|
|
Post by ira on Mar 14, 2014 17:38:59 GMT -6
MORE THRUSTERS!There are 2 Fans already molded into bottom/sides of the Engines! I think I'll make them a little bigger.  I cut 2 lengths of plastic tubing that are a little larger then the Fans. Then I sanded them smooth.  I glued the tubing in place,around both of the Fans. Looks like the Thrusters might be able to swivel...  More Coming... 
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Mar 19, 2014 9:14:07 GMT -6
PRIME TIME 2!After a little more putty and sanding, I applied a couple more coats of Dupli-Color Filler/Primer.  Rear View.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Mar 19, 2014 20:01:57 GMT -6
SHINY WHITE!I painted the Viper with Tamiya Gloss Pure White. I choose the gloss white because decals look better over a gloss surface.  My plan is to add some Red Decals next...  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by Dennis M on Mar 20, 2014 19:28:43 GMT -6
Beautiful work Ira.
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Mar 26, 2014 9:08:43 GMT -6
Thanks Dennis!
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 11, 2014 8:50:00 GMT -6
PRIME TIME, AGAIN!I tried 3 different paint jobs on the Viper and wasn't happy with any of them. So I striped off the decals , sanded it down and applied another coat of Filler/ Primer.  Next I sprayed the Engine area with Model Masters Magnesium.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 11, 2014 9:12:09 GMT -6
COVER UP!I masked off the Engines with some new Low Tack 3M Tape.  The 3M Tape worked Great, very easy to work with.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 11, 2014 12:58:39 GMT -6
Camel Yellow?Here is the Viper after I sprayed on a few coats of Tamiya Camel Yellow.  Rear View.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 12, 2014 8:17:35 GMT -6
Flames!I found these Great Flame Decals on Ebay. I think they might look good on the Viper...  I applied the Hood Flame Decals around the Nose. The Hood decals were a little short so I cut an extra Flame from each Side Flame Decal and added them to the bottom of the Nose Decal.  I cut and fit the Side Flame Decals to fit the Wings.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 13, 2014 9:21:19 GMT -6
Decal Deal!I bought a bunch of old Nascar Decals. After looking through them I decided that these two had what I wanted for the Viper.  Here are the decals that I picked for the Viper.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 13, 2014 14:19:07 GMT -6
Racing Decals!Here are the Numbers and a couple Sponsor Decals in place.  Rear View.  Under Wings.  More Coming...
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2014 17:05:41 GMT -6
DUDE!!!!!!! Man, Ira your work is far out dude. You really inspire me man & I love watching your builds. Your head must be a crazy place man LOL  |
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 14, 2014 8:54:47 GMT -6
DUDE!!!!!!! Man, Ira your work is far out dude. You really inspire me man & I love watching your builds. Your head must be a crazy place man LOL I really appreciate it... |
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 14, 2014 12:02:55 GMT -6
Blending...I'm using some Yellow Vallejo Paint to cover the edge of the Decal so it blends in better. This first coat was applied unevenly to help cover the Decal edge.  The second coat was applied evenly and it dried nice and level. I matched the Yellow Color to the Decal rather than the Body Color. I will spray a few coats of clear over the area later.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 16, 2014 8:30:45 GMT -6
The Wet Look!After touching up the Camel Yellow Paint I masked off the engines again. Then I appled a couple coats of Testors Wet Look Gloss Clear.  Here it is after the clear dried.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 17, 2014 17:38:41 GMT -6
SUBS!I picked up a Bunch of the Moebius Flying Subs at our last IPMS Raffle. I have been using them for parts for other projects when I found the Instrument Panels. They are printing on heavy file card stock and they are about the right size for the Viper!  I cut the sides off of one Instrument Panel and glued it in place. Next I cut the ends off of the other Instrument Panel and glued the ends on the Vipers Arm Rests.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 18, 2014 8:36:43 GMT -6
Viper Pilot and Bare Metal!I had to file some of the Pilots bottom off so he would sit low enough in the cockpit. I painted him with Vallejo Paints and then I applied a wash called The Detailer, Black. Then I painted the Helmet with another coat of White and applied some Testors Dullcoat.  After I got the Pilot in place I attached the Canopy. I used Black Chrome, Bare Metal Foil, for the first time on the canopy, it looks good but I don't like the shine. I am going to touch-up the Black, brush a coat of Testors Dullcoat over it..  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 20, 2014 8:06:39 GMT -6
Star Base!I picked up a wooden Crafts Base from Michaels and drilled a hole for the Acrylic Rod. Next I sprayed the Base Flat Black. I got the Acrylic Rod at Tap Plastic and glued in with Zap-A-Gap. By the way, I used this Base to support the Viper through most of the Building of the model.  Then I spread a thin layer of Elmers Glue on the Masked Area.  I found this miniature Coal in the Train Department, at the Hobby Shop. I sprinkled the Coal on with a plastic spoon and set it outside in the sun to dry. The Coal sparkles, kind of like Stars in the Nights Sky.  Here is the finished Base.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 21, 2014 17:09:53 GMT -6
Engine Upgrades!I painted the inside of the Thrusters with Tamiya Platinum Silver. Then I applied a dark Wash.  I always thought that the Viper Engines were missing something, then I found these Thruster Bullets on the ends of some dried out Gel Pens...  Here are the Bullets glued in place.  Another view.  More Coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 23, 2014 12:12:07 GMT -6
VIPER'S Almost Ready!Just a few more details and the Viper Racer is Finished!  Finished VIPER RACER Photos Coming Soon...
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 26, 2014 8:19:46 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 26, 2014 11:03:02 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 26, 2014 15:36:18 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Apr 26, 2014 16:06:59 GMT -6
It looks pretty awesome Ira !
Those Gel Pen tips are the perfect finishing touch !
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 27, 2014 18:14:01 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on May 3, 2014 8:30:01 GMT -6
It looks pretty awesome Ira ! Those Gel Pen tips are the perfect finishing touch ! Yeah, I've been using the Pen Tips for many things, mostly engine parts... |
|
