The FichtenFoo Dragonfly

[FichtenFoo]

Hi all. Finished painting up my Dragonfly! I designed this kit as a follow-up to the Hornet, but I think I may like this one better. Sleeker, more detail, larger, etc... Having said that, I have a spare set of hornet resin and some spare etch I saved from the 1st edition already being cleaned and blackened so I can do another one of those.

Everything I did to achieve this finish is on the link below along with a ton of photos.

http://fichtenfoo.net/blog/tag/dragonfly/

You can purchase the Dragonfly kit here: http://industriamechanika.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=45

[Ray Dunakin]

That's really cool! I like the eyes, and the fact that the pilot is way back on the end of the tail, which is really unique.

[FichtenFoo]

That's really cool! I like the eyes, and the fact that the pilot is way back on the end of the tail, which is really unique.

Thanks! I figured since the wing mechanics would be fairly complex that's the best place... out of the way of what makes it fly, but not in a weird spot like a seat above the thorax or something.

[finescalerr]

Did you actually design that? If so, you are MAD do you hear me? MAD!! -- Russ

[FichtenFoo]

Did you actually design that? If so, you are MAD do you hear me? MAD!! -- Russ

Yup, like my hornet and fish subs. Designed it and the etch and made it into a resin kit. :-) More are in production, like a squid and 3 unannounced/secret insects. :-)

[FichtenFoo]

Started off with doing a few rough sketches and decided on this one to base it on.



Then it was on to bondo, styrene, Illustrator for the etch, alibaba to source the 1/2 sphere glass lenses, and so much more.

The instructions (I'm a graphic designer w/ 20 years exp) give a better idea of what goes into it.



And just because...

[Ray Dunakin]

The "mechanical" part is great, looks like it would really operate.

The resin castings are amazing, very clean and sharp. They look like good quality injection-mold pieces.

[FichtenFoo]

Thanks! This is my newer caster... they do amazing work and the clean-up is minimal/easy which is nice. Sometimes I have to search for the mold-lines as they're so fine, but do eventually show up when painting.

[Max Corey]

This one bugs me but I am a big fan of your work so will get over it.

If only I wasn't so swamped... the kit is tempting.

Max in MI