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Anonymous

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November 2005

Various projects - latest updates...

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 7:08 AM

The project site has been updated here,

http://www.dragonyard.co.uk/klingonmining/mining.htm

but for those who can't be bothered trawling through...These are the latest pics

http://www.dragonyard.co.uk/klingonmining/mining24.jpg
http://www.dragonyard.co.uk/klingonmining/mining25.jpg
http://www.dragonyard.co.uk/klingonmining/mining26.jpg
http://www.dragonyard.co.uk/klingonmining/mining27.jpg

She's nearly done....

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Monday, October 27, 2003 8:11 AM

Really some excellent work you're doing there. I'm super impressed. Maybe one day I'll get some scratchbuilding skills, for now though, I'm not near that skill level. Keep posting pics as you go, I love the updates.

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 6:38 PM

Coming along nicely Paul. Sorta reminds me of the Klingon Tug/Transport from Star Fleet Battles.

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David Voss

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December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Monday, October 27, 2003 9:17 PM

Wow, that is impressive. It was interesting reading the progress and checking out the pictures showing your progress. The last bunch of pictures -- that's just amazing looking at the details.

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 4:20 AM

Well that is pretty much layer 1 of the detailing done. I have to panel the main hull, neck and lower hull. Then it's a final layer of micodetailing, tiny greeblies and so on before the primer goes on. Should be pprimed by next week so watch this space.

Paul M.

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David Voss

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December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 9:27 AM

That's only layer 1 with more to go? Wow. I mean, I knew you weren't finished, but more detailing? That is going to look awesome. Besides the extra bits and spares (like the turret hatch, fuel tank, etc.) is the majority of the detailing done working with sheets of styrene? I can't wait to see more. Thank you for taking the time to take all the pictures and post them on your website.

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 12:10 PM

Paul, that thing is starting to look really sweet. It does have a particular menacing appearance, doesn't it? Absolutely amazing! Bow [bow]

demono69

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 12:28 PM

To think that's only a transport. Imagine if he was working on a BattleCruiser. He'd need a bigger spoon. Wink [;)]

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 12:41 PM

I tend to work mostly in styrene these days only resorting to the bits box when a part is too complex to scratch or I want to let my imagination wander - particularly in greebli intesive sections.

I am really enjoying posting and getting feedback, it's a good spur to keep going. It certainly helps. If anyone stalls on a project, they ought to try it, postive feedback is a great motivator.

PJM

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midnightprowler

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February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Thursday, October 30, 2003 3:53 PM

WOW! Backwards, !WOW
Lee.

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 3, 2003 3:23 AM

Star Wars Ugly ship..
I have managed to get some more work done on this beastie....

Shaped and scribed panel sections
http://www.dragonyard.co.uk/ugly1/nov01.jpg
Panels in place
http://www.dragonyard.co.uk/ugly1/nov02.jpg
overall progress pic
http://www.dragonyard.co.uk/ugly1/nov03.jpg

Klingon Mining Ship

Wing 'feathering' going on
http://www.dragonyard.co.uk/klingonmining/mining28.jpg