Oldbaldguy Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 28 minutes ago, Jim Barry said: Orange, yep! Brown boots, tan/khaki gloves. What's that on background jets? Intake covers? Yep. Red cloth bags that slipped over the inlet. No idea how they were anchored to the airframe. Looks like the top part of the bag lines up with the reinforced boarding ladder attach point on the side of the intake. The guy’s gloves are leather and more creamy yellow than tan - I’ve got a pair somewhere. I don’t remember ever seeing a HATWING 1 helmet with a unique paint job. Each squadron had its own scheme and that’s what everybody wore. This one is obviously Heavy 7. daveculp and Jim Barry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 J79 nozzle back from the printer. I'm pretty happy. Like I expected, it's a little overdone, but I think I can sand it to taste. A little extra detail never hurt anyone anyway! Tony T, denders, Rockie Yarwood and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Vigi builder life. Much surface prep. I love it, actually. Gazzas, blackbetty, Rockie Yarwood and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I found that 100 grit sandpaper works the best. Dan Jim Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Bullpups and the crew reporting for duty. Actually just one bullpup arrived. The other one should arrive soon. The print went haywire, I guess. denders, johncrow, LSP_Kevin and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Bullpups and a crew. Exciting, looking forward to further updates. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Drew rear wheels tonight. Whew! Created a profile sketch and revolved it, which made a better bulgier shape than just creating a torus. Edited November 24, 2022 by Jim Barry LSP_Kevin, Dandiego, Rockie Yarwood and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Man... this is so cool. It's like every young modeller's fantasy to be able to create any part he needs without fettling, sanding, and trying to build parts from anything he can find lying around in the garage or junk drawer. My applause to you guys. Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 Thanks! Lots of pain up front to get in, but TOTALLY worth it. Gazzas and Dandiego 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 29 minutes ago, Jim Barry said: Thanks! Lots of pain up front to get in, but TOTALLY worth it. Still going through the pain. Anything with compound curves still throws me for a loop. Dan Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Very very cool. Where can one get this kit or is it files we need to print? Thanks. Watching with interest. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Hagar said: Very very cool. Where can one get this kit or is it files we need to print? Thanks. Watching with interest. James Kit is available from........me. Just let me know if you want one and I will add you to the list. $100 plus shipping. Dan Jim Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) Alright, off to the printer. Some improvement over the kit, hopefully. With Dan's Vigi kit, the details are not its strength (and that's fine with me!). I imagine a resin printer is in Dan's plans for the future, maybe?? Edited November 26, 2022 by Jim Barry Dandiego, daveculp and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) I got just enough of a push today to open a Shapeways shop for my LG. So.. here it is: https://www.shapeways.com/product/GLNAFKX2X/a-5-vigilante-landing-gear-1-32?optionId=284178835&li=shops You are basically buying me a beer for my service here. Everything else is cost. I guess I'll upload my other designs too. Anyone have a 1/24 Bearcat they need a detail kit for? (Crickets) Edited November 26, 2022 by Jim Barry thierry laurent and LSP_Kevin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) The shop opens! I call it Valkyrie Design, part of my small umbrella of micro businesses. I also used "Valkyrie" it in the past to sell my line of "Valkyrie" carbon fiber racing bikes, and today I call my cycling coaching business "Valkyrie Performance". https://www.shapeways.com/shops/valkyrie-design Edited November 27, 2022 by Jim Barry LSP_Kevin, thierry laurent, Alex and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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