Fruit
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Hello everybody!
Orangecon 2011 is in.... about a good 4 months. I've also been itching to try Modelart's 1/32 F-15C paper model (link here - http://www.papermodels.co.il/).
This model is huge! I mean - HUGE. There are over 1000 parts, on 29 pages - 22 pages which are in color, 7 which I suppose are for joining strips and 4 of which need to be laminated as bulkheads. If one prints it straight from the printer; a lot of ink will be used no doubt. Thankfully, Modelart provides a pre-printed version for anyone worried with ink costs. As for myself, I've ordered both the F-15C and E in computer files and printed versions. I plan to keep the printed versions for future use or as a collector's item, while I print out the sheets from my new Canon printer. It's sort of like a scratch building project - hopefully that connects to some of you . The goal? to complete the model before October 8 - probably October 1 to 6. I plan to enter this model into Orangecon 2011 (anyone in the California area I encourage you to come on down!).
Usually I would be terrified by this - just by the amount of parts. However, I remembered that this model was designed by Emil Zarkov - whose designs are synonymous with brilliant fit and excellent detail. What about accuracy? Well I know nothing about the F-15C, but I plan to research it a lot. I'm pretty sure the accuracy is spot on - but what do I know? I'm just a modeler/builder From first glance at the pages, I must say I was overwhelmed, but that will go away once I start cutting the card. ;D
If everything goes great, I want to have a video capture of the project's state every day (not counting today). I believe the intro will be two parts, and after that - updates on the actual build.
As for tonight, I plan to read thoroughly through the instructions and supplemental instructions. I'll also do a bunch of research - I'll be learning a lot no doubt!
For anyone interested in checking on the video reports, here's my Youtube Channel -
http://www.youtube.com/user/Fruit2142?feature=mhee
Tomorrow, it begins! ;D (I posted this today because I'm just too excited!)
Orangecon 2011 is in.... about a good 4 months. I've also been itching to try Modelart's 1/32 F-15C paper model (link here - http://www.papermodels.co.il/).
This model is huge! I mean - HUGE. There are over 1000 parts, on 29 pages - 22 pages which are in color, 7 which I suppose are for joining strips and 4 of which need to be laminated as bulkheads. If one prints it straight from the printer; a lot of ink will be used no doubt. Thankfully, Modelart provides a pre-printed version for anyone worried with ink costs. As for myself, I've ordered both the F-15C and E in computer files and printed versions. I plan to keep the printed versions for future use or as a collector's item, while I print out the sheets from my new Canon printer. It's sort of like a scratch building project - hopefully that connects to some of you . The goal? to complete the model before October 8 - probably October 1 to 6. I plan to enter this model into Orangecon 2011 (anyone in the California area I encourage you to come on down!).
Usually I would be terrified by this - just by the amount of parts. However, I remembered that this model was designed by Emil Zarkov - whose designs are synonymous with brilliant fit and excellent detail. What about accuracy? Well I know nothing about the F-15C, but I plan to research it a lot. I'm pretty sure the accuracy is spot on - but what do I know? I'm just a modeler/builder From first glance at the pages, I must say I was overwhelmed, but that will go away once I start cutting the card. ;D
If everything goes great, I want to have a video capture of the project's state every day (not counting today). I believe the intro will be two parts, and after that - updates on the actual build.
As for tonight, I plan to read thoroughly through the instructions and supplemental instructions. I'll also do a bunch of research - I'll be learning a lot no doubt!
For anyone interested in checking on the video reports, here's my Youtube Channel -
http://www.youtube.com/user/Fruit2142?feature=mhee
Tomorrow, it begins! ;D (I posted this today because I'm just too excited!)