danimalmagic Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) I suspect you a probably all bored to death with Blackbirds but I thought I should close out the commission properly with a summary of the builds and their differences. I promise no more Blackbirds for the foreseeable future. Once again, thankyou to everyone who help along the way. A-12, this is where it all began, single seat, NMF in the beginning with them all finally being painted the normal Black we all know. Kiwi Resin conversion for the nose and tail, additional Q-BAY windows, some Eduard Etch and all painted in Tamiya Acrylics. A-12 Titanium Goose, this is the training version of the A-12 with a second raised canopy for the trainer. Kiwi Resin A-12 conversion for the nose and tail, scratch built second cockpit as it is vastly different than the SR-71B in shape and size, some Eduard Etch and all painted in Tamiya Acrylics. YF-12A, OOB with a specific finish referenced from some images of the early airframe, just the addition of some Eduard Etch and all painted in Tamiya Acrylics. M-21, this is in fact a normal A-12 with a second cockpit installed in the Q-Bay, primary function was to be the carrier vessel for the GTD-21B Drone. All of the 1/72 kits have been modelled with the Drone carried on the SR-71 which is not correct. The SR-71 never carried the Drone so the standard kit was modified again with the Kiwi Resin A-12 Conversion, finished with the some Eduard Etch and painted in Tamiya Acrylics. SR-71A, built OOB with the exception of some Eduard Etch, painted in Tamiya Acrylics SR-71B, built OOB with the exception of some Eduard Etch, painted in Tamiya Acrylics SR-71C, this is a really interesting airframe is it is made up of the front section of a functional mock up of the SR-71 and the rear section of a crashed YF-12A. Aircraft was built to replace a crashed SR-71B, note the short tail and the raised second tandem canopy. The aircraft was known as the bast**d" because it required constant trim adjustments to keep her flying straight. As per the others she is finished with some additional Eduard Etch and painted with Tamiya Acrylics. YF-12C, this is essential a demilitarised SR-71, it was given the YF-12C designation to hide its true identity, I believe that the Air force did not want anyone to know that NASA had one of their Blackbirds. The airframe served as a test bed for various NASA projects. As per the others she is finished with some additional Eduard Etch and painted with Tamiya Acrylics. SR-71 Big Tail, this is a normal SR-71 that was refitted with an extended tail for additional surveillance equipment. I had some fun trying to get the correct length for the tail, finally resolved when I got a copy of an old Wings Magazine article on the airframe. Naturally the tail is scratch built, quite a challenge as no part of it stays a constant size and I only had some images to work from. As per the others she is finished with some additional Eduard Etch and painted with Tamiya Acrylics. Thanks for looking. Danny Edited August 16, 2014 by danimalmagic 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That's quite some project! Well done they look great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Superb work, mate! Talk about commitment! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That's very impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 OOO very very nice.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 17 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Totally agree, very nice lovely finishes, doubly good as I almost never seem to see SR71 kits built up online! Are those the Italeri kits? Very nice once again, now you just have to work out where to store them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Totally agree, very nice lovely finishes, doubly good as I almost never seem to see SR71 kits built up online! Are those the Italeri kits? Very nice once again, now you just have to work out where to store them! They are a commission build but i am sure they will end up in a nice display case, they are all 1/72 Testors/Italeri Kiys, they are the same moulds. Thanks for looking Danny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Nice family picture! Pity you did not cast the big tail master :-) Rene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I'll tire of these supreme airplanes when Homer Simpson tires of Duff! Truly spectacular work all round; I can but dream of having such marvels in my own collection... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Superb work, mate! Talk about commitment! Thanks, it has been a long project that is for sure but i really enjoyed it and they will be going to a good home. Thanks for looking. Danny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Nice family picture! Pity you did not cast the big tail master :-) Rene Thanks Rene, its a commission so i wanted the Client to have a real one off project, totally unique, if i had made a mould then that would have changed that. The guy i built them for is a real Blackbird Fanatic and i think this was the right way to go. Thanks for looking. Danny I'll tire of these supreme airplanes when Homer Simpson tires of Duff! Truly spectacular work all round; I can but dream of having such marvels in my own collection... Cheers Mate, very Kind. Thanks for looking. Danny That's quite some project! Well done they look great That's very impressive! OOO very very nice.... Thanks guys. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That's a spectacular collection of fabulous builds. I love all the panel variations on the bare metal airframes, and the subtlety in the black ones. The thread title is ace too Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 That's a spectacular collection of fabulous builds. I love all the panel variations on the bare metal airframes, and the subtlety in the black ones. The thread title is ace too Will Glad you like them, i suspect the tittle may go over a few heads but you got it mate. Thanks for looking Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Nice work Danny, really enjoyed the pics. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Fantastic collection of awesome builds, great stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catbird Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 wow. Stunning builds. The NMF is simply astounding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 ...and how could anyone be bored with that ! , What and Incredible sight, One of the best posts I have ever seen on here, I say more Blackbird please.. I really can't believe I still have not got around to making one. I just hope it comes out as nice as yours. Very well done that was a lot of work, You deserve a good coffee. Loved the build and look forward to more. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 ...and how could anyone be bored with that ! , What and Incredible sight, One of the best posts I have ever seen on here, I say more Blackbird please.. I really can't believe I still have not got around to making one. I just hope it comes out as nice as yours. Very well done that was a lot of work, You deserve a good coffee. Loved the build and look forward to more. Cheers Rob Coffe, just stocked up on Hoegaarden and Franziskaner. Thanks Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Coffe, just stocked up on Hoegaarden and Franziskaner. Thanks Rob. Even better, I made the mistake of having a pint of Hoegaarden in the morning one sunday and had to return home for a kip, Potent but delicious stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Nice work Danny, really enjoyed the pics. Rod Fantastic collection of awesome builds, great stuff wow. Stunning builds. The NMF is simply astounding. Thanks guys, really great feedback. Thanks for looking. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That's a great looking collection. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Super collection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 That's a great looking collection. Well done! Thanks Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Wow! Wat a wonderful fireworks of the Sr-71-sts! I have lost a gift of speech! Brilliant great looking work! P.S.: the prototype is like a member of my family because when i was a little boy the SR-s from mildenhall took my father to his work again and again as the Air Force officer from AD interceptors regiment on alarm dury. Some time I think that he prepared the Mig-31 for SR-71 oftenly than me for the school classes))))))))) Edited August 13, 2014 by Snitok1983 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Holy crap, they are awesome.....i especially like the Titanium ones, they look great...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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