Star Trek Scratchbuild Penguin Progress

Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Saturday, September 4, 2004 11:30 PM

Thanks, Snoopy, on this one I used a paper template for the profile and planform view and used those to saw out my foam pieces. I did square up all the pieces on a large disk sander before sanding. But the rest was done by eye...no contour gauges or other templates. I guess I got lucky!

Regards, Dan

Reply

SNOOPY

Member since
December 2002

Posted by SNOOPY on Saturday, September 4, 2004 12:39 PM

Dan,

That is superb looking. Going back to the early post about contouring. With sandpaper, how did you get everything to look even? I imagine you used a contouring gauge but I tried a contouring gauge once and even on wood the contours never matched. Yours looks so perfect porpotionately it looks like it was turned on a lathe or something along that line. This is were video clinics wuld help outgreatly. Very nice job.

Reply

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 27, 2004 8:27 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by boybuddho

Masao, does this mean Bernd uploads the photos on the parent site?

Yeah. He does all the web stuff. I just draw and write and send the results to Bernd.

Reply
Edit

Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Friday, August 27, 2004 11:39 AM

Thanks Brian....I appreciate any and all comments!

Masao, does this mean Bernd uploads the photos on the parent site?

Dan

Reply

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 7:40 PM

The pictures of Puffin haven't been posted yet. I actually don't handle any of the posting for "my own" site: I send all the artwork and text to Bernd, who owns the site and the parent site (Ex Astris Scientia), and he formats them and uploads them. He waits until enough material has accumulated, then updates at one time. Should be up soon, though.

Reply
Edit

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 5:33 PM

That's amazing Dan!

Great job!

Reply
Edit

Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 10:36 AM

Thank you everybody for taking a peek !

This has been my favorite scratchbuild project so far. The decals were scanned by my friend Steve Simmons and he did an amazing job. I am very proud of this one! I have have posting the ships on both ARC and Starship Modeler. Masao , I'd be honored for you to use these pictures! Where do you have the photos placed on the Museum website? I guess I might have to take a look and see what is next on the agenda...Minotaur, Avenger, Nell....hmmmmm heee heee heee

Regards, Dan

Reply

fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 6:55 AM

dan outstanding work. simply outstanding. you have me just about talked into trying some of this

joe

Veterans,

Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

Never To Be Forgotten

Where you can find me:

Workbench on FaceBook Google Plus YouTube

Reply

erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 9:48 PM

Awesome job Dan! [:0] [:0] WOW, can't think of enough good words to describe that!!

Cant wait for the next one! Big Smile [:D]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

Reply

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 9:38 PM

Beautiful job all around, Dan. Have you posted pics over at Starship Modeler? I'm sure they'd love to see it too.

Reply
Edit

Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 9:05 PM

Dan that is just breath taking! The model is awesome. The scene is action packed. Are you still thinking about a site showcasing the FSM Sci-Fi builds? If so you should use that model as the site center piece.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Masao

What's next for Boybuddha? (minotaur, minotaur, minotaur...)

I second that!
I'd also like to see a carrier.

" 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

Reply

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 7:24 PM

I don't think that the Starfleet Museum would be helped by selling kits, because Bernd, the owner of the Ex Astris parent site, wants to keep the site strictly noncommercial to escape the wrath of Paramount lawyers. But I know my life would be much improved by by having models of Penguin and Puffin sitting on my desk! If you do cast and sell these, you have my blessing (just send me one)!

Seeing the great job you've done on this makes me very happy! Are these the final pics? (I downloaded the larger ones at Scalehobby). Can I post them in the museum?

What's next for Boybuddha? (minotaur, minotaur, minotaur...)

Reply
Edit

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 6:18 PM

Simply Incredible.
If I had those skills, I would love to make every single ship at Masao's Ex Astris Museum web site!!!.
Would love to have a copy in resin. Hey would that help with the site?

Dan I am pretty sure you could make the Lil Nells (I and II) since they appear simple in shape compared with your projects seen here. Any chances on making those and casting it?
I as I said, casting it and making them available would help Masao's web site?

Just an idea that is all.

Keep the great work going.

Riö<*>

Reply
Edit

Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Monday, August 23, 2004 11:45 PM

Many thanks, Dwight, Brian, Masao, and Maxx!

Here's the latest with decals:

Dan

Reply

maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, August 23, 2004 8:54 PM

Dan that is way cool my friend. Cool [8D]

Keep this up and you could have four or five more done by December. Laugh [(-D]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

Reply

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 23, 2004 7:57 PM

If you need larger versions of the nose art, please ask.

Reply
Edit

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 23, 2004 4:31 AM

Wow! Very nice work! I can't wait to see it with the decals on! Bow [bow]

Reply
Edit

Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:29 PM

Wow, she's coming out really great, Dan.

Reply

Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:11 PM

The decals came out great.....Guess Danger Girl will have to wait until later today...

Reply

Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, August 22, 2004 5:28 PM

Best of luck Dan. I'm sure you don't need luck though. Wink [;)]

Are you going with the "Danger Girl" markings?

" 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

Reply

Buddho

Member since
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

Reply

Woody

Member since
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

Reply

Buddho

Member since
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

Reply

Woody

Member since
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

Reply

Buddho

Member since
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

Reply

Anonymous

Member since
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?

Reply
Edit

Aurora-7

Member since
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.

Reply

Woody

Member since
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

Reply

Buddho

Member since
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

Reply

THE MAGAZINE

CONTACT US

RECENT ARTICLES

POPULAR TOPICS

RECENT REVIEWS

POPULAR TOPICS

RECENT REVIEWS

POPULAR TOPICS

RECENT VIDEOS

POPULAR TOPICS

RECENT THREADS

CATEGORIES

NEW PRODUCTS

OUR STORE

CURRENT ISSUE

SEARCH FINESCALE.COM