Jump to content

Recommended Posts

So the new year starts with some scratch/ kit bashing building practice, i want to build one of the Revell tugboats into a flying Sci-fi junk boat but that is going to take a lot of building that i need A LOT of practice in. So this a practice project, its a deep space probe/ship/satellite with a hint of retro and Ma.k. influence. Starting point is a yakult bottle.

 

 

20180103_124009

 

Had a go at using milliput as well, i will be using a lot more of this.

20180105_063648

 

Fitted the nose and what will become sensor domes, these will be filled in and shaped with milliput once the resin glue is dry.

2018-01-05_07-11-40

 

You can see my box of plastic bit for building into stuff!

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nice! Nothing like a bit of scratching, and as a ma.k fan.im drawn to any build involving a yakult bottle!

 

And yeah I love the idea of making your own version of a flying tug, I've seen resin kits on the industria mechanika site that are cool but waaaay out of my budget!

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

17 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said:

I presume we're talking Ian McQue style?

 

Yeh thats the guy, i really like his art and sculptures, im not sure i can do the subject justice but I'm going to give it go hence the practice.

16 hours ago, Hunter Rose said:

I've seen resin kits on the industria mechanika

Me to but wow they look amazing there are some good WIP on pinterst that im using as reference for having a go at making one myself.

 

Just on with the sanding and filling thats probably going to take a few days to sort now before adding a few more details.

Edited by rockpopandchips
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Bugle07 said:

Nice work, like the look of the space tug, you thinking of a good few aerials on it? 

 

More greebles for the Yak-ult please!

 

Geoff

Ask and yeh shall receive....lol.

 

Finished off the underside of the mini space tug and added a couple of antenna, its now ready to paint this weekend. I might have a go at using chipping solution.

 

20180112_204504-1

 

20180112_204525-1

 

 

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nice work so far.

Now, if it were mine.....

It's a space tug so it needs reactor jets to steer.

I'd add random access panels here and there,

plus big rivets as per the McQue picture above.

And, a tug needs anchor points and/or manipulator arms.

(Hope you don't mind the comments).

It's a long learning process! Keep them coming.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said:

Nice work so far.

Now, if it were mine.....

It's a space tug so it needs reactor jets to steer.

I'd add random access panels here and there,

plus big rivets as per the McQue picture above.

And, a tug needs anchor points and/or manipulator arms.

(Hope you don't mind the comments).

It's a long learning process! Keep them coming.

Cheers Pete and thanks for your comments, totaly agree with them and i think most folk. I will be adding a few panels with PE details. I have not added them yet as last time i did the rust thing with chipping liquids i lost all the PE detail, we will see how it turns out. 

 

Big rivets i hadn't thought about but i might see if i can come up with a few, the other things are all great but as this is a mini tug i figured it would just be using a magnetic hook for pulling stuff via the 2 massive jets on the back. I have the idea that the tug would be pulling the DS Yak-ult after re-entery

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

For the big rivets, get a pack of dress making pins (cheap as),

cut just below the head & superglue into small holes.

They're metal, easy to do & look like the real thing.

Failing that, it can be done with stretched sprue (even cheaper)

but it will take a bit of practice.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 14/01/2018 at 2:48 PM, Pete in Lincs said:

For the big rivets, get a pack of dress making pins (cheap as),

cut just below the head & superglue into small holes.

They're metal, easy to do & look like the real thing.

Failing that, it can be done with stretched sprue (even cheaper)

but it will take a bit of practice.

I used these on a Gundam once and completely forgot about using them again.....anyway this is painted up and im on with the weathering, just a bit of grime and streaks to add i think. Not overly happy with the rusty bits i should have painted it much darker.

 

20180117_214459-1

 

20180117_214314-1

 

 

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

16 hours ago, Hunter Rose said:

Nice! Love the blue. Until i read the bit about the rust i actually thought it was a cool faded paint look! I think its like the primer of the ship showing through.

Did I say rust, sorry I meant to say paint fade.....:P

 

5 hours ago, Bandsaw Steve said:

Great! Really looks like modelling just for the fun of it. As it should be! 👍

Absolutely exactly what it is, mucking about with plastic having a go at making something new ( ish) and trying new skills.

Edited by rockpopandchips
  • Like 2
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...