cambridge Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) ok, so i've finally assembled the body, and reproduced some more damage, it is now almost ready for paint. i've also started the making of the display base, this is just the first step, i'm planning to drop glue over it and pour "sand" over the base to give the right texture. For the base i made a layer of modelling clay, pressed it down with some sand paper to give it a bit of a texture and than rolled a marble in an irregular way over it to produce the typical little sand dunes. here is with a low light to show the effect in a more dramatic way Edited July 13, 2017 by cambridge 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 A great idea, and so far it looks very promising! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 You're doing a great job on this. Its a story that moved me greatly & I regret that it is still without a decent resolution. Your dio is a fine tribute to Flt Sgt Copping & his sad demise. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) took the job back in my hand. I started to give a first hand of paint. i'm also experimenting and trying to use metal instead of plasticard for the control surfaces, i think with a bit of patience i can come up with something better than what i've already done. I think a wash will look particularly good on this one, lot of rivets and panel details to highlight. Edited November 19, 2017 by cambridge 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Wow, just come across this, fantastic reproduction of the real aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) so here you are, vertical stabilizer made with plasticard vs vertical stabilizer made with metal sheet vs the original stabilizer. Wich one do you prefer? plasticard metal original Edited November 22, 2017 by cambridge 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Metal 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) don't know if this may come handy to someone, another tip: as a source for metal sheets i'm using Mayonnaise tube. I like Mayonnaise so i get the double good that one one side i eat a lot of it and on the other side when i empty a tube i can cut it, clean it and have another supply of metal. by the way a tube on my compressor just popped open, so i think i'm gonna make all the surface controls using metal while i find a way to get a spare part and fix it. Edited November 22, 2017 by cambridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) a couple of more pictures. at the moment the airbrush is still down so i have to work on minor details so this is more or less the idea of the final composition ( of course still without sand ). the rocks are still a placeholder, i'm looking to find some better rock, possibly real rocks, that resemble the ones in the picture looking at some details, the new metal tail with both surfaces done. not bad but probably i should have used a more rigid ( more thick ) metal, not excluding a version 3 may come in the future: added the rusted panels near the exausts, this is still the acrilic base, i'm planning to make it darker and rustier with oils and pigments. added also a little panel on the wing root, the rearview mirror and cleaned the guns from the paint. The front windscreen has already a first layer of sand/dirt, the cage and the rear windows still lack it. a couple of parts, this is the radio a wing panel and a part of the engine these were the references Edited November 25, 2017 by cambridge 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) minor update: i had some spare figures from a tamiya zero model i've done, so i decided to customize them in order to represent three people examining the relic. these are the figurines before and after the customization ( i have applied just a first layer of color ). I've cut them apart and used green stuff to change their pose. this is how they'll look in the scene Edited November 29, 2017 by cambridge 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) i've just realized this could be the perfect occasion to do my first experiment with custom photoetched parts. i just need to figure out the right process and put my hands on the proper materials and i think i could exponentially enhance the result for the tail and the alerons. i've already have an UV lamp and i know how to use CAD. I'll need to pick some PCB tablets and the chemicals and see if i can work it out. since i'm there i'll probably do a custom cockpit cage too since the original one is too thick here's the drawing i've done for the tail, definitely photoetched parts would improve the final outcome. now i have to find a way to print it without losing the required detail Edited November 30, 2017 by cambridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) I'm back to work. I've redone the base, this time using Extruded polystyrene. i've used a metal ball to obtain a sand texture and glued rocks over it. Now i need to apply different layers of sands. For the sand i've used "gecko desert sand" that i've found in a pet shop and that looks very good for the project, very fine grain and a good color. Edited May 10, 2018 by cambridge 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Interesting project! Excellent work so far! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 so, i've made an even layer of sand, painted the rocks more bright and put the plane. this is still far from being complete but should just give a hint of the final result: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicarage Vee Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 It is sad and somewhat ironic that it would be all too easy to depict this plane in its current state with a hastily assembled kit and not venturing beyond gloss colours over 30 in the Humbrol paint chart. 😞 Keep up the good work on the diorama though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Vicarage Vee said: It is sad and somewhat ironic that it would be all too easy to depict this plane in its current state with a hastily assembled kit and not venturing beyond gloss colours over 30 in the Humbrol paint chart. 😞 Keep up the good work on the diorama though. Definitely sad what happened to her. Edited May 12, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) i'm starting to add some detail gluing them to the base end blending them with more sand while i wait to finish the plane itself. once the sand layer is done i've retraced the sand dunes. in the end this is the effect shown in a lowlight i've added some debris, expecially under the nose. I've added soem gears, the parachute and some panels around and started to blend them in with the sand. i feel the sand grain is a bit too big but that's the smallest i've been able to find. I could have used pigments for that but it would have cost a fortune. i'm thinking if i should try to use a mortar to crush it and than filter it and see if i can produce thinner sand and then add another layer over this one. overall this doesn't look that bad in the wide view, but if i shoot some closeup the grains pop up completely out of scale in the end i've got a bag of 5 kg of that sand, i think i've enough to make experiments, i just don't know what can i use to filter it, maybe some old collant or something. Edited May 13, 2018 by cambridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Would a plastic tea strainer do the job? Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 now that you make me think about it i should give a look at the net of the flour strainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) i'm starting to blend in the plane adding details like tail and wing panels and debris and adding sand over its wing, now is darker cause its wet, soaked in water and glue, but it will dry over time. this following is just an experiment fun adding some background to a picture of the model in its current state just to see how it looks Edited May 14, 2018 by cambridge 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 19 minutes ago, cambridge said: That looks really good id call it “sunset on a warrior!” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Looks nice with that backdrop! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 The sand blasted metal is superb! I used to just go out and find dusty dirt from the driveway and sift it. Maybe it wouldn't be red enough but perhaps a little lighter sand lightly dispersed might give it a more natural look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) decided i didn't like the rocks, i'm in the middle of replacing the with polystyrene ones that i'm making myself. It's so odd that fake rocks may end up looking more real than actual real rocks Edited August 30, 2018 by cambridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) The progress on this is great. Love seeing the learning curve happening. Just a shame what happened to the real plane. Yours may end up being the best 3D representation of it as it should have stayed. Edited September 1, 2018 by Thom216 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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