Author Topic: New model Finished - Raptor (Read 3420 times)

PJ Rowland · « **on:** January 18, 2011, 08:09:14 AM »

Hi all..

So I have'nt really mentioned much about this one to the open forum. Sort of keeping the build to myself ( read that concentrating on getting it finished)
so there isnt too much information out there on this one.

This is my 2011 model which originally started out life last year as the Model I was going to fly in Open at the US Nats 2011. So obviously I finished it the way I would have normally done so. As it turned out I had more than enough time to build a new ( read that Newer.. ) model to compete with in July. So this one you see here has been designated my backup model.

I will have my official Nats model finished within the next 2 months. ( In final stages of paint prep with carbon Veil on already )
However finding time to finish an Ares, Raptor, US nats Classic model and Open Stunter has proved challenging ! )

The specs are
620 SQ
Wing on this one is close to the thundergazer with 1/2 " swept back hingeline
Flaps are identical as Dave's except with only 1/2 " Assymetry instead of 3/4
Tailplane is my own set of numbers
Trim tabs on both wings
Howard Rush boost tabs
Carbon Undercarts from Kaz Minato
Mostly is close to what Dave did but with just some small adjustments
Nose length is shorter ( 9 " )
Engine : Stalker .81
Weight : 62 oz

I also wanted to play around with Ink lines - Having more of a weathered effect that simple straight lines. And wanted more detail that what Windy has done in the past with air bush Shadowing. However he was my inspiration for that.

Again I used PPG Global systems for Clear.

JohnPrator · « **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2011, 09:34:44 AM »

Wow, that is beautiful!!

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2011, 09:44:05 AM »

Yup. What John said but add- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #3 on:** January 18, 2011, 10:06:49 AM »

very, VERY NICE !!!

Dalton H.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2011, 11:01:05 AM »

I do like the panel detail. And, of course, the tiger stripes are just wicked.

JamieHolford · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2011, 11:06:33 AM »

That is sick!!!!!!!

THe panel lines and rivets are very nicely done.... Talent right there!

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:41:28 PM »

looks great PJ - howsabout bringing it over the ditch for a fly?

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:02:28 PM »

Like the actor said on that TV show years ago.........DY--NO--MITE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Stiles · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:29:24 PM »

Wow! Now that's talent. I do good just to get one put together, never mind the artwork. You ought to win something with that!

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:17:52 PM »

Thanks Randy

Bring it over the ditch.. This is just my backup for the Us nats.. I'l do another with more detail.

proparc · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:18:46 PM »

Bro,
Can I hang out at your house!!!

Eric Viglione · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:21:13 PM »

Wow, that new bird looks great!
Fantastic paint work! If it fly's as good as it looks, we're all in trouble.
Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to flight reports PJ!
EricV

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:22:13 PM »

Eric will you be at the Nats?

Will Hinton · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2011, 04:56:54 PM »

Man-o-man-o-man! I don't have words to say how much I like that! The panel lines alone should be worth a Pulitzer!!! The tiger stripes are just icing on the cake!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2011, 06:11:20 PM »

Very Cool PJ.

I really like your variation on panel line detail, the stuff "leaking" is a really cool effect.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2011, 06:19:21 PM »

My take on weathering.. If you look at Windys A26 and spitfire he did similiar but I just spent longer doing each of the oil stains indivually. Weathering is difficult to get right. When you think you need to do more, thats when you need to stop.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2011, 06:50:39 PM »

Simply......

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!

Eric Viglione · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2011, 06:54:24 PM »

Hi PJ - Yup, or I'm going to have an expensive FedEx bill to return something...
EricV

Quote from: PJ Rowland on January 18, 2011, 02:22:13 PM

Eric will you be at the Nats?

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2011, 07:04:30 PM »

Well my planes are flying buisness class $$$ Im flying economy...

Make sure you all say Gday to me - when im not on the grass circle practising.

George Grossardt · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2011, 07:10:26 PM »

That is completely different. Way to go!

John KruziK · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2011, 03:02:23 PM »

Thats amazing!!! Just one question, what happen between pic 3 and 4

Andrew Borgogna · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2011, 03:34:12 PM »

That is unreal! Nice job, very nice job.
Andy

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2011, 10:38:30 PM »

Thanks ..

Between pics 3 - 4

Well I was'nt taking sequence photo's Just some guide photos for everyone.

We went from based colour on pic 3

pic 4
Ink lines, tiger stripes, text, shadowing, weathering, clear.

Thanks for your kind words Andy, hope your surgury goes perfect as we see you flying shortly.

Author Topic: New model Finished - Raptor (Read 3420 times)

Eric Viglione

Eric Viglione