Ok this is going to be my first build thread, seeing as I have been showing off stuff I'd built I'd better show everyone how I build stuff!. This model is part of a Sci-Fi GB on another site but thought it'd be nice to show it here as well, there will be a few members who will see the exact some posts on another site....cause I'm lazy!
The model is a resin model (my favourite material) released by Fantastic Plastic, though I have a feeling it's origins are from someone else but can't remember.
This model was originally meant suppose to be the Caprica Air Force fighter jet but due to changes in the show, it was only ever seen as a virtual world fighter!
Here are some shots of the Viper from the artist who created it website.
http://www.pierre-drolet-sci-fi-museum.com/viper-air-forceWell there is not a lot to this model but what is there is pure resin joy! It’s moulded in a lovely cream resin with nice crisp details, no flash and best of all no bubbles......some pro-resin casting!
As you can see the details are quite nice.
Captain Scarlet is along for the build due to a slight mishap in the SPV!!!
Ok two things that do needs to be fixed though...
1, the weapons supplied wouldn’t scare anyone!!! They look so under scaled for 1/72nd and pretty lame as well! So a couple of bit from the spares box and now we have something a bit more appropriate!
2, the cockpit & canopy, some work is going to be required here. First off the canopy is moulded resin which isn’t that bad, it’s just not very clear. I should vacform a new one, but I’m not too sure at the moment. But the main issue is that the canopy is too small for the cockpit opening! This will require a wee bit of work, at the moment I’m planning to move the canopy slightly forward and rebuild the back section. I want to maintain the correct profile so this seems the best way, plus I will need to do some detailing of the cockpit itself as it is a bit bare!
The main fuselage components have been glued together with nice clean joins just a quick touch-up with file/sandpaper required, plus a couple of bit of filler require in a couple of spots.