I decided to add a top panel to the hull. It doesn't sound like much but this addition gives me a point to build the lower hull up to. Since deciding to have the upper section removeable I was lacking this point and lacking it was bringing in a lot of complications. It should also make it easier for me to make the upper section removeable.
A knock on effect it will mean I can make the forward area with the turret better as I can build it much better.
Anyway, to pictures.
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| The wooden strips were temp glued onto the styrene to keep the sheet level and straight. The pegs around the side helped locate everything. |
At the front more plating was added. still need a bit more though.
In the interior I started adding the final details and covering the gaps up - though you won't see them with the upper sections in place.
Well after that lot we have another 191 rivets...
PS: Is anyone else having problems uploading pictures to Blogger? I am having to upload each one five to eight times at the moment before they actually upload.
I admire every conversion you pull off, you know that? But this time, I think yer nuts! :)
ReplyDeleteMan I'd love the chance to put a brush to this model.
That is looking spectacular! Love the distressed panel look you do, it's perfectly, properly orky!
ReplyDeleteGo man, go!
I think you need to build yourself a rickety wooden deck with a ramp ala Ark Royal. Itll give you something else to paint (wood!). It'd be cool to have the ramp should you build up a VTOL Ork bomber or 6!
ReplyDeleteI'm not painting this...commision is to build only (which is a relief). And not launch ramp as it is for Koptas only and they need a (relatively) flat deck to land on.
DeleteComing along nicely, yes blogger seems to be working a bit weirdly atm, pics take aaaages to load or don't load fully, don't know why though
ReplyDeleteCheers for the comments everyone.
ReplyDeleteBit more done today and with what I do tomorrow evening should see another update going up tomorrow night...