Along with some more styrene sheet and kit part detailing, I have added a piping layer to the underside of the Flat Top.
The large pipes are made from 8mm ABS solid Rod from Hobby King with mid sizes from assorted plastic knitting needles. These were heat bent using a hot air gun and a simple right angle made
from a slightly rounded corner of a scrap of 9mm plywood. The solid
works well for heat bending as it maintains its profile while bending
unlike tube that would collapse and fold in on itself.
Some short pieces of Evergreen Styrene tubing were used on the 8mm rod for joints. The small size pipe is from the usual pvc sheathed copper single core electrical cable at 4mm.
Then, to see how how well it is looking and whether any more detailing is needed it was time to spray some grey primer.
I think it is probably enough detail for now, the rest can be done in paint.
It is time to get started on the hull and cockpit bubble.
More soon...
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Looks excellent Mung! I love seeing your builds and the explanation of the parts used. Keep'em coming :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the trouble to comment. I appreciate all the comments and it really does help to keep up the motivation.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know what you mean. I read every post you make, but I'm a bit of a lazy bugger when it comes to commenting.
DeleteOnly reason that I blog is for the feedback too.....should take a leaf out of my own book then hey?
Anyway, your creations are very inspiring. I'm a fellow kitbasher too, but no where near your level of skill.
Cheers Mung :)
Dude this is awesome!
DeleteLove seeing the primer go on and start tying it together. Love your builds.
ReplyDeleteYour models are a joy and an inspiration. Always something to learn. Maybe one of these days my own work will be half as good. Thank you.
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