Blade Runner Spinner Fujimi 1/24

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January 8, 2022
Modifying the kit cockpit instrumentation console parts to add Paragrafix photoetched detail parts
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January 8, 2022
Molded cockpit details removed and replaced with Paragrafix photoetched detail parts
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January 8, 2022
Molded cockpit details removed and replaced with Paragrafix photoetched detail parts
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January 8, 2022
Molded cockpit details removed and replaced with Paragrafix photoetched detail parts
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January 8, 2022
Kit footwells removed and replaced with Paragrafix photoetched detail parts
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January 8, 2022
Side vent grills opened up and replaced with Paragrafix photoetched detail parts
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January 8, 2022
Side vent grills opened up and replaced with Paragrafix photoetched detail parts
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January 10, 2022
Pre-shading of panel lines and details in Tamiya Smoke. Interior painted in custom blue mix of Tamiya blues.
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January 12, 2022
The seats were pre-shaded in Tamiya Smoke and then over lightly sprayed with Tamiya light brown
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January 12, 2022
Center console with Paragrafix photoetch in place. Sprayed with Alclad II polished aluminum and then a wash of highly thinned Tamiya smoke over the top.
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January 12, 2022
Underneath the center console I've inserted a strip of very thin clear plastic sheet. I've then coloured areas of the sheet in different colours so when backlit (with a white SMD) you'll get some buttons in different colours.
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January 13, 2022
More cockpit details added and painted. Dry fit testing of angled bulkhead which sits behind the seats.
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January 18, 2022
Testing the driver's main console and foot-well light
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January 18, 2022
Testing the driver's main console, TV monitor and foot-well light
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January 18, 2022
Testing the center console light
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January 18, 2022
Left side blinky lights built and ready for install.
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January 25, 2022
Left side patrol amber light built and ready for install.
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January 24, 2022
Masking the underside grills
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January 24, 2022
Underside grills painted in light gull grey. Will be weathered later on.
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January 24, 2022
Main body colour is a custom mix of Valleo Air paints. I decided to go for a lighter blue rather than a dark version. Means I can weather it more subtlety and I prefer this colour!
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January 25, 2022
Weathering and lights installed on underside
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January 25, 2022
A view of some of the wiring for the tiny nano SMDs in floor of the car
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February 3, 2022
The wiring progresses!
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February 3, 2022
Wiring the two halves together
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February 3, 2022
Dry fit testing of the top and bottom sections together. Wheel arch nano SMDs also wired and ready for fitting.
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February 21, 2022
My blade runner spinner in full flight!
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February 21, 2022
Blade Runner Spinner with blinky gumbal lights
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February 21, 2022
Blade Runner Spinner with nano SMD light install on a custom display stand.

Komentarzy

29 8 January 2022, 17:16

Torsten
I like to watch 👍

8 January 2022, 18:04

JD
this one has been in my wishlist for a long time, following closely 👀

8 January 2022, 19:32

Nathan Dempsey
Following 👀

10 January 2022, 22:12

Steve Cassidy
Yep I'm gonna enjoy this build and it will certainly be a challenge to light it. I usually control my lighted models with the Inner Light solution from Scalectronics. However, that solution does not allow control of nano SMDs. So for this build I'm gonna have to go for a simpler approach.

11 January 2022, 08:58

JD
Great idea on using colors on a clear strip of acetate to achieve a variety of colors on the consoles!👏 I've been experimenting with a similar idea..

12 January 2022, 21:20

Steve Cassidy
😎

12 January 2022, 22:46

Steve Cassidy
Just playing with the Nano SMDs for the 'blinky' lights - here's the test Youtube Video

17 January 2022, 18:49

JD
I'm curious about how you did the console graphics. Did you make them yourself?

19 January 2022, 20:11

Tom ...
following!

19 January 2022, 20:28

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Very cool lighting. Interior looks great 👍

19 January 2022, 21:09

Steve Cassidy
Hi guys thanks for the comments. JD, the console graphics backing film is included in the Paragrafix photoetch kit. Other backlit colours I've created using the clear film with painted areas technique. Gotta say I'm surprised by how many SMDs I'm having to use - I didn't realise how much of this needed lighting.

20 January 2022, 11:02

Torsten
Great work, this will be a very attractive model

24 January 2022, 15:01

Steve Cassidy
Thanks Torsten - I hope so!

24 January 2022, 15:07

Steve Cassidy
Here's another video - this time I'm testing the blinky lights/gumballs or the underneath of the car Youtube Video

26 January 2022, 18:54

Steve Cassidy
I've now wired up the full set of Blade Runner Spinner roof blinky (gumball) nano SMD lights. As I'm not using any micro-controllers I've just used a mix of steady and different flash rate SMDs.

Youtube Video

27 January 2022, 12:08

Steve Cassidy
I've now installed and wired up nano SMDs into the cockpit of the car. The backlit films on the main diver consoles are included as part of the aftermarket Paragrafix photoetch set for the 1/24 scale Fujimi kit. The center console is backlit with one cool white nano SMD and I've added clear film with coloured areas to give the effect of different coloured lights/buttons.
Youtube Video

27 January 2022, 12:28

Steve Cassidy
Here's another video showing the cockpit a little more finished Youtube Video

30 January 2022, 17:48

Steve Cassidy
Here's my near completed Spinner. Just the canopy and foot well glass to install and some touch up, minor weathering and gloss/satin coat sealing - Youtube Video

13 February 2022, 12:40

Villiers de Vos
Very nice.

13 February 2022, 19:24

Villiers de Vos
This is a beautiful build.

16 February 2022, 09:20

Torsten
A big WOW!!! 😎

16 February 2022, 14:03

Steve Cassidy
Thank you guys!

16 February 2022, 18:02

Steve Cassidy
"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe..."

Hi all, here's my pretty much complete Blade Runner Spinner Flying cop car. This is a daylight video with part II being a night time video.

I really enjoyed this build and the challenge of squeezing all the nano SMDs in. I thought the car would look best flying 😉 so I've made a custom base and flexible mount to display it. Some minor touch-up and decal repair, but pretty much done. Shout if you have any questions on this build.

Youtube Video

20 February 2022, 15:56

Steve Cassidy
Here's the night time video showing the lights working Youtube Video

20 February 2022, 16:11

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Wow, the result is just amazing! 👍

20 February 2022, 17:10

Dietmar Bogatzki
Amazing light show 👍 👍

20 February 2022, 18:13

Steve Cassidy
Thank you guys!

20 February 2022, 18:58

Nathan Dempsey
Very cool.

20 February 2022, 23:36

JD
Absolutely outstanding! 🤘🤩🤘 A very inspirational build. It's been enjoyable to watch, and although I would like to see many more shots of how you did certain things, it's been an awesome ride. 👏

21 February 2022, 00:42

Steve Cassidy
Thanks JD!

21 February 2022, 07:44