Author Topic: ACES_HIGH's plastic models (Read 7519 times)

ACES_HIGH · « **on:** March 03, 2010, 03:58:51 PM »

Viper's not the only plastic modeler on these forums.
Mostly I do modern military planes:

As you can see the Tomcats and the Eagle are still waiting to be decaled, and I'm not exactly the best photographer. but these are some of my best models yet.

My next project is a bit more ambitious:

I plan on doing a multi-toned paneling pattern. I've already started masking the parts out for the pattern, it's taken me about a week so far to finish the saucer and warp nacelles, but I think I can finish the rest in a few days. I'll keep you guys updated on this project as it progresses.

Vladko1 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:00:45 PM »

You did all of this :eek These models are awesome. Cookie!

ACES_HIGH · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:25:50 PM »

the first Tomcat, the one with the TPS gray scheme, will represent BuNo 163904, Felix 102, one of the last cats to fly, the second one in the High-Viz scheme will be done up in an VF-84/103 livery but I haven't found a decal set that I like for that one, I haven't quite decided what I'm doing with the Eagle yet, it might end up being one of the liveries used by the local ANG squadron based here in Portland. That P-51 is a made up livery I did to represent a basic late war P-51D scheme, I didn't like either of the Kit liveries and it was before I heard about custom decals, so I pieced it together from the decals it came with. I also had a U-2S with an experimental custom light set I put together, but the lighting was too high maintenance, and it didn't survive the move from where I used to keep my models to the new shelf, so it's currently in "AMARC"

King Class Scout · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2010, 05:12:09 PM »

ugh. that ent is the same one I have the remains of floating around. WHAT are you guys using for glue? every time I put a plastic kit together, the glues never hold.

ACES_HIGH · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2010, 05:19:08 PM »

I just use Testors red Cement for Plastic Models, it's a plastic solvent cement, so it literally welds the plastic together.
(don't use the non-toxic blue one, it doesn't work at all)

CaptainGMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2010, 11:41:17 PM »

Iv got to try that Iv had parts brake before due to the glue not holding

Lionus · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2010, 12:04:54 AM »

Quote from: King Class Scout on March 03, 2010, 05:12:09 PM

ugh. that ent is the same one I have the remains of floating around. WHAT are you guys using for glue? every time I put a plastic kit together, the glues never hold.

It helps if you're careful when playing with your models ;)

ACES_HIGH · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2010, 01:29:23 AM »

The question is, what are you guys using? I've always used Testors plastic cement, just about every hobby shop I've ever been to carries it, Are you guys trying to put yours together with crazy glue or something?

King Class Scout · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:12:47 AM »

most models come packed with Testors brand. unfortunately, it's just like some tapes I know, sticks only to itself. I've never had good luck with that crap. it melts the plastic, allright, but tends to melt the stuff APART rather than together. I've also used a water-level german glue reccomended by a model shop owner and fellow trekkie. unfortunately, it worked better on the bulk parts (which it was not designed for use with) than small parts, where the Testors type actually worked better.

deadthunder2_0 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:11:52 AM »

you are using the "non-toxic" one, Testers is the best you can get

Lionus · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:14:41 AM »

I've had some good luck with Revell's stuff.

CaptainGMAN · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2010, 02:54:43 PM »

The best Iv had is a model glue pen that a modeler I know suggested.

eclipse74569 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:10:21 PM »

Quote from: ACES_HIGH on March 03, 2010, 05:19:08 PM

I just use Testors red Cement for Plastic Models, it's a plastic solvent cement, so it literally welds the plastic together.
(don't use the non-toxic blue one, it doesn't work at all)

I've never had a problem with it.
Then again, could be where I live...climate might have a LOT to do with it!

good work btw

ACES_HIGH · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:16:06 PM »

I've tried those glue pens too, they don't work either, I think they're just crazy glue.

ACES_HIGH · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2010, 10:58:52 PM »

the masking is coming along nicely, I'm down to the last four pieces, then I can start painting. I just got some magnets today, which I plan to use to attach the captain's yacht with.

deadthunder2_0 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2010, 04:58:19 PM »

is it capable of saucer sep, i would use magnets for that to, after all, didn't it use maglocks?

ACES_HIGH · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2010, 10:13:57 PM »

Yeah, it is, and I've been thinking about doing that, I'm not sure if the magnets are going to be strong enough to hold the saucer on though.

deadthunder2_0 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2010, 11:19:39 PM »

i remember a mythbusters episode, where they had magnets that could hold 1500 KG or something

ACES_HIGH · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2010, 11:49:01 PM »

yeah, it's the same kind of magnets, just a bit smaller.

eclipse74569 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2010, 01:01:42 AM »

Rare Earth is the way to go my friend...Rare Earth!

That's what I'm doing with my buildup!!

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Author Topic: ACES_HIGH's plastic models (Read 7519 times)