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Unknown starship #2

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Unknown starship #2
Posted by Buddho on Thursday, January 24, 2008 8:35 PM

I am using a blister pack for a CD player as the basis for this starship. I filled it with 2 part expanding urethane foam:

Plastic sheet construction:

thanks for looking!

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Posted by KirkTrekModeler on Thursday, January 24, 2008 10:39 PM
Excellent! I love it! I'll be watching this closely. I love blister packs. I've gotten to the point where I stop the wife when she's about to throw one away, because I want to see if it has any cool shapes.
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Posted by Buddho on Saturday, January 26, 2008 12:28 PM
Thanks KTM for the reply!

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Posted by KirkTrekModeler on Saturday, January 26, 2008 5:40 PM
I want to see more. I can't wait to see where you take this.Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Prince of Styrene II on Monday, January 28, 2008 8:55 AM
And it's a great idea to fill it with expanding foam.  What universe are you planning on having it be from, or is it your own design?

"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene

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Posted by KirkTrekModeler on Monday, January 28, 2008 9:54 PM

 Prince of Styrene II wrote:
And it's a great idea to fill it with expanding foam.  What universe are you planning on having it be from, or is it your own design?

Good question, I'm curious about that as well. At this point it can go anywhere and fit into virtually genre.

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Posted by PatlaborUnit1 on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 9:10 AM

 Prince of Styrene II wrote:
And it's a great idea to fill it with expanding foam.  What universe are you planning on having it be from, or is it your own design?

 

why fill it with foam? whats the purpose behind filling it?

 

David

Build to please yourself, and don't worry about what others think! TI 4019 Jolly Roger Squadron, 501st Legion
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Posted by Buddho on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:21 PM

Thanks everybody.

I havent thought what time or universe yet...if one of you has a good story line for this, then we will use it!

The reason I put foam inside the plastic blister was to stiffen it up from the inside while keeping it light. Also, I want to add lighting, so the foam will hold the wiring in place, too.

Here's the latest...working on the 3 warp-drive? engines and shroud...used egg containers for the exhaust nozzles:

 

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Posted by Prince of Styrene II on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:41 PM
In this configuration, it's kinda reminding me of the Proteus from Fantastic Voyage.

"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene

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Posted by KirkTrekModeler on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:24 AM
Buddho, can't see the pictures. As for story line.... How about something reminicent of "Mars Attacks?"
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Posted by Buddho on Friday, February 1, 2008 4:45 PM
That would be a coool idea. But this of hunk of junk might be better off staying unknown!

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Posted by Cosmic J on Friday, February 1, 2008 5:50 PM

But this of hunk of junk might be better off staying unknown!

I hear that. I hate getting 'Cease and Desist' orders delivered to the house...Grumpy [|(]

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Posted by dahut on Friday, February 1, 2008 9:48 PM

Very cool, Buddho

 

Cheers, David
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Posted by KirkTrekModeler on Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:42 AM
OK, I can see the pictures. Man, I love where you're taking this! Very cool. Looking forward to more.
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Posted by Bashmaster on Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:25 PM
 Buddho wrote:

Thanks everybody.

I havent thought what time or universe yet...if one of you has a good story line for this, then we will use it!

The reason I put foam inside the plastic blister was to stiffen it up from the inside while keeping it light. Also, I want to add lighting, so the foam will hold the wiring in place, too.

Here's the latest...working on the 3 warp-drive? engines and shroud...used egg containers for the exhaust nozzles:

 

 

Man this is so cool.  I love the creativety!  Have you thought about the roll this ship plays in its "verse"?  Cruiser, freighter etc..

Looking forward to more progress!!

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Posted by Cosmic J on Friday, February 15, 2008 2:44 AM

Hey Joe, looks like you might have an admirer! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Hey buddho, what is that piece on the top in the last photo? It looks familiar.

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Posted by KirkTrekModeler on Saturday, February 16, 2008 9:50 PM
 Cosmic J wrote:

Hey Joe, looks like you might have an admirer! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Hey buddho, what is that piece on the top in the last photo? I t looks familiar.

He seems to have left the building. Buddho, any progress on this. I can't help but looking forward to seeing where you take this. 

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Posted by Cosmic J on Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:14 PM

KTM:

He seems to have left the building.

Propeller [8-] Party [party] Happy B-Day [bday] Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] Make a Toast [#toast]

Not that I'm letting Buddho off the hook, I still wanna know what that part/thingy is.

Is it from a ship model?

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