Skydiver 5 foot build

[Anuci]

A fine eye you have for detail, Dave. I was concentrating so much on the rest of the model that I entirely missed the face of the pilot. I guess it just wasn't in any part of my focal view, LOL.
My hat is certainly off to RCnut. This Sci-Fi replica, its paint work and model as a whole is absolutely top shelf. I'm absolutely astonished at the quality of work I see from time to time here on the forum, and can only give praise, as praise is certainly due here. Yes, it will certainly be worth the wait to see the 6 ft. model in its entirety completed as a static diver, operating above and below the water as the project continues to take shape.
Very nice, indeed!

Al Nuci

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

OMG! A goatee!?? is that in keeping with SHADOW dress-code?

David

[RCnut]

Hi Peeps

I know this part is the airplane bit but I will be starting the paint job on the 5 foot Skydiver this week and this is a sneak peek at what it may turn out like. This is My effort at the 2 foot replica I created for my own birthday pressie. I have decided to do the Diver section for this one too. Total length will be six feet. My hope will be to make it a fully functioning static diver, lets face it at that size it would be wrong not too.

[RCnut]

Yeah it's nice to see this thread on the go again! I am looking forward to more. I am so jealous that you got a squiz at the original 2 footer Sky one. But you did share so thanks for that:biggrin:

Well the plan is to finish the two footer, Paint it and then do the 5 foot skydiver then the Stingray then the Shadomobile......That's the plan anyway.

[alad61]

Yeah it's nice to see this thread on the go again! I am looking forward to more. I am so jealous that you got a squiz at the original 2 footer Sky one. But you did share so thanks for that:biggrin:

[RCnut]

Looks Great. I assume its also an ejection seat as well.

Only if I throw it :)

[greenman407]

Looks Great. I assume its also an ejection seat as well.

[RCnut]

Although not for the 5 footer, I did this for the stand alone SS Sky1 and thought you might want to see this. I made an attempt to realize the function as depicted in the show. Ie the seat must rotate and travel along the length of Sky1 and in some way put the pilot in the cockpit. Quite pleased with it.

[RCnut]

Mark.....you must have one long neck lol. All that gold has been wet and dried back now as it exposed a few spots were there tiny scratches so a way to go yet.

[greenman407]

Thanks Mamas, I will be looking over your shoulder the whole way, and then some.

[RCnut]

Beautiful. Wonderful, Stupendous! So the color you used was Ford Oyster Gold Metalic, or did you improvise with something else? Is it automotive paint or something else? Tell us your secrets.

Thanks Mark

Ok, Ford Oyster gold is a very Dark color and by the time you have weathered it it will be almost black lol. And to be honest I have to say that I was told By Mike Trimm (Derek Meddings right hand man) That they never went out to get cans of spray to paint the models. They would phone the paint co and ask for the colour to be mixed for them. I got this First hand whilst working with Mike.

I am using Ford Champange gold which is a much lighter shade and will serve as a good base for all other colors to go on.

[greenman407]

Beautiful. Wonderful, Stupendous! So the color you used was Ford Oyster Gold Metalic, or did you improvise with something else? Is it automotive paint or something else? Tell us your secrets.

[trout]

That is so cool! It is amazing what a little paint will do. Look forward to your next post.

[RCnut]

Hi Guys, guess what? I put the first coat on Diver today. Who said Men could'nt multitask? lol. Little peek!

[Captain Scifi]

Hi Guys,
Here are a few images of the original 2 foot beauty model of Sky 1, luckily Phil Rae the model's owner loaned it to me for a measure and photograph session. The colour used was Ford Oyster Gold Metallic.
Bernie.