ScanmanDan Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I have been on a little kick of building these character planes ( Tiger Models Cute series, the Meng bombers and some Hasegawa Egg Planes) When I saw this kit. But what really got me to part with my money this morning was being in the hobby shop and seeing someone else with the kit in his hands mulling over wether to buy it or not…. He put it back on the shelf as I quietly scooped it up and quickly bought it. MINE,MINE, ALL MINE!!!! The box artwork is quite nice in a retro kind of way. I was like a little kid and after about an hour and a half I had the sucker press fitted together. And I have tried it out on my usual base to see if it will work. To say I am happy is an understatement. Great little kit. It has no cockpit, and on some deep reflection I'm not going to try and scratch build one, though you could pretty easily do one. The kit comes with both decals and stickers. I will paint the stripes and use a few decals. I will also beat the ever-loving daylights out of it weathering wise because that's the kind of guy I am. I hope you like my little Viper, thanks for looking in. Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 There is something cute about this 'egg' models. Looks superb though and not bad detailing either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Cool! Look forward to seeing more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherMole Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Very nice. I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Oh thats super cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thanks guys I am glad you like this little beastie. They are sweet little critters with endless modification possibilities. It would be great to have an X-wing and TIE Fighter in the set too! Progress; I had to sort out the stand as the way the kit is designed it is trapped between the two main fuselage halves and isn't removable. That's a non-starter in my book. Also the kit is quite big and heavy on the stand and I thought it could use some beefing up. To attempt to fix this I added a thin sheet of styrene to fill in the front of the base and flared it all in with lashings of superglue used as a filler. To get a detachable stand I embedded some small powerful magnets into the arm and corisponding ones into one side of the fuselage. I left just the front and back bit of the attachment point to act as locators. This works quite well and I can turn the whole lot upside down and the model is still firmly attached. I am now working on a way to modify the kit to allow me to add the tail faring as one piece after the whole lot is assembled. Thanks for looking in. Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 This is it for the weekend, not bad for a few hours work. I would like to build another one and add a cockpit and landing gear as well I did break my rule and added some 2mm strips to the interior of the exhaust cans as they looked pretty week. Progress; ( Basic primer ) I made a couple of cuts with a razor saw to allow the rear fairing to be put on after painting. This means that all the major seams work can be done now. I have looked over this basic primer and there should only be a little touch up to do to get the finish coat looking good. The kit goes together surprisingly well. Thanks for looking in. Dan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 This is really growing on me. The more I see of it the more I desperate to see the finished article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Progress?: I love painting but it is always a two steps forward, one side back and one step to the side exercise for me. Here is where I'm at right now. Base colour on, and starting with beating up the finish. I need to get a bit more done before I tackle the stripes. I have just about got the black base the way I want it, but it still needs a touch of love. Once the highlights go on it will come back to a more white colour. Thanks for looking in. Dan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 A bit more paint, this time some off white; Letting the whole lot dry off for a bit. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 One of the great joys of these little critters is the freedom to do whatever you want without a rivet counter in sight. Last pictures for the weekend, where did all that time go? Starting the stripes: and the back end: Overall. I'm just junking along doing little bits and pieces as I go. Thanks for stopping by for a look. Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Looking good! Nice paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 I had more fun painting today. I'm just working my way around the model to get the basic painting done. Thanks for dropping in for a look. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootyPuffJunior Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Great work so far! This was at my local hobby shop for 50% off and seeing your build makes me really wish I had picked it up when I was there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm out of likes for today so, LIKE! It's looking great. Currently on Amazon for just short of twenty quid. Yes, I'd like one but I have too much other stuff to do! Really, too much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 If you can pick this kit up on the cheap I would suggest you do it. I paid full whack and I'm loving it to bits. A average modeller could knock this guy out in a couple of weekends and have a great time doing it, and a neato looking build. I'm just messing about with the painting because that's what I like to do. Last pics this weekend as I'm off to start my never ending Honey- DO list One side finished, sorta... Back end finished, sorta... And some close ups to show what I'm up to. I like the patina that is building up even though shooting pics under lights tends to just wash the whole lot out to a lumpy off white. Thanks for stopping by to look at my ramblings. Dan 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Dan, You keep rambling, I'll keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Progress; Wings starting to get some paint. I have some tricky masking for the rear red stripe, fingers crossed I don't stuff it up. ZOOOOOOOOOOM !!!! I'm just a big kid. Hopefully I've get a bit more done this long weekend Thanks Pete for you kind comments. Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 STRIPES!!! I need drink Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 You deserve one! Brilliant, I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Wow its looking great! Two thumbs up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Cracking work! How are you doing the chipping on the stripes? Fluid or some special method? Looks spot on. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 7 minutes ago, Bugle07 said: Cracking work! How are you doing the chipping on the stripes? Fluid or some special method? Looks spot on. Geoff I was wondering exactly the same thing as the chipping looks perfect and I want to steal the technique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Love the way it's coming together. The discolouration on the white is sublime. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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