Nice going here!
On the subject of canopies, why not paint the black bits from the inside? That way it looks "deep", like you're looking into a space that's too dark to make out detail, rather than looking at a flat surface.
I agree and I almost always do that (I did it on the Hornet Canopy, though it may not be obvious in the pics) As for the 1/100 Tomcat It has no clear parts to use that trick on
beautiful yellow indeed !
I only see it now; I like the striped pattern, and the inventivity of shapes
Glad you like it!
I am a huge fan of the B-2, Just love the menacing look of it. I was struck by inspiration in a couple different ways. I originally was looking at this:
Speed Agile Concept
I think with the big fans up front it has a sci fi look, but I thought it would be a huge challenge to work those fans into A B-2 kit. I had the idea of diving the B-2 in half, using styrene on the bottom, and then adding the fans and underside seperately, plus I get 2 flying wings out of the deal since the bottom of the kit can still be used! Scale-o ramed to 1/48 (maybe even 1/32!)
This is the notoriously bad, 1/72 scale testors kit:
Made the cut to line up with a "rib" inside the top half
Here is a side view of the cut along the rib makes filling sanding and cutting a straight line much easier.
How it looks without the wing tips yay! think it looks more "fighter-class" like. think A-6 Intruder or A-12 avenger II
This is the outline cut out on posterboard (such a distinct shape
that will be used to establish the shape of the bottom half. The trick is figuring out an efficient way to get the many styrene plates together and getting them strong enough. .040 is a perfect fit for the top half and fits flush.
unfortunately, This project is on the back burner already,
Just a lot going on, but I am super excited about the concept of. I am still trying to solve some building hurdles before going any further. The good news is I know what scheme I want!