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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: sotoolslinger on October 25, 2012, 04:15:10 AM

Title: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: sotoolslinger on October 25, 2012, 04:15:10 AM: So I started with these
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4698.jpg)
A Viper Mk.VII from Moebius and some Japanese model called a Vic Viper from some Japanimation I have never seen (but is a very cool model)
Hackin it ,whackin it , jackin it ;)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4699.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4700.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4701.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4702.jpg)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Cliffy B on October 25, 2012, 04:25:56 AM: This is gonna be good!!!
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Doom! on October 25, 2012, 05:47:20 AM: Already diggin' the way this is shaping up! :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Diavel on October 25, 2012, 06:07:48 AM: It's been too long since I watched you work Ron, I am certainly looking forward to this.
chris
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Frank3k on October 25, 2012, 07:00:43 AM: You are a bad, bad man... but in a good way!
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on October 25, 2012, 07:40:47 AM: Looking good Ron! Glad you are back in the "saddle" again. :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 25, 2012, 07:51:17 AM: Oh yes! It's great to see you starting on what's certain to be another masterpiece!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Scooterman on October 25, 2012, 09:37:15 AM: Beer...check.
Popcorn....check.
Let the show begin!
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: arkon on October 25, 2012, 11:23:26 AM: BSG + added goodness=priceless!!!!
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: ChernayaAkula on October 25, 2012, 11:05:23 PM: Quote from: Cliffy B on October 25, 2012, 04:25:56 AM
This is gonna be good!!!

True dat! :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Artoor_K on October 26, 2012, 04:24:07 PM: Very promising combination :)

PS:

What type of putty are you using?
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Old Wombat on October 26, 2012, 05:36:22 PM: Uh-oh! Helmets & face-shields, everyone, Kit-bashin' in progress! C:-)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: sotoolslinger on October 26, 2012, 11:11:30 PM: Thanks all y'all :-*
Here is yesterdays progress
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4703.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4704.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4705.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4706.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4707.jpg)
Special thanks to scooterman for all the Russian rockets :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Dr. YoKai on October 26, 2012, 11:40:17 PM: Looks like its going to be another beauty!
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 27, 2012, 03:53:50 AM: Yowsa that's wicked!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: sotoolslinger on October 27, 2012, 04:49:49 AM: Thanks y'all :-*
Major modifications today
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4708.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4716.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4709.jpg)
Most major mod is that I have been trying to find somewhere to use this piece for years... so she has a new nose
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4710.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4712.jpg)
Here is the mockup of the engines
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4713.jpg)
And new lower greeblies
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4715.jpg)
And, of course, major putty fu
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4711.jpg)
Oh yeah I made both wings and tail bigger >:D
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Frank3k on October 27, 2012, 04:56:08 AM: Quote from: BSG JMN
What is this? It's clearly two wide to fit in the Galactica's launch tubes! You obviously have no idea of what you're doing! Read the BSG flight manual!

I love the nose, and the pincer wings! The engines are great, too - what are they from?
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: arkon on October 27, 2012, 06:47:02 AM: that new nose looks like a naboo starfigher,is it?
looks great!
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 27, 2012, 06:56:32 AM: That wonderful nose modification demonstrates the amazing innovating thinking you're known for!

Things like this make me feel I'm in the presence of greatness.

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: sotoolslinger on October 27, 2012, 07:07:27 AM: Thanks all y'all I must admit that both the engines and the nose are from some various Japanimation models that I have collected over the years. I am embarrassed to admit that I don't remember which show or craft they are from :-X :-\ ??? I am not a big Anime fan but will buy anything I think has a cool shape or detail I can scavenge >:D
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: taiidantomcat on October 27, 2012, 07:14:33 AM: Yet another masterpiece in the making! :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 27, 2012, 09:29:33 PM: You should send a photo portfolio of your work to ILM.
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Weaver on October 28, 2012, 05:58:17 AM: Nice one Ron!

I recognise the nose and engines, in fact I even think I have the same kit, but I can't put a name to them off the top of my head.
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Artoor_K on October 28, 2012, 07:11:19 AM: Quote from: Weaver on October 28, 2012, 05:58:17 AM
I recognise the nose and engines, in fact I even think I have the same kit, but I can't put a name to them off the top of my head.

It;s from Cosmo Zero fighter from Starblazers/Space Bbattleship Yamato :)

A nice fighter is born :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: ChrisF on October 30, 2012, 07:38:29 AM: Innnnnteresting.... :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: sotoolslinger on November 05, 2012, 10:39:56 PM: Quote from: artoor_k on October 28, 2012, 07:11:19 AM
Quote from: Weaver on October 28, 2012, 05:58:17 AM
I recognise the nose and engines, in fact I even think I have the same kit, but I can't put a name to them off the top of my head.

It;s from Cosmo Zero fighter from Starblazers/Space Bbattleship Yamato :)

A nice fighter is born :)
That's it! Nice catch :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: sotoolslinger on November 06, 2012, 02:25:42 AM: Today's progress :) Mostly PSR but I did decide I like the forward swept tail better
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4827.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4828.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4830.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4831.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4832.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4833.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh50/sotoolslinger/Viper%20Mark%20VI/IMG_4834.jpg)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Brian da Basher on November 06, 2012, 03:07:22 AM: I've got to agree, cowboy! That new tail is aces!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Old Wombat on November 06, 2012, 08:26:03 AM: ... And I, also! The forward sweep goes better with the apparent philosophy behind the wing-plan engineering.

Looking good! :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Buzzbomb on November 07, 2012, 08:09:08 AM: It certainly has presence,

Some great kitbashing there
Title: Re: Yet Another Viper Thing
Post by: Frank3k on November 07, 2012, 11:35:02 AM: Can't wait to see this after you've sanded through the filler! You're like a sculptor, Ron - you ~~carve~~ sand a work of art out of plastic and putty instead of wood or marble.