85 replies to this topic

[Ira]

Ira, you're a mad genius! Love the builds you come up with. There is no denying that you really enjoy the hobby.

 

 

THANKS!!!

 

Yes, I do enjoy the hobby...

[Ira]

WINGS OUT BACK!!!

 

I made Paper Wing Templates and then cut 2 pieces of plastic for Rear Wings. I sanded down the outside edges Nice & Sharp.

I also cut out 2 pieces of plastic to fit in front of the Engines and glued them in place.

Here how they look from the top side...

More Coming...

[Ira]

Very cool !

 

THANKS RAY!!!

 

[fatkidd]

I love the creativity that you have.  Everything that I've seen so far fits perfectly.

[Ira]

PROGRESS CHECK!!!

 

I sprayed some DupliColor Filler/Primer on the rear of the body...

I think most of the body work is done now...

 

What Next???

 

 

Edited by Ira, 12 December 2012 - 10:00 AM.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Ira,

 

Looks great in primer.  What color are you going to use

 

Can't wait to see more.

 

bobthehobbyguy

[Ira]

Neat, it's got a Flash Gordon-esqe feel to it.

 

 

Thanks Jason!

 

Yep, a liitle Flash Gordon, and maybe a little Roth Influence...

[Ira]

Looking great Ira, can't wait to see how this turns out.

 

 

THANKS JOHN!!!

 

 

 

[Ira]

I love the creativity that you have.  Everything that I've seen so far fits perfectly.

 

 

Thanks for the kind words Paul!

 

 

[Ira]

MOVIN' INSIDE!!!

 

I painted the Interior Flat Black. Then I then I used some Run & Buff and highlighted all of the Knobs & Buttons!

Rather than filling the gaps with plastic, I used Brass Screen on both sides of the seat...

Stiletto is controlled with Handle Bars attached to the Control Column. I carved down the sides of the Rectangular Control Column, Nice & Curvy...

 

Here is another view...

More Coming...

[Kit Basher]

Ira, could you elaborate on how you applied the Rub N Buff to the knobs? It looks great. Keep up the good work, your builds are always fascinating!

[Scalper]

Ira, could you elaborate on how you applied the Rub N Buff to the knobs? It looks great. Keep up the good work, your builds are always fascinating!

 Yes same here looks nice.

[Ira]

Ira, could you elaborate on how you applied the Rub N Buff to the knobs? It looks great. Keep up the good work, your builds are always fascinating!

 

 

Thanks Hugh!

 

I put a little Rub & Buff on my finger and rubbed it on the buttons. It's a paste, you apply a thin layer and you can polish it with a rag or Q-Tip...

[Ira]

FULL COLOR BUTTONS!!!

I used different colored markers to add color over the Rub & Buffed Buttons...

The Pilot is Coming Soon...

[Ira]

ED'S NEW RIDE...

The Pilot from the Stinger Kit had an Uniform and Hat. I ground off the hat with the Dremel Tool. I also removed the High Collar and Zipper down the from of the Jacket.

 

I thought it would be Fun to set up Ed Roth as the Pilot. So I added Putty for Hair, Beard and to cover up the Jacket.

After sanding the Putty smooth, I sprayed some Grey Primer/Filler on the Figure...

After a little more putty and sanding and I sprayed a Basecoat of Flat White on the Figure...

 

Looks like Ed is ready for some Painting...

[Ira]

ADDING A LITTLE COLOR...

 

I started by painting Ed's T Shirt with White Acylic Paint. Then I painted his Jeans with 2 shades of blue.

I painted the flesh color next. Then I painted the hair Black. I used pointed Tooth Picks to paint Ed's Beard, Mustash and Eye Brows...

I added a Rat Fink Decal to Ed's T Shirt. Then I sprayed the body and arms with Testors Dull Coat.

Quick Test Fit !

I think he likes it...

[Ira]

you can take a pencil top eraser ( the triangel shapped ones... put a thin coat of silver ( realy thin ) and then lightly press and or swipe the raised detail

 

 

 

GREAT TIP!!!

 

Thanks Derick...

[fatkidd]

Ira,

 

This just gets better and better as you progress.

 

Like others, I've got the popcorn ready.

[Swamp Dog]

cool..

[Ira]

nice!.. where did you get the silver paste?

 

Thanks Derick!

 

Rub & Buff is available at Art Supply or Craft Stores....

Edited by Ira, 19 December 2012 - 05:40 AM.