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Title: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on February 05, 2020, 08:12:00 PM: So I went all fanboy on Nozza_uk's Star Trek Shuttle Post and ordered a shuttle from https://www.proteus3dmodelling.com/ (https://www.proteus3dmodelling.com/).
It is a very cool piece. I am posting progress on my blog. I am very happy with the service from Proteus and the quality from 2nd dynasty.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9w2Cs1_yUg4/XjscZp6UGZI/AAAAAAAACX4/gNH5wKRbYz0Q9VgRXQ0LbzqSJFxMKyFaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1286.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n8ZuUR1LQXU/Xjsc134fKrI/AAAAAAAACYc/OPC7xAeZ6dg_sOyWRNqBMv2xq9l04kP9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1248.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mu73FOcTxrA/Xjsc1s3tweI/AAAAAAAACYY/4VYCQ5fSUrcr72I2io6bzIRLCARBo-QpACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1276.jpg)
If anyone has questions about the model let me know. I can post pictures of each part on request.
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: ragbones on February 05, 2020, 09:46:34 PM: Nice looking model. Looking forward to watching your project.
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Post by: jkellum on February 05, 2020, 09:55:42 PM: Yes its really neat i have printed one aswell. I am gonna start on the Chimera at some point.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 05, 2020, 10:37:49 PM: Very nice.
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Post by: snitcythedog on February 08, 2020, 09:31:32 AM: Thanks for the replies.
Quote from: jkellum on February 05, 2020, 09:55:42 PM
Yes its really neat i have printed one aswell. I am gonna start on the Chimera at some point.
That Chimera looks huge. It would be nice but I have no space for one.

I have test painted the nacelles and engine bells. I was testing the modelling masking tape as much as the paintjob itself. I am pretty happy with it. The only thing I really need to do is pick up a new pot of white paint that closer matches the base primer. Once the rest of the exterior is finished it will get a treatment of chipping and several treatments of oils and powders.
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HHanZR58r6k/Xj562Y9tunI/AAAAAAAACZc/yh3Az7FdtDwXrQbbKlnbbSyYHPVQ02kcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1292.jpg (https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HHanZR58r6k/Xj562Y9tunI/AAAAAAAACZc/yh3Az7FdtDwXrQbbKlnbbSyYHPVQ02kcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1292.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-axoLJJJdQj0/Xj561Qxx0sI/AAAAAAAACZY/ZtG6nAJsrSktrluo5I1S3hZnAPMqEt4OwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1293.jpg)
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Post by: Pictors Studio on February 08, 2020, 12:42:07 PM: That is a nice kit. Thanks for posting that. I might see about getting one too.
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Post by: hemble on February 09, 2020, 02:28:32 AM: That is a great looking shuttle.
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Post by: Brummie on February 09, 2020, 08:47:50 AM: Nice kit :D Notice he does some.stuff in 15mm too :-*
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Post by: snitcythedog on February 09, 2020, 03:39:06 PM: Base coat and masking done.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NYE-KAzKVlE/XkAl2dfIBQI/AAAAAAAACZ0/MwYhNk5qceUthPeI7ggzVH-a0wC3TzphwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1294.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7hhkkPKBhfY/XkAl4Hi0kDI/AAAAAAAACZ4/vnINNT0J53gsb_bzwJlpOqUjbWCm8wlxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1295.jpg)
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Post by: Daeothar on February 09, 2020, 07:45:43 PM: Oh! That's going to look fine!

I'm getting a distinct Chris Foss feeling from that paint job; can't wait to see the finished result... 8)
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: Wachaza on February 09, 2020, 08:31:27 PM: Quote from: Daeothar on February 09, 2020, 07:45:43 PM
Oh! That's going to look fine!

I'm getting a distinct Chris Foss feeling from that paint job; can't wait to see the finished result... 8)
This.

Should be enormous with a planet hanging over it for maximum Foss effect.

Really nice start. What's the front cockpit like?
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on February 09, 2020, 09:26:50 PM: Thanks for the comps.
Quote from: Wachaza on February 09, 2020, 08:31:27 PM
Really nice start. What's the front cockpit like?
There are more photo on my blog if you are looking for a particular shot. Here is the cockpit.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Ws-rC740Po/Xjsc6QtDhVI/AAAAAAAACYg/EHn8zLNkOLMEFLS4sZe5WXtDM5NiSZt0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1277.jpg)
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Post by: Damas on February 09, 2020, 11:04:01 PM: Really clean print there! Also the paint scheme is giving lots of Gerry Anderson vibes.
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on February 13, 2020, 09:30:46 AM: Base paint on the bottom is pretty much done. Just some minor touchups to go. I will do all weathering once the top is painted.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-U50XxMjbk/XkUU2v8fLjI/AAAAAAAACaI/H6yVMUb1hcEEsL7Stidh4N5ZFbISoGobQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1302.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEwzvskFAW4/XkUVAn-FpuI/AAAAAAAACaY/X8FkCFjRlnsF7Cm5dIcre6ckLnJgxAs-QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1301.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5PD_BUzRJs/XkUU-aOpIGI/AAAAAAAACaQ/QFyg_sX5iAU6EyscnCDPGrCuJFBv2xVdQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1300.jpg)
Hope you like.
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: Lost Egg on February 13, 2020, 10:09:25 AM: Looks pretty swish; I am digging the colour scheme.

Are you planning on a fairly colourful look at the end or will it be dulled down by the weathering?
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on February 13, 2020, 02:45:38 PM: Quote from: Lost Egg on February 13, 2020, 10:09:25 AM
Are you planning on a fairly colourful look at the end or will it be dulled down by the weathering?
Thanks for looking. The plan is to make this a workhorse so it will be reasonably dirty chipped and weathered.

I had time to base coat and mask the top today.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vlSxFn_AmXI/XkVd9_p4yCI/AAAAAAAACas/vCmuuvMfjboOWXg265EC1L9b4B9YBbEMQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1305.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GliRFDW2TQg/XkVeG1ab6bI/AAAAAAAACbA/md-OJ4yXwP8ecBMPEcvt17KsHNnM04s9gCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1308.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vDcHOaFNgeE/XkVeFiyqjVI/AAAAAAAACa8/ieN7mvFuHRMS69KnRwtSRjiPKPc9-D8AACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1307.jpg)
Hope you like.
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: Lost Egg on February 13, 2020, 03:43:27 PM: Looks cool, can't wait to see it weathered.
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on February 14, 2020, 11:03:53 AM: I have started working on the interior. I am working with a new colour pallet and still have touch ups to do.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k6_QgyeoEX0/XkZ7-pNf20I/AAAAAAAACbw/Z_rW3GZPcfIV5YwB5wuXAr_S-0_H9jK0gCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1311.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7TgElrOjIPM/XkZ8GO1-xII/AAAAAAAACbk/fmCAsvwXA28UGSxI3d5hfYVakBw4dJYEACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1312.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MYlVbRZ3Ls8/XkZ8H64HxuI/AAAAAAAACbo/YCkG10KkugQRSn-rb5NW5aiqGekwjFw0QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1313.jpg)
Took a photo of the logo on the tail.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L05TSzue06Q/XkZ8P7bUOYI/AAAAAAAACcE/08muQsPSm584SFKKOZ1gcWqbeG6ly8T6QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1314.jpg)
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: Lost Egg on February 14, 2020, 11:43:28 AM: Nice choice of colour.

Out of interest is there a story behind the shuttle...did you just pick colours and logos you liked or does it have a backstory?
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on February 14, 2020, 06:24:07 PM: Quote from: Lost Egg on February 14, 2020, 11:43:28 AM
Out of interest is there a story behind the shuttle...did you just pick colours and logos you liked or does it have a backstory?
No story. My inspiration for the paint came from the old 70s Sci-fy spaceship paintings from Chris Foss or Peter Ellison. The design on the tails came from two different shaped punches that I used with masking tape. I do not have a big catalogue of decals so I needed a design that I could reproduce easily.
Punches are similar to these.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/513I0CxlJ8L._SL1500_.jpg)
(https://evergreengoodsstore.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/i/mini-butterfly-punch.jpg)
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: Lost Egg on February 14, 2020, 07:21:38 PM: That's cool...the last one seems very appropriate :D
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on February 14, 2020, 07:41:23 PM: Great looking model.

Tony
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Post by: Damas on February 14, 2020, 08:21:55 PM: Awesome still. What is the red base colour?
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on February 14, 2020, 08:53:08 PM: Thanks for the comps all.
Quote from: Damas on February 14, 2020, 08:21:55 PM
What is the red base colour?
Gold acrylic spray paint "Blood Orange" number 2095 painted over white primer. It comes off slightly stronger red than the current GW Wild Rider Red. I picked my can at Hobby Craft for seven pounds. I have never looked for it when I lived in the States so it may only be here in the UK.
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Post by: Damas on February 14, 2020, 09:36:58 PM: Cheers for that, it does scream Thunderbird 3 to me so I'm off to Hobbycraft to pick some up for Moongrunt!
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Post by: aliensurfer on February 14, 2020, 11:54:05 PM: What did you use for that interior 'mint choc-chip ice cream' kind of green? Looks really good.
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: ragbones on February 15, 2020, 02:43:25 AM: Fan-tastic!
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on February 15, 2020, 08:31:20 AM: Thanks for the comps all.
Quote from: aliensurfer on February 14, 2020, 11:54:05 PM
What did you use for that interior 'mint choc-chip ice cream' kind of green? Looks really good.
That is GW Gauss Blaster Green.
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 15, 2020, 09:03:06 AM: Quote from: aliensurfer on February 14, 2020, 11:54:05 PM
What did you use for that interior 'mint choc-chip ice cream' kind of green? Looks really good.
I must go into my local rebranded shop and ask for some ^__^
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on February 16, 2020, 09:21:32 AM: Ready for paint chipping, oils and powder.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JgwN3boVS_M/XkkFQyaujTI/AAAAAAAACcM/4UDQgrJNagM0BcB_-dm3uoeEYn7Y1-DfQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1317.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-npSfOlcJJIU/XkkFSxWxDoI/AAAAAAAACcU/eroa5TJ2TqQfSs8XbTdLr7LlYHc64a8eQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1319.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJlH0hAuywk/XkkFWHxXPTI/AAAAAAAACcY/PErLmrcoruQ3FDFkTtQRDVtl1cS9AbACwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1320.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_g1QshZgVcw/XkkFcKCuMmI/AAAAAAAACcg/37dp69q4_Mk0VT-2bmuwGqj4wPjNAQ_eACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1321.jpg)
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: aliensurfer on February 16, 2020, 11:34:58 PM: Quote from: snitcythedog on February 15, 2020, 08:31:20 AM
Thanks for the comps all. That is GW Gauss Blaster Green.
Thank you
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Post by: snitcythedog on February 23, 2020, 11:14:01 AM: Pretty much finished.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FD2-fI8Y36c/XlJcLYxQtpI/AAAAAAAACeI/OEZqKGq4mU8NTkfVykMiEGNqaCFNwItQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1334.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_6ln2zzoxaE/XlJcNNuskQI/AAAAAAAACeM/hjnMW8gHnzkivT_7tkaY7g_zbrl5234LgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1335.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Hhe-Ua_5PA/XlJcZhWueiI/AAAAAAAACec/BP5A-sr4ze40y2wnQUpDIgcUI6x_Kkx3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1340.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJ2zZ5jhMHo/XlJcejaECII/AAAAAAAACeo/I9uXX7x1fkcmE7X_Zvxiq3jglPZvinvnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1343.jpg)
I will add some photos of it on the table once it is in a game. More photos on my blog if you are interested.
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: Lost Egg on February 23, 2020, 11:16:13 AM: That's definitely taken the shine off, looks cool!
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Post by: Bearwoodman on February 23, 2020, 01:04:01 PM: Yes, it looks like it has seen some action now (but is ready for more!). Excellent!
Title: Re: Shuttle Alpha.
Post by: snitcythedog on May 14, 2020, 05:24:08 PM: Sorry for raising this thread from the dead.
I have a good scale shot for the shuttle with a Valkyrie.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2C1bx7f_SUE/Xr1uTHc9hAI/AAAAAAAACpo/NVJt9s5ryH4YLUnc7j1aovtNPYqYQBQvACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1484.jpg)
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Post by: ragbones on May 14, 2020, 09:43:30 PM: :o :-* That’s superb!
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Post by: jkellum on May 15, 2020, 02:27:20 AM: I really need to paint mine up. Is it bad that i want to print a second one?
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Post by: Damas on May 15, 2020, 04:08:31 PM: Why stop at two? I bought the full fleet back from 2ndD and I want more than one of each! But I am bonkers.

I'd love to see a shuttle painted in TB4 colours in a similar vein to Snit's.
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Post by: Genghis on May 15, 2020, 07:36:56 PM: That's a very cool shuttle, nicely weathered as well.
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Post by: Dr Mathias on May 15, 2020, 08:57:00 PM: Very cool project, I like that color scheme.
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Post by: mepmakes on May 15, 2020, 11:05:41 PM: Looks great, fantastic colour choices - Red/White and Exterior/Interior works beautifully!
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on May 16, 2020, 02:03:03 AM: Brilliant work!