robiwon Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) Finished this up the other day. I'll work on the base for it this weekend, a street scene. Edited October 26, 2016 by robiwon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Interesting looking model. Pretty neat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67impalabuild Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Looks great, lights and all. nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Thanks guys. If anyone else builds this, have a strong shelf to put it on. For being a plastic model it weighs a ton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 That's cool, love the lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Good work. The working lights are a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Great work! Love the lighting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Thanks a lot guys. I have the war torn street base almost done. Hope to have that finished this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 The base is further along than what these pictures show. In fact, it's almost done. But here is what I started with. I grabbed a wood picture frame from HobbyLobby and removed the glass. For the asphalt, I used a roll of cork, also from HobbyLobby. It was cut to size. I took some chunks out and made a few rips. Save the chunks as they can be used for debris later after painting. I then marked on the backing board where the holes were. I glued RR ballast down to show under the potholes and cracks. The cork was then glued down and the whole thing painted flat black. It will be weathered later. Next I created a sidewalk from foam core board. I drew on some lines to show the curb and expansion gaps. I took my Xacto and cut these slits. I then took a ball point pen and ran it along the cuts. This deepened the cuts and rounded them for the next step. The sidewalk section was glued in place. It was then covered in a napkin soaked in diluted white glue. This gave texture to the sidewalk and also allowed the napkin to settle down into the joints. And finally you can see my mock up of a streetlamp in the last picture. Yes, it is lighted as well. I should be able to finish this all up this weekend. Thanks for following along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Been a bit under the weather this past weekend. More progress made though. Getting close to the finish line on this build. Still need to add "street trash" and do a little more weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Awesome work, that turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Thanks, it's getting there. Been sick lately so the going has been slow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Looking Barman tough and battle ready.Your base is ideal with the vehicle displayed at an angle instantly drawing the viewer's eye the car instead if the base.Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Thanks guys. I printed some newspapers up yesterday to lay on the ground. Dipped in black coffee to give them that old newspaper look. I'm making a wine bottle tonight to lay on the sidewalk as well. Well, I have an idea, we'll see if it works! Pics tonight after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesco Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 fantastic job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Great work on the base, looks awesome!!! & the Batmobile still looks amazing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Time for pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Lectro Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 That really is excellent work! Good job on lighting the Batmobile, and the display base looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Killer looking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Simply........WoW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks for the compliments guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Amazing work, the lighting and diorama really bring it to life.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsideous Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Absolutely love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.