FZ6 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Stunning work so far. It's looking like a vast improvement on the basic kit. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Really nice work. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedtaylor Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Started one of these years ago...The nose and upper fuselage facets are all wrong - and this makes the intakes and canopy wrong as well. One day I will have another go - it is, after all - flat panels - so should be easily(??) scratchable with plastic sheet. Cutting Edge did some decals - not sure if Dave Claus is selling any through his 'last chance to buy' promotion... Iain Ian Dave Klaus went out of business some time ago so you won't get any now. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 looking great mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Its been a while I know but iv'e been otherwise engaged with work and stuff but here's a short ( I Lied) update. Firstly, I implore anyone who subsequently builds this kit to heed the following, if you do nothing else make sure you get to the point of construction where the wings are added BEFORE starting any external detail work. Reason? there are acres of plastic in the top and bottom halves of this kit and even with the canopy pit, bomb bay in place and the body halves firmly glued together, this beast flexes like billy ho!. The wings provide in essence a spacer and stressed member i.e following their addition the body don't move. anyhow the issue surrounding all this movement has manifested itself in the positioning of the Flightpath intakes....highlighted by the green filler I really should have taken more care with this... These moved after aligning the body with the wings! .......I could have removed the intakes but that would simply damage the fine fretwork which would have been disasterous. Anyhow.... Another clear issue with the kit is the Ar@e end. On the 1:1 model, when viewed from the rear the propulsion slots are not visible as the "platypus" is angled slightly upwards to reduce the heat signature and whilst the actual slots,as depicted by the kit, are somewhere near accurate, the actual platypus is incorrect in that is depicted as totally flat. This does actually stand out quite badly so how to correct? Initially I placed two lengths of sprue along the length of the platy with the intention of placing two fillets to depict the angled slot. Glad I didnt because the dry fit looked terrible and completely wrong. Back to the drawing board. In the end I cut along the extreme edges of the platy and bent it upwards, re fixed it flush with the top edge of the bodywork, as in the 1:1 then filled the resulting gap. Its not brilliant, and the photos dont clearly depict the difference but I assure you it looks slightly better that original... The back end of the kit is WAAAAY out from the prototype. Here is where I am now. Once cleaned up on to the tail fins and painting....That will be a game with no less that three different shades of black and "negative" pre shading! Edited October 7, 2009 by Phartycr0c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borz666 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 You're a Mentallist!!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike7451 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Did you get the decals,Mate?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 I did indeed, very many thanks bud! This evening, Not being content with the tarse end correction of the other night, I have put a saw through the platy and re positioned it again too much of the nozzels visible you see!. This in turn has created a little (read lot) more work. I think Im now going to get me a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 This BIG wingy thingy that you are making is looking BRILLIANT ...good work so far and loving this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Update to this point. Progress has been surprisingly slow for such a "simple" kit. There is the first coat of paint on the beast! YAY! In addition I have done my first freehand painting, the bomb bay THOR "nose art" . Unfortunately this is where I am going to have to leave this project as I have to concentrate on the SU27 for the Wings of the Red Star. I will return to it in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Right ho Folks, having recovered my mojo from the Red Star build the F117 has been recovered from the top of the wardrobe. No phots yet but the original paint has been lightly rubbed down which has given me an idea as far as weathering this usually boringly plain beast goes. I want to attempt to depict a war worn "mission tired" aircraft. Another coat of Matt black now going onto the airframe, soon to be followed by anthracite and tar black. piccies to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 good to see the show back on the road mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Well I promised photos of sorts, excuse the photography. I would like to say that it is down to crap photography but the visit to the paintshop hasnt gone anywhere near as well as I was hoping. The vast area of matt black is the devils own colour. When dry I couldn't pick the plane up for leaving fingerprints. anyhow after each coat I smoothed the paint off and applied another one. In addiiton I applied further bifferent shades of black and anthracite to break up the vastness of black. Having done so I gently rubbed down the very small panel detail just to replicated the aircraft needing a re application of RAM. . Couldn't get the Klear layer on quick enough stops the fingerprints you see! . Anyhow It hasn't flattened quite as well as I had hoped but Ill have to make do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 That's cos you were distracted by page 3 Pharty looking very nice (the model- the F117 that is) keep it up mate - I mean- oh I give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 i must buy one of these! looking grate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Paintwork stripped off back to the primer. I wasn't happy after application of the Klear It was uneven, so back to the start of the paint stage and re masking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Long time coming but here is anothe update now I have my modelling mojo Back. Paintwork has been re applied with a base coat of Citadel Chaos black from a rattle can Outstanding finish and texture, in addition the main fuse facets have been lightened with a mix of charcoal grey and coal black. The contrast is different but this will be weathered washed and blended suitably. Here she is at the mo Iv'e also been busy working on the undercart forming the brake parts and u/c leg shrouds provided in the Flightpath kit. In addition the wheel overlays, (as the kit wheels are totally wrong,) and the front cart detailing. Firstly the plain kit leg with the addition of this brake parts Formed of no less than four separate parts and soldered. Wheel leg overlays and brakes Turns the undercarriage into this This This This and this Next up priming and painting of the legs then U/C doors. I wont leave it as long next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 looking cracking well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Coool! with a capital Coo! go Pharty good to see some progress again mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Long time coming but here is anothe update now I have my modelling mojo Back. Paintwork has been re applied with a base coat of Citadel Chaos black from a rattle can Outstanding finish and texture, in addition the main fuse facets have been lightened with a mix of charcoal grey and coal black. The contrast is different but this will be weathered washed and blended suitably. Here she is at the mo Iv'e also been busy working on the undercart forming the brake parts and u/c leg shrouds provided in the Flightpath kit. In addition the wheel overlays, (as the kit wheels are totally wrong,) and the front cart detailing. Firstly the plain kit leg with the addition of this brake parts Formed of no less than four separate parts and soldered. Wheel leg overlays and brakes Turns the undercarriage into this This This This and this Next up priming and painting of the legs then U/C doors. I wont leave it as long next time! You aren't supposed to weather the instruction sheet as well mate! Seriously, a very nice build, not often you see a Wobblin' Goblin in 1/32. Cheers James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTnailZ Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Really impressive build of the shy torque and i really like am you have used on this to improve it Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Thanks for the reply guys, makes it worth plodding on! Work has seriously been getting in the way recently so much so when I get in, im that tired that I cant turn my mind to owt else that requires mental effort so again progress has been slow. Enough of the sob story here are some phots, She now stands on her own three feet! Iv'e also been playing with the wearing of various panels to break up the overall blackness of the bird! Photos bely how effective it looks. (i think) Gear and bomb bay doors next. Leaving the canopy, munitions and weathering. I have enquired as to getting the decal sheet remade to suit the build. Watch this space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 well we are watching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 It official! this project is now dead in the water Long working hours, lack of modelling time and lack of markings have conspired for me to miss the completion deadline. The decals are a story in themselves in that I realised the kit decals are coming up to 20 years old and did nothing about them until late on. I stupidly thought I could have a go myself at creating the 808 markings and tail flashes. This is where I realise It has to be left to the professionals. I will complete her but not in time for the end of the GB. I did really rubbish considering I was looking at completing 3 kits in twelve months, In actual fact none have crossed the finish line. Mind you I did complete a Flanker (were they in the Gulf war?) Anyhow, here is what im left with at the moment. As a respite I'm now starting on a Trumpeter Swordfish, Very different Fayre to my usual stuff. I will get some markings professionally made up for it and i will complete it, but in the meantime......... See you in the WIP section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverburn Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hi pharty, I've got one of these coming - what aftermarket stuff should I use (etch/seat/deca S)? And where did you get the rattle black? My rattle blacks are rubbish - usually too lumpy! I've gotta find a way to raise the details as well - I might use a white pencil or something. awesome job you've done btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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