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Gamera Yeah, it's not too heavy once it's dry. Love Durhams!
Yeah, it's not too heavy once it's dry. Love Durhams!
Durhams sounds like interesting stuff! Wonder how it takes paint?
Not much going on here. Doing some minor detail work, but nothing worth a picture yet. I want to touch up the metallic paint on the engine bell so will probably be masking it again. If I can finish up the nose cone for the Command Module, I'll be ready to seal up the heat shield and then start making decals. Of course, there's some other minor things I want to do. Wonder if I can finish her up this month?
Gary
GAF Durhams sounds like interesting stuff! Wonder how it takes paint?
The manufacturer says it can be painted, and I just did some test painting as part of working out my desert process. In my opinion, it takes paint really well. The putty pulls the paint into it. I guess, what is your definition of how something takes paint?
Not sure how much of the base you can see but here it's all Durham's Water Putty with a couple layers of mud coloured cheap craft store paint and a slightly darker wash of the same cheap paint. I made ruts for the tracks while the putty was still wet, when they call it 'Rock Hard' they aren't kidding, it dries super hard and won't crack like plaster.
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
What kind of spacecraft is that???
Steve
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.
http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/
modelcrazy What kind of spacecraft is that???
Sorry, the only time I've used Durham's Water Putty for dioramas is armour.
If it's an issue I'll delete the photos...
Nice job on those, Gam. I like both but I really like the second one.
I think Gam has posted a model of the rare "V2 PanzerWagen". They installed two V2 engines in the back of a King Tiger for speed. Unfortunately, they tended to be more dangerous to the crew than any allied armor (unless it happened to hit one). It may have held the land-speed record up until 1945...
All photos are welcome here (unless they're cat videos).
As for the paint, I was curious if the putty kinda absorbed the paint, or it would lay on the surface.
Giving you jazz bro... messin with cha, you know me by now. It shows a good use for something I hadn't thought of.
Next time though, strap some solid boosters to that thing before posting.
Lol, guys!
Using the cheap 99 cent paint I never had much of an issue of it soaking in. It is more think and gooey than standard hobby paint so that might make a difference. I just use 2-3 layers to make sure I get every nook and cranny. And then use a thinned coat of darker craft paint to settle down into the recesses. It helps a lot in something like tank tread and car tire ruts, maybe not as much for a simple flat base.
Then I just paint some white glue like Elmer's over the areas I want grass. Sprinkle on the static grass and turn it upside down to remove the excess. Blow on it a little to make it stand up and remove any more excess.
Wow! I'm learning lots about dioramas! That will come in handy when i'm building a base for my "Lost in Space" robot.
I finally have something to report. I've been stuck on what to do with my instrument panel. I'm still not sure if I'll light it, but i resolved to make some major progress on it today.
I started adding detail to the back of the panel.
It's mostly fiber optics bundled together with some other wires thrown in for some visual difference.
I have a bit of room to bring the FO out the back if I want to light it. There are decals for the instrument faces, I'll have to do some tests to see how much light comes through.
AS you can see, the back of the panel is very visable.
Some dry fitting, this will be a huge kit once its done!
I have some time off at the end of this month into next month, hopefully I can make some good progress.
That is going to an impressive instrument display.
Mach71> Really nice! Glad someone is making progress! I just screwed up the paint job on the engine nozzle for the Service Module and am beating my head against the wall for not waiting longer until I was sure it was dry!
Add to that I have a sinus infection and the left side of my face is swollen, so I'm about ready to call it a day...
Well done Mach, it going to be impressive.
Thanks everyone. there is a lot more wireing that could be done but there is a point of diminishing returns where the work won't really get seen.
Overall I'm very happy with the look.
Sorry to hear you are not feeling well Gary.
Very cool, Mach.
Mach71: Oh wow!!!
Gary: Ouch, hope you're feeling better soon.
No progress today on my Mercury, I'm on the road for work.
But I did get to see Apollo 11 today. Sadly it was not IMAX, but still a
very impressive film. It took me back to 1969 again.
Anyone else see it yet?
I don't want to post any spoilers. ;-)
No, I'll wait till I can see it at home. I try to stay away from large confined crowds, especially during flu season. Looks good though.
You can spoil it for me though. Did they land OK?
Thanks! Sinus is better, but no progress on my side either. Maybe I can get something done today.
No, I haven't seen "Apollo 11" yet, but hope to next week. It's not showing anywhere close, so a 1 hour drive is my only recourse.
And don't worry about spoilers! Did the astronauts make it back okay?
Gary: Blad to hear you're feeling better.
That movie sounds great, probably won't play around here but I'll look around.
I usually stay far away from theaters also, but I really wanted to see this on the big screen. IMAX would have been even better, but it was not available where I was.
One thing that really impressed me about the movie is that it was crafted as a movie and not a documentary. I know that sounds odd, but for me it's an important point.
No interviews were included, no scripting, just actual NASA footage and audio to tell the epic story. The filmmaker cleverly used Walter Cronkite's reporting to fill in the details.
It was so well done that during the launch of the Saturn V I caught myself thinking
"Boy the special effects are spot on" only to realize this was the real deal! No hollywood magic, just real science.
mach71 It was so well done that during the launch of the Saturn V I caught myself thinking "Boy the special effects are spot on" only to realize this was the real deal! No hollywood magic, just real science.
Oh, come on! Everyone knows it was all faked!
GAF mach71 It was so well done that during the launch of the Saturn V I caught myself thinking "Boy the special effects are spot on" only to realize this was the real deal! No hollywood magic, just real science. Oh, come on! Everyone knows it was all faked! Gary
It was real!!! Last time I was in IHOP I bumped into Elvis and Satchquatch and they both comfirmed the moon landing was true!!!
I heard Satchquatch worked on the white team GUIDO desk, so he/she/it should know!
Not a lot to report. I started the 1st cut at detailing the panel.
Excellent!
Mach71> Nice work! It's going to be a great addition to your collection.
I haven't got much to report myself. The parachute system on top of the Command Module is painted, and I'm slowly fashioning a new nose cone. If I can get that done, I can finish up the CM and begin final launch procedures...
Not a lot Mach71? That looks fantastic!!!
Sorry not much progress again, having one of those weeks...
I had a little time this weekend to work on the Saturn. Installing the fins. Each fin takes a few hours to trim, adjust, trim, align, trim, and finally glue. This is going to be a flying model to alignment it crucial.
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