Simple Colonial Viper (based on the geocities.jppapertoy_box/sirius replicas)
- Thread starter Rhaven Blaack
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Yes, that's exactly what I meant, I just couldn't think of the word. I tried it once on a trial basis, it's a bit of an effort, but it looks quite good on larger models. I once saw instructions from a Japanese on a model, but can't remember where.
Not a problem. I wholeheartedly understand.
Once I finalize both the template and instructions, I will be uploading it to the resource section for everyone to enjoy.
- Apr 5, 2013
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WIth the help of both @Revell-Fan and @mijob, I have finished the instructions and have uploaded the files to the resource section. Here is the link:
ENJOY!
ENJOY!
Rhaven Blaack,
Thank you for sharing this Viper model!
Any progress on the 1/33 scale (and more detailed ) version of your Colonial Viper Mk. 1?
I am glad that you like this one.
IF you are referring to the Viper MK-I that @Revell-Fan is developing, that is a question for him to answer (which I will let him do.
I know that it has been over a year since I have visited this thread (and topic). Recently, I was having a conversation with someone about this Viper, and realized that I forgot to include the access panels on the engines. So, I have (now) fixed that problem.
I will be posting updated photos, soon.
I will be posting updated photos, soon.
Yes, I am posting photos of my entire build of the Viper. However, I will be applying more focus of the areas that I improved/added to.
Starting with the parts for the engine mounting block.
I preformed the skin for the engine mounting block and laminated the end pieces and center former to 2mm cardstock.
Putting the end pieces and former in place.
Starting to close up the engine mounting block.
The engine engine mounting block is now assembled.
Here are the parts for the fuselage.
The fuselage is assembled.
This is the connector box that connects the fuselage and engine mounting clock together.
The connector box is assembled.
The connector box is attached to the fuselage.
I attached the engine mounting block to the box.
Here are the detailed parts for the engine mounting block.
The detailed parts for the engine mounting block
Please stay tuned in to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates and they happen.
Starting with the parts for the engine mounting block.
I preformed the skin for the engine mounting block and laminated the end pieces and center former to 2mm cardstock.
Putting the end pieces and former in place.
Starting to close up the engine mounting block.
The engine engine mounting block is now assembled.
Here are the parts for the fuselage.
The fuselage is assembled.
This is the connector box that connects the fuselage and engine mounting clock together.
The connector box is assembled.
The connector box is attached to the fuselage.
I attached the engine mounting block to the box.
Here are the detailed parts for the engine mounting block.
The detailed parts for the engine mounting block
Please stay tuned in to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates and they happen.
Moving to the engines. Here are the parts for the engines. ; and the fan spindles and
I have laminated the fan plates and exhaust plates to 2mm thick and attach the fan spindle to the fan plate.
Attached the intake cowl to the intake ring attached the intake fan to the intake ring.
Al three are assembled.
This is the new skin for the engine. As you can see, I added the side access panel (printed) texture to the engines. The engines look (more) like the real ones.
I laminated the inner exhaust rings to 0.5mm.
Formed the engine skin, attached the inner exhaust ring and slid the exhaust plate into place..
The engine is now complete
All three engines are now complete.
Engine #1 is attached in place.
Engine #2 is attached in place.
Engine #3 is attached in place.
Please stay tuned in to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates and they happen.
I have laminated the fan plates and exhaust plates to 2mm thick and attach the fan spindle to the fan plate.
Attached the intake cowl to the intake ring attached the intake fan to the intake ring.
Al three are assembled.
This is the new skin for the engine. As you can see, I added the side access panel (printed) texture to the engines. The engines look (more) like the real ones.
I laminated the inner exhaust rings to 0.5mm.
Formed the engine skin, attached the inner exhaust ring and slid the exhaust plate into place..
The engine is now complete
All three engines are now complete.
Engine #1 is attached in place.
Engine #2 is attached in place.
Engine #3 is attached in place.
Please stay tuned in to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates and they happen.
Here are a few parts that I added (to bring the model closer to accuracy, without adding complexity).
Going from left-to-right:
The rear landing gear plates.
The plates that attach to the underside of the fuselage.
The plates that go either side of the top engine, between the two side engines.
The rear landing gear plates and plates are attached in place.
The plates that go either side of the top engine, between the two side engines are attached in place.
Please stay tuned in to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates and they happen.
Going from left-to-right:
The rear landing gear plates.
The plates that attach to the underside of the fuselage.
The plates that go either side of the top engine, between the two side engines.
The rear landing gear plates and plates are attached in place.
The plates that go either side of the top engine, between the two side engines are attached in place.
Please stay tuned in to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates and they happen.
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Here is the cockpit canopy.
The cockpit canopy is assembled.
The cockpit canopy is attached in place.
Please stay tuned in to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates and they happen.
The cockpit canopy is assembled.
The cockpit canopy is attached in place.
Please stay tuned in to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates and they happen.
Moving on to the wings.
Here are the parts for the wing, tail and pulsar cannons.
The wing, tail and pulsar cannons assembled.
The tail and wings are attached.
This shows the difference between the older version of the engines (on the left) and what I have just done (on the right).
Thank you for watching this thread. I hope that you enjoyed watching this thread as I did working on this project.
Yes, I am considering the possibility of rebuilding this model with all of the detailing and greebling that I can muster.
Here are the parts for the wing, tail and pulsar cannons.
The wing, tail and pulsar cannons assembled.
The tail and wings are attached.
This shows the difference between the older version of the engines (on the left) and what I have just done (on the right).
Thank you for watching this thread. I hope that you enjoyed watching this thread as I did working on this project.
Yes, I am considering the possibility of rebuilding this model with all of the detailing and greebling that I can muster.
You can see a difference! The new graphics enhance the look. Great job, pal! 
Thank you sir.You can see a difference! The new graphics enhance the look. Great job, pal!
It is a fun and easy project.