perdu Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I was offered this kit very cheaply and decided to have a go at redoing its slightly thin engine. Like Topsy it just growed from there. Some after market etch inside the cabin includes the floor and rear wall and the instrument and switch panels. Nothing else from the AIrwaves Wasp/Scout set was used, ah, except the seat belts on the scratch built seats. The missile launchers and missiles were scratch built and thanks to Steve (worm) I had lots of information to get the details right from. All the clear parts have been remade as Airfix didn't make all the bulgey out bits that the real machine had. The WIP is here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234964193-airfix-scout-ah1/ Here is the Scout, good stuff courtesy of Steve and others, mistakes were all mine. I was told there should always be a money shot Apologies for the crappulous nature of the pictures, I'm not much of a photographer either . 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Very nice job - The images on my screen are probably much bigger than reality, but it still looks great. Looking forward to seeing it at Telford. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Well, you know what I think Bill - that's an absolute little beauty...!! Great job!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitor Sousa Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Apologies for the crappulous nature of the pictures, I'm not much of a photographer either Your Panasonic is shooting at a wide aperture f3.9 For models you should use narrow apertures (bigger f/ value, like f7 or f9) I recommend two lights (same tone), And try to force a narrow aperture, maybe using the macro button or trying de M option (sorry I don't know how your LZ20 works ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I followed your WIP and this has been a tour de force! Great modelling and an incredibly impressive result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 A lovely little Scout and having done a similar conversion myself I can really appreciate all of the hard work which has gone into this, great job, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 That's a little carcker, I enjoyed the WIP as well! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Congratulations Perdu, you've taken a little horror of a chopper kit and turned it into a little gem. Your build thread was a joy to follow, the number of alterations and additions you have made to the original kit have worked a treat. Thanks for sharing your build. Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Ruddy marvellous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Stonking. Great WIP as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Impressive work! Regarding photos -If I may, I would suggest for future to avoid flash and to use daylight (but not direct sun) rather then any lamp. Jerzy-Wojtek Edited October 26, 2014 by JWM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thank you all Especial thanks to Vitor and Jerzy-Wojtek for their attempts to hammer some photographic sense into me I did a camera course which left me knowing more and understanding less I think I do better letting the Lumix drive itself I'll have another go in the week using what they have advised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Been following this WIP. That's a lovely little scout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomore Shelfspace Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 That's a good build of this olde kit - last time I saw one was in a bag in Woolworth's! If you need any more advice on photography, best thing is use two lamps, one either side, and put tracing paper over them to diffuse the light. If they are the anglepoise type lamp, so much the better. If you have the camera on a small tripod the low light and therefore slow shutter speed won't matter. Always worked for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzy Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Brilliantno Bill!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Just back from my trip down south and I find that you've finished the Scout, I don't know...........She looks great Bill, congratulations and I can't wait to see her at Telford. All the best Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 That's a beauty mate! The pound is definitely necessary-it'd look 1:24 or bigger otherwise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Just back from my trip down south and I find that you've finished the Scout, I don't know...........She looks great Bill, congratulations and I can't wait to see her at Telford. All the best Steve That trip down south, RNAS Museum wasn't it and the hidden parts too no doubt feel the waves of envy radiating towards B's A glad you like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Lovely job Perdu, you and milktrip are making me put off starting my example as I feel a bit inadequate now. Thanks for the wire as well , see I did use it. Cheers, Nigel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Its turned out the gem it always promised to be! I look forward inspecting it more closely at Telford! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 She looks fine Bill. Good job. I don't think the photos are too bad at all. I've seen alot worse (usually my own!). Photography can be a bit of a black art, particularly when it comes to indoor shots on smaller subjects. I echo what the other guys say about two lights overhead if possible. Helps to avoid the harsh shadows from the camera mounted flash. If it is still necessary to use the in camera flash you could adapt Nomore Shelfspace's idea and hold a piece of tissue/ paper hanky, tracing paper, etc. over the flash as it fires. That will help to subdue it and diffuse the harsh shadows and contrast a bit. Taking macro shts with flash is tricky as the object is almost always over exposed using compact cameras. Using the diffuser trick helps in that department too. If you prop the rear of your piece of paper up against a book or some such you get a neat curved back drop for those lower level shots. Any distraction behind the model detracts from it so a blank back drop enhances the photo more. Also, using white can throw the cameras sensor into a tiz as it's trying to balance the exposures, particularly if the object is dark. Perhaps a more neutral tone might help? If you have any laying around it might be worth using a light blue or light grey paper. Thanks for taking the time to share her in all her glory. Most inspirational. Good luck at Telford and enjoy the show. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Very nice. That pound coin is obviously twice normal size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Mighty fine work Bill. The WIP thread was a joy to follow (goes without saying really) and the end product lives up to it. Like t'others I might sneak a glance or two as I meander around Telford Bloomin quick work too - given what you had to do to her..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 SUPERB job.. SHE looks AWESOME. . I think your photos are fine ... WELL DONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Looks good your scout Perdu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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