Beautiful bit of work, well done.
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| Author: | Canucks Fan [ Fri Jan 07, 2005 7:23 pm ] |
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Hello all, I have posted the article on the making of my renevants with the clear cockpits on the net. ?The page isn't pretty right now, but in the future I'll try and use a better program. I'll also post pics of my mk 1 and 2 phantoms, and my mk 2 warlord later. http://members.shaw.ca/seebara....age.htm Any comments, questions, or feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Canucks Fan |
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| Author: | Jimbo [ Fri Jan 07, 2005 7:40 pm ] |
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Very impressive model. Lovely paint job as well as a fantastic detailed conversion. |
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| Author: | stormseer [ Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Revenant cockpit conversion |
Beautiful bit of work, well done.
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| Author: | vanvlak [ Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:36 pm ] |
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Hi CF, you know my opinion on this - it's an incredible piece of work. 
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| Author: | Warmaster Nice [ Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Revenant cockpit conversion |
Absolutely stunning!  I'm just sad that the pic you entered in the comp didn't quite do the model justice. -I never noticed the pilot inside the cockpit! Brilliant work. ...and let me guess: You're a dentist right?  Cheers!
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| Author: | Canucks Fan [ Fri Jan 07, 2005 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Revenant cockpit conversion |
Thanks guys, Yeah, I'm a dentist ?  , but I'm still an OK guy. ?My camera sucks (its great for vacations, but very poor for close ups), so I'm fairly disappointed with the pics it takes of the models. ?Actually, in real life, you can see a few things that the camera doesn't pick up:1) the green base color has a metallic green and fluroescent sheen to it. ?This was done by applying a wash of metallic green paint to the model, and dabbing off all the solution, leaving the metallic flecks behind. ?Fluroescent pigments were used in the base color. ?The idea was to simulate an "organic" texture to the model, like a metallic "skin" 2) there is a white "vein" cammoflage which runs around the model, which was applied with an airbrush. ?My inspiration was the Vorlons in Babylon 5 3) The dark marks on the guns were weathered with pastel chalk. This conversion is obviously difficult if you dont have the proper equipment, but honestly, most dental lab people would probably be willing to help you out. ?For those who wish to try (or for those like Vanvlak who has access to equipment ? ) ask for:1) a small amount of PVS putty. ?One tablespoon will be enough to make an impression 2) Perforate the "negative" impression, then ask the lab to "use the suck-down machine" with "thin, cheap acrylic sheet" to make the canopy. 3) Vanvlak- you can use a high speed handpiece (or even better: a high torque electric highspeed) to remove the metal. The non-dental way to do this is to use RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) rubber, sold in most hobby shops to make your impression. ?A dremel tool, or saw should be used to cut the metal out of the canopy. Even if you make mistakes, these can be filled in with resin, or epoxy putty later. ?I would imagine the easiest way to remove the cockpit would be to saw it entirely off at the rear of the pilot. ? Without sheet plastic for the canopy, we'll have to compromise: ?Make a few casts of the entire cockpit (from your impression) with casting resin until you are comfortable with the technique. ?Then, paint up a cut-apart jetbike. ?Pour resin into the impression, and then sink the completed jetbike assembly into the resin. ?It won't be perfect, but then what 6mm model is? Any questions on casting or about the model, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks, CF |
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| Author: | iblisdrax [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 12:13 am ] |
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Awesome! my 2cents, iblisdrax |
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| Author: | Markconz [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:33 am ] |
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hey very cool and different!
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| Author: | KiLLerLooP [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 3:16 am ] |
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Great stuff! I'll have to aks my dentist next time what secret projects he is working on in his free time with his dental equipment :-) |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 4:28 pm ] |
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Wow !!! Very Nice !!!
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| Author: | vanvlak [ Sat Jan 08, 2005 6:06 pm ] |
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Heh - thanks CF - for anyone not in the know, the wife's a dentist... 
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| Author: | primarch [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 12:04 am ] |
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Hi! Impressive! Primarch |
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| Author: | CorwinB [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:15 am ] |
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Impressive work ! That's one of the most original conversions I've seen. |
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| Author: | Justiniel [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 1:22 pm ] |
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This is one, of many, piece that I'd love to see 'in the flesh' the photos don't really seem to do it justice, a wonderful piece of work. |
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| Author: | Zerloon [ Mon Jan 10, 2005 2:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Revenant cockpit conversion |
O_O WOW, this is great!! |
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