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Post by ira on Mar 22, 2015 13:05:57 GMT -6
This kind of reminds me of the movie, "Heavy Metal".
This is an interesting project. Keep it coming, Ira!
"Take a ride, ride, ride, ride, ride on heavy metal..........It's the only way that you can travel down that road!"
 "Paulie" Really like the Corvette in that movie... |
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Post by ira on Mar 22, 2015 13:29:13 GMT -6
Blackout!I decided to add some Metal Mesh to the front & Rear Vents. I started by Flattening the Detail in the Front Vents with a Dremel Tool. I wish I had done this before I painted the Body, because the Dremel Bit snagged and started to move towards the outside of the Body. Fortunately I stopped it before it caused any serious damage, just scratched the paint a little and knocked one Engine out. I'll glue the Engine back in & touch it up the scratches later. Notice I glued the Cylon Raider Grill in the Corvette Grill Opening.  Here are the Rear Vents painted Flat Black.  Here are the Front Vents painted Flat Black.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 23, 2015 13:09:50 GMT -6
Well, Ira, it looks awesome and very fast with these engines!  |
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Post by ira on Mar 23, 2015 13:22:41 GMT -6
Brass Mesh!I found this Metal Mesh in an Art Supply Store. I think it will go well with the Purplelisious Paint.  First I cut off some Brass Mesh so it will be easier to work with. Then I started to make File Card Templates to fit in the Vents.  Next I held the Templates on to the Mesh and cut them to size.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 23, 2015 17:33:12 GMT -6
Brass Vents!I glued the Brass Mesh in place with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label. Here is the front with the Brass in place.  Here are the Rear Vents.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 25, 2015 12:38:03 GMT -6
Gold Lines!I added several Gold Lines to the Engines. All of these Lines come with the Kit.  Since I only detailed the back of the Engines I had extra Lines to Detail the Rear with...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 26, 2015 9:32:22 GMT -6
More Gold Lines!I had some extra Lines left over from the Pod Racer Engines, so I added them to the Third Engine.  Next I added a little Black Wash to bring out the details in the Gold Areas and make the Gold Lines look Brighter.  More Coming...
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Post by modelmkr53 on Mar 28, 2015 19:48:03 GMT -6
Fantastic Ira! Those gold lines really make the ship pop....
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Post by fiftiesdiner on Mar 29, 2015 6:26:42 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Mar 31, 2015 13:06:58 GMT -6
Stretching the Mesh!I started by cutting 2 lines that connected the 2 grooves, so now I have a Triangular Opening, sort of.  Next I cut a small piece of Brass Mesh an Pushed & Shaped it through the Opening until I got this Real Nice Shape.  Then I glued it in place with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label & Hot Glue.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 2, 2015 12:04:53 GMT -6
Wires, Clips & Lights!I drilled 2 Holes for the Spotlights. Then I cut 2 lengths of Aluminum Tubing to fit in the Holes.  I am bending Paper Clips to hold the Color Changing LED's below the Mesh.  Here are the Clips & LED's, held in place with Hot Glue.  Here are the Wires Soldered in place. Velcro holds the Battery to the Base.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 3, 2015 8:13:01 GMT -6
Base Lights On!I added a piece of Diffusion Film between the Mesh & the Color Changing Lights. This spreads out the Light and makes it look Real Nice!  Here it is with the Diffusion Film in place.  Daytime Lights.  Night Lights!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 3, 2015 15:54:39 GMT -6
Fantastic Ira! Those gold lines really make the ship pop.... |
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Post by 57fairlane on Apr 4, 2015 19:49:41 GMT -6
Those lights are just fantastic , this whole build is just out of sight VERY nicely done !!!!!
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Post by ira on Apr 6, 2015 8:14:33 GMT -6
Thanks!I got the Mesh at a local Art Supply Store, called Riley Street...
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Post by ira on Apr 7, 2015 8:27:08 GMT -6
Body Vents!These Gold Vent Covers come from the Pod Racer Engines. These Engine Parts don't show on the Raider Vette so I glued them here instead.  Here are all 4 glued in place on the Body.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 9, 2015 7:11:36 GMT -6
Those lights are just fantastic , this whole build is just out of sight VERY nicely done !!!!! So glad you like it... |
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Post by ira on Apr 11, 2015 8:13:21 GMT -6
The Pilot!The Pilot is from a Tamiya Figures Kit. Looks like his knees are up too high...  So I made a Saw Cut behind each Knee and bent the Legs down a little bit. Then I glued them with Zap-A-Gap. Had to cut his Shoes off to fit right.  The bottom half fits pretty good now.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 11, 2015 12:50:42 GMT -6
In the Middle!I positioned the Upper Body in place, but there was a big space where the belly should be. So I attached the Body Halves with a drop of Zap-A-Gap and then glued in scrap plastic to fill the Belly Space.  After grinding down the excess scrap plastic I applied putty.  Next I test fit the Head & Arms. I glued the Arms in place with a drop of Zap-A-Gap. Looks like I will have to glue the Head in after the Body is glued in.  More Coming...
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Post by fiftiesdiner on Apr 12, 2015 13:35:28 GMT -6
Thanks!I got the Mesh at a local Art Supply Store, called Riley Street... Ira , Thanks I tried to find it on-line and was hoping I could find it locally at a large art chain store,Riley St seems only out of west coast, thanks for passing that info.
Your build is coming along Awesome
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Post by ira on Apr 14, 2015 10:10:06 GMT -6
Painting the Pilot!First I Primed the Pilot with DupliColor White Primer.  Next I painted the Pilot with Tamiya & Vallejo Paints. After the Paint dried I applied The Detailer, a Black Wash.  Then I added Seat Belt decals and sprayed the Body with Testors Dullcote. The Helmet was brushed with Gloss Clear.  I made 2 Flexible Joysticks with Gold covered string from the Sewing Supply Store and glued them in the Pilots Hands.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 15, 2015 9:01:30 GMT -6
The Last Detail!Here is the Pilot glued in place.  I added a Radar Screen, Speakers, Buttons, Knobs, Gauges and other Details to the Cockpit. There are Photos cut to fit and attached with 2 Sided Tape.  I cut off the old Instrument Panel and replaced it with a larger one, big enough for the Blue Screen. Now I just need to do some touch-up and the RAIDER VETTE is Finished!  Finished RAIDER VETTE Photos Coming Soon...
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Post by 57fairlane on Apr 15, 2015 9:21:21 GMT -6
WOW just awesome work on the Pilot and interior works looks great very nicely done WHAT a build you have done !!!!!
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Post by ira on Apr 18, 2015 13:55:29 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Apr 18, 2015 17:52:23 GMT -6
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Post by DVS on Apr 18, 2015 20:48:44 GMT -6
Looks Awesome, Great job as always. |
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Post by ira on Apr 19, 2015 8:14:48 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Apr 19, 2015 15:21:00 GMT -6
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Post by modelmkr53 on Apr 19, 2015 22:16:54 GMT -6
Fantastic job Ira!
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Post by knarf on Apr 20, 2015 17:18:27 GMT -6
Ira, you imagination and execution are absolutely amazing!!
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"Paulie" 
