Author Topic: Saucer Jet  (Read 16717 times)

Offline arctic warrior

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #50 on: November 12, 2017, 06:12:10 AM »
Very interestingly build unfolding here. Those ray-schemes are really varied.  :smiley:

Offline finsrin

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #51 on: November 14, 2017, 05:22:48 PM »
Still in work.  Being a sorta experiment in configuration tried experimental stencil approach to painting.  Had not built in two years and got "mixed" results.  Of all my builds, this was best test subject for this upper and lower camo experiment.

Underside stencil was rubber liner typically used on tool box drawers.  Checkerboard pattern of pads and open squares.  While strange, it does mess with eyes trying to see whatz what.  Is difficult to secure flat for spray painting.

Upper side was cut from roll of leather material meant as center rollout on long table to place dishes buffet style like for a wedding etc.  Had various scrolly cut out of it.  Selected a pattern and its mirror pattern that fit on relatively small Saucer Jet.  Mistake was to directly spray paint instead of trace shapes with pen/pencil then brush paint.  Some places paint stuck to leather edge and got messy as stencil was removed.  Cleaned up worst of bad edges.  Might paint over edges with a brush using medium to light brown.  Not sure.

Yet another learning experience.  Have removable landing gear in work.  Can install for when on ground or remove for in flight look.  Did try BdB inside canopy painting technique and it worked.

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« Last Edit: November 14, 2017, 06:33:08 PM by finsrin »

Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #52 on: November 14, 2017, 06:58:53 PM »
Cool! 8)


That carpet is the perfect background, by the way, as it looks like woodland whipping by. :smiley:
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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #53 on: November 14, 2017, 10:50:40 PM »
I really like that Bill ----   :-*

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #54 on: November 14, 2017, 11:38:57 PM »
very good! :-*

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #55 on: November 15, 2017, 02:10:29 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #56 on: November 15, 2017, 08:16:06 AM »
Beautiful!!

Offline finsrin

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #57 on: November 15, 2017, 10:57:08 AM »
Thanks for your interest.
Going to leave as is except for paint touch ups, landing gear, couple more decals.
Like to do flight line picture with prior kit-bashes.
Having learned from BdB, I did a deep dive research on history and discovered this is "B" version to my surprise. :icon_surprised:
Each build includes a one page briefing with background and specs.  For your better understanding of Saucer Jet a copy of briefing is attached.

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #58 on: November 15, 2017, 12:40:50 PM »
It came out great and the checkerboard camo works. The backstory is good, too.

All put together, the saucer jet has a British vibe to it.

Offline Tophe

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #59 on: November 15, 2017, 01:27:38 PM »
I failed to read the rtf file, sorry :(
EDIT: I got an error message, that is why I thought it was not working but when I closed everything, the last window was a Word one with it, thank you! :smiley:
« Last Edit: November 15, 2017, 01:37:15 PM by Tophe »

Offline finsrin

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #60 on: November 15, 2017, 01:39:56 PM »
I failed to read the rtf file, sorry :(
EDIT: I got an error message, that is why I thought it was not working but when I closed everything, the last window was a Word one with it, thank you! :smiley:

This should help.  Picture of briefing is attached.

Offline Robomog

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #61 on: November 15, 2017, 07:02:29 PM »
Like this a lot!   :smiley:
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Offline Antonio Sobral

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #62 on: November 16, 2017, 03:42:26 AM »
Great build around a cool looking design!

I will borrow the idea for a future look-a-like project, if you allow me.


Loved the bottom pattern. Now all I have to do is find out what is a "rubber liner typically used on tool box drawers" :) :) :)

Offline finsrin

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #63 on: November 16, 2017, 05:12:15 AM »
Feel honored by all you fine model builders-bashers comments. :icon_alabanza: 
After a hiatus was fun to jump into building again.  Can build one as most any scale.
Yes, does have a British vibe.
Please do "borrow the idea for a future look-a-like project".  Like to see variation(s) on this.

Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #64 on: November 16, 2017, 06:30:42 AM »
One of your best yet, fins!

Excellent choice on the paint scheme and those gun barrels look every bit the business!

Well done!!!

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Offline KiwiZac

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #65 on: November 17, 2017, 03:07:05 AM »
I love the camo - the underside is very creative! What a cool machine!
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #66 on: November 17, 2017, 04:57:31 PM »
Thanks much.  Saucer inspired me to do "something".  No overall plan.  Pieced together as went along.
Far as British look goes, Buccaneer or Hawker Hunter wings seem good.   Must be others.
Brian - Gun barrels are metal 1/72 25mm Bushmaster.
KiwiZac - Was best subject yet to try that type underside camo on.  Is attack teammate to work with Slowy jet.
Few touch ups, then on to next build.

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #67 on: November 21, 2017, 12:34:32 AM »
Beautiful Finsrin!!!!

Offline finsrin

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #68 on: November 22, 2017, 02:28:43 PM »
Do appreciate all your comments and support throughout the build. :smiley:
Suggestion:  Someone build stealth Saucer Jet C.  F-22, F-35, F-117, others possible donors.
Plan to do prop bomber next.
« Last Edit: November 22, 2017, 02:34:21 PM by finsrin »

Offline ysi_maniac

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #69 on: February 04, 2018, 10:51:26 PM »
Awesome aircraft and painting ;)
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Offline finsrin

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #70 on: February 05, 2018, 03:05:46 PM »
Thank you much kind sir and others.
Nice to have finished a bit better but is certainly different.  All parts not meant to fit together.  So much cutting and sanding and puttying.
Attached landing gear after posted pictures.  Too tall and flimsy.  Redoing landing gear.
Like to go with "normal" wing marking decals and remove top of fuselage one.  That next.

After landing gear and decal redo will take pictures and post.
Do picture parked with F-86, F-100, or similar ?
« Last Edit: February 05, 2018, 03:58:44 PM by finsrin »

Offline finsrin

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #71 on: February 05, 2018, 10:15:29 PM »
Added landing gear and decals.
Size comparison with F-100.
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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #72 on: February 05, 2018, 10:28:10 PM »
Fantastic work  :-* :-* :-*
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #73 on: February 06, 2018, 09:52:54 PM »
Neat! :smiley:
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Re: Saucer Jet
« Reply #74 on: February 06, 2018, 10:44:39 PM »
Wow you just keep topping yourself with each update, fins!

Love the camo and you've blended the parts so seamlessly one has trouble picking out that this was made up from different kits!

Pure eye candy all the way and the shark's mouth is the cherry on top!

Most excellent!

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