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                        Scratchbuilt 'HoverMech' taking shape...

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                        Bio-Dorc
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: South Africa
                        Scratchbuilt 'HoverMech' taking shape...
                        Posted by Bio-Dorc on Monday, February 21, 2005 1:19 AM
                        This is a design of my own I entered in the Sci-Fi Ground Assault GB. Basically entry level to design AND scratchbuilding... Opinions welcome...

                        Some work in progress...

                        Basic ejection seat


                        Detailing


                        Fuselage assembly


                        Incorporating the cockpit


                        Sum parts detail and panelling

                        I will add sum more as the project progresses...
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 21, 2005 1:59 AM
                        I am truly in awe of your scratchbuilding prowess. Any tips for newbie scratchers?
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                        Bio-Dorc
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: South Africa
                        Posted by Bio-Dorc on Monday, February 21, 2005 2:20 AM
                        I dont think I deserve that honor... Blush [:I]
                        Well, if you want to get anywhere, you need a LOT of reference material. I also draw a LOT of PICS to visualise what I'm doing... Planning is important before doing anything. I usually take 2 months of R&D before I start building. In that time I plan, play, draw and think . I also test my materials, paints and everything. After that I've usually got a good idea what I'm doing...

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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, February 21, 2005 6:03 AM
                        Very nice! You certainly have a lot of scratchbuilding talent.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 21, 2005 8:51 AM
                        Nice work there. I like the pic in your sig line, why don't you scratchbuild her?! Big Smile [:D]
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, February 21, 2005 12:36 PM
                        Or better yet "kit" her. Tongue [:P]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 8:09 PM
                        I'd buy it... does it make breakfast in the morning? Wink [;)]
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                        Gundamhead
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        Posted by Gundamhead on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:32 AM
                        Hmm... I see more potential by adding chicken legs to that sucker. Looking good so far!
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                        philp
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by philp on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:29 PM
                        Phil,
                        What scale are you making it in? I like the cockpit so far.
                        Phil Peterson IPMS #8739 Join the Map http://www.frappr.com/finescalemodeler
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 11:28 PM
                        Looking good so far! How big will the finish model be?
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                        Bio-Dorc
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: South Africa
                        Posted by Bio-Dorc on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 11:47 PM
                        The craft will be about 300mm long when finished. I is a 1:20 scale for sum practical reasons. Quite heavy at present... Propeller [8-]
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                        joewhite
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        Posted by joewhite on Thursday, February 24, 2005 4:56 PM
                        Wow! More pics, please!!! Bow [bow]
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                        saltydog
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Lower Alabama
                        Posted by saltydog on Thursday, February 24, 2005 7:57 PM
                        comin' along nicely, thanks for sharing.Thumbs Up [tup]
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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                        Bio-Dorc
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: South Africa
                        Posted by Bio-Dorc on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:24 AM
                        I have finally got sum more pics to post...
                        Construction has been going slowly because of real world
                        responsibilities. Angry [:(!]


                        The joy of sanding...


                        Adding ribs for support of a side panel...


                        The side panel...


                        Some kit-bashed detailling on the crafts posterior


                        Scratchbuilding a gattling gun...

                        I hope to add some more pics but as stated, progress is slow...
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                        maxx1969
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 1:27 AM
                        Very very nice! Bow [bow] Can't wait for those pics.

                        Matt
                        ~Matt T Meyer
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 1:44 AM
                        keep at it Bio
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:35 AM
                        Slow progress is always then no progress.

                        Keep on the good work !
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                        kylwell
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: United States
                        Posted by kylwell on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 9:53 AM
                        One question, what's the scale?

                        Seondly, what do you use to dimple the rivets?

                        Thirdly, DANG! That is soo cool looking.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 10:33 AM
                        love your artwork... awesome...
                        looks like the model will be just as inspiring, can't wait to see how you'll do the engines...
                        if I may ask what material(s) were used to make the gattling gun (small aluminum tubes?) , I need more of these (have been using 1/35 Vulcan parts)
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                        Bio-Dorc
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: South Africa
                        Posted by Bio-Dorc on Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:28 AM
                        Thank you for all the compliments. Blush [:I]
                        You are correct in guessing aluminum tubes...
                        I use a dremel to turn neat styrene discs, drill the holes, slightly too small,
                        and shove the tubes into the holes.
                        I posted an earlier scale of 1:20, my mistake... Dunce [D)]
                        To allow a pilot to actually get inside the craft it is scale 1:24.
                        To answer the rivet question, I have a rivet tool (Basically a serrated pizza cutter). Doesn't work too well on curvy surfaces though... For that I just use a scribing tool with a blunt point.
                        The engines - I have stolen and hacked apart all kinds of old electronics, printers,
                        a broken radio, yada yada to get some parts, tubes etc. Then some styrene to get the shape and a bit of kit-bashing (Looking forward to that... Approve [^])
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                        9x19mm
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Phoenix,Az
                        Posted by 9x19mm on Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:46 AM
                        Wow very nice.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:14 PM
                        Excellent work Bio-Dorc, could you show some top, front, bottom etc shots ? what was the inspiration for the design ? a very aggresive looking vehicle very well executed thanks for sharing. Karl
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                        Bio-Dorc
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: South Africa
                        Posted by Bio-Dorc on Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:30 AM
                        With the near completion of the basic structure of the craft I have started adding details to the neck and started building the engines...


                        Added a bit of mechanical detailling to the neck of the craft


                        The brass rotatable engine outlet with guide vanes...


                        The forward section of the engine

                        By request I will add sum 3-views very soon. Propeller [8-]
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                        SteelSnail
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: México
                        Posted by SteelSnail on Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:35 AM
                        Amazing work. Keep it up! Smile [:)]
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                        gnsnow
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Denton, TX
                        Posted by gnsnow on Thursday, April 7, 2005 8:13 PM
                        That is soooo nice! Very inspirational work.

                        Did you make coils (or use springs) for the flexible-tubing-like stuff? I've been wondering how to get flex tube in small sizes, and looking at what you did it occured to me I could coil it up at any size I want.

                        Can't wait to see it done. How much time do you think you have in it so far?

                        "Artists who seek perfection in everything are those who can attain it in nothing."
                           - Eugène Delacroix

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                        maxx1969
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:10 PM
                        DUDE! That is looking GREAT!!! I wish my project would take shape like that.

                        Matt
                        ~Matt T Meyer
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                        jinithith2
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: returning to the FSM forum after a hiatus
                        Posted by jinithith2 on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 9:31 PM
                        I just turned into a modeling ameoba
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                        Bio-Dorc
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: South Africa
                        Posted by Bio-Dorc on Friday, April 15, 2005 1:58 AM
                        Sum mor pics concerning the engine... Tongue [:P]


                        Engine fully assembled and base coated... A bit of test fitting as well.


                        Engine airbrushed with a gun metal color and dry brushed with a slightly coppery
                        color to balance the engine outlet...
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Friday, April 15, 2005 10:20 AM
                        Wow, this is one VERY impressive piece of work. Please keep us posted. This is one project that is clear to see the level of care and dedication commited to it. Thanks for sharing.
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                        Buddho
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Newport News VA
                        Posted by Buddho on Friday, April 15, 2005 9:14 PM
                        Fantastic work....incredible!

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