Quaralane
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All right, figure I've got just enough time left in the Big Spring Contest to try for one more, relatively ambitious build.
What I'm going to try and do is take THIS:
The 1983 vintage 1/542 USS Saratoga from Revell
And turn it into a 1/700 scale model of Omega 7's version of THIS:
The SHIELD Helicarrier from The Avengers.
Now, first and foremost, I am NOT trying to duplicate the Helicarrier shown here. I'll leave that for others.
What I AM trying to do is make a version that works with what i have in mind for my fictional "Omega 7"
Started by working on a little stock assembly work, while fighting flash and ill-fitting parts much of the way.
( The instructions aren't all that great, either )
Finished up much of the kit's exterior detailing for the bottom hull, then started the first mod work.
I drilled out the mounts for the ship props to allow for my jet thrusters
Then, using cut down syringes with the needles removed and the caps opened up, I glued my new thrusters into place.
This seam work will get fixed with Aves Apoxie Sculpt in a bit
Youtube link:
Omega 7 Helicarrier-SMA 2013-Part One
What I'm going to try and do is take THIS:
The 1983 vintage 1/542 USS Saratoga from Revell
And turn it into a 1/700 scale model of Omega 7's version of THIS:
The SHIELD Helicarrier from The Avengers.
Now, first and foremost, I am NOT trying to duplicate the Helicarrier shown here. I'll leave that for others.
What I AM trying to do is make a version that works with what i have in mind for my fictional "Omega 7"
Started by working on a little stock assembly work, while fighting flash and ill-fitting parts much of the way.
( The instructions aren't all that great, either )
Finished up much of the kit's exterior detailing for the bottom hull, then started the first mod work.
I drilled out the mounts for the ship props to allow for my jet thrusters
Then, using cut down syringes with the needles removed and the caps opened up, I glued my new thrusters into place.
This seam work will get fixed with Aves Apoxie Sculpt in a bit
Youtube link:
Omega 7 Helicarrier-SMA 2013-Part One