Help!! NCC-1701, A+D

Hippy-Ed

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From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, December 23, 2006 9:51 PM

Thanks Steven, I have thought about using them but, can't afford to buy them at this time.

I've already begun the paiting of the base & the phaser banks on the saucer section of the D with Silver. Will post pics soon.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 23, 2006 9:44 PM

I'd suggest using Dave Tomita's decal set for the D, it's quite nice. I started using it on my carrier saucer. Keep us posted on the build.

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Hippy-Ed

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From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, December 23, 2006 1:32 PM

a few more pics of my progress

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, December 17, 2006 11:07 AM

I thought I'd pull this thread backto life seeing how I am working on this set for the G/B. Having knocked the dust off the box & started cleaning the flash off the parts

a few days ag. I have sub assemblies for the D & 1701 put together & the base primered so far. Now it's back to refreshing my mond on the painting, etc.

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Hippy-Ed

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From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 8:45 PM

StevenQ wrote:
Cool! It was great seeing him in that commercial for bio-metrics. I hope they don't remake the Six Million Dollar Man and ruin it like they do everything else.

I hear ya, that was kewl!! IIRC they did try to do a spin off of the 6-million dollar Man & Bionic woman... I don't recall the name but, there were several youngin's with bionics & of course Lee Majors was in it working with those kids...didn't last long tho

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 7:21 PM

Cool! It was great seeing him in that commercial for bio-metrics. I hope they don't remake the Six Million Dollar Man and ruin it like they do everything else.

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:45 AM

Remember the ranch by the lake? Lee Majors owned it back then (Think Farrah Faucetts still does) any ways, Lee Majors use to hire my scout troop to come out to clean up the ranch before they did any shooting out there. It was a great experience Smile [:)]

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, April 22, 2006 6:36 PM

StevenQ wrote:
Yes Ojai got expensive and rather exclusive. I've been thru there a few times. Ever see Jamie Sommers? Sorry, couldn't resist.

And Lee Majors Big Smile [:D]

Now he's a down-right good hearted guy, fun to be around.

Jamie Summers, seen her on the tennis courts after she had her Bionics put in Cool [8D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 22, 2006 6:25 PM

Yes Ojai got expensive and rather exclusive. I've been thru there a few times. Ever see Jamie Sommers? Sorry, couldn't resist. Big Smile [:D]

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, April 22, 2006 3:13 PM

StevenQ wrote:
The compressor is a generic one, no manuf. marking anywhere. I'll just have to take the end grille off and start fiddling with it. I have an electrician that may be able to help(I'm in home remodeling). I bought one of those cpld solder tools recently, might be able to use that.

I live in Arcadia(hence USS ARCADIA) near Pasadena. Usually can't complain about the weather here, just becoming too crowded!! And too expensive.

Good luck with the compressor. Maybe your electrician friend can find the problem Smile [:)]

I know what ya mean, Having lived in Ojai (pronounced "O-Hi") it just got too expensive & too crowded there Black Eye [B)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 22, 2006 2:32 PM

The compressor is a generic one, no manuf. marking anywhere. I'll just have to take the end grille off and start fiddling with it. I have an electrician that may be able to help(I'm in home remodeling). I bought one of those cpld solder tools recently, might be able to use that.

I live in Arcadia(hence USS ARCADIA) near Pasadena. Usually can't complain about the weather here, just becoming too crowded!! And too expensive.

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, April 21, 2006 8:59 PM

StevenQ wrote:
Thanks for the link. I'll have to get one. As for the compressor I don't know if I can dig it apart to fix it. I'd hate to have to get another one. As a back up a friend has air tanks and a whole bank of Iwata's he'll let me use. And finally the weather is good enough to spray. Looks like the rain has mostly stopped. You got alot more up thar this year than we did here in SoCal.

What compressor ya got anyways? You might be able to find a "parts list/ diagram" for it on-line to help ya figure out what yer doing Wink [;)]

I'm in Stockton & yup, we've had alot of rain so far this year & looks like more on the way tomorrow Sigh [sigh]

So, yer a So Cal boy ay? where abouts? I'm originally from Ventura County

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 21, 2006 6:38 PM

Thanks for the link. I'll have to get one. As for the compressor I don't know if I can dig it apart to fix it. I'd hate to have to get another one. As a back up a friend has air tanks and a whole bank of Iwata's he'll let me use. And finally the weather is good enough to spray. Looks like the rain has mostly stopped. You got alot more up thar this year than we did here in SoCal.

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, April 21, 2006 4:03 PM

Steven, that aint cool. Nor is it safe to operate with a short in it. Fire Hazzard bro Dead [xx(]

Here's the link on the regulator. You'll find alot of neat stuff there. http://www.dixieart.com/MiscAccessories.html#anchor89730

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 21, 2006 1:54 PM

Cool! Can't wait to see the results. I need one of those regulator/traps too. My one hose has a built in MT and the connection is shot. Compressor has short in switch giving intermittent power.

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, April 21, 2006 11:21 AM

The Badger came in!! Approve [^]

Now I just have to wait for the air line before I can try it out Sad [:(]

I've been fondling it eversince it arrrived a day later than it as suppose to Shock [:O]

It sure sits nicely in my hand instead of that S/A I got from Harbor freight awhile back. I can hardly wait to run some paint thru this baby Evil [}:)]

So far I like the feel of it in my hand, the ease of the grip & trigger action. Next payday I'll order the Paasche regulator & water trap for the compressor and then I should be set up properly.

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 7:14 PM

StevenQ wrote:
That's a big oops! By the way, where is that Vigilante parked?

I believe it is at Cubi Point, Philippines. I found it on the RVAH-12 site I believe

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 7:09 PM

That's a big oops! By the way, where is that Vigilante parked?

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 3:05 PM

StevenQ wrote:
Why not both? I almost camo-ed an old Jeep J-10 years ago, but had to sell it before I could. Also always wanted to get a white minivan and add Starfleet insignia(a la shuttlecraft).

My '66 wouldn't be the 1st car I've painted Evil [}:)]

my 1st one was a brand new Caddy when I was like 4-5 yrs. old Mischief [:-,]

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 2:26 PM

Why not both? Big Smile [:D]

I almost camo-ed an old Jeep J-10 years ago, but had to sell it before I could. Also always wanted to get a white minivan and add Starfleet insignia(a la shuttlecraft).

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 8:32 PM

StevenQ wrote:
Put a nice urban camo scheme on her!!

ya mean like my sig Mischief [:-,]

I could "Hippy-fy" it of course Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

ya know all that Love, joy , peace Tongue [:P]

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:27 PM

Put a nice urban camo scheme on her!! Big Smile [:D]

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:15 PM

Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Ahhhh 66 F-100.. Priceless.....

Chris

my prized POC Wink [;)]

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Chris_in_Japan

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 5:45 PM

Ahhhh 66 F-100.. Priceless..... Smile [:)]

Chris

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Hippy-Ed

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From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 9:52 AM

Thanks StevenQ. I'll keep y'all appraised on the results of my attempts with the new A/B. I have plenty of plastic buckets around to practice on. Not to mention my '66 Ford F-100 sitting in my backyard

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 9:14 AM

Let us know how it goes, Ed. Taping and airbrushing. Try out the brush on some scrap sheet styrene and maybe an old model from the parts bin. I have both single and dual action Paasche's but have never used the DA. I'd be interested in your results.

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 12:24 AM

Looks good StevenQ Thumbs Up [tup]

I will try this and see how it goes. I did pick up some "pinstriping" tape which is a 1/4 inch & doesn't appear very "tacky"I also took some given advice about putting the tape on my skin a few times before using it. (think it was MikeV's advice??)
Looks like tonight is my last night of modeling Shock [:O]

Cuz tomorrow I should be getting my new addition....... a Badger 175!! I'll be busy playin' with it Mischief [:-,]

Will be fun to practice with as I've never used a double action before Blush [:I]

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 17, 2006 11:00 PM

Here's a pic of the battlecruiser right after second color was sprayed. Some of the tape was pulled off so you could see both Blue and Tamiya tapes. You might try cutting the Blue into thin strips of 1/8-1/4" thick. This way they will "bend" around curves easier.

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Hippy-Ed

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, April 17, 2006 8:49 PM

Thanks Chris, I appreciate your sharing this with me. I'll give it a try. I just picke d p some 3M Blue tape today & will sand down the "C" and try it again Grumpy [|(]

patience is a virture that I have to acquire before I kill something Evil [}:)]

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