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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
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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.
Quote from: Ray Dunakin on September 07, 2013, 08:24:12 PM
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.
Did you actually design that? If so, you are MAD do you hear me? MAD!! -- Russ
Quote from: finescalerr on September 07, 2013, 08:41:54 PM
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. :-)
Started off with doing a few rough sketches and decided on this one to base it on.
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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.
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And just because...
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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.
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.
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