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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: Antonio Sobral on November 21, 2017, 05:58:45 AM

Title: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One - Finished
Post by: Antonio Sobral on November 21, 2017, 05:58:45 AM
Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One

Jimbo Fakk was a legendary beauty hunter from the Kaioose galaxy, and a part-time adult movie stars manager.

He would relentlessly roam the entire galaxy in order to cast wannabe starlets.

Sometimes things would get ugly and he would have to leave in a hurry.

For that he used a Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft, that he named "Sleuth One"
with several custom made modifications, such as an extra-large backseat and a stainless steel pole.

And an humble and poorly grammatically assembled limmerick to remember him by...

There was once a man from Kaioose
Who'd caught pretty girls with an excuse
And the moment they would try to run
Is was for him indeed the most fun
And the backseat would surely be used


And some photos....

(https://s20.postimg.cc/ec9o4ou99/Sluth-01.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/uaiduu3wt/Sluth-02.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/hj47oc1ul/Sluth-03.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/8o3ddtshp/Sluth-04.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/5u080cvgd/Sluth-05.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/hj47oc9kd/Sluth-06.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/jnokpfqml/Sluth-07.jpg)



Thanks for watching!


Surely limmericking in English is not one of my strong points, but it was an excellent exercise :)

Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: finsrin on November 21, 2017, 06:19:45 AM
Some recognizable and not so recognizable parts make a fine Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One space ship. :smiley:
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 21, 2017, 06:23:19 AM
WOW! Was Jimbo a cousin of Boba?
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 22, 2017, 02:05:02 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Brian da Basher on November 22, 2017, 08:30:46 AM
You've captured the look of that Star Wars space weathering perfectly, Antonio!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Old Wombat on November 22, 2017, 10:01:13 PM
Looks good but it needs more "bling" ... make that, "BLING" ... given Jimbo's chosen career path. :smiley: ;)
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Buzzbomb on November 23, 2017, 03:24:48 PM
Interesting take on  classic
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Antonio Sobral on November 24, 2017, 05:08:06 PM
Hi folks!

Thanks for the comments!

But this craft it is not painted yet!!!
The current coloring is the original factory painting, since this is the Revell snap-on pre-painted easy kit.
...with the engine cowlings of a 1/72 B-26 and some tank wheels of long forgotten origin.

As Mr Wombat so accurately pointed out, the final paint scheme will have a definite more BLINGY look to it :)

Regarding Jimbo personal history, after many many years of being told by half galaxy to go screw himself,
he finally took it literally, and produced a cloned offspring which he named Bamba Fakk.

Thanks for watching!

Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Camthalion on November 25, 2017, 06:17:18 AM
very nice
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Modelling_Mushi on November 25, 2017, 08:42:39 PM

Regarding Jimbo personal history, after many many years of being told by half galaxy to go screw himself,
he finally took it literally, and produced a cloned offspring which he named Bamba Fakk.

Thanks for watching!

It is looking great this one.

Maybe Mr Jimbo had a copy of Robert A. Heinlein's "All You Zombies" drop through a wormhole to that universe ....
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Antonio Sobral on February 19, 2018, 01:15:53 AM
Indeed he had!

Heinlein is my all-time favourite Sci-fi writer. I have all his books.
One day I will have to read them all over again. One day....

In the meanwhile Mr. Jimbo's ship painting phase has finally begun, after all this time!

(https://s20.postimg.cc/j5y7r7731/Sluth-08.jpg)

Not a big advance, but one step forward nonetheless.

Thanks for watching!
 
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Antonio Sobral on April 09, 2018, 04:18:36 PM
And a few month later, allow me to present the Space Salamander.

Or, as is it better known in scientific circles, the Triple S (Spatium Salamadra Salamandra).

(https://s20.postimg.cc/u2fu4bkbh/Sluth-09.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/jhs4gmtpp/Sluth-12.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/3waswoph9/Sluth-13.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/z39g0m0j1/Sluth-14.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/ifhxy3qbx/Sluth-15.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/49272vn6l/Sluth-16.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/lmchhqxx9/Sluth-17.jpg)


I bet George Lucas never saw that coming! :)
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 09, 2018, 05:03:50 PM
That's some very eye-catching paint work!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Old Wombat on April 09, 2018, 10:38:04 PM
Very Chris Foss paint scheme! Nice! 8)
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: elmayerle on April 10, 2018, 02:27:52 AM
Very Chris Foss paint scheme! Nice! 8)
+1

That's exceedingly well done and gorgeous.
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 05, 2018, 06:52:16 AM
Thanks for the comments! Indeed it is a very Fossian painting scheme :)

And after many days of procrastination, I finally managed to finish it!

Please find below the photos:

(https://s20.postimg.cc/40h7hxqh9/Sluth-21.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/iwfqpjhbh/Sluth-22.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/h4mrumat9/Sluth-23.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/6ukcve0d9/Sluth-24.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/i6wyd6ohp/Sluth-25.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/d89fynsel/Sluth-26.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/40h7hyt25/Sluth-27.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/s47z69j8t/Sluth-28.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/dxs8b1nt9/Sluth-29.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/dxs8b1g3h/Sluth-30.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/fctszs4bx/Sluth-31.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/pa4tsu47x/Sluth-32.jpg)



Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One - Finished
Post by: Madhatter on May 05, 2018, 07:42:41 AM
That is seriously amazing! Best looking verson of a Slave1 ever. I love the Foss inspired paint work and its perfectly weathered
Very inspirational all round
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One - Finished
Post by: Old Wombat on May 05, 2018, 05:07:06 PM
 :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One - Finished
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 06, 2018, 02:06:58 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One - Finished
Post by: Steve Blazo on May 07, 2018, 10:37:32 PM
Nice, very nice. It has "the look" that I try for, but rarely get.
Title: Re: Starlet Wars - Jimbo Fakk Sleuth One - Finished
Post by: Robomog on August 11, 2018, 11:36:32 PM
Just stumbled on this one, Wow !  Nice paint job

Like it

Mog
>^-.-^<