Author Topic: On the bench (Read 19404 times)

Eddie M. · « **on:** March 25, 2012, 12:54:06 AM »

I'm finally going to follow through with something I said I was going to do. Here is the latest mod to my F-15SE (single engine). I just wasn't happy with the look of the jet, but could never put my finger on the problem. Finally, while trying to work out a plausable fuel load to feed the monster engine, I remembered the CFTs on the F-16. I went and found two more conformal tank for the Strike Eagle and this what I came up with... Also, the paint work will be simplier so I have more of a chance of finishing in my lifetime.

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Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2012, 01:12:51 AM »

Looking good Eddie! The sanded finish on the model give it an almost liquid effect at first glance as if it is rising out of the water or some dark liquid.

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2012, 02:20:49 AM »

Smart idea!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2012, 04:34:21 AM »

Gives it a look like a pugnacious bulldog

Scooterman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:57:58 AM »

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 25, 2012, 01:12:51 AM

Looking good Eddie! The sanded finish on the model give it an almost liquid effect at first glance as if it is rising out of the water or some dark liquid.

Or like it just decloaked!!

Just a meger suggestion.........how hard would it be to blend the aft part of the canopy into the new spine, ala OA-4M?

elmayerle · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2012, 09:52:05 AM »

That's looking very good indeed. So, what kind of engine are we looking at? I'd guess it's a military engine based on the core of one of the engines for the 787 or A380 (different, multi-stage, low by-pass ratio fan with afterburner on the back - and likely some material changes for the harsher military operating environment). I'd hazard a guess that you're using a nozzle from a next scale larger F-16 or F-15.

Eddie M. · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:31:47 AM »

Quote from: elmayerle on March 25, 2012, 09:52:05 AM

That's looking very good indeed. So, what kind of engine are we looking at? I'd guess it's a military engine based on the core of one of the engines for the 787 or A380 (different, multi-stage, low by-pass ratio fan with afterburner on the back - and likely some material changes for the harsher military operating environment). I'd hazard a guess that you're using a nozzle from a next scale larger F-16 or F-15.

First off, it's very good to know your here.

Second, you're right on top of your game. That's exactly what I've done. Here are the build up photos, including how I dealt with merging the two intakes into one.

Rearward counter measures. got to have them due to the massive IR sig.

Eddie M. · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:36:27 AM »

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 25, 2012, 01:12:51 AM

Looking good Eddie! The sanded finish on the model give it an almost liquid effect at first glance as if it is rising out of the water or some dark liquid.

Thank you Jeffery! The paint was probably an 1/8 thick when I got to this point.

Here are the paint scheme progressions through years...

Eddie M. · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:39:05 AM »

Quote from: taiidantomcat on March 25, 2012, 02:20:49 AM

Smart idea!

Thank you very much! Coming from a whiffery engineer of your calibre, it's a great compliment!!

Eddie M. · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:42:51 AM »

Quote from: Scooterman on March 25, 2012, 06:57:58 AM

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 25, 2012, 01:12:51 AM
Looking good Eddie! The sanded finish on the model give it an almost liquid effect at first glance as if it is rising out of the water or some dark liquid.

Or like it just decloaked!!

Just a meger suggestion.........how hard would it be to blend the aft part of the canopy into the new spine, ala OA-4M?

I will investigate your suggestion because it would probably give a more streamline look. I'll post my experiment that I'm doing on another project to see if it's feasible. :)

elmayerle · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:42:56 PM »

Oh, very nicely done on that inlet et al. If I was doing this in 1/72, I'd probably incorporate the fan face and inlet shroud from Lindberg's toy "1/72 Harrier" for that, leaving the remainder of the engine to go with the 1/72 vac-form Harrier from Poland (only Harrier kit I know of where the wing is actually one-piece and could be used for an engine change diorama).

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:25:57 AM »

Those are some fantastic mods, Eddie! I really like your work on the burner can and the counter-measures.

For some reason, I'm imagining SEAC camo, but it'll be killer whatever scheme it ends up in!

Brian da Basher

ChrisF · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2012, 06:53:35 AM »

That last camo scheme is NUTS !!!

LOVE IT !

Doom! · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:28:38 AM »

I can't believe you had to remove all of that paint!

Glad to see this project on the move again :)

finsrin · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2012, 11:50:34 AM »

Four camo paint schemes are super. Well done. :) Like to try similar on in-work bash.

JP Vieira · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2012, 06:28:09 PM »

That camo is amazing

Eddie M. · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2012, 07:50:14 AM »

Thank you very much!!

At the time, i thought I was being very clever with those cameo schemes, but for my tastes this month, but was a bit too busy. I'm sure I'll revisit those in the future just because I know I can.

Now, for something completely different for me. To boldly go where I've not been before. Here's the bits I'm working with right now, while I refurbish two other hanger queens. Thanks Jeffry for the part that makes up the.....well, I want it to be more of a surprise. More progress soon...

Eddie M. · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2012, 06:46:53 AM »

This next build was inspired by my childhood love of the space program and one of our very own, BdaB, the Deacon of Drop tanks. I've got a lot of drops in the spares box, so I thought put them to use. The main body of the big one is a Shuttle SRB and the capsules are the nose end of a 1/32 guns pod. No real rhyme or reason, just something I felt compelled to do. The aircraft is a refurb of a B-58 engine that's moving forward on it's new mission.

Doom! · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2012, 06:48:40 AM »

Veddy Interestink.

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2012, 07:41:26 AM »

Nice job on the Rocket and flying engine

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2012, 05:14:51 PM »

Wow a "two-fer"! Color me impressed, Eddie! Your detailing is excellent as always and you've also found a very cool way to recycle that B-58 engine!

I promise not to let my promotion to Deacon go to my head.

Brian da Basher

Eddie M. · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2012, 03:52:45 AM »

More progress on the space kick I'm on now. For the most part the gantry will be made up of an old Space Shuttle one I've sliced and diced. :)

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2012, 05:07:16 AM »

Wow! Thank you! It is certainly nice to get an honorable mention in reference to one of your projects.

Knowing I helped out by providing some of the parts is a real bonus for me :)

Doom! · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2012, 05:40:55 AM »

I feel some heavy G's comin' on! :)

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2012, 05:43:33 AM »

I just spotted that resin Polaris missile chunk that I sent to you so long ago. Wow, that certainly jogs the memory. Looks like you shortened it up a bit.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #25 on:** April 08, 2012, 02:23:05 AM »

That's coming along very nicely, Eddie! Your "slicing & dicing" is of the highest level!

Brian da Basher

Eddie M. · « **Reply #26 on:** February 17, 2013, 01:23:42 AM »

After an extended push back away from the bench for no apparent good reason, I'm starting to get my priorities back on track. On of which is getting back to the hobby I love. Here's one of the projects I've been chipping away at for awhile. A Super Hornet in what if VFA-161 colors.....

kitnut617 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 17, 2013, 02:26:59 AM »

That does look good Eddie :)

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #28 on:** February 17, 2013, 03:08:11 AM »

Very nice :) MAde that look easy and I like the Retro scheme

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #29 on:** February 17, 2013, 03:41:41 AM »

Glad to see you back at it Eddie. Nice looking Bug in that retro-like scheme. Make me wonder what it would look like in glossy sea blue with markings from a WW2 Hellcat or Corsair.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #30 on:** February 17, 2013, 03:55:00 AM »

Yowsa that HOT!!!

You've got an amazing talent for Navy birds, Eddie! This baby is a blue-ribbon winner for sure!

Brian da Basher

arkon · « **Reply #31 on:** February 17, 2013, 10:35:01 AM »

welcome back! hope you found some good mojo! want to see some more from you !

ChrisF · « **Reply #32 on:** February 17, 2013, 07:25:58 PM »

Very nice matey ! More pics of the finished bird please ! :)

Eddie M. · « **Reply #33 on:** February 18, 2013, 06:39:10 AM »

Thank y'all for the nice welcome back. I appreciate it!

The VFA-161 Bug in the pipeline in conjunction with a few other projects. They are all builds from the box because I thought I needed to simplify my work for a while, get back to my roots as it were. I've also got a flightdeck and Wildcat (coustesy of Johnny Shabazz) that I have photos of right now.

Scratch build parts for the one lost the parts blackhole that swallowed them up somehow..

Eddie M. · « **Reply #34 on:** February 18, 2013, 06:45:28 AM »

And the inards to the Wildcat...

father ennis · « **Reply #35 on:** February 18, 2013, 06:51:13 AM »

Great looking build...!!! Love the 1/1 scale cat,too !!! Mine used to help me,too. Can't do anything without their approval can we ... !?!?!? Keep up the great work !!!

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #36 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:57:58 AM »

Eddie builds a Wildcat... well, you've certainly got my attention, sailor!

Brian da Basher

arkon · « **Reply #37 on:** February 18, 2013, 10:07:38 AM »

JBD work looks great!

Volkodav · « **Reply #38 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:53:57 PM »

Oh dear, if that cat is anything like the minature mountain lian my daught has you could be about to lose that magnificent Hornet......

Eddie M. · « **Reply #39 on:** February 19, 2013, 03:52:07 AM »

Quote from: Brian da Basher on February 18, 2013, 07:57:58 AM

Eddie builds a Wildcat... well, you've certainly got my attention, sailor!

Brian da Basher

Actually, it's two. This one and one of the old Monograms with wings that fold. Also, since I came back here, I have an idea for the old 1/32 F4U I've started as well. It all depends on a set of old decals staying together. They will make or break the bent wing bird. More pix soon to show what's in the pipe line soon....

Eddie M. · « **Reply #40 on:** February 24, 2013, 12:21:55 AM »

Well, I'm still not Johnny on the Spot about anything to do with modeling these days, so I'll just post what I've got. Building the old Monogram kit right along side the newer HobbyBoss is interesting. Lots of detail on the HB..... that gets covered up when you're done. :)

And a little history... Here's a pic of the little Model Whisperer in his dungeon back in the 70s. You can see a 1/32 Corsair to the left, on the table is the yellow lightning bolts of a 4 plane Blue Angel Display WIP and the USS Arizona on the shelf. Bean bag, G.I. Joes, Legos and maroon pants are a dead give away pretaining to the time period.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #41 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:36:59 AM »

It's great to see the Model Whisperer in his youth, Eddie!

If you hit a spot on the decals, drop me a note. I've got some star-and-meatballs and 1943 red outline U.S. that might help.

Brian da Basher

Eddie M. · « **Reply #42 on:** February 25, 2013, 09:49:36 PM »

I guess what I didn't realize about looking for my mojo was that it required a blood sacrifice. I accidentally stuck myself with #11 while working on my Wildcats and almost immediately got the idea for the Bearsair. Pix soon. :)

Scooterman · « **Reply #43 on:** February 26, 2013, 11:05:29 AM »

EDDIE! Nice to see you back Bro!

LOVE the retro Rhino in, well, Rhino colors! VF-161 is sadly missed in my naval world. So is VF-33, but that's another story.

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #44 on:** February 26, 2013, 12:41:03 PM »

Quote from: Scooterman on February 26, 2013, 11:05:29 AM

EDDIE! Nice to see you back Bro!

LOVE the retro Rhino in, well, Rhino colors! VF-161 is sadly missed in my naval world. So is VF-33, but that's another story.

Same here, Loved VF-33... You know Eddie in case you needed ideas

Eddie M. · « **Reply #45 on:** March 03, 2013, 02:54:25 AM »

Thank you kindly Gentlemen!

The Bearsair moves forward....

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #46 on:** March 03, 2013, 04:34:29 AM »

Awesome Eddie! :) Love prop whifs :)

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #47 on:** March 03, 2013, 04:48:58 AM »

Certainly an interesting combination of parts with the F4U and F6F. I am liking the idea a lot now that I see the body parts and wing in the same picture.

Eddie M. · « **Reply #48 on:** March 04, 2013, 12:25:41 AM »

Quote from: taiidantomcat on March 03, 2013, 04:34:29 AM

Awesome Eddie! :) Love prop whifs :)

Thank you very much.

Eddie M. · « **Reply #49 on:** March 04, 2013, 12:30:22 AM »

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 03, 2013, 04:48:58 AM

Certainly an interesting combination of parts with the F4U and F6F. I am liking the idea a lot now that I see the body parts and wing in the same picture.

Thank you Jeffry. I actually pinched the idea from Mr. Howling Mouse and his famous Morsair. I just happened to have a Corsair and Bearcat ready to donate their bodies to science. The only change is I had to go back to the original wing tops as the old Hawk wings ( got as part of a gift from my FIL bought in a garage sale) have ailerions that is too big to spend time fixing. :)

John Howling Mouse · « **Reply #50 on:** March 04, 2013, 01:15:49 PM »

Cool! Cool! Cool! Love to watch this artist work!

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #51 on:** March 04, 2013, 01:32:50 PM »

Wonder how the engine from the Skyraider would look on the Corsair? Just a slight increase in displacement and you could use the Skyraider propeller too :)

Eddie M. · « **Reply #52 on:** March 07, 2013, 09:17:02 AM »

Evening Gents! A little more progress on the Bearsair, and an addition to the bench, a Marine Cobra. I got this little buzzsaw for a rather nice price and decided that's what I need to clease the plalate as it were. :)

The wings are not installed yet because of some minor fit issues, but this is the direction of the look of the aircraft.

The Cobra as it sit right now. I've been mezmorized by it and can not stop working on it. I think the final paint scheme will be pleasing and will also be an honor to our Marine friends out there. :)

Having to shim the cockpit sill a bit , but no real hiccups so far...

finsrin · « **Reply #53 on:** March 08, 2013, 07:30:13 AM »

Bearsair looks very promising.
Be one to put in line up of prop fighters at model show. Stand back and see who notices.

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #54 on:** March 09, 2013, 02:34:25 PM »

I agree thats a tricky on there :)

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #55 on:** March 09, 2013, 10:53:36 PM »

Man that Bearsair is starting to really come together!

I've got a feeling this is going to be one of my favorites.

Nice work, Eddie!

Brian da Basher

Eddie M. · « **Reply #56 on:** March 11, 2013, 06:24:28 AM »

Alrighty then....

Jusy for fun, I added an Academy 1/72 Wildcat to the fray...

Though the cockpit is nearly void of detail, I added just a bit because I was bored with watching paint dry and looking for a Cobra part that fell into a blackhole, which has since returned on the other side of the univ.. I mean bench.

....somemore work on the Bearsair. It can be seen where I had to provide space to conform to the Corsair fuselage,

After gluing and sanding and adding some bits here and there.

All my Cats as they are now..

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #57 on:** March 13, 2013, 07:00:20 AM »

Wow! That's quite an air wing you've got on the bench there, Eddie!

Looks like you're having an absolute blast!

Brian da Basher

Eddie M. · « **Reply #58 on:** November 14, 2014, 08:24:39 AM »

More work that has crossed my bench recently. Someo f it in progress, near completion and maybe one finish. either way, I've tried to stay busy doing the things that may never get done tomorrow....

A recent idea from BdaB's radial build. My SBDC

the other projects....

This is a B-58 engine that I'm making into a parasite fighter for a canard B29.

finsrin · « **Reply #59 on:** November 14, 2014, 02:18:14 PM »

What you are doing with Dauntless is so right on and the parasite fighter is a bashers inspiration :)
What scale B-58 is engine from?

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #60 on:** November 15, 2014, 05:10:10 AM »

Quote from: Eddie M. on March 07, 2013, 09:17:02 AM

The Cobra as it sit right now. I've been mezmorized by it and can not stop working on it. I think the final paint scheme will be pleasing and will also be an honor to our Marine friends out there. :)

These are looking great Eddie :) SBDC looks like a serious warplane.

Whats going on with the Phantoms and (masked and ready to be painted?) A-7?

Eddie M. · « **Reply #61 on:** November 16, 2014, 07:09:04 AM »

Thanks for the reminder about the Cobra. My Girl joined the MCROTC at school. Doing very well in all the activities. So this might be a gift to her when she finishes her first year.

I'm painting the Cobra in the colors of the Dress Blues ( Black, blues, white, red, gold). I'm thinking it's gonna look real sharp. Painting is hit and miss right now. I paint outside and sometimes when it's too cold, I have to wait. Sooooo.... that means pix coming soon... :)

Eddie M. · « **Reply #62 on:** November 16, 2014, 07:11:45 AM »

The B-58 engine is 1/48. I've got a B-58 partially built with 3 engines set up in a pattern a la the DC-10 to finish someday....

Eddie M. · « **Reply #63 on:** November 16, 2014, 07:14:01 AM »

Quote from: Eddie M. on November 16, 2014, 07:09:04 AM

Thanks for the reminder about the Cobra. My Girl joined the MCROTC at school. Doing very well in all the activities. So this might be a gift to her when she finishes her first year.

I'm painting the Cobra in the colors of the Dress Blues ( Black, blues, white, red, gold). I'm thinking it's gonna look real sharp. Painting is hit and miss right now. I paint outside and sometimes when it's too cold, I have to wait. Sooooo.... that means pix coming soon... :)

I'd also like to add the the Phantoms are in slow projects. I got them this far, because it makes the finish less time intensive. In other words. One can never have too many Phantoms in progess. Ya never know when the urge to build a Rhino tootsweet will take hold....


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