slusher Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I like the Arms, they will look cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Never paid much attention to sci-fi builds, but this has opened my eyes. Great imagination and execution. Thanks for the kind words Mike! So glad you are enjoying it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Quick Mock Up! I sanded the Bubble Top mounting area flat with Foam Sanders. I found the Seat from Monogram's Trick T or Stinger Dragsters are a Great Fit! Top View. Rear View. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Vrry cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Ira………..so very COOL man……..AWESOME!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Ira, how the heck large is your parts box ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Jeeeeeez. The longer it goes, the better it gets! Thanks Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 hey Ira, lacquer thinner melts that kind of foam real easy. you can make grooves rather quickly just by running a brush of thinner where you want your grooves or pits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 I like the Arms, they will look cool... Thanks Carl! Looking Forward to seeing them in place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Rocks & Sand! I used a serrated kitchen knife to trim out a path and to shape the Base. Then I painted the Base with some Tan Acrylic Paint. Before the Paint dried I sprinkled Sand over the Base. Next I placed small Racks and Pebbles on the Base. I bought the Sand and Rocks at the Pet Store. The Paint wasn't enough to hold the Rocks so I dripped Elmers White Glue over the loose Rocks. Then I added more Glue and more Rocks. I painted the sides of the Base with Flat Black Acrylic Paint and then sprayed the whole Base with Testors Dull Cote. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Quick Mock Up! Top View. Side View. One More. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Vrry cool. Thanks Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Under Fin! I decided to add a New Fin to the underside of the UFO. I cut the first Fin out out of sheet plastic, but it wasn't big enough... I cut out a second Fin and it was just right. It will fit in the slot on the underside. Here it is in place! More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Ira………..so very COOL man……..AWESOME!!!!! Thanks John! So glad you are enjoying it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Perfect!!! Love the base too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Unhinged! The Hinge on the back of the Bubble Top is too big. I think I'll cut it off. First I wrapped some tape around it for protection. I cut off the Hinge with a Razor Saw and then trimmed it down smooth with a sharp X-Acto Knife. More Coming... Edited July 11, 2014 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Impala Interior! The Custom Door Panels from the Revell 1959 Impala look like they will fit, with a little Cutting and Fitting. So I cut the ends off. Then I measured and cut the bottoms off. After a little more trimming the Door Panels fit perfectly in the Cockpit. Here they are in place. More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Looking cool.. is that a window crank? or a flag lever?. love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Ira, how the heck large is your parts box ? Big! And It gets Bigger every day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 More Power! The little Yellow Part at the bottom left in the photo is the Flying Sub's rear end. Don't need the Door and the "Jets" are too small. So I am going to add an engine from the AMT X-Wing Fighter. I think I will make some pipes with Plastic Tubing and Rod. I glued the Engine in place. Then I cut two lengths of Plastic Tubing and two Shorter lengths of Plastic Rod. I glued the Rods in the ends of the Tubing to make them easier to glue in place. I sprayed the New Rear End with Tamiya Silver Leaf. A Black Wash would look good about now! More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 hey Ira, lacquer thinner melts that kind of foam real easy. you can make grooves rather quickly just by running a brush of thinner where you want your grooves or pits. Thanks for the Tip Mike! I will have to give it try that next time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Nice & Shiny! Here is the little UFO after I sprayed it with Filler/Primer. Next I sprayed Tamiya Camel Yellow, Bright Orange and Red on the Body. I found these Willys decals in the Decal Box. Perfect for the UFO. I will spray on a couple coats of Testors Glosscote next. This UFO would make a Great Triathlon Racer, Under Water, On the Water and in the Air! More Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Perfect!!! Love the base too... Thanks Michael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Looking cool.. is that a window crank? or a flag lever?. love it. Thanks Andre! I don't know what it is yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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