Vanvlak BSC2017 entry: V.I. Seahorse Ornithopter - UNDERCOATED - LAST PIC

[Vanvlak]

Small spot of progress.
One of the three fuselage blocks in the finishing stage (before assembly and detailing) - the sealer I used for the gaps in the plasticard has sheared in some places, so I have some voids to fill.


(PS I know the poor old unfinished GS is too dark here, but this level of contrast brings the white block out better).
The other two blocks have been filled and one is in the finishing stage, the other still to be sanded down.

I have also made a start on the undercarriage:



The vertical grey parts come from an old HP inkjet printer.
The landing pads are card frame offcuts from a Sarissa model.
I included a grubby old keyboard key in the pic as it's what I used to link the pads to the vertical strut ends - the sight tilt of the key surface worked to my advantage.
They still need detailing.

[Mason]

This is coming along really well, mate.
I am loving all the weird and wonderful parts that you are using.
 

[Vanvlak]

This is coming along really well, mate.
I am loving all the weird and wonderful parts that you are using.
 

Thanks. I'm still figuring where to put the broken headphone piece...

[AKULA]

Great use of those computer keys

 

[Sunjester]

Heh, I tend to put a shake of allspice into my coffee grounds when I am brewing a pot, though I have been known to use cinnamon or cloves instead.

I prefer cardamon in my coffee.

Great looking build, can't wait to see the finished result.

[Silent Invader]

Great use of parts 

I know the poor old unfinished GS is too dark here

I stared at the image for far too long looking for stuff that was green before realising GS meant genestealer! 

[dampfpanzerwagon]

The in-progress shots look interesting.

Tony

[Vanvlak]

I prefer cardamon in my coffee.

Great looking build, can't wait to see the finished result.

Need to try that one.
Thanks!

I stared at the image for far too long looking for stuff that was green before realising GS meant genestealer!  Laugh

Oh dear, sorry! 

Thanks guys.

[Andym]

Nice use of bits mate! I'm loving the wing set up! 

[Vanvlak]

Nice use of bits mate! I'm loving the wing set up! 

Thanks - I might be stealing some cable ideas from a certain floating hotel model too.... 

[Andym]

I meant t say in my thread, I used electric guitar strings for pipes mate, if that's any help? That and solder wire for cables. I heard someone, somewhere mention they used them for piping on their 28mm miniature sculpts and I bought some for that purpose. You should have seen my trying to explain to the guy behind the counter when he asked what kind of guitar I had!! I should have said a 28mm one, dam!

[Vanvlak]

I meant t say in my thread, I used electric guitar strings for pipes mate, if that's any help? That and solder wire for cables. I heard someone, somewhere mention they used them for piping on their 28mm miniature sculpts and I bought some for that purpose. You should have seen my trying to explain to the guy behind the counter when he asked what kind of guitar I had!! I should have said a 28mm one, dam!

Thanks for the tip, guitar wire goes well with my curtain wire 

[Mason]

I meant t say in my thread, I used electric guitar strings for pipes mate, if that's any help? That and solder wire for cables. I heard someone, somewhere mention they used them for piping on their 28mm miniature sculpts and I bought some for that purpose. You should have seen my trying to explain to the guy behind the counter when he asked what kind of guitar I had!! I should have said a 28mm one, dam!

I know that feeling.
Trying to explain that I wanted to use it as cabling on small sculptures brought a very confused look to the bloke's face.
 

Anyway, if it helps just ask for the thickest bass wire that he has.
That should do ya.
 

[Vanvlak]

I know that feeling.
Trying to explain that I wanted to use it as cabling on small sculptures brought a very confused look to the bloke's face.
 

Anyway, if it helps just ask for the thickest bass wire that he has.
That should do ya.
 

Hmm, maybe I should get all the strings and use them for a range of pipes and cables - you can never have enough  (wondering how thick is the thickest bass wire now - I'm utterly ignorant on this matter)

[Mason]

Hmm, maybe I should get all the strings and use them for a range of pipes and cables - you can never have enough  (wondering how thick is the thickest bass wire now - I'm utterly ignorant on this matter)

I dont know too much myself.
Having bought a couple of sizes, I will see what the packs say about sizing and let you know.