The Madhatter Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 (edited) So last night, I had an epiphany regarding the lighting. I was playing around with the engine section last night working out what goes where etc when it dawned on me that I did not need to cast the engine cover end in clear resin. In fact, that was an incredibly bad idea. As it turns out, a simple clear plastic circle that's been sanded on one side to diffuse the light will be fine. And I'm glad I worked that out when I did as I was able to remove the semi dried resin before it fully cured against the cover. Also, I had run off in places I was not expecting, so again, good timing to be appreciated. Anyway, I was having doubts on how I was going to be able to put the big spikey thing inside the cover when there would have been resin covering the opening. It was then I realised "crap, I hope I still have those discs I cut out of the end", as they already have the locating pins in place. Thank goodness I had the foresight to keep them just in case coz now is that case. So, revised lighting plan. I am going to have to use filament as that is the only way I can get light within the space allocated. I bought a couple of 130mm filaments to wind onto the mounting nub. I'll drill 2 holes, one above the other and wind the filament around it. I also cut 2 grooves into the lower surface of the wing to allow the passing of wires into the body. I am contemplating on using the droid head as a push on/off button with a battery cell contained within his head (maybe - I haven't fully explored this yet - its just an idea). I'm hoping to avoid using an external plug Engine cover on: I also thinned down the edge of the cover to allow for a little more light to pass out The mid nozzle canter has been cast clear and looks really good What I'm looking at doing now is cutting out the ring above the center so that too can be recast in clear. I think that'd look much better than just having the center section lit. Also whilst I'm on the subject of the engines, there are some very dubious details here. Take for example this: That solid line on the lower right side is meant to be a pipe bent 90 degrees (I think). Well, you can remdy this. You can do it the easy way which would be to cut it off and replace it with brass, or you could try to make something out of it like this: I will hide that roughness with some PE ladder. Sad thing is, you can't really see this pipe once its inside the engine pod, but hey, its good practice right. This is my test mule Onward and upwards as they say Edited February 26 by The Madhatter Alex, Fanes, Out2gtcha and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Great work and a good solution to the lighting. Martinnfb and The Madhatter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Appreciate the detailing and the way you're blazing the trail on this kit. Looking forward to what you accomplish next on it Matt Martinnfb and The Madhatter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 Thanks Matt. You've been a silent supporter for a long time, so I really appreciate your comment. The next layer of clear resin has been poured, so we'll see how that went later. I hope it works because I don't have a spare. I do have a mold though if worse comes to worse. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 I am glad to say that the clear casting worked a treat! I am almost finished the detailing too. I only have one more bay to do. I am keeping the detailing as simple as I can. No point in over doing it in this example I've replace the 2 blank nubs at the end of the carburetor-like thing up front. Its funny how such a simple mod can have way more of an effect than adding wires etc: Well, that's all I have for now. I'm hoping to have some primer/paint on her very soon Shoggz, Fanes, Martinnfb and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Excellent work, Si! Kev Martinnfb and The Madhatter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Huge improvement! That is what it should have looked like in the first place in that scale. Martinnfb and The Madhatter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 Nice shiny base coat Now to add some colour Lots to choose from - anything I like. Such fun to be had Shoggz, Fanes, Alain Gadbois and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 nice work sprucing this up! such a cool ship The Madhatter and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Fantastic - that silver base coat really pulls it all together! The Madhatter and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 It is a cool ship isn't it. I think/hope the paint scheme I'll be doing will suit the beautiful lines. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 And some colour! The black is still wet which is why it looks a tad shiny now but once it dries, you won't notice it. My phone camera is really picking up the shine on the pipes - particularly the green ones, making them seem uneven in coverage. Rest assured, i the plastic, it looks even. Got black primer down on the inside if the hull which is good. I bought a push on/off button today from Jaycar but it's too long! Will be back in the city on Monday so will try again as I also have to buy a button cell holder Well, that's it for now, but it's coming along nicely. I am just waiting on my LED filament to arrive and then I can get the engines done I'll prime the upper surfaces of the ship ready for the real colour. So cant wait See you again soon Si Landrotten Highlander, LSP_Kevin, TankBuster and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 wow that paint work. how do you paint pipes like this its mind blowing ! I've always had issues doing this Martinnfb and The Madhatter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 That is looking good! The Madhatter and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 hello! nice work on those scratchbuilt details The Madhatter and Martinnfb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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