Fancherello Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) Hello That's too long time i havent posted here, so here is my work in progress: a 1/32 F7F-3N Tigercat made from HPH's kit and probably depicting Romain Hugault's future comic book topic. Here's where i am at: a lot of digital work, but also chunks of painted resin. And also the tug that will be displayed along with the plane. Here's an idea of the digital work done mainly with Fusion 360 software and also with Blender ( more for texturing, sculpting and bulging ) nose part is still under works ! all the files ( and also the engine, i'll make a post about it ) are available for download here: https://cults3d.com/en/users/Fancherello/creations those are free downloads, a free donation button is available, but nothing mandatory. I made sure i host my pics on safe place now as i realized that my previous threads died because those were Facebook hosted ones. I'll try to add shortly the painted parts and cope up with the actual progress of the kit ! Edited February 9, 2022 by Fancherello Anthony in NZ, scvrobeson, Sepp and 20 others 18 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 The Videoaviation Tug, updated with 3d printed parts ( Sonic Mini 4K printer ) I'll add both painted cockpits very soon ! Fanch Jan_G, Fanes, MikeMaben and 22 others 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Very cool! Cant wait to see what the N cockpit addition looks like. The 3D printed nose looks terrific! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Phenomenal work, Fanch! Great to see you 're back here on LSP. Now, keep those updates coming! Martinnfb, Anthony in NZ and Fancherello 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: Very cool! Cant wait to see what the N cockpit addition looks like. The 3D printed nose looks terrific! Thanks a lot Brian, i'm glad you like it as I know you like the Tigercat a bit more than other planes. The chin bulge has been a challenge to get right its shape is rather confusing depending on the angle. I'm putting the last efforts on the nose these days, some scoops need adding only on one side if i'm not wrong ( checking this at the moment ) Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Starfighter said: Phenomenal work, Fanch! Great to see you 're back here on LSP. Now, keep those updates coming! thanks a lot my friend ! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancherello Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 So cockpit wise here are a few in progress pics and how it looks now. I have to finish the gear bay and stop handling and playing with the fuselage halves before adding last details on pit's sides. The cockpit takes inspiration from HPH's ref pics that show several layers of zync chromate and interior green. Night fighters had black overpaints on various patterns: the black area could vary from a plane to another ( i've also seen a pic showing a black seat ). I've been using multilayered hairspary chipping to travel across the various color layers and try and make it storytelling. The cockpit design included series of holes so that i could use my friend Tom Anyz's switches and knobs system, and some self made ones too: that's now my favourite way to get nice color separations. That also helps giving the parts a treatment before adding the fragile switches. This system has totally changed my workflow there, and i couldnt reverse now. No chance. LSP_Kevin, Antonio Argudo, Out2gtcha and 30 others 31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus2000 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 COOL!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Terrific work!!!! I need to find a way to print all that stuff as I got the Combat Models vac and then the Hph kit to make a nightfighter. Thanks very much for allowing others to use your files. This is very kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Love it! Really looks wonderful under some paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Great to finally see this one here, Fanch. I've been trying to follow it on Facebook, but much easier for me here. And it's fantastic work by you as usual! Kev Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Eagle Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Welcome back, Fanch! Looks great so far!!!! -Thor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.W Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 What a beautifal model! I'm using your facebook site a reference for my 1/32 F-14 build. Thanks for sharing! Fancherello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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