Thank you! While building this, I am mapping out the areas where and what I can greeble. Layering the fans is something that I am planning on doing. As for being able to make them actually spin is something that I have not considered. However, it is certainly not out the realm of possibilities. With that being said though, I do think that layering the fan blades, would give a bit of added strength to the connections of the component as a whole. Like I mentioned before, this is something that i will be working on the next time I build this model.That looks great!
When I took a look at the fan texture I noticed that you can in fact implement @zathros 's idea to add a spinning fan inside, even on the high engine. The space is sufficient and the graphics show the complete lamellae. You may have to cut them a tad shorter to compensate for the layer thickness (the thicker the fan the smaller the usable diameter of the intake) but in theory it should work.
Rhaven is the Master of PIA designs, so I guess we may look forward to his own take on this model. I can already hear the little gears spinning in his head..!Making them would be a "PIA", but the vanes really do "Pop" inside of those intakes.
Making them would be a "PIA", but the vanes really do "Pop" inside of those intakes.
Gentlemen, thank you very much for the compliment! rinks: YES, yes, I am indeed the MASTER of PIA design! :hide:Rhaven is the Master of PIA designs, so I guess we may look forward to his own take on this model. I can already hear the little gears spinning in his head..!
Your right RBGentlemen, thank you very much for the compliment! rinks: YES, yes, I am indeed the MASTER of PIA design! :hide:
I have to say that I pride myself on such. It, in many ways, has became a strong trait of mine, over the years. Many time, when I have told people about this wonderful hobby and what all you can do with it, have asked me when am I going to stop playing around and get into "REAL MODEL" building? I would respond with "What do you mean by "REAL MODEL" building? They would all same the very same thing; "when are you going to start building "real models"? I would then ask, what is a "real model"? They would respond; "PLASTIC" models. Because, you can get very detailed with plastic models, where you cannot with paper. So, I responded; The definition of a model is a representation of something REGARDLESS of the material or medium. So, paper model building is "REAL MODEL" building. WIth that being said, I have endeavoured to make models as "realistic" looking and to put in as much detail as possible, regardless of the genre. :hide:
There is a problem with the "PLASTIC" argument. "They" didn't get detailed with the plastic, the model company got detailed with the plastic. Mostly, "They" just assemble and paint, not much better then a "Paint-by-Number" in my opinion. Wear as, with paper you have to make each and every part, and if you don't like a color or how a part fits, fix it or recolor it on the computer and print another. You can also change the scale with paper models. I would like to see them do THAT with a purchased plastic kit.Gentlemen, thank you very much for the compliment! rinks: YES, yes, I am indeed the MASTER of PIA design! :hide:
I have to say that I pride myself on such. It, in many ways, has became a strong trait of mine, over the years. Many time, when I have told people about this wonderful hobby and what all you can do with it, have asked me when am I going to stop playing around and get into "REAL MODEL" building? I would respond with "What do you mean by "REAL MODEL" building? They would all same the very same thing; "when are you going to start building "real models"? I would then ask, what is a "real model"? They would respond; "PLASTIC" models. Because, you can get very detailed with plastic models, where you cannot with paper. So, I responded; The definition of a model is a representation of something REGARDLESS of the material or medium. So, paper model building is "REAL MODEL" building. WIth that being said, I have endeavoured to make models as "realistic" looking and to put in as much detail as possible, regardless of the genre. :hide:
Not only that, but with plastic, if you make a mistake or break a part, you have to buy a brand new kit (that is if the kit is still available). However, with paper/cardstock, if you make a mistake or break something, you can (for the most part) print out new parts and start over again (which I have done countless times). Not only that, but if you want to make multiples; with plastic, you have to go out and buy more kits (if they are available), with paper/cardstock, you just print out another set(s) of templates. The best overall comparison between plastic and paper/cardstock model is cost. Most plastic models are now $20.00 - $50.00 (depending on what you are looking for). On the other hand, (with the exception of the commercial models, which are still relatively cheaper than plastic) paper/cardstock model templates are free. The majority of the cost is the paper/cardstock (cheap), ink (cheap), paint (depending on the type and brand, for the most part is cheap), and glue (cheap).There is a problem with the "PLASTIC" argument. "They" didn't get detailed with the plastic, the model company got detailed with the plastic. Mostly, "They" just assemble and paint, not much better then a "Paint-by-Number" in my opinion. Wear as, with paper you have to make each and every part, and if you don't like a color or how a part fits, fix it or recolor it on the computer and print another. You can also change the scale with paper models. I would like to see them do THAT with a purchased plastic kit.