Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2021 7:13 pm
Beautiful work! The minimalist approach lets the design shine most of all. Truly; a beautiful build of an important subject. Cheers.
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Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2021 8:53 pm
Thank you Bruce. A few more things to do and I can call this done.
Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:03 am
Great stuff Carlos - that does look good!
Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:20 am
Now put some legs on her! 
Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:52 am
Stuart, thank you.
Tom, we’re not quite yet at the point of getting the gear legs on. But soon I will be...
Tom, we’re not quite yet at the point of getting the gear legs on. But soon I will be...
Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:33 am
Very nice! Getting closer to the end with this one!
Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:28 pm
So I mentioned earlier that I was going to add one more thing to this build and this is it...
The kit provides a single clear piece bubble canopy. But the actual X-35 had a two piece canopy, with a bow frame separating the windscreen and a side opening hood. So this is how I set about correcting that. I was not sure about the exact location of where to modify , so I had to wait until I had glued the canopy in place for a solid reference point. I used Epoxy for this to insure that canopy would not move and let that dry overnite. Of course this provides a rock solid attachment, and it did not fog the Future dipped clear part. Then after looking at photos, I found good reference points with the IP top and used them to guide me in scribing a split line into the canopy.
Then I finished masking the canopy to match the framing in photos. One side has a wider frame than the other. I also had to putty the front of the canopy to eliminate a step
And then I cleaned up the filler work
I then built up several layers of primer and paint to create something of a raised frame. In hindsight I should have used some black in a layer somewhere to lessen the chance of translucency. The primer and paint worked pretty well, but not 100% perfect.
The end result...
Tomorrow I should have this all finished...
The kit provides a single clear piece bubble canopy. But the actual X-35 had a two piece canopy, with a bow frame separating the windscreen and a side opening hood. So this is how I set about correcting that. I was not sure about the exact location of where to modify , so I had to wait until I had glued the canopy in place for a solid reference point. I used Epoxy for this to insure that canopy would not move and let that dry overnite. Of course this provides a rock solid attachment, and it did not fog the Future dipped clear part. Then after looking at photos, I found good reference points with the IP top and used them to guide me in scribing a split line into the canopy.
Then I finished masking the canopy to match the framing in photos. One side has a wider frame than the other. I also had to putty the front of the canopy to eliminate a step
And then I cleaned up the filler work
I then built up several layers of primer and paint to create something of a raised frame. In hindsight I should have used some black in a layer somewhere to lessen the chance of translucency. The primer and paint worked pretty well, but not 100% perfect.
The end result...
Tomorrow I should have this all finished...
Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:32 pm
Ahhhhhh - Now it makes sense! Great stuff Carlos, This is really coming on!
Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 7:00 pm
Glad you like it. I figured that it would be much easier to explain with photos after it was all done.
Re: X-35A, Revell, 1/48
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 7:12 pm
Well, I was close. Sort of. Looks good.