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Posted by Anonymous
on Sunday, February 22, 2004 9:21 AM
Originally posted by Woody
I That is your light source for the engine nacelles? [/quote
I'm going with 2 Blue LED's running at 4.5volts. One in the forward and one in the aft section pointed toward each other. The inside of the nacelle is lined in aluminum tape. The nacelle top is painted Tamyia Transparent Blue on both sides with a coating of dullcoat on the inside of the to smooth out the lighting effect. I'll post the pics for that soon.
For those of you who know the Ertl kit has an inherent pylon droop, my fix was to hold the assembled pylon about 14" above our kitchen (gas) stove and "gently" warm it enough to achieve a level plane. (Disclaimer: Kid's, don't do this at home. )
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| QUOTE: Originally posted by WoodyThe nacelle top is painted Tamyia Transparent Blue on both sides... |
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Just curious... why did you paint both the inside & outside of the clear part? Mostly curious as to the reasoning of painting the outside.
  
"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene
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Posted by Anonymous
on Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:07 AM
Really Lookin Good Jack. I would never have the patience for that kind of detail. The fiber optics are impressive.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Sunday, February 22, 2004 4:49 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Prince of Styrene II
| QUOTE: Originally posted by WoodyThe nacelle top is painted Tamyia Transparent Blue on both sides... |
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Just curious... why did you paint both the inside & outside of the clear part? Mostly curious as to the reasoning of painting the outside.
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It was a technique I discovered after making the inadvertent mistake of spraying the wrong sides of the Excelsior. It actually turns out looking rather well.
Jack
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Gotta love "happy accidents"! ![Big Smile [:D]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_big.gif)
How many layers do you lay down on each side?
"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene
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Posted by Anonymous
on Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:40 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Prince of Styrene II
Gotta love "happy accidents"!
How many layers do you lay down on each side?
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I believe 3 or 4 on both sides plus a coat of dullcoat on the inside of the cap.
Did you receive the M.O for the Cut-A-Way yet?
Jack
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Not yet. Probably will be here tomorrow.
"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene
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Posted by cassibill
on Monday, February 23, 2004 3:07 PM
Makes me want to go watch Generations.
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Posted by Woody
on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 7:43 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by cassibill
Makes me want to go watch Generations.
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Me too! I got the Next Generation movie boxed set at Babbages last Fri. for $25. Were is that microwave popcorn at? ![Tongue [:P]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_tongue.gif)
   " 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 cassibill
on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:24 PM
My sis got it for me for xmas a couble years back> I'll probably buy it again when it comes out 2disc collectors ed. I have up to VI that way. along with all 7 NG and the 7 ds9
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