LSP_Kevin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 This is really amazing! Why does the PE look like it's been ground down? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 After a quick wash with oil and grime I attached the Feathers. Beside some washes, I have not used any paint on that!! And you don`t need any paint on that outer parts! The inner section will be painted later on... Then I started the Turbine section. I painted that part with acrylics and used again various washes. The completed Turbine section. Don`t take a closer look ate the Exhaust duct. It isn`t done so far and I attached it just for the image. Later today I will continue with the Exhaust duct weathering...stay tuned. I hope you like it so far.... Cheers Kai Marcel111, A-10LOADER, LSP_Paul and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: This is really amazing! Why does the PE look like it's been ground down? Kev Some parts (like the Feathers) are treated with a hot flame from a gas burner. This will create an amazing look and so you can create the same silver, gold shine like the real Engine Feathers. When you treat the parts with the flame, the parts will become very dark. This is the color that will remain on the side for the Feathers (The area that move into each other when the Nozzle closes). The main surface on the Feathers will be sanded with very, very fine sandpaper. This will bring back the main color of the Feathers. But due to the heat you used before, it has an amazing and authentic color. Depending on the light (like the real one) it looks more silver or golden. Cheers Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 38 minutes ago, Empire said: 2 minutes ago, Empire said: Some parts (like the Feathers) are treated with a hot flame from a gas burner. This will create an amazing look and so you can create the same silver, gold shine like the real Engine Feathers. When you treat the parts with the flame, the parts will become very dark. This is the color that will remain on the side for the Feathers (The area that move into each other when the Nozzle closes). The main surface on the Feathers will be sanded with very, very fine sandpaper. This will bring back the main color of the Feathers. But due to the heat you used before, it has an amazing and authentic color. Depending on the light (like the real one) it looks more silver or golden. Cheers Kai Thanks, but I was thinking more about the effect shown in the photo above, where it looks like someone has taken a grinder to the parts and thinned them out. What's going on there? Kev A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: Thanks, but I was thinking more about the effect shown in the photo above, where it looks like someone has taken a grinder to the parts and thinned them out. What's going on there? Kev Oh...these parts are no photoetched parts! The only photoechted parts are the Feathers itself. Everything else is made out of aluminium plates to get the correct deepness of the parts. Look closer to the first images. You will se that all the parts (incloding the bolts, Turbine and Hinges are made of real aluminium. The marks around that parts are created by the milling cutter. Cheers Kai LSP_Kevin, Out2gtcha and A-10LOADER 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 It isn`t easy to take pictures of it...because the parts are soooo small. But from that angle, you will see that these parts are not ordinary photo etched parts. They have the correct deepness and thickness like the real parts and this isn`t possible with photo etched parts. This image shows the same parts you was talking about. These parts are the hinges on the inner side of the Feathers. The second image shows one of the parts for the Turbine section from another angle. Cheers Kai Vandy 1 VX 4, A-10LOADER, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmel Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 WOW!!!!!!! The detail is incredible. I can't wait to see this thing come along. Tremendous work, my friend. Jake Empire and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Crazy! Empire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonnie Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Seriously crazy beautiful work! Empire and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 OMG - amazing Keep ‘em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thank you guys. I am glad you like it. The Engine is pure fun to build. Cheers Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Kai, I would LOVE two of those nozzles in 1/18th scale !! Steve Empire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthepom Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I see it, but i dont believe it Incredible Empire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cch4530 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 7/11/2018 at 4:07 AM, Empire said: Here comes another update... I couldn`t continue with the Landing Gear because I had to start working on the F110 Engine. I didn`t used the kit engine or the Aires set...I received something much better... Ladies & Gentlemen...this is the Pitzmodels prototyp for the Tamiya F-16 kit. The aft Turbine section and the Exhaust duct is made of resin. All the other parts are metal. The details are amazing and it went together more than smooth. Ok, enough words...here are some images of the parts. I hope you like it. Cheers Kai How can I contact them? I've been looking for them for a LONG time after seeing their amazing carrier deck...but can't find the website. A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Amazing!!! Empire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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