Greg W Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Hi Mitko. Sorry, not at this time. Have been very busy and currently I'm away from home and will be for the next two weeks. Once I get back, after settling in, I will pick up where I left off. Glad you checked in, I very much appreciate your interest. Greg CJP and Eagle Driver 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Don't know how I missed this build. Nice work. Great show. Sincerely, Mark Eagle Driver and Greg W 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 11:45 AM, dodgem37 said: Don't know how I missed this build. Nice work. Great show. Sincerely, Mark Hi Mark. Thank you. I am chomping at the bit to get back on this so the down time is serving to build up a lot of steam for some more progress, ASAP. I expect to have something worthy of posting by the end of next weekend. Here's to more free time! Greg Eagle Driver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Hi Greg I've been hanging out for an update on this beautiful build - how things going? Chris Edited January 27, 2019 by CJP spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) On 1/27/2019 at 2:57 AM, CJP said: Hi Greg I've been hanging out for an update on this beautiful build - how things going? Chris Hi. You would think that due to the lack of posts here that I haven't been at my modeling desk but actually, quite the opposite. Progress on the AF-1 has temporarily stopped because I was hired to build models full time for a movie. I took time off work to build miniatures for a independent film. When this gig is over, I will definitely get back to this project. I have enjoyed seeing some posts from, Anthony from NZ and you regarding your Skyhawks, so keep them coming and soon, I will be joining in again. Great to hear from you Chris! Edited August 19, 2019 by GDW Anthony in NZ, LSP_Kevin, BiggTim and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 6 hours ago, GDW said: Hi. You would think that due to the lack of posts here that I haven't been at my modeling desk but actually, quite the opposite. Progress on the AF-1 has temporarily stopped because I was hired to build models full time for a movie. I took time off work to build miniatures for a independent film, the job will last through the month of February. When this gig is over, I will definitely get back to this project. I have enjoyed seeing some posts from, Anthony from NZ and you regarding your Skyhawks, so keep them coming and soon, I will be joining in again. Great to hear from you Chris! How awesome is that GDW! - not knowing anything about movie making I thought that CGI had bumped the demand for models in movies so hope their demand for your skills continue - look forward to your AF1 resuming Chris BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 I am working for a independent filmmaker here in northern Michigan. He is using both miniatures and CGI together. Rather than render the several military vehicles needed for the scene we are working on digitally, he is having me build them and only paint them in light grey. The light grey is something like a blue screen that colors, markings and weathering can be superimposed on digitally. That way, one tank can be several. Here is how they look when I hand them over to Dan, the filmmaker. 109, jgrease, HerculesPA_2 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Looks like fun!! I'd take that gig, too. CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Wow I had no idea - thanks for the interesting info on the movie stuff BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) Here is a new to me technique that I've used for the optics on these models. A few things, like lights, vision blocks on a tank or other shiny colorful stuff I am trying to replicate so Dan doesn't have to with the computer. An armor modeler on YouTube, posted a video I watched, using the Mylar strips attached to party favors to simulate colored vision blocks on tanks. Off to Dollar Tree I went and picked up a package for a buck containing purple, red, blue, gold and green mylar. The YouTube video did not show how to attach the strips once cut to size so I came up with my own method. I put some double sided Scotch tape down on a piece of glass and then stuck a strip of Mylar on top of that. Trim to size, then pry it up with a razor blade and apply it to the periscope or whatever. I punched a disc out with my Waldron punch and die set. Just make sure to place the Mylar over some thin sheet plastic or it won't work because of how thin it is, it needs the plastic to back it. Edited January 30, 2019 by GDW HerculesPA_2, CJP, BiggTim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) Check out the reflection of the bolt head in the periscope. I think us airplane guys can use this for guided missiles and modern helicopters have all kinds of optical stuff this could work for. Edited January 30, 2019 by GDW Alain Gadbois, 109, CJP and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) On 1/30/2019 at 12:10 AM, BiggTim said: Looks like fun!! I'd take that gig, too. Yeah! It is fun! And, this work is making me a much better modeler. Edited July 26, 2019 by GDW BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Great lateral thinking with materials and technique - once again showing the benefit of forums like FSM CJP BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) I am fortunate the package of party favors had a color that works very well for replicating a Stryker periscope. Edited January 31, 2019 by GDW Anthony in NZ, CJP and HerculesPA_2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Driver Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Fantastic! What are the kit you used? Share more in a different thread if you have building process pictures please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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