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Post by ira on Feb 19, 2015 10:16:00 GMT -5
More Vents!I carved down the Rear Roof Section on more of an angle for a better fit. Then I glued it in place.  Next I glued the Cabin Shielding in place behind the Roof. Then I added putty around the Rear Roof Section and sanded it smooth.  Here it is after a coat of Primer.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Feb 19, 2015 16:53:14 GMT -5
Cylon Stylin'...This part normally fits on the front of the Cylon Raider.  I am cutting this Cylon Part in half and using part for the New Front Grill and the other part for a Digital Display in the Interior.  After a little trimming the Cylon Part fits right inside of the Corvette Nose.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 19, 2015 17:20:24 GMT -5
The Other Part!I cut the triangular shape off the other half of the Cylon Front End Part to make a Digital Display for the cockpit.  After a little Fitting and Trimming I got a Great Fit in the Cherry Bomb Cockpit. Here it is in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 20, 2015 10:17:11 GMT -5
It's Flying!I replaced the stock set up for the mount and glued in a piece of tubing just large enough fit a 1/4" Clear Plastic Rod.  Here is the inside shot. Later, I glued a piece of plastic to cover the end of the tube. Now Raider Vette can be mounted up on the clear rod, flying above the base.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 20, 2015 10:18:22 GMT -5
Agree with TooOld, you make this like it belong there. Too fun to watch! |
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Post by ira on Feb 22, 2015 12:54:51 GMT -5
Wings!First I glued the Body halves together. Next I filled the openings on the ends with scrap plastic. Then I sanded down the ends of the Body and Wings with a big sanding block, to make flat areas for gluing the Wings to.  Using Zap-A-Gap, I glued the Wings flush along the Top Edge and the Front.  The 2 Body Parts stick out way past the Wings. So I marked them for cutting.  Then I cut off the excess Body Parts with a Cut-Off Wheel.  More Coming...
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Post by Starryeyes on Feb 22, 2015 15:05:17 GMT -5
Looks like a nice fit Ira..... You're having too much fun !!
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Post by brizio on Feb 23, 2015 11:52:03 GMT -5
Nice! Are you going to put light in it?
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Post by ira on Feb 26, 2015 9:16:51 GMT -5
At first I thought this was going to look a bit like a Vette stuck on a space craft....I should have known better being it was getting tweaked by Ira. What really impresses me is how subtle the merge between the two is. From the front it's obviously a Vette but the way it blends into the rest of the model with all the vents engines etc. is pure art! Chaulk up yet another amazing model from Ira. It took a little Time & Work but I'm very happy with this project now too... |
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Post by ira on Feb 26, 2015 9:26:56 GMT -5
More Power!I decided to replace the Rear Cap with another Jet Engine. I found this one in the Airplanes Part Box.  I glued this Engine Section in place and molded it in.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 28, 2015 9:44:13 GMT -5
More Vents!I decided to leave the Cut out areas open except at the ends. I cut a small piece of plastic strip to fit each end and glued them in place.  Next I carved out the areas behind the 3rd Engine and filed them down smooth.  Then I cut 2 pieces of plastic strip and glued them in the ends of the slots as shown.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 3, 2015 10:18:21 GMT -5
Blend It In!I sanded off the top Vent to make the Rear Vents Blend in with the Corvette Body.  Then I applied some putty and sanded it smooth. After a little more sanding I applied another coat of primer.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 5, 2015 9:23:46 GMT -5
New Dash!I decided to Re-Do the Dash. I thought the Instrument Panel stuck out too far, so I cut it off.  Next I sanded the back down until the Panel was nice & thin.  Then I sanded the Dash flat. That's most of the Body Work. After I do a little more sanding it will be time for the last coat of primer.  More Coming...
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Post by brizio on Mar 5, 2015 14:35:42 GMT -5
Looking good! Can't wait to see it done.
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Post by ira on Mar 6, 2015 10:53:39 GMT -5
Purple-Lisious!I finished the body work and applied a smooth coat of Grey Primer. After the Primer dried, I applied a couple coats of Tamiya Silver Leaf. After the Silver dried, I fogged the underside with Testors Purple-Lisous and then applied 3 coats to the top side of the Raider.  Top Side.  Front.  Back Side.  More Coming...
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