NiteStar Productions Red Five

[R L Bleecker]

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[Moorcat]

you missed a spot...

[R L Bleecker]

you missed a spot...

I'm SEEING spots....

[rider]

Totally awesome to see one of these from the start. Thanks for creating this thread. I'll be lurking for sure ;)

[R L Bleecker]

Totally awesome to see one of these from the start. Thanks for creating this thread. I'll be lurking for sure ;)


Oh yeah.. the fun is just beginning! This one is the first Non-KuhnGlobal commission I'll have done as well as the first lit one. I'll be going into some detail on this thread...

[rider]

Oh yeah.. the fun is just beginning! This one is the first Non-KuhnGlobal commission I'll have done as well as the first lit one. I'll be going into some detail on this thread...

Awesome.

[R L Bleecker]

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[Kuhn Global]

Oh yeah.. the fun is just beginning! This one is the first Non-KuhnGlobal commission I'll have done as well as the first lit one. I'll be going into some detail on this thread...

HE'S MINE I tell you! MIIIIIIINE!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Bob, you are not kidding! This IS only the beginning for you! Pretty soon, even I will need an appointment! LOLOLOLOLOL... so I am calling DIBS now! LOLOLOLOLOL

I LOVE what you are doing with this bird! I look forward to viewing more my friend!!! :D

[R L Bleecker]

This project is on temporary hold. Once the lighting kit arrives next month, I can really go to work... I have to fast track a NEW project which I'll start posting up today.

[R L Bleecker]

The long-awaited lighting kit from Hyperdyne HAS arrived and has been tested. We're looking at a late April delivery date on this project. Pix to follow soon.

[Kuhn Global]

Excellent! I look forward to viewing this build!

Jerry must be smiling ear to ear! LOLOLOLOL I would totally understand why! ;) Your builds have been noted to be among the best in realistic weathering in today's hobby and industry.

[jvasilatos]

Jest checking in...

Hey Bobby, shoot me an e-mail when you post any pictures or progress of the build here. Can't wait!

JV

[R L Bleecker]

Sure Jerry. Work will begin in just a few days! I just have to get Kurt's crap ( LOL!!! ;) ) off of my bench and out my door!

[jvasilatos]

LOL...

Cool cool cool.

Hey Kurt, I still think you need to use the custom logo I made for you since you are truly amassing a global collection utilizing every resource available like a multi-tentacled agent of Hydra! ;-)

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JV

[Kuhn Global]

LOLOLOLOLOL... I love that one Jerry! :D

Your creation adorned my theater screen for nearly 1/2 of a year when you made that! LOLOLOLOLOL... VERY kewl my friend! :D

I am REALLY looking forward to seeing what Bob does with your build! It will be AWESOME!!! :D

[jvasilatos]

Knock knock...

:D

[R L Bleecker]

Hello?

Yep... Botany Bay goes out tomorrow and then it's X-wing time. No foolin!

[R L Bleecker]

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[777]

This is great OOT. I'm looking forward to these updates!!

[jvasilatos]

Me too! ;-)

JV

[Kuhn Global]

SWEEEEEEET!! I was looking forward to viewing this build for Jerry! :cool::cool::cool::cool:

I think we're in for a treat! :D

[Kuhn Global]

update bump. ;)

[R L Bleecker]

Jeez...

Well no pix right this moment, but I'm doing the grunt-work of hollowing out the BobbyFett upgrade cockpit to accept F/O lighting since it's not the clear-cast resin one and getting ready to mate the hull-halves. I'm building the laser cannon at this time as well.

Since I've never lit one of these before, I'm working out the best assembly order that will allow max access to things. Fortunately guys like Greg and Jason have done this before, so I have some examples to follow. The big consideration here is how I'm going to break this down for shipping. As most folks know... I don't ship models in one piece. Because wiring is to be routed through the fuselage and wing blocks, I'm in the process of figuring out the best way of doing that, either by installing small Molex or MiniFit Jr connectors on the wires so they can be reconnected before final assembly by Jerry. The other alternative is to devise a way he can 'fish' the wires and LEDs up into the wings and engine cans and install them so that I don't have to do any sort of modification to the stock Hyperdyne wiring harness. The fewer solder joints/contacts/connectors the better for reliability.


In all other respects, she's going together as one would expect a good quality Salzo kit to go together.

[Kuhn Global]

I am really looking forward on viewing this beastie build. You do some of the best X-wing work out there Bob! :D

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks, Kurt.

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[Kuhn Global]

HOLY MOLY!!! Look at all that fiber in that panel!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

This is going to be GREAT!!!

[R L Bleecker]

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[Kuhn Global]

NIIIIIIIIICE! I really like that. :cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Apophis]

Damn Bob! Looking good! Im always sayoing to myself, why didnt i think of that? you are always one or more steps ahead of me in problem solving! your ideas are very clever and slick!
If you dont mind, may i utilize your techniques for my builds?

[R L Bleecker]

^ Thanks, Jerry!

Sure and go ahead. It's a simple technique that makes a big difference. Now a person won't have an easily identifiable point source... IE, it won't be OBVIOUS that there are LEDs in there and it gives things a bit more 'realism'.

[jvasilatos]

Cool tips... now I am going to have to go remove the engine caps on my studio scale Y-Wing to integrate these great ideas!

JV

[R L Bleecker]

^ Get workin'!

Yeah. Had a bit of a snag with the F/O in the cockpit tub. Several strands broke off. That's a tough area to run optic to as there's not a lot of room to keep stress off the bends there. Minor frustration.

[Kuhn Global]

I've never been a huge fan of the X-Wing

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

BLASPHEMY!!!!

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL...naaaaa.... just joking mech. ;)

I always find it funny how all of our tastes differ from each other for what we really enjoy looking at in shapes. It is very curious to me. :D That is a topic worth investigating. ;)

I too am looking forward to viewing more of this build!:cool::cool::cool:

[R L Bleecker]

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[Kuhn Global]

VERY kewl! I stated it before... and state it again... THIS build will be one to watch! ;) :D

[swfan]

Agreed. I'm taking notes on this one. Awesome Bob!

Isel

[R L Bleecker]

Well sonofabitch...

This is one of those times... and I go through this with EVERY X wing...

I'm frustrated... I've got paint adhesion problems... again. Even after the normal scrubbing and prep. Primer sticks well to some parts but doesn't stick for shit to the body or the wings. Goddammit. Like I said; three for three on the X wings with this problem.

So... about 2 days have just been lost while I strip this cocksucker and start again.

Some days I hate resin...

[Kuhn Global]

Wow! Bummer! How did you solve that on 2 and 5 from before Bob? The paint on those is solid indeed!

[R L Bleecker]

I solved the problem by stripping them with oven cleaner and washing them again.

Unfortunately there's just no predicting with resin when the paint will work and when it won't. It might pass the scratch test with your fingernails such as in this case and then lift right off with low-tack masking tape.

[R L Bleecker]

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[Damien9479]

Looking good there Bob!! Don't you just hate it when paint starts lifting? It makes me want to scream LOL

Tom

[R L Bleecker]

^ Resin. The best AND the worst choice to make anything out of.

[Damien9479]

Yep I agree It's a double edged sword

Tom

[Apophis]

I have never had any paint lifting on resin. until i started building this red 5!
The nose cone peeled the fuselage and the wings in a horrible way, you could use your fingernail and pick it off!
So, i think i found a cure, besides the usual prep with mean green and westleys bleach white, i use exclusivley, the Floquil paints.
When it sticks, it wont come off, the bad is that its a bitch to pick with your knife, so other methods for paint chips will have to be utilized, and floquil paints arnt cheap.

[ralphee]

I had this problem all the way through Chris' build up, hull was cool, but the wings, cans and guns were a pain in the butt,
I solved it by stripping and using a self etch primer, then hit it with matt black and gloss white, from there she seemed to tack well, and im anal on resin cleaning, i tend to go overboard so i never get this kind of problem.
Soapy wash and scrubbing brush, then VERY fine wire wool followed by and alcohol rub down, and it still peeled lol.
It funny, my own Hero was a beauty and never had any problems.
Good luck with her Bob, i know you will solve it!

lee

[modman06]

You ever try a promotion adhesion spray, its used for autobody plastic parts but ive had great luck with it on resin, two light coats let dry and you can prime with no problems. it worked so good i got primer to stick on nylon and delron. and thats almost impossible. they sell it at NAPA auto parts and auto zone. its called gorilla grab. hope that helps.


al

[ralphee]

Hows the finish on that? Sounds very interesting indeed for some of those "non stick" resin models lol.

lee

[modman06]

it dries clear and completley flat. spray on let flash for 10 minutes and apply primer. it works really well i was surprised myself. i keep a can with my paints for those stubborn resin parts.

[ralphee]

Hmm may be worth a try, at least keeping in the noggin if ever the problem arises again....top advice bro!

lee

[R L Bleecker]

You ever try a promotion adhesion spray, its used for autobody plastic parts but ive had great luck with it on resin, two light coats let dry and you can prime with no problems. it worked so good i got primer to stick on nylon and delron. and thats almost impossible. they sell it at NAPA auto parts and auto zone. its called gorilla grab. hope that helps.


al

Will do, Al.

It's certainly worth the small additional expense. I buy my primers at Car Quest, so I can check for that product there as well.

Thanks again for the tip!

[R L Bleecker]

I had this problem all the way through Chris' build up, hull was cool, but the wings, cans and guns were a pain in the butt,
I solved it by stripping and using a self etch primer, then hit it with matt black and gloss white, from there she seemed to tack well, and im anal on resin cleaning, i tend to go overboard so i never get this kind of problem.
Soapy wash and scrubbing brush, then VERY fine wire wool followed by and alcohol rub down, and it still peeled lol.
It funny, my own Hero was a beauty and never had any problems.
Good luck with her Bob, i know you will solve it!

lee

Thanks Lee.

I'm going to give Al's tip a try, too.

[modman06]

Will do, Al.

It's certainly worth the small additional expense. I buy my primers at Car Quest, so I can check for that product there as well.

Thanks again for the tip!

Update on that adhesion spray. that old stuff is no longer available. the replacement is from Klean Strip and is called Bull dog adhesion promoter.


thanks al

[jvasilatos]

Hey Bob...

Should I assume this has been the expression on your face during this unforseen challenge?

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Sorry it's causing so much trouble...

JV

[R L Bleecker]

LOL!!!! No worries, Jerry. It's but a challenge to be overcome. As always, I'd rather find problems early on and solve them now rather than have the paint flake off or something on you after you've had your ship delivered.

I'm out to the stores today to get some of the stuff Al recommends and I'll give that a try. If nothing else, I've just learned a new technique that will be a lifesaver on projects to come!

It's all good. ;)

[R L Bleecker]

Ok... I got the stuff. Didn't even have to leave the house. Moorcat delivered it to me. We're a go!

[R L Bleecker]

Yep... the Bulldog does the trick.

Be sure to use a couple of LIGHT mist coats and let that stuff flash and then dry before you prime or it could fish-eye.

The new primer passes the 'Tape Test' and does not pull off.

Problem solved.

[Apophis]

Yay!!! Woohoo! alright!! way to go !!! Okay!! great!! :grin:

[modman06]

Yep... the Bulldog does the trick.

Be sure to use a couple of LIGHT mist coats and let that stuff flash and then dry before you prime or it could fish-eye.

The new primer passes the 'Tape Test' and does not pull off.

Problem solved.

Glad it helped my man. that stuff saved me a bunch of times at work.


al

[R L Bleecker]

^ That was a skillful fix, Al.. thanks again. Pix tonite.

[Apophis]

Whered the pix at, whered the women, whered the whiskey???

[R L Bleecker]

^ Dunno! Could use both...

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[Kuhn Global]

It's always nice to hear when a project gets straightened out! :)

I can't wait to view more! :D

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[Apophis]

Yay!!! You da man Bob! Very nice!

[Kuhn Global]

That is a VERY good night's worth of progress my friend! :D

[rider]

Man, that is looking so beautiful. Great looking colors aswell.
You're pastel work is always amazing, and I honestly need to try that sometime. :yeah::yeah::yeah:

[Scorpius]

Very very nice!

[R L Bleecker]

Hey thanks guys for the compliments! I think I've finally gotten these 'figured out' more or less and I think the 'off white' base was the way to go now.

[modman06]

Looks great. everything staying where it should, no peeling?


al

[R L Bleecker]

Al, I still had a little peeling in spots. those will just be part of the weathering. Whatever this stuff is made out of, it's stubborn.

[modman06]

damn man. that is some stubborn resin. ive been thinking about it. the only thing that wil do that sort of thing is the ratios might of been off just a little. it will still harden, but it gives off an oil or something. no way to be sure.


al

[R L Bleecker]

That's my thought as well. Not weeping but just slick enough to be non-stick. The paint is about 99% intact or better though.

[R L Bleecker]

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[Kuhn Global]

Niiiiiiiice!

That R2 strip, the weathering, and that canopy are top notch as usual Bob! :cool:

Your realism technique is always what grabs my attention. The more your progress your build, the more real it becomes! AWESOME!!!

[ralphee]

Very nice indeed Bob, your skills on the X wings are indeed reaching great heights, i love the effects on the S foil inners, very cool indeed....and nice R2 strip, its one area i love doing for some insane reason lol.
Looking forward to more and glad to see some more paint craziness from you!

lee

[R L Bleecker]

Hey thanks Lee and Kurt!

[Kuhn Global]

I can't wait to view more on this beastie bird when Bob returns! :D:D:D

[rider]

I'm loving that R2 strip. Looks great.

[jvasilatos]

Hey Rob-

Any new progress pics?

Jerry

[R L Bleecker]

Hey Jerry, I need to contact you in the morning by email. Nothing to worry about, but something has definitely come up which will affect delivery this month. I also have an order out for a clear cockpit tub for you in order to properly light this the way you want it done.

Look for an email from me!

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks, Jon. I continually struggle with that too, believe it or not... as I like to try new techniques or blends of old ones each time I do a new subject.

[R L Bleecker]

Logistical update:

Am moving to new quarters the first of June. Updates will follow after that relocation takes place.
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[Schweinhund227]

Man... this is a lot of work !!!! on a Huge Model !!!

Maybe you should save all those pictures and make some sort of PDF file !! for those of us that will later get one of those beauties.... and try to follow up in your Steps...

Great work!!! and very good explanations ! Can't wait to see more of it....

[R L Bleecker]

^ Thanks Schweinhund.

I'll give the PDF idea some thought. Work will be resuming very shortly on this build. Very shortly!

[R L Bleecker]

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[Apophis]

nice Bob! Good to see you working again.

[JohnLogan]

OOT:
"YOU DA MAN" when it comes to a good dirt weathering job.
Looking Good!
-JohnLogan

[R L Bleecker]

Hey thanks guys.

It feels good to be settled AND working again. I have about twice the shop space now out in the garage and that will double AGAIN in the coming months.

[R L Bleecker]

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[R L Bleecker]

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[R L Bleecker]

Good questions...

How about the speakers in the background? I built those too. From scratch. Designed the boxes using Thiel/Small parameters and everything. Did those back in '92. Ordered the raw drivers from a company in Ohio. And then put the crossover networks on internal shock mounts so there were no vibrations. They still sound ay-yite after 16 years. But I did a crap green fleck-stone paint job on 'em!

[R L Bleecker]

^ Not just that, but sometimes incompetent, too. ;)

[rider]

Amazing work OOT.

Ah, speak for yourselves, I think the speakers look pretty damn cool too :D

[R L Bleecker]

Well, I wanted to make the enclosures a bass-reflex design, but in the interest of simplicity, I decided not to do the calculations for a tuned port and went with acoustic suspension instead. They're paired with a KLH 10" amplified sub anyway and so they work very well as satellites. But they're really damned efficient for being a sealed box, so I had to use equalization to match levels better between them and the sub.

Did I just hi-jack my own thread???

[modman06]

Did I just hi-jack my own thread???

Yes you did, but thats ok. X wing looking great. Speakers are cool too. you and my dad would get along great. he builds all his own stereo equipment.

Al

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks Al.

Oh yeah... IIRC, the mid/bass drivers are Pioneer 6.5" polypropylene. I chose those because they weigh less, are stiffer and stronger than paper and react faster to transients. The bass response is really quite good without a sub if you place them right. Even though the box design serves to damp the excursion somewhat, the woofers manage to throw quite well without cone breakup or distortion if you don't exceed the woofer's natural resonance frequency or have too much power. I have the specs on file somewhere as I was going to build more than one set, but never did.

The tweeters are Polydax polycarbonate domes.

Man... all this speaker talk makes me want to get back into THAT hobby sometime. I had a lot of fun with it.

But I suppose I should get this back on the subject of Red Five. No photo updates tonight, but I should be stuffing the electronics in there pretty soon, after most of the paint work is done, then I can mock it up and take some more complete pix of the ship.

Even though it's an older V2 and I've built two others, my approach to this one's construction and painting has been a little different out of necessity to incorporate the lighting.

In case you're wondering about Luke's head and helmet being different, well it's because it's not the stock X-pilot head sculpt. Jerry attached the head from an action figure I believe, to the Salzo X-pilot body. The helmet and goggles are removable. But I'll be adding a chin mic and a comline cord as I did with Kurt's pilots. One thing I like to do is make these cockpits and pilots as detailed as possible.

[Kuhn Global]

BOB IS BACK IN ACTION!!! :eek::eek::eek::cool::cool::cool::cool:

Hmmmm.... how about a..... DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!! :D

[R L Bleecker]

I'll take that 'Duuuuuuude' and raise you four 'LOL's!

[Apophis]

Outstanding job as always Bob!!

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks Jerry. How's Blue 1 coming?

[Apophis]

Slow of course! But i did get the turkey feathers done and noticed some things with laser cannons that im working on too that are different on this one than the others and some minor mods to the hull which are evident too.

[Kuhn Global]

This is yet another build of Bob's that I am VERY much looking forward to viewing progress on. I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait! ;) LOLOLOLOL

I'll bet Jerry V. is getting excited! Heck! I am excited for him! :D

[R L Bleecker]

^ Thanks... my own excitement is building too. I know this is an older 'has-been' Version 2, but it still is a nice rendition of the T-65.

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[Moorcat]

indeed

[R L Bleecker]

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[rider]

That is looking phenomenal. Beautiful detailing. I'm always in awe of such work. :yeah::yeah::yeah:

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks Rider!

[jvasilatos]

Jeez now that I'm done with my film I can finally get back to my life and follow these updates lol... great work!

JV

[777]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc159/OutOfTimeLLP/projects/NiteStar%20Red%20Five/NSrf44.jpgThis picture is awesome OOT! Nice job.

[R L Bleecker]

Jerry, Drew... thanks a ton!

[Kuhn Global]

BOB!!! DUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

THIS ROCKS!!! I agree with Drew! SWEEEEEEEEEET!

Jerry is going to LOVE this beastie! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

^ Thanks... my own excitement is building too. I know this is an older 'has-been' Version 2, but it still is a nice rendition of the T-65.

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[jvasilatos]

Beautiful...

Hey any details pictures of the inside cockpit tub?

JV

[R L Bleecker]

^ I can take some. I'm resuming work today on this build.

[Kuhn Global]

^ I can take some. I'm resuming work today on this build.


SWEEEEEEEEET! I can't wait to see this bird in it's final form...with lights and all! :D

[Kuhn Global]

Time to bump this awesome build for an update request. :D

[R L Bleecker]

I'd be workin' right now. But the garage is pretty muggy. We've got some late summer heat going on for the next couple days. Up to 100 outside!

I check the work each day to make sure there are no resin troubles. Everything's A-ok. Any kit not in work is stored down in our basement where it's dark and 65 degrees.

I'm hoping to get some work done tonight once the sun goes down. Un-insulated garages are no fun to work in.

[R L Bleecker]

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[Kuhn Global]

HOLY MOLY!!! That is some sweet electronic stuffin' Bob! :D

Looks GREAT!!!

LOVE the magnets for removable hatches!!! :D

OUTSTANDING progress as usual my friend! :D:D:D:cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Wombat]

Damn thats a lot of wires!!:eek:
That's a really cool idea on the magnets dude!:cool:

[Guy Cowen]

Your a genius, I just wish I had the knowledge to do this kind of stuff. Absolutely top stuff, cant wait to see it all up & running.

[R L Bleecker]

HOLY MOLY!!! That is some sweet electronic stuffin' Bob! :D

Looks GREAT!!!

LOVE the magnets for removable hatches!!! :D

OUTSTANDING progress as usual my friend! :D:D:D:cool::cool::cool::cool:

Thanks! I'm an old 'tronics Stuffer from WAYYY back... The biggest concern was routing wires without them being twisted or pinched or having strain on them of any kind and also fitting the circuit card AND battery in there, too. It really is a nice circuit and is well-made. They're spendy, but made of solid components with a good solder job. Saves me a lot of hassle. I should have a lot more room to work with in the V3 I'll be doing soon.

Damn thats a lot of wires!!:eek:
That's a really cool idea on the magnets dude!:cool:

I can't take credit for the magnets. A few of the other guys have used them to great effect. Allan Hansen ( Imaginager ) comes to mind on his TIE build. They work very well, though! I had to grind these flush because I didn't depth the holes as far as I needed to. This is the first build that I've had the opportunity to use 'em. I'm a convert!

Your a genius, I just wish I had the knowledge to do this kind of stuff. Absolutely top stuff, cant wait to see it all up & running.

I can't wait to have it all up and running, to tell you the truth! I'm not sure the 'genius' part applies, though. The circuit is pre-assembled and all soldering is done, though I had to cut the wires that lead to the S-foils and engines to facilitate shipping. I stripped and tinned the wire ends so they can be soldered together and I'll supply shrink tubing so that Jerry can do this up on his end. I'm going to try to use molex or minifit jr. pins and connectors on the next one so that the client can simply snap the harness together and fix the wings in place with little effort. It just takes a little patience to determine where and how to route the wires and come up with some kind of color-code so that nothing gets confused on re-assembly.

I've been following your Red 3 build and man, that paint job sure is coming along! Nice job on that!

[R L Bleecker]

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[Kuhn Global]

BEAUTIFUL!!! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

I love the center target display! And just look at that helmet paint job!!!

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!

[79 daytona]

WOW!! That cockpit ROCK!!:headbang:

Outstanding job!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks Kurt and '79!

I can't take credit for the helmet paint job either. Jerry used a Salzo pilot body and took the head from a Luke Power of the Force pilot, I think.

The specific effect I'm going for and what Jerry has requested is as much of the full size set piece as possible regarding the cockpit.

Coincidentally, real-world aircraft instrument panels are lit very similarly to how this cockpit tub is done. Those panels are nothing more than acrylic which are blacked out, with silk-screened numbers and backlit with bulbs with colored lenses. For some of the different colors on the main panel, where a white LED was used, I simply applied red or yellow food coloring with a toothpick.

What's particularly effective is that Luke in low light, gets a little wash from reflected IP lighting. Enhances the scale effect and the reflected light is not overly bright or obnoxious.

[Elkybaby]

Way cool, that rear shot of the cockpit lit up could pass for a full size mockup if I didnt see the wires! well, at least in my opinion:grin: excellent piece.

[rider]

That's gotta be one of the best cockpits and display graphics I've ever seen. Awesome. :D

[R L Bleecker]

Hey, thanks for the compliments! And now a bit of a treat...


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[Star Wars Scratchbuilder]

Damn, that is one good looking project! You seem to do it justice with your meticulous and solid approach - can`t wait to se it finished!

[R L Bleecker]

^ Thanks Lasse!

Sometimes I'm slow, but I'm deliberate... I was sweating getting Artoo installed in his socket. I used NO fiber optics. Instead I made simple light-pipes from clear sprue ground to fit each opening in the dome, then used black hot glue to fix the LEDs in place and as light-blocking and to affix Artoo into the droid socket.

The wing blocks are epoxied in place... so now it's onto finishing the Foils and mounting the cannon and this one will be ready to ship!

I'll be starting a V3 pretty soon, but it won't be a Red Five. ;)

[LastBattlestar]

Dammit Bob, you're making me think about attempting a SW X Wing project with these updates!:eek::eek::eek:

I think it would take me 5 years to produce a paint job like that, however. It's looking SWEEEEEEET!

Mike, Oz

[R L Bleecker]

Dammit Bob, you're making me think about attempting a SW X Wing project with these updates!:eek::eek::eek:

I think it would take me 5 years to produce a paint job like that, however. It's looking SWEEEEEEET!

Mike, Oz

Thanks a lot, Mike.

I tell ya.... I always dread painting these things. There's an ever-increasing standard of excellence each time a new one is built up and shown ( by all the builders )... it really taxes my thinking abilities. But I learn something new or refine a technique every time. This is the first time I've used opaque hot glue in a build and it's strong, blocks light and sets like right now!

[LastBattlestar]

That's what scares me off building an X Wing: painting it accurately to the original. I'd be more comfortable doing an original scheme, which probably isn't a bad idea. Purple or Orange Squadron anyone?:p

I do feel that I need to build of these in future, however. I just love 'signature' starships!

Mike, Oz

[REL]

Fantastic job on the lighting. Unfortunately that's one of my weak spots, I'm like an idiot when it comes to electronics.

[Kuhn Global]

HOLY SH********T!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

And ..... I haven't stated this in a few...

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! :cool::cool::cool::cool:

Jerry is going to flip out with amazement when he sees this!

Hey, thanks for the compliments! And now a bit of a treat...


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[79 daytona]

Outstanding job on the lights!!!

I just got my V3 in last week.

[Guy Cowen]

That is incredible work Bob, just bonkers. I'm so intimerdated by this stuff & would love to no how you do it. This is going to be a stunning piece. Have you decided what your V3 will be yet?

[R L Bleecker]

Fantastic job on the lighting. Unfortunately that's one of my weak spots, I'm like an idiot when it comes to electronics.

The nice thing about using a lighting kit is that I didn't have to think or calculate or do much soldering. I just drilled, routed and stuffed and I think it's so much easier to light transparent or translucent resin than to run F/O if you don't have to...

HOLY SH********T!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

And ..... I haven't stated this in a few...

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! :cool::cool::cool::cool:

Jerry is going to flip out with amazement when he sees this!

I'm going to hate parting with it. I'll probably (carefully) 'fly' it around a bit first before I pack it. I hope he enjoys it as much as I do. These are like the toys we never had when we were kids!

Outstanding job on the lights!!!

I just got my V3 in last week.

Thanks! I've thoroughly examined the V3 and it's such a nice kit...

That is incredible work Bob, just bonkers. I'm so intimerdated by this stuff & would love to no how you do it. This is going to be a stunning piece. Have you decided what your V3 will be yet?

Thanks Guy! Yes, my client has decided. I'll reveal his choice once I start the build. He made the decision in July and I've been excited about it since because it's not one I've done before.

To get the full-size look with the lighting, you just use an opaquing primer and paint, then use small drill bits where you want the lights to shine through. That way, you get consistent-sized buttons. The LEDs are installed DIRECTLY into the clear resin, then sealed with black hot-glue. It's actually pretty simple, but can be a tedious step for some.

[Richard_2001]

That's what scares me off building an X Wing: painting it accurately to the original. I'd be more comfortable doing an original scheme, which probably isn't a bad idea. Purple or Orange Squadron anyone?:p

I do feel that I need to build of these in future, however. I just love 'signature' starships!

Mike, Oz

Mike,

How about one Factory Fresh paint job all shiney no weathering yet!

Richard

[LastBattlestar]

Sorry, I don't do clean spaceships. I like them FILTHY!:eek:

Makes it easier to hide my crappy workmanship, y'see.

Mike, Oz

[Richard_2001]

Mike,

LOL!!!

OK how about one after a big battle barely spaceworthy and making a crash landing...

Richard

[JohnLogan]

WWHHOOOOOA!!!!! Very Pretty.
(forgive me but dude was already taken,LOL)
-John

[PetarB]

Stunning work, nicely done!

[Kuhn Global]

These are like the toys we never had when we were kids!


So THAT is why we are all crazy for this stuff!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Again... AWESOME job Bob! :D

[Wombat]

Sweet!!!
Dude that R2 is so bloody cool!
I dunno if it's been done before but that is just awesome!
Great work as always Bob!!:cool:

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks everyone!

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[Star Wars Scratchbuilder]

That is soo bad ass, looks awesome! I just love this model!!!

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks! This is my second Red Five and third Salzo V2 commission. I'm at the best part now, where I'll be adding the last marks and final dirty-down.

This is also my first commission with lighting.

The upcoming Salzo V3 that I'll be doing... will be T-65 number four, so it'll be a record for me for the most commissions of the same spacecraft.

[Max Zephyr]

WOOHOO! Looking great there Bob. Home stretch now buddy :D

[Kuhn Global]

B... E... A... Utiful!!!!

Thanks everyone!

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[ave4uevoli]

eh - it's all beat up - paint chipping - wires hanging everywhere.. send it my way.. and make the guy a new one.

(old joke, I know.. but um.. i mean it =)

Looks great OOT - it definitely reflects the time and effort that went into her. Accuracy is also incredible.

~T

[79 daytona]

That ROCKS!!!:headbang: OOT.

[R L Bleecker]

No photo updates tonight because the next ones will be of it completed. I'm in the process of the last stages of weathering and fixing stuff I'm not satisfied with. But it shouldn't be long now.

It's kind of funny. The underside of the chassis is so beat, but the underside of the lower S-foils are pretty clean in comparison. I'd say that Luke's bird either had a wing-wash or there was some major swappage gone on before the battle of Yavin. I think the model shop said, 'Aw fuckit. It's done enough and has to be on the MOCO rig THIS afternoon! ' :D


I love the weathering job on this, and the lighting is perfect - and the R2 is amazing! You really brought this one to life!

Hey, thanks man. Second time and beyond is always easier, but I've found areas I either missed on the last one or didn't have good refs for.

WOOHOO! Looking great there Bob. Home stretch now buddy :D

You know it!

B... E... A... Utiful!!!!

Duuuuuuuuude.... :D

eh - it's all beat up - paint chipping - wires hanging everywhere.. send it my way.. and make the guy a new one.

(old joke, I know.. but um.. i mean it =)

Looks great OOT - it definitely reflects the time and effort that went into her. Accuracy is also incredible.

~T

Thanks T. I appreciate any comment from one of the biggest prop collectors on this board! Good to know that an old V2 still gets the looks.

That ROCKS!!!:headbang: OOT.

Thank ya!

[suki5150]

Love it.

Fantastic paint.


Cheers,
Chris.

[777]

Awesome :)

[fokkerpilot]

I am speechless :eek: GAWD that is some fine work

[manjp_2]

This is great painting!SInce I'm Japanese,I'm not sure how to explain what I feel.violence?which is missing from my RED5.

[R L Bleecker]

I am speechless :eek: GAWD that is some fine work

Thanks Jack... then I hope you enjoy the latest round of pix!

Love it.

Fantastic paint.


Cheers,
Chris.

Thanks!

Awesome :)

Thank you, Trip!

This is great painting!SInce I'm Japanese,I'm not sure how to explain what I feel.violence?which is missing from my RED5.

Thanks Kaoru. I too felt much violence while temporarily connecting the wiring to the S-foils so that I could photograph it! :D

And now...

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[Kuhn Global]

Bob!

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!

WOW!! Simply... WOW!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::cool::cool::cool::cool:: cool::cool:

[Kuhn Global]

I can't stop looking at this! FAAAWWWWWWK! :eek::eek::cool::cool::cool:

[R L Bleecker]

I'm really tired...

[Guy Cowen]

That is just outstanding Bob, one crazy build, bring on the red 3

[R L Bleecker]

Red Three? Red Three!? Yeah. I'll pop that right out tomorrow....LOL!!!

( It'll be lit using the same Hyperdyne kit. )

[79 daytona]

WOW!!! That ROCKS!!!:headbang:

[Kuhn Global]

I'm really tired...

NO REST FOR YOU!!! Come back.... ONE YEAR!!! LOLOLOL

[R L Bleecker]

NO REST FOR YOU!!! Come back.... ONE YEAR!!! LOLOLOL


" All your X-wings are belonging to us! "

[Kuhn Global]

he he he he

Time.... for sleep. Zzzzzzzz

[Max Zephyr]

Out standing work Bob! The lighting is killer.

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks Matt! The lighting sure brought this thing to life... I tell ya... I just wanna keep this and zoom it around the yard just like I did with my Kenner X almost 30 years ago!

Here are the last updates from me on this thread. Time to pack it...

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[Kuhn Global]

ohhhhhhhhhhhh....... duuuuuuuuuuuude!

This is FANTASTIC!

Jerry is going to FLIP!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Most excellent my friend! Most excellent indeed! :cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Zombie Killer]

That is OUTSTANDING!!! Great job.

Glen

[Max Zephyr]

Awesome! The lighting work is top shelf!!! Very impressive build Bob.

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks Glen, Kurt and Matt.

[JohnLogan]

That lit cockpit shot is Fantastic!! :cool: :D:

[LastBattlestar]

Please attach picture of yourself flying X Wing around the yard.

Mike, Oz

[R L Bleecker]

Please attach picture of yourself flying X Wing around the yard.

Mike, Oz

Maybe I'll do that with Red Three. This one... is going in a box. Right now! I don't want anything to break.

[R L Bleecker]

That lit cockpit shot is Fantastic!! :cool: :D:


Thanks John!

Thing was... I didn't plan on the reflection in Luke's visor. But the way the lighting is set up... it looks almost film-ish... like right out of the trench run.

Sometimes a desk-lamp in a dark garage can give some intense shadows. I was just fighting under-exposure of the ship and over exposure of the lights. That's a tough balance to strike with a point-and-shoot digital with minimal user control on exposure time and shutter speed!

[Kuhn Global]

I just had to go back and look at this beastie again... It is the BEST V2 I have seen!

I love this shot!

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[Max Zephyr]

I love that control panel. Just like the forward cockpit view in the movie!

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[Kuhn Global]

INDEED! I totally agree!

It's like he took a full sized cockpit... and shrunk it with a shrink ray! LOLOLOL... just look at all the different lighting features!

Bob.... duuuuuude! You did an absolutely BEAUTIFUL job on this beastie! TOP NOTCH all the way! :D

[R L Bleecker]

Pay no attention to the man behind the table. Also, pay no attention to the apparent crookedness of the wings/cannon. Everything is snap-fitted and not glued.

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[Kuhn Global]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL..... that is CLASSIC Bob! LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[ave4uevoli]

DONT SMASH IT!! DON"T SMASH IT!.. I"ll be good I promise!!!!


*whoa!* that was a weird flood of childhood memories....

[suki5150]

Fabulous Job there.

Great build. Display it in full view.


Cheers,
Chris.

[79 daytona]

I agree thats got to be the best cockpit i've seen done.

Great Job!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[R L Bleecker]

DONT SMASH IT!! DON"T SMASH IT!.. I"ll be good I promise!!!!


*whoa!* that was a weird flood of childhood memories....

Me too. My kid brother used to smash all of my models that I didn't blow up myself. Now he's into Warhammer and a good model-builder in his own right. He assembles and paints all of his own armies AND builds his own castles and keeps. I'm proud of him! Today's his birthday, so I'd best not forget to call...

Fabulous Job there.

Great build. Display it in full view.


Cheers,
Chris.

Thanks Chris. I wish I COULD display it, but it's not for me. It's a client build. I have an ERTL or three I could whip up for me but...

I agree thats got to be the best cockpit i've seen done.

Great Job!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks! I personally think a well-done cockpit is what adds to the realism of spacecraft or aircraft. I can picture myself sitting in there making the trench run, but I'd have probably done a Porkins... ouch...

[rider]

;)

[R L Bleecker]

OOOOH!

How nice of GEN Dodonna to send me a letter. Cool! I think I'll save that, print it out and frame it.

Of course when he heard about Alderaan he feared the worst. But we have no time for our sorrows. :D

[ModelMan]

I lost track of this thread 9 pages ago. But, uh... wow!

I used to think '300-something dollars for an x-wing? I dunno.'

But clearly this build is so way beyond 'an xwing' that it's something truly awe inspiring and makes me want to rob a bank right now.

Everyone's said it all before, so I'll just add 'Hell ya!' :eek:

[R L Bleecker]

Well, that dollar figure you quoted is just for the kit. Once you factor in extras like lighting and maybe paying someone to do one and then shipping, that dollar figure goes up radically.

But the upside is that you have more control over your desired product and have the ultimate say in how it's configured.

Thanks for the compliment, BTW!

[Kuhn Global]

I used to think '300-something dollars for an x-wing? I dunno.'

But clearly this build is so way beyond 'an xwing' that it's something truly awe inspiring and makes me want to rob a bank right now.

Everyone's said it all before, so I'll just add 'Hell ya!' :eek:

Me too Tom! LOLOLOLOL... however... as is plainly seen is these works of art... especially like Bob's here... quality is well worth it! :D

[ModelMan]

Yah, I was not counting all the extra costs, especially any artist's well deserved time!. Whatever this build cost, it was money very well spent and highly earned on both party's part!

I had heard the kit itself is somewhere in the $300 range. And I would now want at least two. (Closed and open wings).

The electronics $ certainly adds up fast, but this is a perfect solution for avoiding FO, if I read rightly. I was looking at the cockpit going 'wow, he used so many diameters of FO!' But white glue blobbed behind the drill holes with some magic marker toning and a few good leds should do it just as well if not better than FO.

Over the last couple years, I've built up a good stock of leds, wire and all that voodoo. 4 leds in the engines, 3 or 5 in the cockpit and another 1 or 3 for R2?

I'm tagging this build for my eventual reference. Thanks for being so thorough, Bob!

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks, t.

What you can't see is the light kit in action. But if you follow this link (http://www.hyperdynelabs.com/products_elec_modelLight.php) you can see the effects in action.

There are TWO LEDs per engine. One static red, and one a flicker. I tamed the flicker effect somewhat by mounting the blinking LED behind the static one coaxially.

There are 4 LEDs for the cockpit lighting and 4 for Artoo, so there are 16 LEDs total to achieve the effect I have on this build.

I recommend black hot glue and foil tape, just as was shown in the build diary. Those are cheap, fast and easy to use and stronger than white glue.

[Szyntax]

Just curious, why not black RTV?

[R L Bleecker]

Why not? Because hot glue sets up and dries in minutes. When you do this type of work in a production environment, you don't want to wait for things to dry any slower than they have to.

With hot glue, I can finish assembling in minutes. RTV cure time is much longer. Also, hot glue is relatively inexpensive and is not as reactive chemically as RTV can be.

[LastBattlestar]

How many hours to produce this finished model, Bob?

Mike, Oz

[R L Bleecker]

How many hours to produce this finished model, Bob?

Mike, Oz

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" Gee, I don't know. Really... "



Then how do you measure yourself with other builders ?

" By height. "

[Folkrm]

How does one get his hands on one of these kits?????

[Kuhn Global]

How does one get his hands on one of these kits?????

Well? I wish I had better news for you. This build was of the Salzo V2 kit. Salzo has since released a newer, more accurate V3 kit. However, it is no longer in production. The eFX X-wing is based off of the birds seen in the movies and even those have now ceased being sold..... since just last Saturday night! :alright:

If I may suggest? You may wish to contact Mike Salzo for an inquirey of where you may find a V3 kit, his email is salzo1@aol.com ;)

Other than that... just watch the "For Sale" section here and on other boards... and then there is eBay. ;) If so, be prepared to spend upward of $350 for a kit... and well over $1500 for any finished piece.

Good luck with your efforts my friend. :) I am certain you will find what you are looking for. :D

[R L Bleecker]

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[rider]

I still can't get over how awesome your work on the interior is.

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks! Believe it or not, the glazing actually enhances the scale effect. I think if I were to build one of these for myself if I ever got the chance, I'd definitely glass in. It looks more realistic AND it keeps the dust off the pilot and the IP.

My client on this build specified that he wanted the cockpit as much like the full scale set piece as possible, and that's what I like, too... so it was no effort. It was the funnest part of this project.

[R L Bleecker]

Oh boy... it was a mutherfukker keeping the fingerprints off while setting the styrene in place. Not to mention the lint... The watch crystal cement is what I recommend over everything else, even works on painted surfaces. It's a needle tip applicator, so you apply it with that, then you set the pane into the frame just like a glass installer sets a windshield. It's all pretty fragile, though... so it won't take much handling. When I packed it, I slipped a conical cardboard collar over the cockpit area, which also protects Artoo.

[rider]

Thanks! Believe it or not, the glazing actually enhances the scale effect. I think if I were to build one of these for myself if I ever got the chance, I'd definitely glass in. It looks more realistic AND it keeps the dust off the pilot and the IP.

I can certainly believe it.
Though I've never glazed, on occasion when doing an airplane, I have found that once I add the clear canopy, it does seem to enhance the interior work. I reckon its got something to do with the way light and the slight magnification/distortion of the clear element reacts with everything, especially with colored dash board instruments and pilot flesh tones against the usual dark base of the interior. But that's on typical 1/72 fodder, so on this scale, I can imagine the optics it can make is especially astounding in the right hands, as unlike most jets, X-wings don't have the advantage of a curved canopy to support the effect and give it that -oomph- quality. Most excellent achievement Out of Time :D;)

[Kuhn Global]

HOLY FRAKINOLI!

I LOVE THIS!!

That is it! From now on the 'finished' pieces will have glass for display.

Jerry is going to love this Bob!

FANTASTIC! :D

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[R L Bleecker]

Thanks Kurt!

Yeah, Rider... I used thermaform. It's very transparent in its natural sheet state and retains its transparency fairly well once formed as long as its not overheated. It's more optically clear and has fewer optical distortions than stock injection-molded canopies. It's great stuff. I'll have to replenish my stock. Last time I ordered any was 1991. It's finally running out.

[DaveP]

That's a nice finishing touch. Really makes it look complete.

[R L Bleecker]

Thanks Dave. It's the first time I've glazed-in an SS build. I'm glad my client made that call. Looks sweet in person too. Like a whole new Xwing.

[JohnLogan]

Pirate Captain OOT, begg'n yur padon capt'n.
T'is a fine implament I be wish'n ta show ye.
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/165-50520
It mite gust save yur glass someday. ARRRR! :fucyc::fucyc:

[79 daytona]

That looks GREAT!!!! OOT its nice to see one with a canopy glazing for change.

[Zombie Killer]

JohnLogan, i have a few of those that were given to me by IBM to do CPU swaps. I almost chucked them the other day but glad i didn't now. Never even thought about using it for handling parts.Good stuff!!!

Hey OOT , are you using the .010" thermaform? I was thinking of using microscope slide glass but might give the styrene a stab. I love the glazing!!! Looks very clean and "finished". Where do you get the watch crystal cement? That would probably be the best thing even for real glass.

ZK

[R L Bleecker]

Pirate Captain OOT, begg'n yur padon capt'n.
T'is a fine implament I be wish'n ta show ye.
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/165-50520
It mite gust save yur glass someday. ARRRR! :fucyc::fucyc:

That just might be the ticket for some things. A toothpick with micro-liquitape also is good for manipulating difficult to handle stuff. For this, I just cleaned my fingers really well and handled by the edges and dropped it in place. I'll check out that tool though. Might be another good thing to have on the bench.

That looks GREAT!!!! OOT its nice to see one with a canopy glazing for change.

Thank you!



Hey OOT , are you using the .010" thermaform? I was thinking of using microscope slide glass but might give the styrene a stab. I love the glazing!!! Looks very clean and "finished". Where do you get the watch crystal cement? That would probably be the best thing even for real glass.

ZK

It's the .010, yes. Because we sometimes do clock repair and restorations ( though not in awhile ), we have stuff like ultrasonic cleaners and other things. The watch crystal cement was most likely ordered from Merritt's Antiques (http://www.merritts.com/store4/public/default.aspx) which specializes in clock parts and tools.

[777]

So the kit doesn't come with clear plastic for the cockpit?

(Looking great BTW!)

[R L Bleecker]

Trip, nope... that's strictly a DIY proposition.

And thanks! I'm shipping this out later today...

[panther96]

nice work, the glass in is one of the reasons I wanted EFX's version

[Kuhn Global]

I must say again that this is one of the most impressive builds of this bird I have seen. Jerry is going to FLIP with joy when he sees it! :D

[R L Bleecker]

He just emailed me last night and already has it together. He said everything got there just fine and that he loves it. But he's having a hard time finding room to display it. He says he'll probably be taking pix of it this week. I'm looking forward to seeing it 'in context'.

[Mensaboy]

adding to the mounting list of well deserved adulation...

this is the most accurate Red 5 paint job i have ever seen, so very impressive

in one of your posts you mention ortho pics of Red 5, is it possible to get these pics? im just starting to weather my Pro-Shop version and quite frankly, aside from the stills i pulled from ANH, i have very few others to work from, and i plan to actually use your photos for parts i dont have good shots of :)

[mackjsm]

Wonderful work!

[R L Bleecker]

adding to the mounting list of well deserved adulation...

this is the most accurate Red 5 paint job i have ever seen, so very impressive

in one of your posts you mention ortho pics of Red 5, is it possible to get these pics? im just starting to weather my Pro-Shop version and quite frankly, aside from the stills i pulled from ANH, i have very few others to work from, and i plan to actually use your photos for parts i dont have good shots of :)

The Red Five reference thread has those pics. I think you've already found it. And thanks for the compliments; they're very much appreciated!

Wonderful work!

Thank you Mack. There's going to be another Red Five done this year. A V-3 complete with lighting AND the Adama aluminum armature.

[Boxster]

Did I see windscreen and my eyes are that bad?

Nice going, looks very nice Bob man!!!

B

[R L Bleecker]

Hey Boxster? Where the hell have you been? It's great to see you again here in the catacombs of the modeling realm. Yes, you saw correctly. There's thermaform in them thar window frames.

[Boxster]

Heh heh, hey Bob! Just got stuck in hyperspace, gotta hitchhike all the way back!

I sure misses a lot since I am away! That bird you did is fantastic!!! Looking into others you build. Amazing stuff, my friend!

B