AMT K'Tinga Battlecruiser Rebuild

erlon

Member since
April 2009

Posted by erlon on Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:08 PM

great looking results. With my own K'Tinga in progress right now I was wondering, what size drill bit did you use and (more importantly) can you tell me more about how you did the two tone paint job?

Scott

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TD4438

Member since
March 2006

Posted by TD4438 on Sunday, March 8, 2009 12:13 PM

Complete awesomeness!

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Sunday, March 8, 2009 12:08 PM

Outstanding Build !

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Griffworks

Member since
June 2004
From: The House of Blues Clues

Posted by Griffworks on Saturday, March 7, 2009 9:55 PM

Awesome work, Bryan! Absolutely fantastic end results here!

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

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Division 6

Member since
January 2009
From: Central CA

Posted by Division 6 on Saturday, March 7, 2009 8:27 PM

Nicely done.

Congratulations on getting it done.

E...

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Saturday, March 7, 2009 6:29 PM

Well its completed. Here is a link to the album of about 20+ pics.

http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc128/modeler1964/Ktinga3-7/

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 7:05 AM

PatlaborUnit1 wrote:
Bryan will you have it done in time for the BRSM show in April? We would love to see you again!!

Yeah David, should be done this week in fact. I may bring it to the show in April. Regardless, I plan on being there.

Thanks for the comments folks! Much appreciated!

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TD4438

Member since
March 2006

Posted by TD4438 on Monday, March 2, 2009 4:33 PM

Awesome.'Nuff said!

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PatlaborUnit1

Member since
January 2006
From: Baton Rouge, Snake Central

Posted by PatlaborUnit1 on Monday, March 2, 2009 10:14 AM

Bryan will you have it done in time for the BRSM show in April? We would love to see you again!!

Build to please yourself, and don't worry about what others think! TI 4019 Jolly Roger Squadron, 501st Legion

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Sunday, March 1, 2009 6:40 PM

I don't have any pics of the wiring. It was ugly anyway so I was in a hurry to get past it. I just soldered 3 circuits of 3 leds together.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Sunday, March 1, 2009 12:57 PM

Do you have any pics of the wiring of the insides ?

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Griffworks

Member since
June 2004
From: The House of Blues Clues

Posted by Griffworks on Sunday, March 1, 2009 7:56 AM

Fantastic work thus far, Bryan! That's looking danged nice!

KlingonCommander wrote:
You plan on going to WF this year man?

Yes, I will most definitely be there. Been set up with a roommate since the second week of January, I think it was.

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Saturday, February 28, 2009 6:51 PM

A little more progress today. I drilled out the command bulb and installed the optical fiber. I also re drilled the upper rows of windows because I wasn't happy with the spacing and placement. Not much left now, only the diffuser for the radiator area and a stand.

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 9:03 PM

WOW it's looking good so for, cant wait to see it done

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Monday, February 23, 2009 7:56 AM

Thanks Jeff. It's a PITA to try to fit those led's in such small spaces. You plan on going to WF this year man?

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Griffworks

Member since
June 2004
From: The House of Blues Clues

Posted by Griffworks on Monday, February 23, 2009 5:49 AM

This is really looking fantastic, Bryan! The JTG accurizing pieces really make the model look that much better. Your lighting of the kit makes it pop out that much more, as well.

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

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Division 6

Member since
January 2009
From: Central CA

Posted by Division 6 on Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:00 PM

I need to dig my unfinish model out of the closet.

I made most of the mods to light it, just never got around to finishing it.

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Cheers.

Eric...

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:41 PM

Division 6 wrote:

Are you also going to light the grid on the front of the shuttle bay?

Eric...

Yes Eric, I have already placed a red led for the radiator looking thing on the front of the shuttlebay. Its going to be the last part to be placed though, it's the only access for the lighting right now. LOL

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Division 6

Member since
January 2009
From: Central CA

Posted by Division 6 on Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:38 PM

Are you also going to light the grid on the front of the shuttle bay?

Eric...

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Retired Gunpilot

Member since
April 2008
From: SE Alabama

Posted by Retired Gunpilot on Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:31 PM

She is looking excellent. A very nice model build. Love everything you have done with the kit.

Charlie

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:17 PM

I have done a lot of work on the front command section. I replaced the plating that I sanded off and did some light tests.

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:57 AM

Thanks gentlemen I appreciate the comments! I had forgotten to post these earlier pics of some work I had done on the command section forward "bulb" I had taped of the row of double windows, primed and sprayed it black. I also installed a red led in the torpedo tube, it will not be hooked up but will pick up ambient light from the white led I will place in the bulb. The model has since received the paint that you all have seen previously in my other posts. You can see in the photos the detail of the JT graphics parts.

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:46 PM

terry35 wrote:

Hello there Oh Commander of all things Klingon. Your build looks superb apart from the lighting which is cool I'm really impressed with the painting, looks great.
Good luck with the rest of your build, I am looking forward to seeing this one finished.
Regards,
Terry.

Qaplaa Terry! I did some shading, picking out a few panels with russian armor green and desert khaki today.

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terry35

Member since
May 2005
From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland

Posted by terry35 on Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:42 AM

Hello there Oh Commander of all things Klingon. Your build looks superb apart from the lighting which is cool I'm really impressed with the painting, looks great.

Good luck with the rest of your build, I am looking forward to seeing this one finished.

Regards,

Terry.

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 8:51 PM

Got some optical fiber in the mail today so I installed some in the front of the primary hull and under the shuttlebay. The model is held near a floor lamp as a light source. I left the fiber standing a little proud from the surface of the hull. cutting them flush will be one of the last things to do on the ship.

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Monday, February 9, 2009 7:16 AM

Did the lightblocking paint and layed down the basecoat over the preshading. I then sealed the basecoat with 2 coats of future. Washes and other paint effects will be one of the last things done. The green basecoat is a custom mix of model master acrylics: Gull grey, Russian armor green, and dunklegrun.

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Griffworks

Member since
June 2004
From: The House of Blues Clues

Posted by Griffworks on Thursday, February 5, 2009 8:39 PM

Sweet work thus far, Bryan!

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

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KlingonCommander

Member since
January 2009

Posted by KlingonCommander on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 11:14 AM

Thanks for the welcome back D! Awesome work on the Pilot costume BTW. Will see you guys at a meeting soon as I can break free.

Bryan

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PatlaborUnit1

Member since
January 2006
From: Baton Rouge, Snake Central

Posted by PatlaborUnit1 on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 8:46 AM

B its great to see you on the forums again and we certainly miss you here!

ya need to swing on by, ya know where we are! ;)

David

Build to please yourself, and don't worry about what others think! TI 4019 Jolly Roger Squadron, 501st Legion

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