Battlestar Galactica

BigDuke634

Member since
April 2004

Battlestar Galactica

Posted by BigDuke634 on Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:35 PM

Just saw on Sci Fi channel that the new series is coming in January. I really hope to see some decent kits come out of this!

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:03 PM

I was lucky enough to get my hands on some beautiful pics of the CG model of the Galactica. I have my doubts that anyone will do a mass produced model of her justice. I hope I'm wrong but I remember the first model of the Galactica. I guess a poor kit would be better than no kit.

" 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

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 16, 2004 1:16 AM

BITE YOUR TOUNGE! Here's some reference. Go build one!

http://www.galactica.tv/colonials/galacticatv.shtml

http://home.comcast.net/~cobywan/Templates/Galactica2003.htm

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Monday, August 16, 2004 3:37 AM

Now, that's what I call "some" refferences. I've scratchbuild an entire model, but seeing those drawings make my hands itch. If only I hadn't so many projects going......

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 16, 2004 7:20 AM

Now that will be on nice model to build ..will have to find one now thanks cobywan..

What a great site..

QUOTE: DanCooper Posted: Today, 03:37:45
Now, that's what I call "some" refferences. I've scratchbuild an entire model, but seeing those drawings make my hands itch. If only I hadn't so many projects going......

QUOTE: cobywan Posted: Today, 01:16:19
BITE YOUR TOUNGE! Here's some reference. Go build one!

http://www.galactica.tv/colonials/galacticatv.shtml

http://home.comcast.net/~cobywan/Templates/Galactica2003.htm

Don't let that stop you..Dan Big Smile [:D]

Thanks mike Tongue [:P]

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paulnchamp

Member since
January 2003
From: Warwick, RI

Posted by paulnchamp on Monday, August 16, 2004 2:44 PM

Hey, that's a great site, Cobywan. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."

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SNOOPY

Member since
December 2002

Posted by SNOOPY on Thursday, August 19, 2004 12:08 PM

If you scratch build this Galatica, it will take a year just to get that rib look to it. I think I will wait for a kit on this one.

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Thursday, August 19, 2004 12:37 PM

you know with all this CG modelling it would put Studio modelers out of a job.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 19, 2004 7:49 PM

Would? Did!

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Thursday, August 19, 2004 9:09 PM

Very true. It's a shame because real models looks so. . . ah. . . real!
I guess they save a ton of cash using CG.

" 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

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 19, 2004 11:37 PM

It's because the 3D guys are working for less than they deserve. I think it just comes down to being able to have all the FX done in the same office space as the production staff and editors.

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Friday, August 20, 2004 10:03 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by SNOOPY

If you scratch build this Galatica, it will take a year just to get that rib look to it. I think I will wait for a kit on this one.

Yeah, I know, but would certainly be worth the efford (I hope)... Smile [:)]

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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SNOOPY

Member since
December 2002

Posted by SNOOPY on Friday, August 20, 2004 5:33 PM

Dan, you are so right. I would be neat having both Galaticas side by side. Of course you would also need to have both era vipers doing fly-bys Cool [8D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 20, 2004 7:51 PM

I work with a laser cutter. The ribs would actually be the easy part. The details are the killer on that ship.

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, August 21, 2004 7:35 AM

oh by the way Richard Hatch is doing a Cameo in the first episode of the new series

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 23, 2004 12:07 AM

Hoping for some help, sometime in the past 72 hours, I saw a Viper build up in which someone added lights to the engines, they claimed it was the same lights used in the studio minutures, where bright enough to create the effect, yet cool enough to be safe. Dumb me failed to bookmark this source, and can't relocate it to save my life. is anyone familar with this build0up, or have an idea on what lighting system I might be in need of? Thanks! -Lee

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Woody

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December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Monday, August 23, 2004 6:36 AM

Hello Lee, Welcome to the forum. Is this the Viper in question? http://www.smallartworks.ca/Gallery/Viper/Viper.html

" 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

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 23, 2004 9:04 AM

That's it, thank you very much! Those Grain of Wheat lights look sweet. I've just ordered a studio scale X-Wing kit and would like to do the same with her engines.

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Monday, August 23, 2004 12:22 PM

Your most welcome. Smile [:)]

Are you going to post pics of your X-Wing build?

" 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

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 11:36 PM

Show off a finished project? Who would ever want to do that??? I just completed a Batmobile/Futura conversion, looked for a batmobile forum but was disappointed no to find one... however, there's a pic in my profile!

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Woody

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

Posted by Woody on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 6:06 AM

That's a beauty! To me that will always be the way the "real" Batmoblie looks.
You should shoot some pics and show your Batmoblie here in the Sci-Fi section. Really great work. 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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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 12:22 PM

How about the ultimate Viper build.

http://www.cylon.org/bsg/desanto-viper-01.html

I wish that were my shop... Tongue [:P]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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DanCooper

Member since
March 2004
From: Belgium

Posted by DanCooper on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 12:44 PM

Now, that's what I would call scratchbuilding, now all we need is a Galactica model on 1:1 scale Smile [:)]

On the bench : Revell's 1/125 RV Calypso

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upnorth

Member since
December 2002
From: Canada / Czech Republic

Posted by upnorth on Sunday, August 29, 2004 12:41 PM

Interesting concept of remaking the series, it was one of my favorites when I was a young tyke.

Interesting choices for casting too. As a Canadian, its difficult to visualize anyone but the late, great Lorne Greene as Adama, but Edward James Almos is definitely a respectable choice.

The one that really got me is the recasting of the Starbuck character as a woman! If memory serves me correctly, the original Starbuck was played by Dirk Benedict and he was a hard drinking, cigar chomping, brawling, womanizing gambler!

Should make for interesting viewing, providing a channel will carry it here in the Czech Republic.

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FireFox31

Member since
August 2004
From: Omaha Nebraska

Posted by FireFox31 on Sunday, August 29, 2004 12:52 PM

eh, i wasent too impressed with the new version of Battlestar Galactica, the visual aspects were nice and all, but it just didnt have the same magic as the origional.