DoogsATX Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Over on the SMCG Facebook group, we've just kicked off a 45 Day group build, since so many of us seem stuck in the builds-take-forever trap. For a change of pace, the idea is to build something faster, but still with intent and (hopefully) solid execution. After a lot of back and forthing, I decided to take on Trumpeter's 1/32 F-117. It's going to be fun adapting black basing and tonal variation to such a dark subject. Nothing much to report so far. I only managed to paw around with a few pieces last night in prep for really diving in this evening. But dang is it HUGE. Aftermarket's going to be limited. Eduard exterior PE and wheels. Quickboost ACES II (I realize there are some minor differences between F-15E and F-117 seats...I'll deal) bangseat. AFV Club AR-coated canopy. I'm also stealing the throttle and top of a control stick out of an Academy Hornet to pretty up the cockpit somewhat. The kit amazingly doesn't have a throttle, and the control stick isn't up to par with the rest of the cockpit. Beyond that, I've got some stupid tricks planned for detailing out the cockpit, adding the mesh to the FLIR window, and a few other elements. cib2265, F`s are my favs, Uncarina and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) I love this plane! This quick&pretty period sounds a little overwhelming, I can't imagine myself building something that big so quickly. Keep us updated! And wow, sure it's from the flat surfaces, but this canopy is so clear and transparent. Edited February 16, 2017 by F`s are my favs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 I'm really counting on the fact that outside of the cockpit and bomb bay there's just not much that needs to be worked on with this kit. So once the cockpit and bay are done I can go pretty quickly into paint and weathering. F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shujaa Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Just new on this forum but have been watching Your work via several media. Looking forward to see how You're gonna tackle this one, especially in such a short time. Always amazing to see how You're able to put down colours with rather stark contrast between them, and then pull it all together with some excellent weathering- & blending-technique's. It's gonna be interresting to see how You pull off this black-bird... Regards Rudy. P.S.: Totally "charmed" by Your "less political correct" approach on Your Y-T tutorials/builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Matt Looking forward to the build and the 45 day deadline is going to be a tough one. Good luck Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib2265 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 And I thought doing a 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire was going to be a challenge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 And I thought doing a 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire was going to be a challenge... Heh. I justified this by telling myself "well if Becker's doing a 1/32 Tamiya Spit..." cib2265 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORMCO Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Could you take a few steps back and give us a few shots of your work space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planesimple81 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Good luck with that one. Interested in seein how you pull off the blackbase on a black scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squizzy 78 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I'm looking forward to following this! The f-117 is on my wish list, but I was hoping to do a 'grey ghost' version, can't wait to see this go together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Heh. I justified this by telling myself "well if Becker's doing a 1/32 Tamiya Spit..." He's going to cheat like normal and do it with the wheels up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Looking forward to seeing you work on this one Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Trying to split time between editing my Kitty Hawk Su-17 build review (teaser - ugh) and the 117 and so I didn't have all that much time last night, and most of it was spend scraping away fictitious and hilariously raised RAM coating that does not exist on the actual plane. This is pretty tedious stuff...but at least there's not much of it to tackle, and it's all on flat surfaces. It's more working around a fuselage the size of a pizza box that's the frustrating part. Also...the Trumpeter kit is lacking some serious detailing up around the FLIR window. This looks like a perfect application for my Silhouette cutter. So...time to capture the area dimensionally. Next I'll scan it in and lay out the details needed in Illustrator. Edited February 17, 2017 by DoogsATX jgrease, Uilleann, Uncarina and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I think long stripes of electrical tape could work great for these patterns. Flat from the visible side, soft for punching the rivets. With what you plan to imitate the panels? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 I think long stripes of electrical tape could work great for these patterns. Flat from the visible side, soft for punching the rivets. With what you plan to imitate the panels? Thanks. I'm going to use thin styrene sheet. Probably in the 0.10 to 0.20 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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