The Madhatter Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 got some lights going Now to re-polish the red panel. LSP_K2, LSP_Kevin, Rockie Yarwood and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Really cool. Love the lighting. That scheme lives up to the name. The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Aaaaaargh me hearty! Well done that be! Uncarina and The Madhatter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 thanks guys Got some more done Starting with a basic lighting job for the instrument panel. I glued on 3 pre-wired SMDs to a piece of 1mm sheet styrene and then painted them clear green. The glass panel is sanded clear sheet with the decals stuck on the top. I was not able to get the glass to sit closer to the frame which is annoying me but there is nothing I can do about it. If I were to do it again, I'd cut the sanded clear sheet to size and put it into the frame and not use a single panel. I many try cutting some clear and place it on top of the frame instead. That could work As you can see, it's pretty messy but it diffuses the light perfectly. I have just the right amount of shine. Also been spending a large amount of time masking Speaking of woodwork, I've been working on things like a table and interior. However, I think I may have screwed up the main frame and painted the wrong parts wood and not the actual wood. Now that I have worked out how it's meant to be against what Revell tell you it is, I can play around with it. I'll make some pillows out of Milliput as the couches look like they've been lifted from Barbie's place. I mean, just look at that single chair - it does not look like its worth $1 let alone $10k. I would so love a resin printer and the skills to use it right now.... and finally, just an over view One final thing I will say, and that is age has not been kind to this kit (not that my storage of it helped any). Dry fitting has really shown some issues ahead. Lucky me.... Well, that's it for now. As always, thanks for stopping in and having a look Later Si Rockie Yarwood, LSP_Kevin, TankBuster and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Si, that is one sleek looking ship! You are really bringing her to life. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 Thanks Tom! Sadly, progress will grind to a halt in a week or so for about a month as I'll be demolishing my much loved, crappy shed. I have to another one to go up but its nowhere near as big as what I have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankBuster Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Awesome work, love the color. Cheers. The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 hi all I have a problem that I really need help with. If I can't fix it, it'll have to be stripped and that would be a huge shame as I do not have enough red to start over I sprayed on what I thought would be the last clear coat (Gunze spray can) and this is what happened: As you can see, it's gone all hazy and white and left what looks like an oil spill on the hull. I have absolutely no idea how or why this has happened but I need to fix it. Anyone got any thoughts on this? scvrobeson and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 When you polished the black, did the polish have any silicone in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 I hadn't polished anything at this stage. This was meant to be the final clear coat before polishing started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Si, wish I knew for sure, but you might mask off the uncloudy sections and apply an additional clear coat (from a different bottle than the one you used) over the cloud. Sometimes this makes it disappear. Hope this helps! Tom Edited June 19, 2022 by Uncarina The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 That's awesome looking! Why do I think..."Bond....James Bond"...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 Thanks guys. Would it be a bad idea to spray a light coat of thinner over the areas or is that asking for trouble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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