roma847 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 OMG, this is modeling madness! How big are your snippets for the tiles? These tiles were normally 6 by 6 inches (15 by 15 cm) square, what means in 1:144 aprox. 1 by 1 mm ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidrebolton Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 This really is a labour of love, you are doing what looks like a fantastic job! Cannot wait to see what she looks like totally covered in tiles. Keep up the good work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 52 minutes ago, roma847 said: OMG, this is modeling madness! How big are your snippets for the tiles? These tiles were normally 6 by 6 inches (15 by 15 cm) square, what means in 1:144 aprox. 1 by 1 mm ... I made the exact same calculation! I’m cutting 1mm x 1mm square tiles as accurately as I can but obviously being off by even 0.1mm is a 10% fluctuation so they’re not, nor will ever be exact. I’m then cutting any irregular sized tiles by eye to fill in gaps etc. I am ‘roughly’ following the actual tile layout but I’m not worried about every tile being right! Each tile has to be dipped in superglue first to ensure a strong bond, very fiddly work but quite therapeutic. I am finding tiles all over the house though, in bed, the wife found one stuck to her boob at one point... Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad people think it’s looking good! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Unbelievable, my respect for your work is rising constantly, because then you will need around 20.000 tiles ... I can't wait to see your finished orbiter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidrebolton Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Eagerly awaiting the next instalment. I check daily, this build is beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Thanks for the kind words! I’ll try and get another update post up soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 As promised a quick update. Not too much to report but since last time I have... - Realised my original window plan wouldn't work/look right (the frames would've been too deep) so instead I carefully cut some clear plastic from a pop bottle to the size of the window aperture and glued it in place. Of course I used superglue which has fogged them up a bit but I am not going to beat myself up about that too much. It does mean though that the cockpit I scratch built can be barely seen! At least I will know it's there I guess... - I have re-done the window rivets in metallic (previously in grey) these are a little bigger than I would've preferred but I couldn't get them any smaller, I had to use the head of a pin dipped in paint to get them this small! - I have added some more of the thermal blanket protection to the sides and along the edges of the bay in anticipation of covering and fitting the bay doors. - I have given the wings a very quick coat of white just because the grey primer shows up too dark through the masking tape layers. - I have also added black protective tiles along the forward leading edge of the wings. Thanks again for the kind words and continued interest in my build! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Never give up! Hold on tight to your dream! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Hi everyone! Latest update... - I have glued in the cargo bay interior and part of the cargo bay contents (just for strength and stability) and using some of the plastic sprues added some support beams for the doors. - Doors have been primed and had the tiles applied. - The masking tape 'blankets' were looking a little yellow in comparison to the rest of the tiles so I have painted these with a very light grey. - I have started applying the tiles to the wings. - I have been rubbing a pencil on some paper then wiping my finger over it to add some 'dirt' to the cleaner areas to give it a 'well travelled' look. Thanks for looking! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 Hi, Another quick update albeit slow progress! I have finished applying the thermal blanket tiles to the sides of the orbiter and have fully tiles one side of the vertical stabiliser. I did some tests with the Revell decals onto the fabric tape material but it's a bit too obvious that there's a shiny decal on a matt fabric so I have ordered some dry rub transfer paper that I am hoping will give a better finish. Cheers! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 Hi guys! Not done much in the past week or so as other things have gotten in the way, but what I have done is... - Tiled the left OMS cowling - Covered the left wing surface in masking tape 'blankets' - Painted over all the white areas with a thinned out white paint to try and get less differentiation between the different materials - Continued the slow job of tiling the bottom of the orbiter Thanks for your continued interest! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Sorry there’s not been much action recently, I’ve a new job which is taking up more of my time than before. Progress is continuing though, been working on getting more tiles affixed to the bottom of the orbiter. Getting there! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Almost there! A little bit more work and that will be the underside fully tiled... I also did a very quick job on the fuel tank connections since they’re not likely to be seen much/at all. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidrebolton Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 She's looking amazing dude! The more shuttles I see, the more I want to construct one using this tile technique. I'm considering doing it to either the Tamiya 1/100 as I read its one of the best recreations out there OR Doing a kit with the SRB's and main tank in situ complete with tiling Keep up the good work bud and please keep posting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 Cheers! I'm really enjoying the build but i'd be lying if I wasn't ready to do something other than tiles! Looking forward to getting the decals applied, I ordered some 'make your own' dry rub decal paper in the hope it'll give a nicer finish than waterslide decals. Also excited to start painting the engine cowlings. But for now, it's tiles and tiles and tiles... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidrebolton Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 07/06/2021 at 21:55, Jinx said: Cheers! I'm really enjoying the build but i'd be lying if I wasn't ready to do something other than tiles! Looking forward to getting the decals applied, I ordered some 'make your own' dry rub decal paper in the hope it'll give a nicer finish than waterslide decals. Also excited to start painting the engine cowlings. But for now, it's tiles and tiles and tiles... Have you managed to get anything more done matey? I bought an Airfix stack 1/144 yesterday so have big plans down the line 😁 Cnt wait to see yours progress Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 Hi, A little bit of progress, was gonna wait until more was done for an update but since you asked...! I’ve done the other side of the tail and the other upper wing surface, plus I decided to give the whole orbiter another wash of thinned down white for a more even colour. Once all the white areas are done I’ll go back and touch up the black parts that need it. Be sure to share your progress once you start your model! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidrebolton Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Jinx I've also just bought a Monogram 1/72 stack so am already considering options for her - exciting times ahead! I lookforward to more of your content, absolutely love the effect you've achieved, the front nose section looks superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Hi! Apologies for being absent for a while, I haven't had much modelling time recently and figured there's no point in updating every little bit I do. Since last time I have tiled the other OMS cowling, both sides of the orbiter, made more progress on the bottom heat shield and started on the rear section. Also some more white paint washes added to try and give better colour consistancy. Plan of action next is to finish the bottom heat shield, rear section and the horizontal stabilisers. Then I will paint the grey RCC bits on the nose and leading wing edges. After that I can start to paint the engine cowlings and add some more detail to various bits of the orbiter that need it, will also touch up any black areas that have gotten some white paint on them. Finally try this dry-rub transfer paper, so design all the decals I will need for the markings, little hatches, warning signs etc and apply them. Hope you like the pics and thanks for your interest! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Well it’s taken an age but... Milestone reached! After what must be a few thousand individually hand-cut and superglued pieces of electrical tape The bottom of the orbiter is finally tiled. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolfocaetanonetto Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 😲 You're joke me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man! I CANT BELIEVE WHAT I SEE! Amazing, Simply amazing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 Quick update before heading to work... Horizontal stabilizers done and cargo bay door hinges added. I am starting to see the finish line with the orbiter I think (though still lots to do!) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Hi all! Just another little update to convince you all I *am* still working on this shuttle! i have painted the RCC on the nose and leading edges of the wings, I don’t have an airbrush so it’s my crappy hand painting but I think it’ll do. I put down a first layer of colours then some very thin masking tape strips before over painting again to mimic the seams on the sections. Then I have also Added some small paper circles with an added layer of paint to represent the covers in the maneuvering thrusters which are in place for launch. Thanks for your continued interest! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Hi, apologies for not updating recently, yet ANOTHER new job got in the way. However… I have tried out (and love) the homemade ‘dry rub’ style transfer paper so the orbiter now has its markings. Plus 99% of the tiling is done, just a small afe of the aft section remains then I can add the white areas around the engines and paint/fit the engine bells. Hope it meets your approval! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Davies Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 This… this is fantastic! I've just finished the 'vanilla' Revell Orbiter and Booster kit yours is based on. Haven't posted any pics yet as I ended up not really documenting the build, so it'll likely go straight into the Ready For Inspection topic. Your perseverance is amazing, though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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