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Offline LemonJello

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Resurrected UCAV Project
« on: November 02, 2012, 03:04:22 AM »
Bringing this one back from the boneyard with every intention of getting it done before the end of the year!

http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=382.0

I've managed to get some work done here and there and will post some updated photos when I get a chance.

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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2012, 05:57:22 AM »
Good man!
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Offline LemonJello

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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2012, 11:00:37 PM »
Just a few updated pics for your viewing enjoyment:








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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2012, 12:30:53 AM »
Glad your picking this one up again, a very cool project!  :)
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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2012, 02:07:51 AM »
Interesting development...
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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2012, 04:50:56 AM »
Awesome work with landing gear :)
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Offline taiidantomcat

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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2012, 05:09:11 AM »
Love that nose  :)
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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2012, 07:43:43 AM »
Little more progress to report:









Topsides and underside are going to get a coat of terra cotta texture paint prior to the final scheme going on.

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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2012, 07:45:25 AM »
This is looking better and better every update.

The texture will be fun to see
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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2012, 08:56:32 AM »
LJ, remember to do the texture paint in manageable sections, if you handle it before it sets up it will squish, a little tricky to work with but well worth the effort.
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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2012, 08:42:11 PM »
Just one photo update today: added the terra cotta/RAM coating to the topsides.



I masked off some small access panel outlines to break up the terra cotta pattern, the underside will have some as well.

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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2012, 09:55:13 AM »
Well that shape works for me

looking for more :D

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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2012, 05:53:07 AM »
Busy time around LemonJello Industries; the usual holiday mayhem, I'm wrapping up my last class for my bachelors degree and I'm studying to get my CCNA certification.

I did manage to squeeze in a little time on the bench:

The ordnance is ready to hang on the rotary launcher.





Paint and final assembly are all that's left at this point. 

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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2012, 06:35:29 AM »
Your interpretation of the SDB certainly looks convincing.  Also a great way to re-purpose the poorly shaped 155mm projectile shapes.  I take it you sourced yours from the Trumpeter M198 kit? 
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Offline LemonJello

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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2012, 09:18:25 AM »
Your interpretation of the SDB certainly looks convincing.  Also a great way to re-purpose the poorly shaped 155mm projectile shapes.  I take it you sourced yours from the Trumpeter M198 kit?

Yes, sir, the Trumpy M198 donated the shell shapes for the warhead, then various diameters of evergreen tubing and whatever was handy made up the rest.  The prototype is the best of the four, that's what I get for stopping before they were all completed, so there are some serious variations in the wings and tail fins.  But they'll do the trick, I think. 

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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #15 on: December 02, 2012, 12:57:41 PM »
Wow Lem, Congrats on all fronts!  :)
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Re: Resurrected UCAV Project
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2012, 02:27:47 PM »
ooooooooohh..... keep goin please!!!
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