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Started by justimagine at 04-20-2009 8:22 AM. Topic has 44 replies.
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 04-20-2009, 8:22 AM
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justimagine
Joined on 12-17-2002
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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Chuck, Your right both about the ship's profile and how great "The Saucer Fleet" book is. I had not realised about the taller upper suction when I assembled my hull or I'd have tried to do something about it. Actually, the LOWER hull is the one in error. Still, as you look at the kit, most of us will be looking down on the model and the dome is what really shows, so that's what I'm gonna correct. I'm also checking into using a small motor with blades to add the rotating engine effect- I'll post my results in the future- along with the information about the replacement dome
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04-24-2009, 9:50 AM
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justimagine
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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New dome master is ready! Will post a photo of the pattern soon!
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04-24-2009, 12:36 PM
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Cadet Chuck
 
Joined on 04-14-2009
Lowell City, Mars
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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Good deal! I'll be watching for it.
Computer, did we bring batteries?.....Computer?
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04-24-2009, 1:50 PM
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justimagine
Joined on 12-17-2002
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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Here's a link to a photo of the master pattern next to the kit part. http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/nautilusnut/?action=view¤t=dome.jpg
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04-24-2009, 6:23 PM
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Big Jake
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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What I'm about to say, many won't beleave, but the issues of sanding that big sucker was handled with a Black and Decker "Mouse" sander. After fitting and gluing the parts together, I used autobody "Red" glazing compound to fill the seams. Sanded them down refilled and sanded then primed with Floquil Primer this is a little thicker than the normal model primer. them used Testors Aluminum enamel. Cam out great. The model is in a case at a client's house.
Only GMC had the guts to make the First V-6
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04-25-2009, 11:22 AM
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Cadet Chuck
Joined on 04-14-2009
Lowell City, Mars
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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I used the Black & Decker mouse sander on mine, too. That thing was just too big to do by hand, and it needed some brute force. I did finish sanding using wet 400 grit paper. After refilling and resanding and repainting three times, some little parts of the seams were still visible and I said to heck with it at that point. ![Banged Head [banghead]](/emoticons/icon_smile_banghead.gif) I painted it with Rustoleum "Painter's Touch" metallic aluminum spray cans, over Rustoleum primer, and after many coats, buffing each one, finished it off with Pledge/Future acrylic floor polish. It's not perfect but looks pretty decent if you don't get too close!
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04-26-2009, 9:04 PM
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justimagine
Joined on 12-17-2002
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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My Sears craftsman hand sorbital sander is doing mine. This is why the ones you see built on the net usually paint weathering lines on the section joints and why you don't see this brute on the tables at model shows. The only thing bigger than this kit is the task of building it properly.
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04-27-2009, 8:42 AM
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Cadet Chuck
Joined on 04-14-2009
Lowell City, Mars
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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Fitting the top and bottom saucer discs together is going to be tricky, too. I'm wondering how to get the internal locating pins inside around the dome opening to mate properly, when you can't see them when the interior is installed (as it must be, when you do the final assembly.) I've tried it without the interior in place, and they don't all line up perfectly, either. I think I will drill the mating holes out a little larger to give it some "wiggle room."
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04-28-2009, 2:00 PM
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justimagine
Joined on 12-17-2002
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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I've sent the master pattern off to my friend who will do the actual molding. As soon as I receive the new dome I'll post a photo. I've attached a link showing how much difference the dome will make. http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/nautilusnut/?action=view¤t=Dome-outline.jpg
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04-28-2009, 3:05 PM
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Boelenspython
Joined on 10-30-2006
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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Hello Chuck, not sure if your aware, BUT if you really want to go the extra mile, you can get the ID Monster by Tony McVey - it's resin, and should "fit" the scale.
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04-28-2009, 3:16 PM
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Boelenspython
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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extra info - the Id stands about 9 inches tall. It sells for $125-150.00- rather steep..might have to look on e-bay. Plus per Tony he will be doing a smaller one again this year.
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04-28-2009, 8:11 PM
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Cadet Chuck
Joined on 04-14-2009
Lowell City, Mars
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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Thanks for the info, guys!
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05-05-2009, 9:14 AM
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justimagine
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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The new dome is at the caster. He is an expert with finishes and has gone the final step in polishing the surface and making sure it is perfectly formed. It was 95%, but will be 101% when you get it! We are considering offering it ready to paint and plop in place-no cutting or trimming. If you've ever cut out a thick vacuum-formed piece and then sanded it down you know how tough it can be.
We should have the first pull before this weekend. I will be posting a photo of the final master in a few days. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/nautilusnut/newdome.jpg
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05-08-2009, 10:37 AM
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Cadet Chuck
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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The spaceship interior is now complete, except for Robby the Robot. The dome will be left loose so it can be removed for inspection. Don't want to cover up all this work!
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05-12-2009, 10:08 AM
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justimagine
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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The new dome master is completely finished and matches the studio minature perfectly. It also is the correct size for the dome in this scale. photo shows the pattern painted and sitting on the upper hull parts. The line at the bottom of the dome is the "trim line" and will not be on the finished piece. Now, I need to know if you are genuinely interested in getting one. I AM NOT TAKING ORDERS AT THIS TIME. I simply need a good idea of how many to order- this affects my price and delivery. I am aiming for 20.00 plus shipping for a solid-colored, trimmed and ready to paint dome molded in heavy stryrene. Clear is available and will be 5.00 more. Shipping is extra. So- if you want one, please let me know and which one you'd like to have, and as soon as I am ready to produce I'll let everyone know. [img]http:// " border="0" />[/img]
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05-12-2009, 10:41 AM
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BraniffBuff
Joined on 08-08-2007
Carrollton, Texas
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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Definitely interested in the clear dome.
Michael McMurtrey
IPMS-USA #1746
Carrollton, TX
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05-15-2009, 10:29 PM
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justimagine
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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The replacement dome is moving along sharply. The first sample with be in hand in about a week. I will post photos of it as soon as possible.
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05-26-2009, 11:50 AM
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BraniffBuff
Joined on 08-08-2007
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Original Film Miniature Found; To be Auctioned
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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2008/12/the-lost-saucer.html
Michael McMurtrey
IPMS-USA #1746
Carrollton, TX
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05-28-2009, 9:08 AM
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Cadet Chuck
Joined on 04-14-2009
Lowell City, Mars
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Re: Original Film Miniature Found; To be Auctioned
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Thanks for the interesting link! It says the former owner wanted to keep the big model, but "his wife made him sell it!" I would have kept the model, and lost the wife! ![Disapprove [V]](/emoticons/icon_smile_disapprove.gif) Incidentally, I recently completed my C-57D model- here's a photo of it-
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06-01-2009, 10:15 AM
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justimagine
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Re: C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit
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The Domes for the C-57D kit are ready. Modeleers and I (nautilusnut) are making these new domes available in heavy white styrene. Since there is a set up charge we will be doing these as a "run". Please allow up to 2 weeks delivery As we are taking orders and having them pulled at the same time. The new dome simply replaces the older, inaccurate kit dome. No modifications are necessary- just paint to match your ship. A clear dome will be offered in the future. Cutting the dome out and sanding the edges "fogs" the plastic somewhat. It will need some elbow grease to polish the lower part - but the polished plastic is very clear. If you need one polished for you we can do it- at a higher cost.
You can see the difference in the new dome by going to this address:
http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/nautilusnut/?action=view¤t=Newdome-1.jpg
The Dome is a (10.125" / 25.5 mm) vac-pull in 1/16th" (.062) white styrene - cut & sanded to fit the flat area on the Polar Lights C-57D. Any further refinements are the responsibility of the buyer.
PS: A Clear Dome version should follow shortly, but at $45+, it is currently - cost prohibitive.
We are looking into a - You Polish / Clear Dome - for $27.50.
This will provide a Clear Dome - cut & sanded flat to fit - but the prep work results in frosted areas that the buyer would have to polish themself.
This would be suggested - For experienced modelers Only!
Let us know if any of you are still interested in Clear Domes & we may go down that road.
Thanx Again - Modele
To Order & obtain Pricing & Payment information, please send an Email (that will also serve as an Order Form) to this Eddress; panotraguis@comcast.net
Please include your contact info:
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Thanx! - for your interest in this project.
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