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Post by ira on Nov 27, 2013 10:39:41 GMT -5
DETAILS... I added a flat plastic strip on top of one seam, for each Supercharger. This will give me a good surface for gluing to the Engine.  Then I added a half round plastic strip to the other seam on each Supercharger. No reason, I just thought it looked more interesting.  I had to remove the ring from the backs of these covers so that they will fit on the sides of the cockpit.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Nov 28, 2013 11:10:19 GMT -5
PRIME TIME!The body work is finished so I sprayed all of the parts with a last coat of DupliColor Filler/Primer.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 28, 2013 11:23:21 GMT -5
ALUMINUM & MAGNESIUM! I sprayed the parts with Model Master Aluminum Plate. Then I buffed everything with a soft rag.  Next I hand painted the Engines with Model Master Magnesium. I decided to mount the Tie X-Wing on a Star Wars Pod Racer Base.  More Coming...
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Post by TooOld on Nov 28, 2013 12:32:35 GMT -5
This is looking pretty cool . I like the look of the MM Aluminum Plate , I'll have to get some ! . . . . . I'm glad to see I'm not the only one on the computer today !  |
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Post by ira on Nov 29, 2013 11:10:06 GMT -5
This is looking pretty cool . I like the look of the MM Aluminum Plate , I'll have to get some ! . . . . . I'm glad to see I'm not the only one on the computer today ! Yeah, the MM Aluminum does look real nice when buffed out with a soft rag... |
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Post by ira on Dec 1, 2013 10:30:53 GMT -5
BARE METAL!I applied Chrome Bare Metal Foil to the 3 round hatches. Ready to detail the interior now!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 2, 2013 11:05:27 GMT -5
INSTRUMENT PANELS!These decals are from a Revell Jet Fighter Kit. I made a copy, a little bigger, on the printer/copier. The copy is easier to work with and I can print it to whatever size I need.  Here is the right side Panel glued in place.  Here is the left side. I am going to add some more definition with a fine line Sharpie later.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 2, 2013 15:27:23 GMT -5
LUKE...IS THAT YOU?I was expecting a Darth Vader Pilot in the Tie Interceptor Kit. Luke is about an inch tall, I painted him with acrylics. Looks a lot like Skywalker to me...  Here he is in the cockpit. I applied a black wash to Luke and painted the edges of the Instrument Panels to blend in.  Here is the view through the Windshield Opening.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 3, 2013 10:20:31 GMT -5
HERE WE GO!I assembled the front section of the body and attached it the Rotating Disc...  View 2.  Rear View...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 9, 2013 11:22:06 GMT -5
BRASS & MAGNESIUM!I panted the engines and some small details with Model Masters Magnesium.  Next I drilled two holes in each Engine, one for each end of the Brass Wire.  Then I inserted the Wire in the first hole and tightly wound it around the Engine and inserted the other end in the second hole. Brass Wire is very flexible so you can squeeze it down for a real tight fit.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 11, 2013 10:29:47 GMT -5
PIPES & HOSES!I drilled some more holes in the engines so I can add some Black Plastic Coated Wire for Hoses or Pipes.  Here are more Hoses added. No glue necessary, the wire stays in place by itself.  Another View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 11, 2013 11:16:04 GMT -5
DECALS & DETAILS!I did some Weathering with "The Detailer" Black Wash, and added Tony Nancy & Starfighter Decals.  I added a Blue Rhinestone for the Hyperdrive and 2 Half-Pearls for Fun! The Tie X-Wing Interceptor is Finished! I'll be taking some Finished Photos Soon!  Finished Photos Coming Soon...
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Post by ira on Dec 18, 2013 11:04:04 GMT -5
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Post by ira on Dec 18, 2013 11:18:21 GMT -5
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Post by ira on Dec 18, 2013 17:34:56 GMT -5
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