Valkerie_VSTOL.jpg
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V/STOL Aircraft. Airbrush, marker, pencils, pastels.
VSX_Rear.jpg
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The VSX was designed around the Integra engine/chassis setup almost 4 years before the arrival of the Acura RSX! Scaled-up bodywork would fit on an Integra chassis.
11Awaiting_Paint.jpg
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After countless man-hours of sanding with progressively finer grits (approx. 50-60 hrs.), the model is ready for it's final coat of primer.
1Greenfoam.jpg
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Carving the greenfoam for the body.
8Fiberglass.jpg
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The fiberglass weave in place. Not shown: Two gelcoats, second fiberglass layer.
9Bondo_work.jpg
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Fiberglass resin and Bondo are then mixed together and applied liberally over the model. Once a thick coat is achieved, it can be sanded smooth.
7Heat_Guns.jpg
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The wood glue drying under twin heat guns, set on low. Note distance of guns to avoid melting of the greenfoam.
10Primer.jpg
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Primer is sprayed on and sanded off to determine where the low spots on the model are. Bondo can then be applied, or the trouble area sanded lower, depending on the issue.
5Sculpted_Foam_2.jpg
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This was accomplished using palm sanders, filecards, sanding blocks and penknives.
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