andromeda673 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 sell those masters to a resin company!!!!! Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Awesome Starfighter ... this is real modelling! Can't wait to see your parts come together. Did you use plans? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Wow. That's really all I can say. Amazing modeling, to take a kit and turn it into something completely different. The Prowler is a cool looking plane, and you're doing a great job converting it over. Can't wait to see the cockpit come together. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 I am glad you like it! Jim, of course I use plans - I always try collect as many of them as possible. For the Prowler, I have used a combination of Detail & Scale and Aerofax drawings which I have combined to make my own drawing which I consider being accurate enough for my needs. stusbke and andromeda673 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Prepared a few new drawings during lunch break... let's hope the stuff really fits at the end! Hi Ben, Looking good. I take it these are plans for some custom photo-etched brass parts...yes? Cheers, Rich andromeda673 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 this is a bitching build!!!! Your alot braver then I'am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Rich, the parts were lasercut. I'd have preferred to have them CNC milled, but I didn't have quick access to a CNC mill. The disadvantage of laser cutting plastic is the heat the laser creates - delicate parts melt and are easily deformed. Thats why the smallest parts have been lasercut in 0,5mm cardboard which works fine. Here's how the parts look: I definitely need to buy a CNC mill - the problem is that I can't afford one. Anyway, lasercutting pretty useful as well to get identical parts - here are the fin blisters, made from lasercut parts. Ripaman, Zero77, Kagemusha and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Awesome!!! Love what can be done with laser cutting, cant wait to see you out it together. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stusbke Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Rich, the parts were lasercut. I'd have preferred to have them CNC milled, but I didn't have quick access to a CNC mill. The disadvantage of laser cutting plastic is the heat the laser creates - delicate parts melt and are easily deformed. Thats why the smallest parts have been lasercut in 0,5mm cardboard which works fine. Here's how the parts look: I definitely need to buy a CNC mill - the problem is that I can't afford one. Anyway, lasercutting pretty useful as well to get identical parts - here are the fin blisters, made from lasercut parts. I assume the blisters are being made up by adding two parts on top of each other? really liek the looks of this where do you get this stuff cut up my friend need to get some as well for the exact same reason as you mate... Cheers Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Merci l'ami! Hopefully, I'll be able to bring it to a club meeting in September or so. I'm totally impressed by your skils and courage to tackle this project, amazing. BTW, were would that club meeting be in September?? (i'm close to the belgian border) Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Fred, my parts have been made by a shop in Aachen (Aken - Aix-la-Chapelle) specialized in architectural modelling. The shop is called 'Lazycut' and they also offer shipping - no need to go to Aachen to pick up the parts! As I said, I would prefer CNC milled parts, but I don't know any company around here offering CNC milling services. Regarding the blisters, you are right - the blisters are made of two 1mm thick parts glued together and sanded to shape, the base is made of 0,3mm PS. The screws are made by hand, it's not possible to do them with the laser. Jack, I am am member of Ansmodélisme, located nearby Liège. The next meeting is on Friday, September 11th. Zero77 and stusbke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Here comes the fun - started the front panel yesterday. This needs to be done to help to determine the exact position of the cockpit tubs. ... and with the first basic elements in place. If you wonder why the cockpit is already painted - it came with my (already partially started) Intruder kit and was already basically painted. I'll have to strip the paint off soon... To be continued! Rainer Hoffmann, Rdrunner, stusbke and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Awesome, Ben. Those antenna blisters look very convincing. I guess I'll try Lazycut some time in the future. I've been looking for a company like that for a while, but couldn't find one. Thanks for the tip! Cheers Rainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Love seeing the laser cut bits come together ... such an awesome fusion of technology and skill. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks for your comments! :-) Rainer, when ordering lasercut parts, expect slightly molten edges if the parts are made of PS; for small parts, I suggest you order them in cardboard. These are more precise and don't melt. As already mentioned, I would prefer having my parts CNC machined but lasercutting is a satisfying alternative. Some more progress. The panel is a combination of lasercut, handmade and PE parts. andromeda673, Ripaman, Zero77 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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