The Madhatter

Another awesome build off your bench Danny. Very nicely done

Love that Learfan - that is one schmick looking machine! Fantastic paint work - especially on an A-Model none the less (my experience with them hasn't "been the best" - but that's what all unskilled modellers say ) Fantastic work on all of them though!

hi all Work continues with the completion of the roof. I'll have the big X thingy standing up I think. I need to start detailing that part and then add it to the roof. The shield generators have been added since these pictures but I need to fix up a few things before I can show you. That's it for now. Thanks for looking Si

Time for an update I've started the bridge and have pretty much finished the face. I may yet go back and add a couple more bits on for good measure. I have most of the holes drilled ready for fibers to go in. I've also made a start on the roof section. It's a little bland for my taste so I've started adding details there to. Again, all made up stuff - no references. It just makes it look more interesting The back end is also now painted and ready to go on. I still have to install the lights but that won't take long. I'll take some lit shots when it's all done Well, that's it for now. I'll update again once I've done something worth showing with the bridge Thanks for stopping in and having a look Si

You're quite right and I am quite fastidious about not going with what's in the box (some exceptions excluded) I've been asked a couple of times on another forum if I could take some shots with something recognisable for scale, so I just took a couple of pictures with a Tamiya Glue Bottle in front. It's not a small ship like usual - this one's definitely bigger than the Yunagi!! I can lay 2 of them, 1 over each side of that back end alone As you can see, it's got some paint on it and it looks much more tied together now. I think I got the colour right too! Anyways, I've started on the bridge and I shall have pics of that hopefully this weekend I hope the pictures give you a better sense of scale.? Si

None of it is on the filming model, its all made up. I don't necessarily want the exact same one as on screen and as its scifi I can go a little more sideways.

Well, I've done all the detailing that I'm going to do to the back end. I'll be base painting it all black etc shortly and then onto getting the lighting sorted out. I'm not sure which colours I should go for. Ice blue or white for the main thrusters? Warm white for the smaller ones as well. Next update should be the final pics of the back end Thanks for stopping in and having a look Si

Thanks for the interest guys. Don, I'm using jeweller's pliers to bend the brass rod. I reappropriated them from the wife years ago and they've been an invaluable tool ever since

Update #2 - almost done with the back end So, most of the piping has been added and I am happy with how it's coming along. I am still going to add a few more closer to the central leading edge just to busy that up a little more but it won't be a lot. I drilled out the ends of the engines ready for the lighting to go in. I won't add that until after painting. I won't talk much and let the pictures tell you what I've done Well, that's all I have for now. The next update should hopefully be the finished back end Till next time, thanks for looking Si

that gun looks amazing! I didn't know there was a 35th scale AH-64 until now. Will be watching with great interest

I am always in awe of your updates Oliver - always so much to take in How do you form your plastic so perfectly?

wow - I've never ever seen one of these planes before. Its a great change of subject from the usual 32nd planes you see around! Nice paint job to Well done

this is looking awesome! Great work. looking forward to seeing the end result

Update #1 - playing with the back end So this is what Zvezda give you in terms of detail OOB Nothing wrong with that at all. Once those bells go on, you don't see much unless you're looking I removed the molded on pipes in the middle here because they don't even meet up to the parts at the end. They seem pointless and half done, which on a ship this size is noticeable Now here's what I've added to the surfaces (bear in mind I have only just started and there is a LOT more to do yet! I am just winging these details BTW) The white bits are all cast resin pieces of bits I use a lot of As you can see in those last 2 pics, I've gone outside what is on the filming model and added an insert to make things a little more interesting. I'll be adding some pipes going in later Anyways, I'll update again once I've finished the other sides which will be a while away as I only build 3 nights a week Thanks for stopping in and having a look Si

hopefully this link will work. Paste it into Google for the translated version but the pics speak for themselves I just want to say, this is the guy I developed my taste for detailing from. He inspired me to go outside my comfort level and when you have a look through his various threads - especially the Attack Cruiser (Venator). It's incredible https://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/yatasith/folder/1811646.html Enjoy!

You might appreciate that link i had posted if it had actually gone to where i wanted it to go. Will fix it up tonight Nice job on the Y Wing too Nessus!

I'll have to go have a look for it later. Yeah, I'm using 0.25 as well - anything bigger would look just too big and not in scale. How are you displaying yours? 1 post or 2? I'm thinking 2 poles but I wouldn't mind something other than just posts over a flat stand as that's just a bit boring. I did think of having it hovering over a lit city scape but I'm might save that for the SSD I have plenty of time to think it over You should post some pics of your build on here Chris - I'd like to see what you've done Si

Thanks for the interest guys. I'm hoping to have something to show soon I checked out the PLASMO build and its very nicely done. Im not sure about that method of panel highlighting though. It doesn't seem to suited somehow. But thats just me The Falcon set is really nice and worth the money. I don't have a lighting kit, just my own stuff as I think that's cheaper and just as effective. I did think briefly about using an Arduino board but there's nothing that needs that kind of control. See you all again soon

Hi everyone Well, time to bite the bullet and start on the "smaller" of the 2 Star Destroyers I have in my stash (well really, the Bandai mini SD's are the smallest I have but they are not ones I am going to detail). The bigger one is the Korbanth Super Star Destroyer which measures out to be about a meter or so long! The Bandai ones are to go with the SSD. I will build the monster one day but I want to tackle the one that requires the least amount of work first. I'll have to clear some room on my display shelf even for the standard SD but I think this will be worth it. This kit needs no introduction as there have been a multitude of these built online. I bought this ages ago but just haven't had the mojo to put in the effort it deserves. I will be adding details and of course lighting (which goes without saying really). To go with this kit, I have the Falcon 3D printed hangar bay, rubbish chute, shield generators and engine bells - all of which are beautifully made and smooth as a babies behind. I might even go to Shapeways and order a set of gun turrets too. No pictures as yet as I have only just started but I'll add some soon enough. As always, your feedback will be welcomed throughout the build - good or bad. If something looks wrong, say something. As nice as it is, I don't always need a "good job" and constructive critique is a good way to learn and be a better modeller. I will be starting with the engine block and have already removed the smaller molded on piping as they don't connect to the parts that they're meant to. It just looks weird See you all again soon Si

thanks very much guys - I thought this had run its course but its great to see some renewed interest in this. It is an awesome looking machine isn't it. I am hanging out for the Revell Release of the AN-226 hopefully later this year. Just love this scheme though - plain and simple but very attractive Your quite right - I think I will leave it as my focus has shifted onto other subjects and I can live with it. It's never going to be in a show so am not overly concerned Thanks for the back up though

thanks guys I had the set up out for something else but I just took an opportunity to snap off some pics whilst it was all there I changed the thread title because I think I "Special Forces" might be stretching it a bit It was more just an excuse to paint it black

That's enough pictures I think but thanks for looking in Si

Got a fair amount of work done over the past couple of weeks. The tractor is almost done - I still have a few things to add on and tidy up, plus I have a bit more weathering to do to it. The launcher trailer has been started and I did look to have the legs articulated but I just couldn't be bothered in the end Anyway, I had the camera out today doing other things but I took a few shots of the build as it is

thanks Mark This is the ARV Club version I used Mr Hobby H312 for the interior Si

And some bits band bobs also for the chassis: Well, that's all I have for now, but if you have any suggestions about the colour scheme etc, I am open to them! Thanks for dropping in and having a look Simon