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Posted by Drake249 on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:16 PM
The " Mercury Class" battlestar is almost twice the size of the old Galactica, with half the crew. ( not quite a quote from "pegasus" )
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Posted by KirkTrekModeler on Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:19 PM
 Mikeym_us wrote:

Are you sure it would even fit on a mantle?

I mean heck 1/32 is huge enough. I haven't personally seen a 1/32 scale Viper but I heard they are huge. 1/24 scale heck I think you would just be safe displaying it on the dining room table.

IIRC, I put a 1/32 Viper together back in the 80's, it didn't seem that big then,

The Beast is bigger than the G.

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, March 24, 2007 6:36 PM
well the TOS Galactica seems bigger than the New Series Galactica or is that the Pegasus?

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, March 24, 2007 6:23 PM

Are you sure it would even fit on a mantle?

I mean heck 1/32 is huge enough. I haven't personally seen a 1/32 scale Viper but I heard they are huge. 1/24 scale heck I think you would just be safe displaying it on the dining room table.

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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Posted by KirkTrekModeler on Saturday, March 24, 2007 5:54 PM
 Mikeym_us wrote:

you should probably go with a 1/32 scale MKII Viper instead of the 1/24 scale idea seeing as the ones released in the past by Monogram were 1/32 scale and would keep it a constant scale then follow up with a MKVII Viper in 1/32 scale and probably a Raptor too.

And since the Colonial Viper will be making a return trip to store shelves pretty soon later this Summer I think (Revell/Monogram ReReRelease) a 1/32 scale MKII Viper would make a nice companion piece.

Am I to understand that you will have a cockpit right?

You talkin to me?

I like large scale models and I think it would be interesting to have something in a scale that everyone can identify with. Why would I  want to do what everyone else is doing, or do what is in scale with something like an old repop? The new BSG is big and I want to make something that people can be proud to display. I like 1/24th and 1/25th because of the size. Think about it. What would you rather display on your coffee table, mantle, or end table?

Do I have a cockpit.....? You mean will the ship have a cockpit? Yes, it will.

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 24, 2007 5:51 PM

Here's a pic of the Beast next to the G:

 

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, March 24, 2007 5:46 PM

you should probably go with a 1/32 scale MKII Viper instead of the 1/24 scale idea seeing as the ones released in the past by Monogram were 1/32 scale and would keep it a constant scale then follow up with a MKVII Viper in 1/32 scale and probably a Raptor too.

And since the Colonial Viper will be making a return trip to store shelves pretty soon later this Summer I think (Revell/Monogram ReReRelease) a 1/32 scale MKII Viper would make a nice companion piece.

Am I to understand that you will have a cockpit right?

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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Posted by KirkTrekModeler on Saturday, March 24, 2007 2:27 PM

 birdman59 wrote:
Does anyone know of any companies selling stuff for the new Battlestar Galactica show??

Yes, I'll be making a 4' Galactica, follwed closely by a Pegasus and hopefully a 1/24th Viper MKII with extras and go fasters. I've got the plans and have been working on the preliminary set-up. Will post pics soon.

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Friday, March 23, 2007 9:36 PM

so your going for the Season 1 shot up look then

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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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 23, 2007 6:52 PM

I'll weather it to a certain degree, but not go to the season 3 shot-up look. I'll probably screen cap alot of pics before I make up my mind.

The Beast looks a little lighter. I just got mine in the mail today, I'll post some pics soon.

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Friday, March 23, 2007 4:16 PM

Well pretty much the colors that JR used on the New Series Galactica are just about spot on with the TOS G now lets see how he does with the Revell/Monogram rerelease of the BSG line.

 

now with the New Series Galactica it is a dark colored ship almost black in areas though as I said before it could also be a burnt metal shade seeing as it reflects light in some areas. Now weathering such a beast you could probably get away with using rust to simulate carbon scoring from missile impacts and pepper the hull strategically in areas to simulate autocannon strikes.

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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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 23, 2007 2:12 PM
Its hard to tell exactly what colors are best with the harsh "lighting" of the on-screen ship. The TOS G was more of a light grey.
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Posted by Mikeym_us on Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:08 PM
If I am not mistaken those are the BattleStar Galactica "Original Series" colors the new Galactica is more of a all Black ship or at least a burnt metal color.

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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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 19, 2007 7:08 PM
Thanks much! I just got mine in the mail and can't wait to start it.
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Posted by rossjr on Monday, March 19, 2007 12:54 PM
 StevenQ wrote:

I love the colors on your Galactica, can you list them for me? I just bought one, can't wait to get it. Then in a while get the Beast from Allen. Maybe I'll carve some rice grains into Vipers. Tongue [:P]

Thanks!  These are the colors called out for in the directions, memory serves correctly, it was painted overall in Gunship Grey, clear coated and decaled.  Then washed with an acylic black wash and dry brushed with Light Ghost Grey.  It was all done in Model Master Enamels with the exception of the wash, that is my special blend... 2/3 Future, 1/3 Isopropol Alchohol then a drop of dishsoap and then drops of Tamiya Flat Black.  I usually add about 6 drops for a 3/4 oz jar, but you can darken or lighten to your taste.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 16, 2007 2:20 PM

I love the colors on your Galactica, can you list them for me? I just bought one, can't wait to get it. Then in a while get the Beast from Allen. Maybe I'll carve some rice grains into Vipers. Tongue [:P]

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Posted by rossjr on Friday, March 16, 2007 1:19 PM
No problem Aaron, I forget stuff all the time, that's why I got married, to have someone to remember all the stuff I forgot....
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Posted by Aaron Skinner on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 2:02 PM
 rossjr wrote:

The other place you can find kits is at the Starshipmodeler store.  They have a few other kits not listed at the other sites.

http://www.starshipmodeler.com/cfstore/index.cfm



Of course, one of my favorite sites and I forgot it! Thanks for the save Rossjr.

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Posted by rossjr on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:29 PM

The other place you can find kits is at the Starshipmodeler store.  They have a few other kits not listed at the other sites.

http://www.starshipmodeler.com/cfstore/index.cfm

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Posted by Aaron Skinner on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:21 AM
Birdman,

Try Fantastic Plastic: http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/2000_pop_culture.htm
They carry a growing range of kits from the new series.

Federation Models: http://www.federationmodels.com/
They also carry several kits from a variety of manufacturers.

Hope this helps,

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The new Battlestar
Posted by birdman59 on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:00 AM
Does anyone know of any companies selling stuff for the new Battlestar Galactica show??
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