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Post by ira on Aug 31, 2013 8:22:08 GMT -6
I normally do not get into space craft n such. But this is a very cool build. Keep it up.
I used to build mostly Cars, now I build a variety of models...  |
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Post by ira on Aug 31, 2013 9:09:51 GMT -6
NICE & SHINY!
I sprayed a couple coats of Tamiya Silver Leaf on the Raptor and the Space Egg. This will be the base coat for the colors!  Another View...  More Coming...
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Post by minimagneto on Aug 31, 2013 15:15:34 GMT -6
Your work never ceases to amaze me Ira. Thanks for making these wonderful posts, I learn so much!
Love the magnets on this one.
Blake
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Post by mykturk on Aug 31, 2013 21:06:17 GMT -6
The raptor needs some silly teeny tiny little T-Rex looking arms sticking out of those two recessed pockets on the front of the mid-section. Other than that, amazing as always!  |
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Post by ira on Sept 1, 2013 9:03:35 GMT -6
GREEN & GREEBLIES!
I started adding color to the Raptor. I am using 4 different shades of Green Acrylic Paints so far. I'll be adding Metal Metallic Colors after I finished with the Greens. This is Fun Stuff, Kind of like "Paint By Numbers".  Adding More Greeblies! I cut the top of the thin strips, on the backs of the legs, and pulled them open and then slid the Springs in place. Old Gears from clocks were then glued on the inside legs with a chrome caps added in the centers. (Greeblies are Fun Details that you add to Sci Fi Models.)  Even More Greeblies! I also added Radiator Hoses, Ala Kart Gear Shift Levers, Brass Gears and some old Green Glass Rhinestones.  More Coming...
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Post by AL on Sept 1, 2013 22:26:33 GMT -6
that looks kool IRA, .......
-AL
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Post by ira on Sept 2, 2013 8:07:18 GMT -6
I'm diggin' it! Great detail work!
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Post by ira on Sept 3, 2013 22:06:59 GMT -6
That came out great ! You never fail to amaze me with your work . As for a color - How anout a very light metallic blue/silver.That, with a dark wash would really make the details stand out IMO . I will probably apply a wash after I finish painting it... |
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Post by ira on Sept 5, 2013 8:58:12 GMT -6
EGG PIPES!I started to paint Green Highlights on the Egg...  Next I decided to add a couple Pipes to the Egg. I cut 2 lengths of Aluminum Tubing and then 2 more one size smaller. I started the Pipe Holes with an X-Acto Knife and enlarged them with a reamer.  Here are the Pipes glued in place...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 6, 2013 8:47:45 GMT -6
Man!! Ira you make me want to start building space Fantasy models again.....such Fantastic work........... Any photos of your Fantasy Builds? |
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Post by ira on Sept 7, 2013 12:41:22 GMT -6
EGG EYE!I measured to find Front - Center, a good place to add a Sensor...  Found a Glass Rhinestone for the Sensor. I drilled a hole for the Sensor with a Number 11 blade in an X-acto knife. Then I trimmed the edges of the hole on an angle so the Sensor would set flat. I painted the area before attaching the Sensor. Green Acrylic Paint and a Green Sharpie were used to do the graphics.  And maybe a little Green in the back...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Sept 8, 2013 8:53:33 GMT -6
GOING UP!The Egg needed some Lift, so I decided to add a Vertical Thruster! Starting with A Zinger Wheel, I cut most of the back off. Then I sanded the back smooth.  Here it is in place...  More Coming...
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Post by erwin on Sept 8, 2013 15:08:12 GMT -6
Love this!
It's like steampunk.
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Post by ira on Sept 9, 2013 8:46:01 GMT -6
Your work never ceases to amaze me Ira. Thanks for making these wonderful posts, I learn so much! Love the magnets on this one. Blake So glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by TooOld on Sept 9, 2013 10:46:49 GMT -6
This is pretty amazing ! I can't wait to see it finished ! |
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Post by ira on Sept 10, 2013 8:48:58 GMT -6
The raptor needs some silly teeny tiny little T-Rex looking arms sticking out of those two recessed pockets on the front of the mid-section. Other than that, amazing as always! Good Idea about adding the Arms... |
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Post by ira on Sept 11, 2013 8:57:06 GMT -6
FINISHING THE PAINTING!
I'm almost finished hand painting the colors for Raptor. I ended up using Silver, 4 Shades of Green, Flat Black, Gloss Black, Gold, Gunmetal, Flat Aluminum and Brass Paints. First I painted all the colors with 2 coats, then I came back and painted over any mistakes. I used a Black Sharpie to paint the Horizontal Windows on the Raptor Head. I also used a Green Sharpie to outline the Green areas before painting.  I am using The Detailer Washes on the Raptor. I started with the Raptor Engines and the Egg Thruster. I laid them down so that The Detailer Wash will settle down in the Engine and Thruster Crevices. After they dried I turned the Raptor on its side and added Wash in areas that needed extra attention.  More Coming...
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Post by AL on Sept 11, 2013 17:35:52 GMT -6
... incredible work, Ira.
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Post by ira on Sept 12, 2013 7:59:11 GMT -6
that looks kool IRA, ....... -AL
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Post by ira on Sept 12, 2013 8:50:52 GMT -6
WASHES!I decided to put a Graduated Wash on the Raptor. I started with a Grey wash and applied it from just under the Wings and Down to the Feet. Then I applied some diluted Black Wash from midway down the Legs to the Feet. Next I applied a coat of undiluted Black from the Knees down to the Feet.  I applied some Testors Dullcoat to the Body of the Raptor, none for the Head.  I didn't apply any Washes or Dullcoat to the Head. I like the Clean Look on top with the Dirt building up all the way down to the Feet. When I added an Amber Rhinestone to the Eyes the Raptor seemed to come Alive! Well maybe it just looks more alive now. I'm doing some last minute Detailing and mounting everything to the base, so the next Photos you see will be of the Finished Raptor!  Finished Photos Coming Soon...
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Post by ira on Sept 13, 2013 8:43:15 GMT -6
Love this! It's like steampunk.
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Post by ira on Sept 14, 2013 8:31:13 GMT -6
This is pretty amazing ! I can't wait to see it finished !
The Raptor is finished! I still need to edit new the photos. Finished Photos Coming Soon... |
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Post by ira on Sept 17, 2013 15:01:59 GMT -6
RAPTOR PHOTOS!Started with the bottom of an AMT Star Wars AT-ST, the front from a Romulan Warbird and a Plastic Egg...  The Space Bushes are seed pods from local trees!  Overhead View...  Rear View!  More Finished Photos Coming...
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Post by AL on Sept 17, 2013 15:05:45 GMT -6
.. Very Beautiful Work Ira, ............. GEEZ! ............ ?What's this guy gonna build next  .. can't wait to see!  Beautiful Work. -AL  |
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Post by ira on Sept 17, 2013 15:51:59 GMT -6
FINISHED PHOTOS!Front Raptor View...  Front Space Egg View...  Rear Raptor View!  Rear Space Egg View!  More Finished Photos Coming...
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Post by TooOld on Sept 17, 2013 16:57:31 GMT -6
There are no words to describe this one . . . you've done it again Ira !!!!! |
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Post by minimagneto on Sept 17, 2013 20:59:59 GMT -6
Yep. Love the way it looks all finished up on it's base. I'm a huge fan of your work,
Blake
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Post by ira on Sept 18, 2013 8:02:41 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Sept 19, 2013 8:44:21 GMT -6
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Post by Bert on Sept 19, 2013 12:26:52 GMT -6
I thoroughly enjoyed the build. You do great work and you keep us intrigued with plenty of progress pics. We call the space plants sweetgum balls or gum balls. I'm glad you found a use for the darn things. They look like they are from outer space. |
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