Dandiego Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) Tail colors. I have been thinking. If I paint multiple tails in different colors I could change from one squadron to another. Well at least for the test birds. And I can print out as many tails as I want. Never liked the green VX-5 green tail stripe, but................. Dan Edited June 21, 2022 by Dandiego Renegade, Starfighter, blackbetty and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Oh man, i'm flabbergasted, this is really superfantastic , i'm officially envious since in the past i was trying to have a Vigilante made out of just straight good old fashioned scratchbuilding, and it went the do-do's way (my fault), i'm really impressed how it turned out to be the way you tackled it....... Jack..... Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Jack said: Oh man, i'm flabbergasted, this is really superfantastic , i'm officially envious since in the past i was trying to have a Vigilante made out of just straight good old fashioned scratchbuilding, and it went the do-do's way (my fault), i'm really impressed how it turned out to be the way you tackled it....... Jack..... Thanks Jack. Still fine-tuning the design but eventually I will offer this for sale. So if you still have that same enthusiasm for the Vigi hold on just a little longer. Be warned this bird is big. 25 inches long, 20 inch wingspan. Dan Edited June 21, 2022 by Dandiego johncrow, GreyGhost, Jack and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 That's looking Incredible Dan ..! -Gregg Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveculp Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Some of the items I'm amazed by with your build: 1) I can't figure out how you smoothed the printed surfaces and then scribed into them without chipping out the putty(?). 2) I'm amazed that you could even print out the small pieces on an FDM printer. 3) This is the best prototype I've ever seen. GreyGhost and Dandiego 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, daveculp said: Some of the items I'm amazed by with your build: 1) I can't figure out how you smoothed the printed surfaces and then scribed into them without chipping out the putty(?). 2) I'm amazed that you could even print out the small pieces on an FDM printer. 3) This is the best prototype I've ever seen. 1. Lots of sanding. 100 grit and I used my orbital woodworking sander. 2. Small parts are quite rough, need lots of work. 3. Thanks. Dan GreyGhost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 Some progress. Windscreen has been glued on. Everything masked off and a first coat of Gull grey has been applied. Lots of work, repairs will be needed. I will be trying to replicate a sun bleached China Lake bird, so lots of post shading to go on all colors. Sorry for the over exposure. I have been working on designing and printing the exhaust tubes/nozzles. First print, many improvements to be implemented. Thanks for looking, Dan scvrobeson, Starfighter, Renegade and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Love it, Dan. I'll bet you can see the finish line from here. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: Love it, Dan. I'll bet you can see the finish line from here. Kev Kevin, thanks for the comments. Well I do see the finish line, but I see lots of other things too. Poor surface prep, too much heavy primer, and a rushed paint job. But, this is only the first prototype. I see needed improvements in almost every printed part, and I see the need to change up the construction sequence. I have already begun prep work on a second model, learning from my mistakes. I will definitely change primers and surface prep techniques. Second build should go quite fast as I now have all of the parts. Dan GreyGhost, MikeMaben and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 Major paint work done. Masks removed. Looks ok, but not great. Dan mattcour, Starfighter, themongoose and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Nice looking lines there Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, themongoose said: Nice looking lines there Mr Goose, although I am certain that there are shape issues sprinkled throughout, it does look like a Vigi. Success! Dan GreyGhost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 And a big Vigi as well! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Beautiful jet, very courageous build! Marcel Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcour Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Looks quite good to me! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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