Author Topic: MaK-17 Hammerhead (Read 14948 times)

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:

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

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

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

So the plastic mingling starts...

First, the interior:

And the exterior:

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

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

Thanks for looking.

Cheers!

andonio64 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2016, 06:06:50 PM »

Wow Antonio, I am already mouthwatering by the idea of following a new project of yours ...

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #2 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 ...

Ditto!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #3 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):

I just love the way the wing is so accurately in proportion to the rest of the fuselage...NOT!!

Weaver · « **Reply #4 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

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #5 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"

Joined together

With the real "floor"

Some positioning trials...

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

Thanks for watching!

Kerick · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2016, 10:59:01 AM »

I'll be watching this one!!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #7 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. :)

Camthalion · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2016, 07:43:34 AM »

Looks cool. Look forward to seeing more

taiidantomcat · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2016, 08:09:50 AM »

This is looking brilliant!

The quality of your pictures is wonderful too!

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #10 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.

The steps to unify both parts of the base

With the supporting cart

Final positioning

Thanks for watching!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #11 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?

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2016, 09:32:29 AM »

Strapping in for another Antonio masterclass

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #13 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

Cheers!

apophenia · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2016, 09:46:42 AM »

Excellent concept ... and it fits right in to the SF3D/Maschinen Krieger universe :)

Kerick · « **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2016, 10:51:59 AM »

I love that pattern on the floor plates! The entire build is looking first class.

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #16 on:** May 09, 2016, 03:03:38 PM »

Thanks for the comments!

And some more details added.

On the craft:

And on the base:

Thanks for watching!

andonio64 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 09, 2016, 05:05:17 PM »

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #18 on:** May 09, 2016, 05:19:21 PM »

This just keeps getting better and better!

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2016, 03:47:33 PM »

Thanks!

And a little bit more junk was added:

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

Thanks for watching!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2016, 03:26:08 AM »

That's it...time to give up the hobby! Knitting classes anyone?

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #21 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

Kerick · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2016, 11:41:15 AM »

Outstanding! As always!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:36:55 PM »

Watching.

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2016, 03:10:16 PM »

Thanks for the nice comments.

And the paint season has begun!

Thanks for watching!

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2016, 04:44:42 PM »

Hi guys

Some more painting....

Basic color scheme (with lousy natural lighting).

And some markings on the base.

And finally the decals (this time with good lighting).

Thanks for watching!

andonio64 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 18, 2016, 04:51:56 PM »

Fantastic Antonio, so it's a Nieuport!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #27 on:** May 19, 2016, 03:00:31 AM »

Well I certainly wasn't expecting that!

Acree · « **Reply #28 on:** May 19, 2016, 04:52:07 AM »

Just... WOW!

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #29 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

Old Wombat · « **Reply #30 on:** May 19, 2016, 08:49:32 AM »

Mon Dieu! Alors, je serai l'oncle d'un singe!

Looks good.

Frank3k · « **Reply #31 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!

Kerick · « **Reply #32 on:** May 20, 2016, 08:22:51 AM »

This is superb! I would have never thought of this!

apophenia · « **Reply #33 on:** May 23, 2016, 05:32:33 AM »

Gorgeous!

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #34 on:** May 27, 2016, 11:21:00 PM »

Hi guys!

Thanks for the nice comments!

Finally some weathering....

Almost! :)

Thanks for watching!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #35 on:** May 28, 2016, 07:18:47 PM »

Now for the peeples!

Kerick · « **Reply #36 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.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #37 on:** May 29, 2016, 03:46:53 AM »

Love the rust on that scaffolding!

Brian da Basher

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #38 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 :)

The good news is that the project is finished!

Please find below the photos.

Thanks for watching!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #39 on:** June 08, 2016, 07:20:27 PM »

That .. is .. fantastic!

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! :)

AXOR · « **Reply #40 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

LemonJello · « **Reply #41 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!

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #42 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.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #43 on:** June 09, 2016, 05:38:20 AM »

Another masterpiece! :)

Frank3k · « **Reply #44 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!

andonio64 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 10, 2016, 09:54:26 PM »

I have no words to describe my appreciation!
I simply _love_ it!!!!

Antonio

Daryl J. · « **Reply #46 on:** June 11, 2016, 10:33:38 AM »

Well done !

CiTrus90 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 23, 2016, 03:12:18 PM »

How did I miss this?!

This is AWSOME!!

Regards.


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