Troy Molitor Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 That is coming along nicely Ben! Awesome job on the NACA ducks. And what set back? Ha! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Besides the tedious and annoying job of adding groove lines and surface detail, I have added the viewfinder bulges in the radome. They were blanked over on most ERA-3Bs, so there is no need for any internal details. I have started with a 3D printed basic shape which was glued to the radome: The fairings were then sculpted with Magic Sculp. A view of the fuselage shows the use of vinyl for raised surface details. I am rather happy with the result, but paint does not stick very well to vinyl. I sadly haven't found any other self-adhesive material which cuts as nicely but is easier to paint. I you have any suggestions, your feedback would be highly appreciated! Bonus: a rare view of Dymo tape being used on one of my models. I am not a huge fan of that stuff but it is very handy as aguide to scribe compound curved parts. Rocat, scvrobeson, johncrow and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 i often use vinyl cut with my Roland, i wetsand it before i cut it, so the paint adheres better Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 I have also sanded mine but the paint still does not stick as I'd like it to... Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 just incredible... great recovery too from it's earlier mishap Peter Starfighter and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Cheers, Gentlemen! Just a quick comparison between the fuselage as it looked after assembly and after a year and a half of work. Seems I'm a bit slow, but there is more than a few coats of primer and a bit of sanding between the two photos... patricksparks, daveculp, Out2gtcha and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Fresh from the printer - the fuselage side (ex-) camera blisters. In situ. The big electronics canoe was fitted to the fuselage as well. Most of the characteristic ERA-3B parts are now fitted or at least ready to be fitted. Next step is marking the position of the tail planes and fitting the inner wing sections. A-10LOADER, dodgem37, Pete Fleischmann and 18 others 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Dog Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 no words except I love it all the way Starfighter and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Those 3d printed parts are awesome. Dan A-10LOADER and Starfighter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Looking amazing Ben! Craig Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 very, very nice work, Ben. the fuselage looks like a kit part. Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Love this stuff, Ben. Sincerely, Mark Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Fantastic job repairing the damage to it. You definitely will have a one of a kind model once it's done, like all of your other projects. Good to see the wings folded, that'll save a bit of space, unless you're planning to have them extended. Matt Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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