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Other Stuff => Workbench => "Build Something" Archiv => Topic started by: tin shed gamer on January 03, 2017, 02:48:06 PM
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It probably should named Tin shed shoots himself in the foot before he's even started.
This is something I've toyed with building and now I've got the perfect excuse.
I'm aiming (just for the giggles) to only go- re cycled/ upcycled from the old blue bin.
I've absolutely no idea if I'll manage to complete it in six weeks. But regardless of this I'm still daft enough to still be in. So here we go!
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**Watches with interest**
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Good luck! With your skills it should be doddle! Easy Peasy! ;)!
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Until I mention.in 28mm ,with interior as I'm doing a wish list project( more to see if I can,If I played safe I'd end up dropping out because I'd get sidetracked thinking I'd plenty of time. Plus I'm an idiot.)
Mark.
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Very promising :)
cheers
James
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nice sketch you have there
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If I played safe I'd end up dropping out because I'd get sidetracked thinking I'd plenty of time. Plus I'm an idiot.
I like your style 8)
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The sketch isn't one of mine its from Space 1889.
I've made a start on the solar boiler as it seemed the logical starting point.
The boiler is in need of a stand/frame.The whole thing still requires detailing.But its a start at least.
The photograph is a bit iffy as I'm working under energy efficient bulbs,From a tray on my knee,watching TV,and not in my workshop.As I'm intent on keeping this whole thing as low tech and as separate as possible from work.
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:D
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.I've been plodding along and enjoying watching everyone else's progress,and its just dawned on me I should have been posting my own progress!
Just to give a sense of scale I've popped in a 28mm figure.
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What a great start!
8) 8)
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That's phenomenal! :o I love the rivet count! :-* What's your secret for your rivets?
It might be worth watching. I don't want you in trouble but, I don't think you're supposed to show part painted stuff buddy!
The build threads of the entrants should include as many progress shots as possible, including sketches but no photos of the finished entry should be posted on the thread. Painting in progress is not allowed, only primed entries are permissible on the build threads if you are unsure then please ask.
cheers
James
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Bloody hell - that gantry looks like it's hewn from steel!
I love the 'weight' of the riveting - what are you using?
I'd like to make a bridge like eventually.
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It might be worth watching. I don't want you in trouble but, I don't think you're supposed to show part painted stuff buddy!
I'm sure Mr Shed will confirm/deny, but I think the deck (assuming you mean the deck) is textured card, looking at how the shadows lie. Not sure how that would be treated under the painting rules...
The rivets, on the other hand o_o
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I have painted the flooring simply because there's no other way of constructing the interior that would allow for a complete build then paint every under cut.
It didn't occur to me that it would be an issue as its an early construction stage expediency not a partial painting of completed build.I personally always paint the cockpit detailing before construction on any aircraft model.I would have thought most people do.As a fair few people are building aircraft. I think you raise a fair point as there will be other pictures popping up as people build ( all be it not a 47.5cm long cockpit space.)So when James is back off his break .He can make a judgement.
If its not in the spirit of the build.Then I'll happily with draw.
As I mentioned at the start this is for my personal use.So I'll be finishing it either way,and if its still of interest to people . I'd post its own thread and be content as I'd still have a two and half foot steam powered VSF spaceship model and no idea how to store it!
Rich the rivets are just nail art beads you can get them from 1mm - 3mm.I bought 1800 1.5 mm for £3.59 including postage.( I'm not sure that's going to be enough)
Mark.
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I can't see a bit of interior paint is going to disqualify you lol
I'll take a look at them they look great for larger rivet heads.
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Oh WOW, that's a big model.
Tony
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Please DON'T pull out! That big beastie is extraordinarily good! :o I only brought it up so they're wouldn't be any hassle!
Keep up the great work! That is soo inspiring! :-*
Btw thanks for the tip on the rivets!
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Please DON'T pull out! That big beastie is extraordinarily good! :o I only brought it up so they're wouldn't be any hassle!
Keep up the great work! That is soo inspiring! :-*
Btw thanks for the tip on the rivets!
I agree - don't pull out.
Tony
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Please DON'T pull out! That big beastie is extraordinarily good!
I can't help myself.
That's what she said.
I'll get my hat.
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lol lol
I can't help myself.
That's what she said.
I'll get my hat.
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That solar boiler is just excellent! :o :-*
LB
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it always amazes me the stuff you do with bits of card ;) :o :o
fabulous stuff 8) :-*
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That's huge. Very nice
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That is stunning! :o
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Would love to see this one finished off.
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Would love to see this one finished off.
+1
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I'm still plodding along.No pictures just yet. As the interior is now past the point of expediency and well on the way to being finished .Only the plants. Left to make(will be left to last,if time runs short then I'll have to use premade plants. Which won't be bending Any rules as the only nod to any premade parts is the ships wheel.for the bridge.)
I'll add a few progress picks once I've sealed of these areas ready to undercoat the outer hull.
I now get why you see mainly Aphids bobbing around on tables.
as building an interior to game in(eleven rooms including the WC).means I'm technically halfway through a second model building the outer hull,and its eating up time .
As promised I will finish it regardless of the timescale . Even if its in its own thread(if I run out of time here.)
Mark.
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Wishing you all the best - it's still going to be a nice build once finished.
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Just a few up date pictures.
Couldn't keep the cat out of the way,still it does help scale the thing.
It's my own fault I did state I'd build the dammed thing from a tray sat on the sofa.
Mark.
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Looks like you have help with your project. lol
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Cat Scanner?
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Just a few up date pictures.
Couldn't keep the cat out of the way,still it does help scale the thing.
It's my own fault I did state I'd build the dammed thing from a tray sat on the sofa.
Mark.
Stunning.
I look forward to seeing it painted.
Tony
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It's really nice model. Would love my own one as it goes.
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Sweet design, I've been getting more interested in vintage/retro sci-fi looks. I really like the aesthetic of this one.
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Cat tax paid, I see.
That looks great, straight out of Space 1889! I assume the roof comes off or something like that, given the fully painted interior we caught a glimpse of earlier?
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Great stuff! :-* All those wires look complicated! o_o
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I'm glad you chaps like it. Because I'm beginning to think it hates me.
There's a lot to do ,so instead of worrying about deadlines I'm just plodding along.If I make the deadline then I make deadline. If not then I just make it.
I can honestly say that this is the most dumb arse way of making something this size. So if you want your own . It would be easier to build with mounting card than cereal packet card as you've no need to laminate card into thicker pieces.I've lost count of how much super glue I've used.I know I've used 24 out of 30 ,7ml bottles I bought extra thinking that should be more than enough. But i cant remember just how much I'd used before I bought the extra.
Revising the estimated glue needed to around 350ml.It sound a lot but I've only spent £9 and its over 2ft long.
To answer your question yes ,there is an interior to the ship .To give you an idea of size the bridge can comfortably fit four 25mm round bases. The interior is equipped as per the Space 1889 rules suggest.Although the pipe organ proved a pig.As its no bigger than an upright piano. As did the high back arm chairs.As of now I've not added any of the plants required.This is intended as a playable interior,so the whole build is being treated as a scenery piece rather than a scale model.
As for the base, it will be of a terrestrial nature, As I've no use for it otherwise wise ,as its to be used as its in atmosphere flight rather than the Ether. So there's the two prop driven engines on out riggers. ( rules do fudge over how your props survive re entry but hey ho.)
As for the wires , the only thing complicated about them is picking it up whilst is not got a flight stand.( there's often a twanging sound follow by profanities' when I try and move the dammed thing)
Still a border line idiot.
Mark.
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Thanks to the cat. It took a nose dive of the top of the fish tank this morning.I've managed to patch the nose up,its not symmetrical anymore,and the boiler can no longer cleanly rotate through 360 ° (seems to be nearly 2mm shorter)but I think it shouldn't be too noticeable once the rivets are on.
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Sounds like cats are the primary cause of damage in this year's LPL entries!
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Nice! :-* what's the eagle made of?
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The eagles nothing fancy just four layers of card. With the leading edges rounded off.
Mark.
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Sounds like cats are the primary cause of damage in this year's LPL entries!
.....and star destroyers.....don't let a star destroyer near your model.
;)
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Very nice project! Good craftsmanship...oh and good to see lots of rivets!
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Great looking thing :D
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Thing is definitely right.
It's not until you build something out of the pages of 1889.That you really get the feeling that engineering wasn't the authors strong point.
Still I've only around six hours of mind numbing rivet bashing to go before undercoating. It's a good job the floors and walls are already painted ( technically the loo and the bunks are too.)otherwise I'd be up a certain creek.
These last two pictures should give a better sense of scale. I've built it so the roof section is a playable area as well as the interior. The roof section with the boiler is 40cm,and the bridge roof is 10.5cm long.Total length is 72.5cm( that came as a surprize and would explain why the Mrs is a bit miffed about is living on top of her fish tank and not out in my workshop.)
Mark.
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Just...... :o
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Now that is rather swish, and not to mention large, indeed!
Looking forward to the paint.
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WOW! :-*
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:o
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Unfortunately I'm pulling out of this years competition.However I will finish this model before the end of the month on principal alone as I'm not having something this size hanging around ( its just too big to hide in a cupboard and pretend otherwise,)
So I will post its own thread on the forum once the competition has finished.
Mark.
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Unfortunately I'm pulling out of this years competition.However I will finish this model before the end of the month on principal alone as I'm not having something this size hanging around ( its just too big to hide in a cupboard and pretend otherwise,)
So I will post its own thread on the forum once the competition has finished.
Mark.
Sorry to here this.
Your model has a true giant amongst this years entries - I will follow how you finish it.
Tony
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Dam sorry, I was looking forward to this
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I will be posting a thread on it . Towards the end of next week,as I've been dragged onto a dig for at least another 3-4days.(not happy its proper brass monkey weather.its either get up at 4am or sleep in a tent and up for 7am. So 4 it is!)
Mark.
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Glad to hear it's not something serious! When you said 'life gets in the road' you automatically think the worst! :o
I look forward to seeing it finished! You REALLY must have stood a great chance of winning! That's a fantastic beastie! :-*
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Very cool.
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Sorry to hear, looking forward to it being finished.
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Wow, that's very nice. It should look amazing painted up.
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Simply wow :o :-* Looking forward to the finished pics. Makes me want to do some VSF stuff