reat part of the canopy, with it's much smaller windows is proving to be a little difficult!!

deathjester

#10
March 26, 2014, 01:15:24 PM
There is an upgrade set available for this kit - perhaps Starship Modeller would have it in stock - it includes a clear canopy IIRC...

Devilfish

#11
March 27, 2014, 12:01:16 AM
Quote from: deathjester on March 26, 2014, 01:15:24 PM
There is an upgrade set available for this kit - perhaps Starship Modeller would have it in stock - it includes a clear canopy IIRC...

Yes, I know, but I'm a tight git...  ;D

I got it glazed last night and the landing gear finished


nighthunter

#12
March 27, 2014, 01:15:22 AM
Simply awesome, and awe inspiring!
"Mind that bus." "What bus?" *SPLAT!*

deathjester

#13
March 27, 2014, 02:48:34 AM
Quote from: Devilfish on March 27, 2014, 12:01:16 AM
Quote from: deathjester on March 26, 2014, 01:15:24 PM
There is an upgrade set available for this kit - perhaps Starship Modeller would have it in stock - it includes a clear canopy IIRC...

Yes, I know, but I'm a tight git...  ;D

I got it glazed last night and the landing gear finished




:lol: :lol: :lol:  Nice one!

Looking really great now!!   :thumbsup:

Nick

#14
March 27, 2014, 03:43:47 AM
When I read the title I thought you were going to do it like the Phantom....  ;D

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