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Posted by Guney on Friday, February 19, 2010 7:40 PM

Just extraordinary...!

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Posted by Swanny on Friday, February 12, 2010 5:47 PM

Contact Scott at awstudios@verizon.net and he can set you up with one if any are left.

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Posted by BPetty on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:59 AM

Where can you get one?

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Posted by MrSquid2U on Friday, January 22, 2010 2:22 PM

Hmm

       

 

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Posted by Swanny on Friday, January 22, 2010 12:01 PM

Do you remember that ketchup jingle? Anticipation ...

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Posted by MrSquid2U on Friday, January 22, 2010 8:43 AM

Why do you keep me waiting?Confused

 

 

Propeller

       

 

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Posted by Swanny on Friday, January 22, 2010 8:18 AM

Last night I finished fixing my primer coat issues and will start laying down some aluminum this weekend.

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Posted by Swanny on Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:43 PM

Here she is in stealth mode. I imagine at this point I could uncover all the lights, turn her on and hold her up to a starry sky and she would be pretty much invisible. I do have a couple spots that need sanding andtouching up then can start working on the metal finish.

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Posted by MrSquid2U on Sunday, January 17, 2010 4:21 PM

I guess you know but some of us are still awaiting more? Have you had time for any updates?Eats

       

 

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Posted by Swanny on Monday, January 11, 2010 8:02 PM

Good news, I decanted more Krylon paint yesterday!!!!!Propeller

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Posted by MrSquid2U on Sunday, January 10, 2010 10:08 PM

But I (we!) want to see more!Wink

       

 

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Posted by Swanny on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 1:21 PM

Busy, busy, busy. Still have not decanted paint Embarrassed

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Posted by MrSquid2U on Friday, January 1, 2010 12:47 AM

Just a friendly bump in the new year to see how it's going Swanny?

       

 

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Posted by Phatsamurai on Monday, December 21, 2009 10:57 AM

the thing looks amazing. 

I will build anything!

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Posted by Swanny on Sunday, December 20, 2009 4:15 PM

Really the electrical stuff did not take any special skill other than being able to use a solder gun and operate an on-line resistor calculator.

 

Paint; need to decant more Krylon and its just a wee bit colder out than I would like. Had some other 'special' paints arrive a few days ago and will do a test swatch once the Krylon has been decanted.

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Posted by Phatsamurai on Sunday, December 20, 2009 12:14 PM

wow I wish I had the electical sil to do that. hmm,  maybe I wil start with another Generations Bird of prey, hmmmm.

I will build anything!

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Posted by MrSquid2U on Saturday, December 19, 2009 8:40 PM

Swanny,

 Just a friendly bump to see if your paints arrived?

 

Don

       

 

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  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:51 AM

I tested the white glue idea and decided that using Incredible White Mask applied with a toothpick worked better. Application  was about the same but the White mask was a thicker coating that came off easier. All lenses have been masked and most of the model is now primed gloss black. Ran out of paint last night so in a short holding pattern right now.

 

Ordered some paints today, something very different from my normal fair. Can't tell you what yet - don't want to spoil the surprise. I do have to test the idea first though to make sure it will work as expected.

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  • From: Atlanta, Ga.
Posted by MrSquid2U on Monday, December 14, 2009 2:14 AM

Swanny,

 White glue is a great trick. Both for a masking agent and even if you wanna bring something up flush and level within an opening since it dries clear.Wink

 Just be careful to keep the glue fully within the opening because anything slightly outside that edge can trigger you pulling up fresh paint along with it later.

       

 

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Posted by Model Kit Builder on Sunday, December 13, 2009 10:46 PM

I think I will try the white glue myself on the 1/144th scale B-1 Bomber that I am building for a client.

 

It sounds like a good idea.

Thanks and take care,

-Jason The Model Kit Builder

"Helping Keep YOUR Hobby Alive"

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  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Sunday, December 13, 2009 8:02 PM

Another evening of sanding and putty application. Hopefully this will be the last round of this stuff. I'm also testing Bondoman's idea of the white glue on a couple lenses to see how it works. He suggested using it as a masking agent when I get to painting then picking it off with tweezers.

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Posted by Woody on Friday, December 11, 2009 9:10 PM

Great progress! I can't wait to see the video as well.


" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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Posted by viper_mp on Friday, December 11, 2009 8:52 PM

very nice. Cant wait to see the video.

 

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    February 2003
  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Friday, December 11, 2009 8:50 PM

I actually did a little modeling tonight (ain't that a surprise?) and did the final install of the Plasma Cannon. Still frames don't really capture what is happening here and a video will be coming soon however the first image shows the weapon ramping up and the second show it either a split second before or after the main pulse (very hard to catch that in a still picture) then the weapon ramps back down to off.

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  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Thursday, December 3, 2009 7:41 PM
Thanks guys. Four hours spent puttying and sanding last night and still not done. Every time I get one seam fixed I seam (pun intended) to find another flaw that needs addressing.
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Posted by MrSquid2U on Thursday, December 3, 2009 5:22 PM

And I most certainly AM ENJOYING this one Swanny!

 

Top notch, all the way!!!Bow [bow]

       

 

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Posted by richter111 on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 9:23 AM

Turning out, as usual I might add

 

Spectacular!

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  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Sunday, November 29, 2009 5:43 PM
Here at the Imperial Romulan Ship Yards initial systems tests are underway on the newest Bird of Prey. Both warp nacelles are now in place and electrical systems are functional. Plasma weapon still has to be mounted and there are plenty of seams that need dressing before she is ready for even the first coat of paint. Speaking of paint, I spent three or four hours yesterday designing the mask sheets for this. I can see now that there will be several months of painting, masking and painting to get the look I desire. For now though here are a couple of shots for your enjoyment.




The front and rear sections of the warp nacelles will not be installed until after paint.
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  • From: Sandusky Ohio, USA
Posted by Swanny on Friday, November 27, 2009 3:05 PM
You know how sometimes you just get stuck or simply lose your motivation on a kit? I guess that is what happened to me as I was heading toward building a mounting plate for this one. Nearly two months later I am dusting off the build and getting back into it. I drilled out a brass plate to accept a large brass tube which was soldered in place with a couple of stiffeners. A common return line was also soldered to the base.  A second slightly smaller base tube slides in from the bottom and completes the return line. A radio control multi-plug from an R/C car runs through the tube for main power and fire control. The tube acts as the display base and can be removed for transport. Now at long last the hull can be closed up. The overhanging lip will be sanded down once the glue dries completely then I can begin to attach the pylons and plasma weapon.

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