Battlestar Galactica Viper MK II

A quick update on my Viper MK II:

I am in the process of completing my base for this model, it is a play on the Viper flight suit patch, with the silhouette of the Viper raised up.  I just need to drill an appropriate sized hole and paint the raised portions.

Experience with making custom model bases

Well, right now I am attempting to fix some warping/melting that happened to my Mobile Launch Platform top. I used a little too much glue and it warped/melted the top portion when i reinforced my hidden balsa wood pieces. I applied a layer of filler putty so I am hoping that some light sanding and It will be good to go. Worst case, I go get another sheet and re-make the top using some thicker styrene.
For the actual base, I have my painting almost done, it is a nice shade of tan and now I just need to figure out how to get the images I want on it and then the wording.  I have a few ideas swimming around right now, one of theme is to do decals for both images and then the words, there is also the option of drawing them on and hand painting.
I have had bad luck with larger decals so I am shying away from that option, so I just probably need to work on my drawing skills lol.

Space Shuttle Update

I am currently working on my display base(s) for my Shuttle.
I am building a Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) and that will sit on a wood base with the STS-107 patch and NASA logo.

Long awaited (by me) updates on my EA-6B Prowler

I last left you all with an image of my fuselage clamped together.  I am going to add some photos of my current progress.

I have completed the paint scheme as well as cockpit canopy details.

In this picture I have installed the tail hook and hard point attachments for the 2 external fuel tanks and 2 tactical jamming external pods.

 My improvised parts bag. Don't need to lose any parts!


















Installed nose gear minus wheels.












 Installed external fuel pods, tactical jamming external pods, and main landing gear minus wheels.

Update Prowler

My EA-6B Prowler is almost ready for some body paint.  I am enclosing a picture of the fusalage being glued together.  Currently the wings/tail are all together and attached.  I am waiting to put the landing gear on so that I can do my shading a little easier.

Finished SR-71

My finished SR-71:

EA-6B

I broke down and bought another Prowler kit, I lost a part from my original, instead of order another part tree from Japan for $10. The kit I bought is the same and only cost me $14 plus for the same shipping I was able to get some Styrene sheets for another project.
The Prowler is coming along now, it has the tail complete and one wing is attached.

Feb 24th

Well im currently in the painting/finishing phase of my Viper MK II and Space Shuttle.  The Viper is drying after its last coat of future before i start decals. the Shuttle is being painted.
I just washed my Battlestar Galactica so it is drying and will be ready to start assembly in the next couple of days (well when i have some more time, ie. days off work).  I am trying to wrap up those models as i will be moving across the country soon and would rather not transport models in mid assembly.

My build list

Battlestar Galactica BSG-75

Space Shuttle

1:35 MASK 4077 camp diorama

SH-3 Sea King

USS Hornet CVS-12

USS Hornet CV-8

E-2C Hawkeye

B-25 B Mitchell

EA-18G Growler

Finished Models

1:72 SR-71

I am currently in the process of mounting this model on a wood board.








"For 24 years, from 1966 through the 1980s, American leaders from field commanders to the President of the United States relied on data gathered by SR 71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft. Flying missions around the globe at speeds above Mach 3 and altitudes of 85,000 feet (26,000 m) or more, Blackbirds became a vital tool of international decision-making as their advanced photographic and electronic sensor systems collected intelligence for the Air Force and other federal agencies." ~ Lockheed Martin




1:24 Ford Mustang '65 2+2 Fastback

"The Ford Mustang is a car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A." ~Wikipedia

Models Currently in Progress

Mobius Models: Viper MKII

Concord SST

An Introduction

I have been interested in and building Plastic Models for a long time. While I was in college I wasn't able to make any models. For the past year I have been making models again.
In my opinion I am getting better and better.
I like building models in different subject areas ranging from space, sci-fi, to military.