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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: Antonio Sobral on April 29, 2016, 03:30:04 PM

Title: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on April 29, 2016, 03:30:04 PM: Hi guys

Another crazy project is afoot! ;)

This time a flying apparatus slightly influenced by the Maschinen Krieger universe.

Mainly because of the figures, which are leftovers from my Falke:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/falke-05.jpg)

The other main contributors to this endeavour are a P-47D:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-001.jpg)

And the ubiquitous Mig-17 (in this case in a chinese disguise):

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-002.jpg)

Hence the "fusion" name: MaK-17. The Hammerhead part you will find out later :)

So the plastic mingling starts...

First, the interior:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-004.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-006.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-007.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-008.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-010.jpg)

And the exterior:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-005.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-011.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-012.jpg)

And after assembling everything together, you get....a Hammerhead, of course! :)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-014.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-015.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-018.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-019.jpg)

Now is time to plan an adequate base to place it.

Thanks for looking.

Cheers!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: andonio64 on April 29, 2016, 06:06:50 PM: Wow Antonio, I am already mouthwatering by the idea of following a new project of yours ...
:o :o :o
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 30, 2016, 03:32:05 AM: Quote from: andonio64 on April 29, 2016, 06:06:50 PM
Wow Antonio, I am already mouthwatering by the idea of following a new project of yours ...
:o :o :o

Ditto!

(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/sheila63_photos/Emoticons/big-drooling-smiley-emoticon_zpsf03363e1.gif)
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 30, 2016, 03:34:14 AM: Quote from: Antonio Sobral on April 29, 2016, 03:30:04 PM

And the ubiquitous Mig-17 (in this case in a chinese disguise):

([url]http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-002.jpg[/url])

I just love the way the wing is so accurately in proportion to the rest of the fuselage...NOT!! ;D
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Weaver on April 30, 2016, 06:13:09 AM: Hope you don't mind Antonio, but I've just nicked that FT-5 picture for the Worst Box Art thread on WIM: http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,31256.new.html#new (http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,31256.new.html#new)
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 03, 2016, 06:19:35 AM: Thanks for the nice words!

With the ship pretty much sorted out, it was time to think about the base.

Starting with 2 wood "wheels"

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-022.jpg)

Joined together

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-023.jpg)

With the real "floor"

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-024.jpg)

Some positioning trials...

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-026.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-028.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-030.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-032.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-034.jpg)

Planning done. Now is time to attack the real work, i. e., all the small details still missing.

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Kerick on May 03, 2016, 10:59:01 AM: I'll be watching this one!!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Old Wombat on May 03, 2016, 01:24:25 PM: "Hammerhead" is obvious but it strikes me as looking more Star Wars pod-racer than MaK, at the moment. ???

Waiting to see where you take it, Antonio. :)
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Camthalion on May 04, 2016, 07:43:34 AM: Looks cool. Look forward to seeing more
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: taiidantomcat on May 04, 2016, 08:09:50 AM: This is looking brilliant!

The quality of your pictures is wonderful too!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 05, 2016, 03:26:13 PM: Hi guys

Thanks for the nice comments.

To be honest, for me the photographic presentation of the works in a forum or any media is vital, and must be the best possible.
So you may not like my models, but at least the pictures will be ok :)

And the detailing work has begun

The floor.
(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-036.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-037.jpg)

The steps to unify both parts of the base

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-039.jpg)

With the supporting cart

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-040.jpg)

Final positioning

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-041.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-042.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-044.jpg)

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 06, 2016, 02:22:12 AM: Looking great. What do use you use for your photography? Camera type and also is it a black backdrop?
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Buzzbomb on May 06, 2016, 09:32:29 AM: Strapping in for another Antonio masterclass
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 06, 2016, 05:07:21 PM: Hi

Thanks for the interest!

Regarding my "photo studio" setup, please find below a topic explaining it:

http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=3628.0 (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=3628.0)

Cheers!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: apophenia on May 09, 2016, 09:46:42 AM: Excellent concept ... and it fits right in to the SF3D/Maschinen Krieger universe :)
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Kerick on May 09, 2016, 10:51:59 AM: I love that pattern on the floor plates! The entire build is looking first class.
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 09, 2016, 03:03:38 PM: Thanks for the comments!

And some more details added.

On the craft:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-051.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-053.jpg)

And on the base:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-054.jpg)

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: andonio64 on May 09, 2016, 05:05:17 PM: WOW!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 09, 2016, 05:19:21 PM: This just keeps getting better and better!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 10, 2016, 03:47:33 PM: Thanks!

And a little bit more junk was added:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-056.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-057.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-058.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-059.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-060.jpg)

And that's it. Building is pretty much finished. Now is time to start thinking about painting :)

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 11, 2016, 03:26:08 AM: That's it...time to give up the hobby! Knitting classes anyone?
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Brian da Basher on May 11, 2016, 06:38:35 AM: Antonio is like our version of Jules Verne, a limitless imagination coupled with talent that's completely off the charts!

And talk about a futuristic vision!

Love the details, always look forward to your updates!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Kerick on May 11, 2016, 11:41:15 AM: Outstanding! As always!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Old Wombat on May 11, 2016, 06:36:55 PM: Watching. :))
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 13, 2016, 03:10:16 PM: Thanks for the nice comments.

And the paint season has begun!

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-062.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-063.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-064.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-065.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-067.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-066.jpg)

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 18, 2016, 04:44:42 PM: Hi guys

Some more painting....

Basic color scheme (with lousy natural lighting).
(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-071.jpg)

And some markings on the base.
(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-072.jpg)

And finally the decals (this time with good lighting).
(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-073.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-074.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-075.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-076.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-077.jpg)

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: andonio64 on May 18, 2016, 04:51:56 PM: Fantastic Antonio, so it's a Nieuport!

;)
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 19, 2016, 03:00:31 AM: Well I certainly wasn't expecting that!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Acree on May 19, 2016, 04:52:07 AM: Just... WOW!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Brian da Basher on May 19, 2016, 08:30:18 AM: Quote from: GTX_Admin on May 19, 2016, 03:00:31 AM
Well I certainly wasn't expecting that!

Color me surprised as well!

I really like this take on that famous Armée de l'Air camo!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Old Wombat on May 19, 2016, 08:49:32 AM: Mon Dieu! Alors, je serai l'oncle d'un singe! :icon_surprised:

Looks good. :))
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Frank3k on May 19, 2016, 11:46:45 AM: That is both a clever use of a Mig-17 and old MaK parts and a beautiful diorama. You have the eye of an artist. I don't know what you did with the rest of the artist, but you at least got his eye. Great work!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Kerick on May 20, 2016, 08:22:51 AM: This is superb! I would have never thought of this!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: apophenia on May 23, 2016, 05:32:33 AM: Gorgeous! :-*
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 27, 2016, 11:21:00 PM: Hi guys!

Thanks for the nice comments!

Finally some weathering....

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-078.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-079.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-080.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-081.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-082.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-083.jpg)

Almost! :)

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Old Wombat on May 28, 2016, 07:18:47 PM: Now for the peeples! :D
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Kerick on May 28, 2016, 08:41:57 PM: This first class all the way!
May I ask what did you use to make all those rivet holes? They are all so straight and even.
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Brian da Basher on May 29, 2016, 03:46:53 AM: Love the rust on that scaffolding!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Antonio Sobral on June 08, 2016, 07:15:54 PM: Hi guys

Sorry for this delay.

To make the rivets I used the trumpeter riveter and a metal ruler. Not fantastic but gets the job done...eventually :)

(http://www.ratomodeling.com/reviews/trumpeter_rivetmaker/rivetmaker2.jpg)

The good news is that the project is finished!

Please find below the photos.

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-101.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-102.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-103.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-104.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-105.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-106.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-107.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-108.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-109.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-110.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-111.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-112.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-113.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-114.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-115.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-116.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-117.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-118.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-119.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-120.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-121.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-122.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-123.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-124.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-125.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-126.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-127.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-128.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-129.jpg)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Hammerhead/hammerhead-130.jpg)

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Old Wombat on June 08, 2016, 07:20:27 PM: That .. is .. fantastic! 8)

While I don't know if it could fit into the Ma.K universe it certainly looks like it should.

Really, really great build, Antonio! :)
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: AXOR on June 08, 2016, 07:27:15 PM: E S Q U I S I T E !!! :-* :-* :-*

It is exactly the manner of approach that I love,gorgeous kitbash,great paintjob... :-* :-* :-*
Is the kind of work that makes you dig through boxes and start working.
Congratulations, looking forward next project

Alex
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: LemonJello on June 08, 2016, 07:35:22 PM: I"m going to start sending you my dentist's bills...since you continually produce such draw-dropping models! I think I've shaken some fillings loose gaping at your work.

Superb!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: The Big Gimper on June 08, 2016, 08:09:46 PM: What a beauty!!! And then there is the MaK-17 Hammerhead. I love a girl dressed in combat boots. ;)
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: GTX_Admin on June 09, 2016, 05:38:20 AM: Another masterpiece! :)
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Frank3k on June 09, 2016, 11:02:29 AM: I don't know much about Ma.K either, but I'm having a great time enjoying all the fine details, paint job and weathering on this model!
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: andonio64 on June 10, 2016, 09:54:26 PM: I have no words to describe my appreciation!
I simply _love_ it!!!!

Antonio
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: Daryl J. on June 11, 2016, 10:33:38 AM: Well done !
Title: Re: MaK-17 Hammerhead
Post by: CiTrus90 on June 23, 2016, 03:12:18 PM: How did I miss this?!

This is AWSOME!!

Regards.