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Post by highlandpiper on Feb 19, 2014 2:48:10 GMT -9
That's it, I'm just going to have to build myself a Super Crotale IIId with underwing stores. That just hurt!
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Post by highlandpiper on Feb 20, 2014 22:21:49 GMT -9
Okay I have got it printed, it's half term so the kids are all home and my time is divided. I hope to have pictures of the model soon!
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Post by Christopher Roe on Feb 22, 2014 15:56:51 GMT -9
Heh. I like building those, they're fun to whoosh around while making engine and gun noises. Looking forward to see what you do with it!
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Post by sithcundman on Feb 24, 2014 10:58:27 GMT -9
One of my all time favourites. Did I miss the release of the Squadron Nose Art and Tail Art for the Super Crotale IIId? Or is coming later?
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Post by Christopher Roe on Feb 24, 2014 18:48:24 GMT -9
Coming later. I have to redo them as sheets of nose, engine, and tail pieces rather than a gonzo layered PDF.
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Post by highlandpiper on Feb 25, 2014 0:45:43 GMT -9
Okay I think I have the time to cut them today. This is going to be difficult for me as I'm using 130 gsm matt photopaper. I rarely make my paper models with anything under 200 gsm because I prefer the strength. However I just can not find a photo quality card that thick so all the images just come out dull and really really dark. So for this build I'm sacrificing extra strength to beauty.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the Squadron Nose and Tail Art, as well as your remodel of the Percheron with the extra equipment options. Not to mention the Apsara and all the other Hangar Bay goodies.
Now to find my key to my Craft Robo so I can change the blade setting.
**Update**
This 130 gsm is great for floor tiles that are going to be backed but its not that great for models. I don't know how you guys use this stuff!
Damn damn damn. The cutfiles just are not working. They are off every time. Well I'm pretty irate, I ripped up the batch and I'm going to take a day or two off. No idea why it's not working. I've never had a problem before.
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Post by highlandpiper on Feb 28, 2014 3:59:19 GMT -9
Okay not as pretty but I've printed it off on the thicker 220 gsm paper (I've found some 220 photo matt paper going to have to order it) and after reprinting the first page three times now I've gotten them to accurately cut. I'm 99% sure it's user error. Now to edge.
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Post by highlandpiper on Mar 3, 2014 4:28:45 GMT -9
About 30% done! I always get excited when I'm about to glue the hull together. Just call me Chief Tyrol!
**Update**
Ship assembled and drying. Now to assemble the wing stores. I have not had this much fun building a paper model in sometime.
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Post by Vermin King on Mar 3, 2014 6:25:53 GMT -9
Anxious to see it done. I have not done any of the under-wing weapons from that kit. I would think they could be used on other craft besides the Crotale. The IIId is the big version, right?
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Post by highlandpiper on Mar 3, 2014 8:10:39 GMT -9
Yup it's the big one. I have to take a break for today, I hope to finish it tomorrow!
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Post by mproteau (Paper Realms) on Mar 3, 2014 8:24:15 GMT -9
pictures... piiiiictuuuuures....
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Post by highlandpiper on Mar 4, 2014 2:34:50 GMT -9
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Post by highlandpiper on Mar 4, 2014 3:30:49 GMT -9
First set of Underwing stores attached. More to come.
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Post by Vermin King on Mar 4, 2014 5:09:29 GMT -9
Outstanding! Quite a bit bigger than the original version, isn't it?
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Post by Christopher Roe on Mar 8, 2014 7:37:41 GMT -9
Nice job! I've often thought about doing action figure scaled versions of some of the models so I could put more detail on the smaller parts. I'd have preferred to design the ordnance to be more visually interesting than a bunch of boxes with holes painted on them, but if I had to roll little missiles and stuff at that size I'd probably lose the will to live halfway through the first load.
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Post by alexio on Mar 9, 2014 17:29:17 GMT -9
Rolling isn't the worst part, the fins and pointy noses and the attachment points are worse. I've tried it with models of modern jets a few times, and quit.
At least you make models in sizes big enough to hold - I have (unassembled) and have seen pictures of assembled 1/700 warships... folks make them! Even the little bits, like lifeboats. From many tiny tiny pieces. Big Props to them, but I have trouble seeing the parts, let alone handling or cutting them out...
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Post by Christopher Roe on Mar 15, 2014 11:02:32 GMT -9
Yeah, I know those intricate scale models. Looking at their printed sheets makes me want three aspirins and a lay-down, but when they're built well, they're amazing pieces.
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