dnl42 Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Here's the beginning of the Zero's spinner. Clear disc or just the spinner? I'm leaning towards just the spinner, like this: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I'd always go for just the spinner - just think it looks more realistic than any type of clear plastic or prop blur effect. And I do love that photo! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 In this scale I think the spinner alone will look best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 @keefr22 and @Col., spinner it is. The Zero is done! The Tomcat's ordnance is done. True to the movie, it's all inert The Tomcat just needs its ordnance. One of pilot's name stencils decided to disappear, so I removed the others, which is per the movie. I like that scene too. It shows the Zero vainly trying to hide in the clouds as well as the attitudes of the aircraft. For the Tomcat to slow down enough to trail the Zero, it needs a substantial angle-of-attack. I've been thinking about the display, and I think an inline formation with the Zero in level flight and the Tomcat in high angle-of-attack could be interesting. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 5 hours ago, dnl42 said: I think an inline formation with the Zero in level flight and the Tomcat in high angle-of-attack could be interesting. I think you're right! More really nice work there dnl! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 The base is ready for water. This is MDF with layers of Duplicolor (auto lacquer) sandable primer. I'll need to remember this if I ever want a slate faux finish. Next is water using the TP and white glue method described in this youtube video. It looks like the just-applied TP-glue mix--before he started adding waves--is about right for a mid-ocean scene. I'm now thinking of placing the aircraft in approximately the positions shown to show the "Splash the Zeros" moment. The Zero low, trailing smoke, about to hit the water; the Tomcat higher, banking toward the viewer. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 17 hours ago, dnl42 said: ...I'm now thinking of placing the aircraft in approximately the positions shown to show the "Splash the Zeros" moment. The Zero low, trailing smoke, about to hit the water; the Tomcat higher, banking toward the viewer. That sounds cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 The base has been TP'd...a little more carefully than some of the neighbor's trees! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 That looks good. Very effective 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Here's the base, with just blue, black, and green And with white and light blue highlights And with the models Getting the blue on was a nightmare. I grabbed a bottle of blue paint from a cabinet and dropped in on the wood floor, where the bottle cracked slightly. I snatched the bottle quickly and went to put it on a table so I could mop the small bit of spilled paint. Sadly, I didn't quite get the bottle on the table--it dropped and split wide open, splattering blue paint everywhere! Good thing this is water soluble paint. I managed to get it cleaned up with a half hour of wiping and washing. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I feel your pain with the paint, not the same but a couple of days ago I spilt a whole mug of tea over the living room floor - I'm still cleaning up dried splashes the missus is pointing out to me....!! Anyways, it obviously wasn't a total disaster as the base is looking great - as are the aeroplanes! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Nice work on the base. The extra drama that went into its making is unavoidable sometimes but glad to hear there was no permanent damage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Thanks @keefr22 and @Col.! SWMBO was also glad to hear there was no permanent damage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 The acrylic rods are cut and ready to mount. The bottom 3/16in acrylic rod as a 60° cut and a tab glued on to fit a stand slot in the Zero (T-6). The upper rod has a 45° cut with a pin for the Tomcat's belly. Here are the temporarily mounted aircraft. I didn't glue the rods in yet, so I can still change the Tomcat's attitude. I obtained some of the raw cotton my honey puts out for bird nesting material. I'm still playing with it to figure out how to get a suitable smoke trail out of the Zero. Suggestions are welcome. Thanks for lookin! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Certainly a dramatic pose you've given them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Cool! Can't help with the smoke I'm afraid, I've always give up trying as it always looks false to me - good luck with your attempt! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 6 hours ago, keefr22 said: Cool! Can't help with the smoke I'm afraid, I've always give up trying as it always looks false to me - good luck with your attempt! Aye, that's the rub. I usually find the effort falls short. However, I believe some representation is key to the setting... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 TBH, my failure in being able to make the smoke was the reason I showed the 'Zero' in the sea!! I guess you'd need a much bigger base to go with your original idea of the Tomcat creeping up on the Zero? Although as Col said earlier, your current plan is more dramatic! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 What do you think? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 17 hours ago, dnl42 said: What do you think? Honestly? IMHO I think it looks like painted cotton wool.... But having said that, I think you've done it really well, and I don't think it could be done any better. It's a shame with all the products and technology we have in modelling these days that someone hasn't come up with some better smoke effect... Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 9 hours ago, keefr22 said: Honestly? IMHO I think it looks like painted cotton wool.... Well, I airbrushed it with India Ink. But, you're spot on! I drilled holes for the acrylic rods and applied gloss varnish to the base. The clearcoat made the color a lot richer. Final assembly once this dries. Hopefully tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Done! A splashed zero. Hm, the pilots need booster seats... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Great job and it does bring me back to the movie 👍 cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 This is super cool - well done! I love that movie too. I know it was nothing like the smash hit Top Gun was, and that they were quite different movies, but I really like TFC more I think (as cool as Top Gun is). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Nice result 15 hours ago, dnl42 said: Hm, the pilots need booster seats... Didn't realise Tom Cruise was in this film as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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