nick Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I’m very late to the party here, but just been through this from the start. It’s all been said already, but this is a masterpiece of a model. Absolutely beautiful. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 10 hours ago, nick said: I’m very late to the party here, but just been through this from the start. It’s all been said already, but this is a masterpiece of a model. Absolutely beautiful. Nick Glad you enjoyed going through the build progress so far Nick. Cheers for comments...much appreciated Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 As requested...a quick recap of where the build stands whilst waiting for funds to become available for the Red paint and Clear Coat etc. All of the bodywork is primed and prepped for paint/decals/clear..... The wings as were..... The radiator pipes awaiting placement of the top panels...which will allow me to finish the cockpit/tub once in place...with the rivets painted for the rear wing end plates once done..... A couple of views of the main cowl...wheels...rear wing support...along with the selection of accessories for the final display etc. ..... Air hoses and fittings for the power tools..... And finally...the beast herself..... I will hopefully be able to order the paint and clear at the beginning of next month...which...barring any issues with the plastic like the wings...will allow me to finally move this build forward. Ron to be continued............ 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Crane Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Ron, this build inspires me a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Hi Ron, Can’t wait to see the next steps! Pascal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 This again shows that you will end up with a really fantastic model display. Hope you can get the paint soon and show us more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 7 hours ago, Matt Crane said: Ron, this build inspires me a lot! A huge compliment Matt...which inspires me to finish this beast Ron 7 hours ago, pg265 said: Hi Ron, Can’t wait to see the next steps! Pascal You and me both Pascal 😉 Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Pouln said: This again shows that you will end up with a really fantastic model display. Hope you can get the paint soon and show us more. Should be able to order the paint and clear at the front of next month Poul Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Mr argent-neuf-cent-onze (*) , Thank you for the wonderful photos of your stunning work. All those parts would make a great diorama. (*) Your username sounds good in French, like a character from a James Bond movie 🙂 Sincerely Pascal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Beautiful work as always Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Pascal said: Mr argent-neuf-cent-onze (*) , Thank you for the wonderful photos of your stunning work. All those parts would make a great diorama. (*) Your username sounds good in French, like a character from a James Bond movie 🙂 Sincerely Pascal Thanks Pascal...the scene/diorama/final display is as yet in the planning stage...something along these lines might work...(without the figure)..... Sans certain body panels to allow detail work to be seen. Ron Edited August 21, 2021 by silver911 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 4 hours ago, kpnuts said: Beautiful work as always Ron. Cheers for that mate Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I love how you mange to control the tones in your work. The bright red fire extinguisher and the white oil can should stick out like a sore thumb, but somehow they just blend in to perfection, absolutely awe inspiring - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) On 8/21/2021 at 3:32 PM, Toftdale said: I love how you mange to control the tones in your work. The bright red fire extinguisher and the white oil can should stick out like a sore thumb, but somehow they just blend in to perfection, absolutely awe inspiring - Andy It may be due to using oil paints for much of my work...that and my many years as a figure painter...which tends to train you to see and use colours differently to most modellers. Whilst I also tend to acknowledge the 'scale effect' principles...I modulate them to suit a given subject/aspect of my pieces/builds. For instance...if you look at the last picture I posted of an idea for a backdrop...ignoring colour correction aspects for an oldish photo...you can clearly see the effect a cold damp day has on the colours...especially the reds and whites. It's these shifts in tonal values...hues and luminosity...that I try to replicate in my work. Hope that makes sense Andy. Cheers for comment...much appreciated Ron Edited August 22, 2021 by silver911 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 HI Ron, I really like your idea for the backdrop - it appears to be trackside, and comes equipped with an actual backdrop, or in this case building façade (ie you can build a convincing wall, and not an entire building!) - so when you shoot it, you don't need to filter out background clutter and can focus on the car! and, can include your various tools and so on - this is shaping up really well! 😀 Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Stickframe said: HI Ron, I really like your idea for the backdrop - it appears to be trackside, and comes equipped with an actual backdrop, or in this case building façade (ie you can build a convincing wall, and not an entire building!) - so when you shoot it, you don't need to filter out background clutter and can focus on the car! and, can include your various tools and so on - this is shaping up really well! 😀 Cheers Nick When I did my ‘generic racetrack’ background, this is as simple as painted sandpaper and 2 A4 printed pieces of paper for the background agip logos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Have used sandpaper myself in the past...works well for a tarmac type surface 👍 I tend to prefer a 3D backdrop to a printed one...although a printed backdrop works better for creating distance when slightly out of focus. With a 3D backdrop...you get much better and more natural shadows when photographing the subject IMHO. Appreciate your input Nick Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, silver911 said: Have used sandpaper myself in the past...works well for a tarmac type surface 👍 I tend to prefer a 3D backdrop to a printed one...although a printed backdrop works better for creating distance when slightly out of focus. With a 3D backdrop...you get much better and more natural shadows when photographing the subject IMHO. Appreciate your input Nick Ron Y 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Yes agree, in this case though I was only printing banners which are flat in real life! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, nick said: Yes agree, in this case though I was only printing banners which are flat in real life! Nick Makes sense Nick Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Great to see the sub assemblies together like this and as mentioned above this is very inspirational. Thanks for posting the photos. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Loving the updates on the sub assemblies Ron, coming along nicely Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 6:01 PM, bigbadbadge said: Great to see the sub assemblies together like this and as mentioned above this is very inspirational. Thanks for posting the photos. Chris I am glad you find it inspirational Chris...makes it all worthwhile for me Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 7:20 PM, Redstaff said: Loving the updates on the sub assemblies Ron, coming along nicely Ian Thanks Ian...much appreciated Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Yim Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Waiting for your new update!Here is a 1/12 Niki Lauda figure made for this car! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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