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Post by ira on Mar 31, 2015 14:08:46 GMT -5
Stretching the Mesh!I started by cutting 2 lines that connected the 2 grooves, so now I have a Triangular Opening, sort of.  Next I cut a small piece of Brass Mesh an Pushed & Shaped it through the Opening until I got this Real Nice Shape.  Then I glued it in place with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label & Hot Glue.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Apr 2, 2015 13:07:31 GMT -5
Wires, Clips & Lights!I drilled 2 Holes for the Spotlights. Then I cut 2 lengths of Aluminum Tubing to fit in the Holes.  I am bending Paper Clips to hold the Color Changing LED's below the Mesh.  Here are the Clips & LED's, held in place with Hot Glue.  Here are the Wires Soldered in place. Velcro holds the Battery to the Base.  More Coming...
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Post by Starryeyes on Apr 2, 2015 18:53:43 GMT -5
Light up the sky Ira !!!
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Post by ira on Apr 3, 2015 9:17:21 GMT -5
Base Lights On!I added a piece of Diffusion Film between the Mesh & the Color Changing Lights. This spreads out the Light and makes it look Real Nice!  Here it is with the Diffusion Film in place.  Daytime Lights.  Night Lights!  More Coming...
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Post by brizio on Apr 3, 2015 11:22:52 GMT -5
Light effects looks great, cannot wait to see the final result.
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Post by ira on Apr 6, 2015 9:32:29 GMT -5
That is so cool Ira...Im just loving this build bud So glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by ira on Apr 6, 2015 9:33:53 GMT -5
Beautiful engines, the wash make every details pop up. Yeas, I like these Engines a lot. The wash makes detailing easy... |
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Post by TooOld on Apr 6, 2015 11:28:52 GMT -5
The lights are really cool , they sure add to the overall look ! Keep on building Ira , we'll have to start calling you the "Lone Modeler" !  |
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Post by ira on Apr 7, 2015 9:28:38 GMT -5
Body Vents!These Gold Vent Covers come from the Pod Racer Engines. These Engine Parts don't show on the Raider Vette so I glued them here instead.  Here are all 4 glued in place on the Body.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 11, 2015 9:15:09 GMT -5
The Pilot!The Pilot is from a Tamiya Figures Kit. Looks like his knees are up too high...  So I made a Saw Cut behind each Knee and bent the Legs down a little bit. Then I glued them with Zap-A-Gap. Had to cut his Shoes off to fit right.  The bottom half fits pretty good now.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 11, 2015 13:52:42 GMT -5
In the Middle!I positioned the Upper Body in place, but there was a big space where the belly should be. So I attached the Body Halves with a drop of Zap-A-Gap and then glued in scrap plastic to fill the Belly Space.  After grinding down the excess scrap plastic I applied putty.  Next I test fit the Head & Arms. I glued the Arms in place with a drop of Zap-A-Gap. Looks like I will have to glue the Head in after the Body is glued in.  More Coming...
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Post by brizio on Apr 11, 2015 20:24:43 GMT -5
Every progress is better and better! The driver remind me when I was racing with my street ludge... |
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Post by ira on Apr 14, 2015 11:12:53 GMT -5
Painting the Pilot!First I Primed the Pilot with DupliColor White Primer.  Next I painted the Pilot with Tamiya & Vallejo Paints. After the Paint dried I applied The Detailer, a Black Wash.  Then I added Seat Belt decals and sprayed the Body with Testors Dullcote. The Helmet was brushed with Gloss Clear.  I made 2 Flexible Joysticks with Gold covered string from the Sewing Supply Store and glued them in the Pilots Hands.  More Coming...
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Post by brizio on Apr 14, 2015 13:42:44 GMT -5
The pilot looks good, ready to be seated and take off with the Raider Vette!
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Post by ira on Apr 14, 2015 21:10:24 GMT -5
In those pics it looks like a purple Vette sting ray........the cool factor is off the scale Ira. So glad you like it... |
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