Oldbaldguy Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 “Looking right” is absolutely the best way to go. It was my experience that all the surface detail was visible when the airplane was naked, but it all just sort of disappeared under a coat of paint. It may have been that the airplane was so smooth and slick that nothing really stood out, or maybe it was just so gorgeous overall that it was hard to make yourself look for the piddly stuff. Starfighter and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Starfighter said: it is more important to capture the look of the surface detail instead of offering a correct number of rivets. Keep in mind, all the surface detail is not really to scale - like I said, it has to "look" right. Absolutely mate. that's going to look amazing. Gives texture to a model even if you dont see it until you're up close or can wash then in grimy areas.....nice! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Colvin Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Amazing!....If this file were to be made available.....it may force me to buy a printer and learn something new.......limitless potential Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Smart to look at some reinforcements. I know that the spine was one of the weak spots on the Trumpeter 1/48 kit. The prototype cockpit parts look great already. Matt Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 I have spent quite some time adding more surface detail and preparing the main gear wells. The fuselage surface detail is pretty much finished, so I went ahead and mirrored the LH side fuselage halves in order to get a full fuselage. I will now add the non-symmetrical surface detail to each half before I can print them. Basic detail added to the main landing gear wells: No need to put too much effort into the forward portion of the bay as it'll be hidden by the closed lower gear door anyway. Like the big forward landing gear door (which was even locked with the landing gear in locked position), they were pretty much always closed on the ground. Isn't she a beauty? The full depth intake trunks are visible from this perspective as well. geedubelyer, blackbetty, johncrow and 36 others 37 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Wow! When a 'like' just isn't enough. That really does look spectacular - captures the look beautifully... Iain Derek B, easixpedro, Kagemusha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Starfighter said: Oh my. That view... She's looking spectacular, and you haven't even printed it yet. Starfighter, Derek B and Out2gtcha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 That looks fabulous! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Incredible Ben. Your cad skills are excellent, way better than mine. Dan Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 It looks fantastic... Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank83 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Absolutely amazing!! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 It's so beautifully done. It's a shame that no kit manufacturers put the same level of work in that you have on an accurate Vigi. Matt KiwiZac, Starfighter and Supersonic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 I'm glad you guys like it! She's growing... denders, Marcel111, Christoffer Lindelav and 29 others 29 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 What grade of sandpaper do you use to get rid of any striations from the printing process? Matt Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 I am usually starting with a 600 grid and gradually get finer. I am using Tamiya Putty as well to get rid of the printing lines. I should probably just tweak my printing settings a bit to reduce them in the first place... scvrobeson and Greg W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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