1/35 X-wing - Forced perspective Diorama

[ModelMakerMike]

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great solution!
I just watched the vid. I must say, what a slippery little critter. Hope ya didn't hurt yourself.

 

[Chiefpettyofficer]

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Well executet. Watch your fingers ^^

 

[Eastrock]

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Nice Update, Scott!!

 

[Junkie]

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Thanks for the comments guys. Hope to steal a few hours this afternoon and continue.

 

[panzerace007]

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SCOTT,

WoW ! That Bottle Cap is the Shizzle Dogg !! Awesome ! Lookin Great !

 

[JohnSimmons]

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Very industriuos! (is that the right word??)

 

[Junkie]

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I think so....I know what you mean.

So I had an idea for the panels on the engine cans and engines. Why not use paper? - sticky label paper. On the studio models these panels are very..thin. Not a really high profile.

I drew some art in Corel and then printed it on label paper. I then took the label with the print and stuck that on a blank label and then again. So 3 layers thick of paper. Should be enough. I can do some small breeblie panels on the fuselange and wings with one or two layers too. Give some variation.

I think the paper should seal under primer as good as anything right?

Here's the art and a test:

 

[schweinhund227]

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SCOTT,

WoW ! That Bottle Cap is the Shizzle Dogg !! Awesome ! Lookin Great !

Yeah ! Same Comment here... that Bottle Grip surface detail .... Idea of a GOD !!! you got my VOTE !

How hard was it to GLUE On ??? since its a Vinyl type plastic !!!

Take care ! and don't Stop

 

[Junkie]

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Have'nt tried gluing it yet....but it's so very thin, shuld be ok. I didn't smooth the backside perfectly so the CA will have some bite.

 

[Junkie]

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Just tried one. It glued perfectly.

 

[Grendels]

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Great to hear you have a solution to this!! The only thing I have found that gives super glue trouble is the stuff that milk jugs are made of.

From my model rocket days, the paper should be fine, but do a test on scrap styrene first. You might have to seal up the paper. Fruit would know, since he is a paper modeler.

 

[Igard]

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Fascinating. Sticky labels, bottle caps, guitar wire. What aren't you using on this thing? ;D

 

[Quaralane]

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Looking like a good solution, Scott

 

[Jamaicanmodels69]

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Maybe better to shoot it and see how it works
before you glue it.....oh wait you did glue it
right? Pretty cool solution hope it works like a charm! ;D

 

[Junkie]

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I've decided to go with thin styrene for the engine can panels and just use the paper ones on the engines. I need to add addition strip detail to the cans so paper isn't the best option.

Styrene is thin and working well. I might have pics later tonight if I get enough done.

 

[Jamaicanmodels69]

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Yea matching mediums is always a good idea
when you can do it.

 

[Junkie]

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A bit more tonight:

Below: The foreshortening of the photo makes the screen on the bottom appear off, but it does fill the space. This is just window screen. Thought I should give this area some detail and saw this in another build online.

 

[spud]

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Looks Awsome love the new panel line thingys

 

[Igard]

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Very fine detailing, Scott. Nice little mesh in that engine, and those panels look sharp!

 

[fumblethumbs]

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Yep, it's lookin' very crisp and extremely precise Scott. Your scratchbuilding is getting cleaner by the day. Great stuff man!