Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: Robomog on November 21, 2020, 03:35:56 AM
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Ahh well it happened, after finishing the T-wing, I had the seed of a second project to build something to chase it but no inspiration. And then a cheap watch I ordered arrived it was in a display box the core of which looked TIE Fighterish and the QUI fighter was borne.
Sorry no initial photos but here's the story so far
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The yellow bit is the carrier the watch came on, the body is some textured polystyrene plastic that was packaging for blue cheese, the energy cannon are pen refills and the quad ion engines are caps from tubes of anti-flea spot-ons.
The gubbins on top is an interesting part that i found in the box o' bits.
I am still trying different designs for the cockpit the first experiment is shown.
Its not going to be as stunning as the T-Wing but its certainly going to be weirder!
More when it happens.......
Mog
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Good cobble together of stuff to test a shape. I Like it :smiley:
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Creative-resourceful to come up with this. I like it too :smiley:
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Nice use of found parts! I always enjoy that.
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Thanks guys more soon
Mog
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Very nice idea, clever use of spare stuff...
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Hi all
More progress, I've decided to change the cockpit design as you can see from above it was going to be a bath type of design with a clear nose made from some interesting bubble packaging and the rest made up from clear acetate.
However as this is being constructed for someone else I figured I needed something a bit more robust the result of which is this...
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I found a couple of clear canopies that looked pretty good then went off on a hunt to find something to sit the pilot in.
This was harder than you think ! eventually I found the end of a large scale comformal fuel tank was pretty close and with a bit of persuasion by heating and bending and some side extensions it was made to be a good fit
A plasticard bulkhead was added and some sprue extensions ready for joining to the main fuselage
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The canopy and pilot are only placed in position at the moment, I need to detail the cockpit before fixing.
While that was drying i have completed the engine pack, it will be installed when the model has been sprayed.
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More when it happens..........
Mog
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Hi all
Small update, finished detailing the cockpit, its not as sophisticated as the T-Wing as this is a pure fighter and not a multi role craft.
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Next job is to attach the cockpit to the main body and fair it in.
Thanks for looking ..........
Mog
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beautiful, Mog, I can't wait to see what's next!
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Fine detail work.
I do like how this is evolving
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Thanks for the comment chaps, on a roll with this one
The cockpit has been attached to the main body..........
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And the two faired in.......
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But I have now created myself a conundrum, do i position the cannons as above,
or like this.........
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B-25 gun pack style,.
i like both configurations for differing reasons but i am constantly yo-yoing between the two. I still have a bit of time as it is nearly ready for the spray booth and decals so if any body has a preference let me know.
More when it happens............
Mog
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Personally I prefer this latter configuration, it gives in my opinion a better line to the whole thing.
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Personally I prefer this latter configuration, it gives in my opinion a better line to the whole thing.
Agree. Is good refinement.
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Personally I prefer this latter configuration, it gives in my opinion a better line to the whole thing.
Agree. Is good refinement.
Yup. Me, too! :smiley:
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I agree with the above sentiments.
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Thanks guys, plan B it is, I agree with the consensus it looks a lot more compact and rakish with the guns on the body.
The model has had its primer coat which has thrown up some rough areas that need treating, still working out a colour scheme and decals.
Thanks again for the feed back, more soon
Mog
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I love it, but the rounded shape of the watch packaging reminds me more of the fuselage sides of the Tydirium class shuttle. I can see it with a massive fin and two wings like the Tyderium as a single seater gunship from the same shipyard. Cant wait to see how this one progresses!!
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This is all dead clever 'Mog but that backwards Dora canopy is brilliant! Watching with anticipation :smiley:
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Thanks for the kind comments guys
Aeroplanedriver: yea see what you mean about the fuselage but no big wings here, what you see is pretty much the final design
Apophenia: thanks for identifying the canopy, it came with a bunch of spare parts I bought on evilbay and I wasn't sure of its origin ;D but it scale-o-ramad quite nicely into this project in 1/72 scale to match the T-Wing
Painting and decal design has commenced more photos soon
Thanks for looking....
Mog
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Hi all
Just a quick sneaky peek.
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I'm well on with the painting now, the decals have been designed and printed they will receive their varnish coat shortly.
More when it happens.....
Mog
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Looking good, I like this.
A case of the pen refill being mightier than the energy cannon ?
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Ha ha ha ! Nice one ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I reckon they make a pretty good fit ;)
Theres some useful bits that can be trawled from discarded pens ::)
Mog
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Hi all.
The QUI fighter is finally finished
Here's the pics
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Quad Ion Engines.........
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Quad cannons too.....
It was at this point Titch the cat decided to intervene........
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" Thinks......."
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"Cuddles now ! Or the light box gets it !"
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Cockpit detail
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And finally a poor action shot..........
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Well, it's not as striking as the T-Wing but is certainly weirder and will give it a run for it's money!
Over to you, all comments and criticisms gratefully accepted, as always
Thanks for looking............
Mog
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PS. I'll update you on how it was received after Christmas ;)
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A Lexx reboot! Yoooooooooooo Way Yooo! :smiley:
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Concept, Configuration, Finish, 8)
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So, is it a QIE Fighter, a QUI Fighter or a ¿QUE? Fighter? ???
Really good piece of "Imagineering", 'Mog! :smiley:
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Thanks chaps, much appreciated
Mog
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Hi all
I can officially confirm that the Nephew Is well pleased with the QUI Fighter.
Warm feelings of achievement all round
Happy Christmas
Mog
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Great job! You should contact Disney and offer your services as spaceship designer.
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Oh boy Frank what a job that would be !
I would get disqualified for enjoying myself too much ;D ;D ;D
Mog
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:smiley: 8)