spanner Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 That thing would go very nicely hanging up on my bedroom wall I reckon! hehe! Quote
Model-Junkie Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 ...If the cargo bays opened up, a six foot tall person could sleep (or ride) inside this beast! ... Imagine having a casket in the shape of the shuttle and being shot off into space for a burial! Yes, smaller is better I've always had a preference for small scale models as it meant being cheaper and easier to build armies or fleets. Quote
MechTech Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 Imagine having a casket in the shape of the shuttle and being shot off into space for a burial! Yes, smaller is better I've always had a preference for small scale models as it meant being cheaper and easier to build armies or fleets. A shuttle casket / space launch would be interesting. Reminds me of Spock being shot out in a photon torpedo (I know, my geek is showing). A guy in our modelling club (we also meet in the museum) completed an aircraft carrier complete with all the planes. He asked if he's a "prolific builder" now When I bought the 1/350th Gallery Models (Trumpeter) LHD-1 Wasp, it came with EVERYTHING so now for a fraction of what I would have paid for in bigger scales or taken up in room, I have an amphib ship, 2 LCACs, 2 LCUs, flight deck equipment gallore, several tanks and wheeled armored vehicles, artillary, and several Marine aircraft! I agree, smaller is better (and they can't bury you in your model). - MT Quote
Jefuemon Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Yeah, I'm still working on them. Had a lot of bad weather and illness last month to delay me a bit. Should be able to finish by tomorrow. EDIT: Just to clarify, it was a persistent head-cold, nothing serious! Edited November 7, 2015 by Jefuemon Quote
505thAirborne Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 Yeah, I'm still working on them. Had a lot of bad weather and illness last month to delay me a bit. Should be able to finish by tomorrow. 151107_213603.jpg EDIT: Just to clarify, it was a persistent head-cold, nothing serious! Looks great dude, the VF-17 looks wicked like that! And yes head colds blow! Quote
derex3592 Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 Back at it today! Bandai's droids and Falcon pole mounting attempt #1... Quote
MechTech Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 "These are not the droids you are looking for..." They're looking good so far and the Falcon stand is going to be interesting. How much weight is it handling? - MT Quote
derex3592 Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 The Falcon itself is no more than a couple of pounds..it's very lightweight plastic. Quote
Grayson72 Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 Mechtech which museum do you volunteer at? Quote
MechTech Posted November 14, 2015 Posted November 14, 2015 Hey Grayson it's: http://paxmuseum.com/ As long as the Nov 6th photo is up there, it shows part of an early SH-3 Sea King we just moved into the hanger last week! The Director of NASA was our key speaker and everything went great! That actual building may not be open until Spring - date still pending getting displays and some of the basics sorted out. - MT Quote
derex3592 Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 coming off a 70 hour work week ending at 2 am last night, I wasn't feeling like doing much today, but I did get the mount built and attached to the Falcon! Quote
Thom Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Nice work on that Falcon. I have an MPC kit that I need to get to at some point. As well as the X-wings that are starting to come in, both Revell and Bandai.My SDF-1 also arrived today. Don't know when I'll get to that either. I have a bit of a model back-log of mid-builds to slog through. Which brings an update on my F4U-1D. I finally have her up on her gear. Next is a gloss coat and decals and then weathering. And a little more paint touch up before then... Oh well... Edited November 16, 2015 by Thom Quote
Lt. Z0mBe Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) I just finished the Revell Magnaguard fighter. I built it as a hypothetical Porax P388 Mass Production type. I figured it could have been in service early in the rebellion.It's finished in Vallejo and Createx enamels with a burnt umber filter, some pin oil washes, pastels, salt and sponge chipping.The cockpit was mostly scratchbuilt as was the aircrew. I removed the goofy comb-like thrusters, the bulky sensor cabling and added little RCS blisters all over the thing.Comments and criticisms welcome.Kenny Edited November 17, 2015 by Lt. Z0mBe Quote
MechTech Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 The Magnagaurd looks cool with the modifications. The changes work with it! - MT Quote
spanner Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 this thread is getting so much Star Wars love! Quote
Xigfrid Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Getting first prime layer tonight on 1:60 Ozma's! Quote
Xigfrid Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Tamyia Priner sets in 24h, second layer is smoother. This model will need another polishing session before painting. Quote
derex3592 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Well, I successfully got the the old bucket of bolts back together today and got all the rest of the resin add on parts on...now it's time for the fun stuff! Weathering and detailing start tomorrow! Already made some custom piping which I think adds a lot! Quote
mickyg Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 That looks incredible! Love your work so far and can't wait to see it all completed. You're going to have a hard time letting it go when it's completed. Quote
vincemoto7 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Damn derex, awesome so far. Can't wait to see the "fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy" all completed. Quote
derex3592 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys! Had time this morning to knock up a quick temporary base for this monster! Edited November 24, 2015 by derex3592 Quote
Xigfrid Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Very inspiring Derex! I am testing the lights tonight, and even if they are totally gadget I really like them! Quote
spanner Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Thanks guys! Had time this morning to knock up a quick temporary base for this monster! Base looks fab! After all the work you have put into this Falcon, it will be a shame to let it go! Very inspiring Derex! I am testing the lights tonight, and even if they are totally gadget I really like them! That's very cool! Quote
NZEOD Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Hello, long time I haven't been there. Here is the kit lying on my workbench: a 1/48 two seat Rafale. She will be painted with "UN Spacy" markings. The painted cockpit: resin CFT from Wolfpack in place: Cutting the wings in order to create "winglets" with 1/72 tomcat fins: Wings nearly completed: I don't know if I can create a dedicated post in the area "The Workshop"... Regards, Just be aware the Rafale has the wing control surfaces in the upward position on takeoff, and not down like flaps on a non Delta wing plane... Quote
mickyg Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Trying to stick with my half hour per day commitment. Got about an hour and a half tonight, to make up for previous night's misses. I'll update the main thread soon, but here's what's done tonight. Head has had the seems filled and repainted and the heat sheild got some camo treatment. Quote
derex3592 Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 Looking good MikeyG! Over here there's 3 rainy, cold days ahead, so things are beginning to look beaten up, shot up and pretty cool over here in docking bay 94! Should be close to done by Sunday night.. we'll see! Quote
MechTech Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Looking great guys! I've gotta get my schoolwork sorted out so I can build a model again! Thanks for posting photos. Having styrene withdrawls now - MT Quote
mechaninac Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 ^... It's not the styrene... it's the paint thinner and plastic cement fumes... Quote
derex3592 Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Getting close now....I could go on to "ultra detailing mode", tiny "=" sign decals I custom made for my FM's and adding tiny styrene bits here and there and so on, but I consulted with the owner today and budget is dictating I wrap this up sooner than later.. Quote
wmkjr Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Getting close now....I could go on to "ultra detailing mode", tiny "=" sign decals I custom made for my FM's and adding tiny styrene bits here and there and so on, but I consulted with the owner today and budget is dictating I wrap this up sooner than later.. NIce! Also dig the pic of pops jamming for baby. Quote
derex3592 Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks guys. Yeh, that's my all time favorite pic of my dad that we lost to Alzheimer's a couple of years ago. I keep it close so he can watch me build models. He helped me build...or really he built them and I watched....my earliest kits as a kid and always encouraged me with the hobby. Got me my first airbrush and compressor when I was a teenager. Quote
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