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  • Member since
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  • From: Atlanta, Ga.
Cylon Raider from TOS
Posted by MrSquid2U on Saturday, July 23, 2011 8:09 PM

Haven't posted in a while so I thought I'd share one I completed in the meantime. It's from the re-issued Revell (Monogram) kit. Modifications are essentially the lighting and using the kit supplied base to run power to a stand for controlling the guns and engines. Hope you enjoy.

       

 

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  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Saturday, July 23, 2011 8:42 PM

MrSquid the build looks great and brings back memories.... Yes.  I don't hang in the SF area but the Cylon caught my eye since I've been watching the "new" series on Netflix.

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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  • From: Atlanta, Ga.
Posted by MrSquid2U on Saturday, July 23, 2011 8:46 PM

Interesting since it was the NU-BSG which got me looking at  the "old kits". I must admit after building the kit I now really appreciate the design of this old craft. It was a lot of fun.

Thanks for the kind words.Big Smile

       

 

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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Saturday, July 23, 2011 8:48 PM

I don't hang here either, but the Cylon ship caught my eye and brought back some great memories.

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 Eric 

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Posted by MrSquid2U on Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:01 PM

And that's what us Old Farts are good for- dredging up the past!Stick out tongue

 

       

 

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  • From: Hancock, Me USA
Posted by p38jl on Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:36 PM

ha! I'm watching the NU-BSG as I type. Adama just took 2 in the chest..

Nice Raider !! I just got this off ebay ! Did you scratch the lighting ?

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Posted by MrSquid2U on Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:51 PM

p38jl

ha! I'm watching the NU-BSG as I type. Adama just took 2 in the chest..

Nice Raider !! I just got this off ebay ! Did you scratch the lighting ?

 

The "re-release" (anniversary edition from a year or two back) comes with clear inserts for the engines which help but I guess you'd say the lighting is "scratched" It's two red LEDs per side in the back and then two green mini LEDs snuggled up into the modified gun bodies with stretched clear sprue to then transmit that out to the gun tips for better visibility. Power runs up through an aluminum tube bent to mimic and replace the rear brace of the kit stand and the model sets upon that with a mini-stereo jack so it can be removed when you wanna "fly it about the room"! And you know, we all do that!Propeller

       

 

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Posted by Reasoned on Sunday, July 24, 2011 12:39 AM

I just finished watching 3 episodes in a row, it's addicting Embarrassed and the guy who plays the genius Dr. is just amazing! Big Smile  He surely won some award for that part.... of course, the woman who played his Cylon "friend" isn't too bad either.... acting or on the eyes.

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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  • From: Central IL
Posted by SLW 45 on Sunday, July 24, 2011 4:16 PM

Nice!!! Really nice joband a great trip down memory lane

                 

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Posted by TD4438 on Sunday, July 24, 2011 4:35 PM

Very nicely done!

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Posted by TomZ2 on Sunday, July 24, 2011 5:06 PM

Imperious Leader

"BY YOUR COMMAND,THAT’S A GOOD BUILD!"

Back to the original BG pilot, I was a sucker for the "falling leaf" attack.

Occasional factual, grammatical, or spelling variations are inherent to this thesis and should not be considered as defects, as they enhance the individuality and character of this document.

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  • From: Atlanta, Ga.
Posted by MrSquid2U on Sunday, July 24, 2011 6:59 PM

Reasoned

I just finished watching 3 episodes in a row, it's addicting Embarrassed and the guy who plays the genius Dr. is just amazing! Big Smile  He surely won some award for that part.... of course, the woman who played his Cylon "friend" isn't too bad either.... acting or on the eyes.

 

I'd never watched one episode of either the original or new series until about two years ago a friend burned all the new series for me. Once I had them I just kinda sat and watched em all back-to-back absorbing the entire world of BSG that I had missed for so long? Then I bought a few episodes of the original and I guess without the rose colored lenses of nostalgia working for me, about all I could enjoy were the ship designs? But I'm glad to say I am better versed on BSG now than I was before.Geeked

       

 

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, July 25, 2011 8:17 AM

Mr Squid: Fatastic looking build! I've got one of the reissued kits with the clear parts for the engines in the stash but this is the first time I've seen one lighted up.

Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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  • From: San Diego, CA, USA
Cylon Raider from TOS
Posted by Gerry on Monday, July 25, 2011 8:18 PM

I love those classic ships.

Always fun to build, modify, light, change anywhichway!

Well done. Great build.

Gerry ...Young at Heart - Other parts slightly older.

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  • From: Atlanta, Ga.
Posted by MrSquid2U on Monday, August 1, 2011 10:12 AM

Thank you gents for the kind words.Cool

       

 

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