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Post by modelcarfan on Apr 30, 2015 14:12:03 GMT -5
picking up that lil bug? gee.. alien must have thought them as a bug to eat. egad!  |
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Post by ira on May 5, 2015 8:49:39 GMT -5
Ha! Ha! Ira said "death ray"... This is an awesome build ... Some of your best work Ira!! I like the red carpet for the little guys' feet .. Too funny So glad you are enjoying it...  |
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Post by ira on May 8, 2015 8:52:49 GMT -5
More Coming Soon!
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Post by ira on May 14, 2015 9:13:38 GMT -5
Silver Disc!Finally decided how to paint the Saucer. I started by masking off the areas to be lit up. I used paper towels to mask off the inside of the Windows.  Then I sprayed on a couple coats of Tamiya Silver Leaf.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 15, 2015 8:00:39 GMT -5
The Underside!Here is the Underside after a couple coats of Tamiya Sliver Leaf with the masking removed.  Here is the Bubble Top Ring and the Lower Landing Gear Section, both painted with Tamiya Sliver Leaf.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 15, 2015 8:05:48 GMT -5
unbelievably creative!!!! ...just inspiring to watch your work in progress. thanks for sharing So glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by TooOld on May 15, 2015 14:28:20 GMT -5
Very nice Ira , the Silver Leaf looks great ! |
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Post by ira on May 15, 2015 17:59:19 GMT -5
Hot Rod Shop!I sprayed the top of the Saucer with Testors Glosscote and let it dry. Then I applied the "Hot Rod Shop" Decals by Slixx. I also added the "Isky Cams" Decal from Fremont Racing Decals. Unfortunately the TSDS "Alpha Centari" Decals were defective, couldn't use any of them.  Next I painted some Brass details on the top of the Saucer. Then I sprayed the parts with Testors Dullcote.  More Coming...
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Post by bubbajoe on May 18, 2015 10:04:07 GMT -5
i love watching your builds ira...this one is no exception ..looking awesome
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Post by brizio on May 18, 2015 12:17:05 GMT -5
Can wait to see it flying!
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Post by ira on May 19, 2015 12:40:48 GMT -5
Black Wash!I thinned "The Detailer", Black with about 30% Water and brushed it over the Saucer. Then I let it dry overnight and gently wiped the Saucer off with a damp paper towel removing the Wash from the High Spots & leaving it the Low Spots.  I'm going to do a little more Wiping in the Tight areas with a damp Q-Tip and then I will spray on a couple coats of Testors Dullcote.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 21, 2015 10:48:40 GMT -5
Love the glass trick, a simple idea with a great result! I saw this on a Sci Fi Website. It had a Cow in the Ray... |
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Post by ira on May 22, 2015 8:55:21 GMT -5
Wash Off!Here is a photo of the bottom section after "The Detailer" was brushed on.  The next day I washed off the excess Wash with a damp paper towel first and later with damp Q-Tips.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 24, 2015 13:52:19 GMT -5
Fixing the Bug!I removed the Bug from the Stapler, then got the Windows out and the Headlights off. Next I need to remove about 1/16" from the bottom of the Body.  I applied a black wash and then sprayed the Wheels with Dullcote.  I cut 1/16" from the bottom of the Body and then Primed it.  Here is the Bug in Model Masters "Grabber Orange".  More Coming...
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Post by TooOld on May 24, 2015 14:49:14 GMT -5
That black wash really makes the saucer "Pop" ! Love the little bug .  |
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