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  • Member since
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  • From: Minneapolis, MN
BSG Viper Build Along
Posted by rossjr on Monday, March 24, 2008 3:39 PM

With the release of the new Viper kit we've seen a lot of activity on this subject and thought we'd start a build along.  All are welcome and all version and scale of BSG Vipers as well.  Here is a thread I started.  I am going to buld two at once, an old kit using the MMI cockpit kit and the new release one with some aftermarket parts as well.  I'll be lighting up the newer version.

 

Enjoy!  http://forums.scalehobby.com/viewthread.php?tid=6461

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  • From: Louisville, KY.
Posted by Cosmic J on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 4:00 PM

Pretty cool. I just bought the new Viper kit last Saturday, and have already started on it.

If you could, would you share any references regarding the cockpit interior? I have no idea what the correct colors are (seat, sidewalls, etc.).

Thanks - JC

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  • From: The House of Blues Clues
Posted by Griffworks on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 8:22 PM

From what I can tell of screencaps, the Viper interior walls are the same as the exterior for the full-sized sets.  The seat seems to be a light or medium brown.

 

 

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Minneapolis, MN
Posted by rossjr on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 2:39 PM

What Griff said....  I usually just do it up in a grey, usually something darker than the exterior, mainly for contrast sake.  I have an old one I will be taking some shots of for comparison.  I hope to have those posted tonight.

 JR

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Posted by rossjr on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:05 PM
I just added the pictures I mentioned in the post above.  Have a look see...
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Posted by Jorg Sacul on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:23 PM

Looks good-- I can't wait to get one of these remade kits.

 A shame that tub wasn't cast in clear resin- it sure would have cut down on drilling time. Still, it's a great added feature for that bird. I'm looking forward to your finished lit Viper.

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    December 2007
  • From: Louisville, KY.
Posted by Cosmic J on Monday, March 31, 2008 9:43 PM

Thanks for the help guys.

For my cockpit, I went w/ a Light Sea Grey interior, an Anthracite Grey seat, and Waldron instruments w/ black bezels.

It was intended to be a 'weekend' kit, but I realized I was starting to overthink it, so I just used what was in my spray booth. As it is, its still going to take at least another week...

I'm interested in seeing how you handle the clear engine sections in the rear. Please keep us posted.

- JC

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    February 2003
  • From: Minneapolis, MN
Posted by rossjr on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:23 PM
Updated pics, check the link in the original post...
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