tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 17. Did some painting of the bottom engine half of the pod. I think it's starting to look like a machine rather than lots of plastic. Well, that's just me, trying to be positive. 18. Took the fan from a left over truck build. Since I build trucks, I have a few of these lying around. Painted it black and dried brush it with silver. I am pleased the way it came out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 19. I think I like the results of the bottom. Although, it will be visible, but one would have to bend their head just a little to look underneath. The details would be suffcient. Or maybe I should just add a mirror just under the pod. We'll see. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) 20. Finally threw some paint on the fuselage to give me more inspiration to carry on. As I was a little skeptical about this was going. So far, so good. I think. I first used a chacoal black color from Citadel, then an automobile dark reddish color as the base. Edited June 23, 2016 by tiking 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Disciple Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I have already started working on the pod itself. It has already been painted(my apologies. Stress for time). I used a Tamiya F60 Ferrari as the base for my pod. The design was just what I wanted. After all, why go through the effort of scratch building when available models will do half the job for you. For me, what whatever works, use it. That's how the Millinium Falcom was built. The color used is a Automotive base coat reddish color. My choice of color is going to be this color, white and black. Using a F1 monocoque, a very interesting choice. Cant wait to see what you come up with. Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks Wayne. Like I said, the design was just right for the type I wanted to achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Great progress. Love the dark red colour you've gone with. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks Andy. I think it will work with the overall look when it is done. I'm hoping it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I really dig this... very cool Mad Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Yeah, this is a great one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks for hanging on for the ride guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 21. I added an extra detail to the Electro attachments on the engines to add more interest to the fuselage. There will be a tiny cable, along with the bigger one, that connects this attachment point with the other smaller one on the pod. For me, the more detail, the better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Coming along pretty well, I think. Edited June 23, 2016 by tiking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 22. So I started working on the fuselage intakes. Nothing too complicated or advanced, but I thought a slick design would work well for this old beast, even though it is an out-dated design and/or engine. I saved about anything that looks it might work for me in any future builds. I am an astmatic, so I have lots of these cannister lying around. I knew one day they will come in handy. I Still contemplating the design aspect of this section of the build. Will have to do more testing on the over all look later. But so far, this is wht I have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Stick with it fella.....I reckon it has great promise! Love the primer finish.....I reckon this has potential for weathering overload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 And the use of the missile fins...fantastic! Kitbashing greeblies is really kind of therapeutic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 And the use of the missile fins...fantastic! Kitbashing greeblies is really kind of therapeutic! It sure is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 23. Painting the external intakes on the fuselage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) 23. Painting the external intakes on the fuselage. ------------------------------- 24. Added the Electro Attachments to the pod.It's starting to take shape. Edited June 24, 2016 by tiking 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Coming along very nicely indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiwashere Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Yep, looking really good there already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Thanks gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) 26. The overall look, so far on this pod. I think it is starting to look descent enough. Still contemplating the components surrounding the seating compartment. We'll see if I will use both or one or just leave it off entirely. Edited June 24, 2016 by tiking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 26. The painting is done on the area surrounding the intakes. Will be doing some dry-brushing later on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 27. I think the overall look on this old beast is starting to look pleasing to the eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 28. The little details added. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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