Star Trek Scratchbuild Penguin Progress

Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Star Trek Scratchbuild Penguin Progress

Posted by Buddho on Sunday, August 15, 2004 4:17 PM

Here is the start of my second ST scratchbuild project designed by Masao Okasaki. This is the block form before contouring and shaping. I used 1/8" dia. roll pins to locate the blocks together. I will shape each piece separately before bonding.

Regards, Dan

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, August 15, 2004 5:01 PM

Dan, It looks like your off to a ripping start! Cool [8D]

Post lots of pics along the way. Wink [;)]

" 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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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 15, 2004 7:26 PM

Lookin' good Dan. Keep the pics comin'!

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:52 PM

Thanks Woody and Steve...

I started whittlin' away at the foam and this is what I have so far:

Dan

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:12 PM

Dan, You are a lean , mean, modeling machine! Big Smile [:D]

Masao is going to love it.
Are you familiar with his Avenger Class destroyer? I'm really wanting to build one of those. Check them out over at the Starfleet Museum and let me know what you think. Wink [;)]

" 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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maxx1969

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May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:22 PM

Awesome job Dan. Bow [bow]

Can't wait to see her finished.

~Matt T Meyer

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Monday, August 16, 2004 9:19 PM

Thanks again Woody and Maxx!

The Avenger is a nice looking ship....go for it Woody....

Update: More contouring, laser cannon installed and exhaust nozzle detail

Dan

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 16, 2004 11:04 PM

Wow! That sure is a fat ship!

Looks great, Dan!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:48 PM

Holy Smoke Dan!!!! Why aren't you working for some studio? That is some awe inpsiring work.

Is that a tailpipe from a 2 fast - 2 furious VW Rabbit? (just kidding)

Nice work my friend!!

Jack

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:52 PM

Thanks Masao and Jack!

Threw some primer on today:
Top

Bottom

Dan

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 12:14 AM

Groovy! Dan if you stopped right now and stood it on it's tail on a nice polished hard wood base, you'd have a beautiful work of art! I can't wait to see it painted. I really love that dorsal shot. Sleek and deadly looking like a killer whale. Cool [8D]

" 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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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 6:30 PM

Dan,

I have a draw full of ST part that I've been wanting to built with, but i can never come up with a design that hasn't already been thought of. This is really thinking outside the box. Nicely done son, nicely done.

Batdagger

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 6:33 PM

Dan,

What is it made of, plastic, balsa, some new aged alien polymer?

Batdagger

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oldhooker

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July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Thursday, August 19, 2004 11:37 AM

Outstanding work Dan!!

Frank

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SNOOPY

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December 2002

Posted by SNOOPY on Thursday, August 19, 2004 12:00 PM

Dan,

I have been watching your progess and have to say wow and fantastic. I was wondering how did you get such a smooth flowing wings and fuselage. Did you use sand paper on the foam or did you mostly use a hot wire cutter? Curious to know how it went from block to rounded edges and looking very even. The prime by itself looks awesome. I can't wait to see the full painted version.

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Thursday, August 19, 2004 10:39 PM

Thanks, Woody, Bat, Frank, and Snoopy!

It's made of 10 lb. density REN foam which is very dense and heavy, but good for contouring. It's also very expensive. I am fortunate enough to use scraps from work to do these models . I used sandpaper to contour with and laquer primed it with 3 coats.

Updated photos: I scribed in panel lines, hatches, etc.

Dan

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Friday, August 20, 2004 6:12 AM

Dan, that stuff looks like it scribes great. You're making excellent progress. Are you going to make a Blue Meanie torpedo to sit next to the finished model?

" 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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Aurora-7

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December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Friday, August 20, 2004 8:08 AM

Amazing work, Dan.

What would you guys (in the US, please) recommend for a good epoxy the is sandible. I'm having problems with that for my build.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 20, 2004 8:35 PM

Man, this is looking great!!! Those panel lines really make the surface come alive.

I remember we discussed this by email, but seeing how you're getting close to the end I am getting excited! Have you decided how you're going to mount this bird? Are you going to go with that missile and exhaust idea or a launch cradle or a simple stick or what?

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Saturday, August 21, 2004 11:05 PM

Thanks Woody, Aurora, and Masao!
Aurora, I haven't found a fast setting epoxy that sands well.
I am going to add the Blue Meanie and am figuring out a scene with it being dropped from the Penguin. I started the final colors and here is the latest:

Dan

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Saturday, August 21, 2004 11:34 PM

Your work is pure magic, Dan!
You should be working in a studio special effects work shop somewhere. Big Smile [:D]

" 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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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Sunday, August 22, 2004 4:37 PM

Woody..you are toooooo kind!

I worked on the base and Blue Meanie today. The base is the same foam as the ship. The missile is turned aluminum with brass fins. I carved the base to simulate craggy rocks for the backdrop. I suspended the missile and Penguin with 1/8" dia. brass rods.
What a busy day!

Dan

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, August 22, 2004 5:07 PM

Dan, That is going to be a beautiful action scene! The torpedo is great looking! Is it anodized?

" 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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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Sunday, August 22, 2004 5:15 PM

Actually, it is sprayed with Tamiya clear blue which gives the same effect. I am heading over to a friend's house who graciously volunteered to make the decals...so wish me good fortune!

Dan