UPDATE: My new Polar Lights 1/350 Refit

su30mk

Member since
September 2008

Posted by su30mk on Monday, September 29, 2008 11:12 PM

Your work on this model is breathtaking! I have always had a special place in my heart for the
Constitution class starship Enterprise and its really great to see you doing this model justice!

Cannot wait to lay eyes on the finished product! Keep it up!

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, September 23, 2006 6:50 PM

Thanks guys.. Well as for the masks, Mikeym is right.. they do sell them somewhere. But rather than spend the money, and then sit and wait for them to arrive to me here in Japan, it just seemed quicker to do them myself.. Kinda hard and boring for a few hours. But a great substitute anyway.. If I could just go to my local hobby shop and buy the templates. Then my wallet would slap me on the way out of the pocket..

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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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, September 23, 2006 6:45 PM

if you look on the net they do sell 1/350 scale Aztec masks as well as the Aztecing decals if you want to cheat.

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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terry35

Member since
May 2005
From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland

Posted by terry35 on Saturday, September 23, 2006 12:33 PM

Looks cool man, real cool, mine is still under my desk in work, yes in work, I'm afraid of it, but I have the Bandai ones to stop me from whining.

Again cool and lookinggood,

Regards,

Terry Burke

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:35 AM

Hi Chris, I have just joined this topic and have the Polar Lights refit in my stash - I saw it in my local hobby shop, and my wallet was out faster than Chekov could fire a photon torpedo Smile [:)]

One thing had put me off was the painting - having concentrated on aircraft and ships they don't do asdecing, but the way you describe it has been inspirational. Is it possible to buy the masks seperately?

Phil S.

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Arcadian Winter

Member since
July 2006
From: USS Han Kiang [CS 2532]

Posted by Arcadian Winter on Saturday, September 23, 2006 4:21 AM

Such a sweet price.... alas, I'm of the idea of building the whole class, and that [obviously] would cost a pretty penny [about 15 ships]..... Since I was a kid, I always wanted to build a whole class ever since I got the original Enterprise model [with all the names and numbers of the class].

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Thursday, September 21, 2006 11:16 PM

The roof?? It's bigger then the house I think. It's nearly twice as long as the 60' chicken house. I wonder how big K-7 or Vanguard would be. They would go more with the older period.

That link is a definate possiblity. I was hoping HobbyLobby would get it but... I got the NX there, and the D-7, and the Scorpian... I want to have the fleet on the ceiling somewhere. My bedroom is 14' x 16' or so good bit to work with. Maybe I could expand into the hall. I'm the only one upstairs other then the extra bedroom. I've got a Maquis Raider I started forever ago that I'm hoping will turn out decent with a lot of work. I filled no seams or anything back then.

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!! Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, September 21, 2006 10:09 PM

cassibill wrote:
I'm keeping a eye out for one of these beastie's. I have the NX. I must have what Lucien H.'s got. I caught myself trying to calculate the dimensions of DS9 in 1/350!!! (114' 5" or so) No sure where I'd put it...

You can find it here
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/pll/pll4204.htm

Now DS9 in 1/350th?! WOW!! At that scale, You'd better put it on the roof!! Tongue [:P]

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Thursday, September 21, 2006 5:58 PM

I'm keeping a eye out for one of these beastie's. I have the NX. I must have what Lucien H.'s got. I caught myself trying to calculate the dimensions of DS9 in 1/350!!! (114' 5" or so) No sure where I'd put it...

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!! Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, September 21, 2006 5:31 PM

Being off topic.. Dont worry about it, saves me answering questions about how the refit is comming along..

Thanks Bud, I havnt touched her since those last pics were taken..

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

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, September 21, 2006 10:35 AM

Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Well mate, I hope you can get it.. Might make life a little easier for ya to get your head above that water.. Good luck on the test!

Chris

Thanks Chris. I'm planning to go take a physical & go to DMV next week for the written tests for my class A permit in preparation of goin' to a Truck Drivin' School for a refresher course once I get the money up for that. Then I'll be alright, I'm a decent swimmer Wink [;)]

I apologize for this bein' Sign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic]

I'll shoot ya an email Taped Shut [XX]

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Thursday, September 21, 2006 7:48 AM

WOW Chris, she looking GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!

An OUTSTANDING JOB Again

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, September 21, 2006 7:13 AM

Well mate, I hope you can get it.. Might make life a little easier for ya to get your head above that water.. Good luck on the test!

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

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, September 21, 2006 5:47 AM

I had planned on ordering it before my g.f. passed away but, I have yet to get it Sad [:(]

Just haven't had the money to order it since I've been trying to keep my head above water the past couple of months and, Right now, I'm working on getting my Class A truck driver's License back so I can return to drivin' truck for a living.

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, September 21, 2006 3:23 AM

Well, what a laugh!.. I was going through a search, and came up with this old thread!..

The sad thing is, my progress on the refit hasnt moved since my last picture post.. Sad I know, but I had a few things get in the way, and the old girl got left for another time.. Now I am half wanting to re-start it, but half kinda cant get motivated!..

Also, Ed, if you stop on in. How did you go about getting your Refit, and have you started it yet mate? Long time since we chatted, Kinda missed it actually..

Cheers, 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

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 6:05 PM

That's what I thought Chris Big Smile [:D]

and yep, a little cheaper too Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 5:25 PM

Sure is Ed.. Thats the Badboy you want.. Cheaper price then Starship Modeler too by the looks of it!

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

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 2:15 PM

Thanks Chris, I appreciate that.

hey, is this what I'm after?
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/pll/pll4204.htm

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, July 3, 2006 5:28 PM

Ahhh.. sorry to here that Ed...
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

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, July 3, 2006 4:53 PM

Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Well, you didnt answer Steves question Ed... How rude.....he he he

What happened with the shoulder, completely lost me on that one mate...

And yes, I know you been lookin, and I know you been a wantin.. But now you are a gettin!

All is good as far as I see it...

As for the missus in the hospital.. Hope not bad news Ed?....

Cheers Chris

What Question? Ya lost me Confused [%-)]

Well, the shoulder is a result of you twistin' my arm in order to get me to order the refit Wink [;)]

As for the g.f., it's hard to say at this time. fighting Pneumonia now. Go figure Black Eye [B)]

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, July 3, 2006 9:00 AM

Well, you didnt answer Steves question Ed... How rude.....he he he

What happened with the shoulder, completely lost me on that one mate...

And yes, I know you been lookin, and I know you been a wantin.. But now you are a gettin!

All is good as far as I see it...

As for the missus in the hospital.. Hope not bad news Ed?....

Cheers 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

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, July 2, 2006 9:43 PM

Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Now we're talking Ed!

Chris

yer the one to blame fer my dislocated shoulder Mischief [:-,]

LoL... is that what ya mean by talkin' Whistling [:-^]

I've been Recklessly eye-ballin' that sexy thing fer awhile now Yeah!! [yeah]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 2, 2006 8:35 PM

Define "need".

Big Smile [:D]

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, July 2, 2006 5:03 PM

Now we're talking Ed!

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

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, July 2, 2006 10:28 AM

That is looking sharp Chris Big Smile [:D]

Just hope I can do half as good as you Blush [:I]

It must be a wife thing about the tables huh... I use to model on the kitchen table until I found a
small microwave stand for my room Big Smile [:D]

actually, it was buried in the storage unit & it's HERS!! Evil [}:)]

Now if someone puts out a 1/350 space dock.... I might order 2 of them Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

the refit'll be ordered in a week
just told the g.f. I need another kit Whistling [:-^]

she's still in the hospital so... I got brave Wink [;)]

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, July 1, 2006 8:02 PM

Wives can be sooo selfish at times Steve! Big Smile [:D]

Here's a few more pics that I wanted to add...

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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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 1, 2006 9:17 AM

My "workbench" is one end of our table. The wife tolerates it because she'd rather have me home. I wish I had another spot. It really sucks at dinnertime.

SSM is stocking a 1400th scale space dock. Don't know where I'd put it. Maybe the kitchen table....... Whistling [:-^]

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, July 1, 2006 2:04 AM

Ahhhh... The old model on the kitchen table trick!

Always goes down well with the missus! Black Eye [B)]

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

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, July 1, 2006 12:52 AM

StevenQ wrote:
And then you'll have to build a spacedock for it! Or just use a dining room table!

I've got the kitchen table scoped out for my 1/350 NX-01 Evil [}:)]

guess I'll need to find some plans for a Spacedock huh...

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