Okay, gang, this is my first model that I'm really pushing to finish. I've been learning from reading up on the threads here (particularly SilverOxide's Viper II detail thread) and decided to strike out on the Mk. II.
I started with the main size, but it was simply too small for my patience to put together. So, in order to get going, and to learn the design, I doubled the size in order to really get into it.
Rather than bulkhead each individual section, which I plan to do on the next version, I tried to use a "keel" setup to build the bulkheads around. This reminded me of the old balsa wood days and I think it helped me to work out my mistakes and to make it a tad easier to align. I already see how it does and doesn't work and will seek to correct that in Mk. II of my Mk. II.
Additionally, I printed a monochrome version of the skin just for fitting purposes in order to save on ink until I was ready to really skin it with a more hi fidelity print. Additionally, I really want to "whiten" Jaybat's skin as it's a tad too gray for my liking.
Anyway, I look forward to your comments and tips on how I'm going as I'm always looking to tweak my direction.
Thanks
I started with the main size, but it was simply too small for my patience to put together. So, in order to get going, and to learn the design, I doubled the size in order to really get into it.
Rather than bulkhead each individual section, which I plan to do on the next version, I tried to use a "keel" setup to build the bulkheads around. This reminded me of the old balsa wood days and I think it helped me to work out my mistakes and to make it a tad easier to align. I already see how it does and doesn't work and will seek to correct that in Mk. II of my Mk. II.
Additionally, I printed a monochrome version of the skin just for fitting purposes in order to save on ink until I was ready to really skin it with a more hi fidelity print. Additionally, I really want to "whiten" Jaybat's skin as it's a tad too gray for my liking.
Anyway, I look forward to your comments and tips on how I'm going as I'm always looking to tweak my direction.
Thanks