GAF

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PFJN>  Looking forward to seeing the shuttle finished.  Got any plans for a base for it?  Runway might be nice.

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Hi,

Yeah, I was thinking maybe that, or maybe just a fine grit piece of sandpaper, to represent maybe a dry lake bed.

PF

G: Ohhhhhh, looks so cool! I don't miss vac-forms (good ridance) but it is probably worth a pretty penny these days. Would love to see you build it. 

Gary: Yuck, hope you feel better soon. 

Great work guys!

love the Redstone Bakster. The stand and rocket are looking very nice.

RealG, I'm loving that M2F2/3 kit! vac kits are a can be a pain, yours looks great!

I've not gotten much done, and unlike our leader I don't have a good excuse. Just life.

I managed some bench time today.

I'm just about done with the top of the capsule. The instructions build the retro pack straps next, but I think I'll start on the instrument panel next. It's clear so it has lighting potential and I have some fiber optics. Maybe.

Mach71>  That's looking good!  The detail on those 1/12 scale Mercury capsules is outstanding.  

No progress today, except in my cold which seems to have settled into my chest.  That's why I'm up at 4:30 in the morning as I'm coughing too much to sleep.  Hope I get over this stuff soon!

Gary

mach71

love the Redstone Bakster. The stand and rocket are looking very nice.

Thank you, sir.  Hey--your project is looking sweet. Adding fiber optics would be cool too! Can't wait to see more of what you are doing...

I decided to texturize the base to sort of simulate a concrete platform. I started with making a substrate out of styrene and on top of that adding a layer of 400 grit sandpaper. I cut the sandpaper into sections to "sort of" simulate joins that you might find on a concrete slab. I spaced the sections to further accentuate the joins and I used sprue-goo to bond the paper down. That is a lot of "I's." Why stop there. "I" must tell ya... "I" am really loving sprue-goo. From here "I" will paint and add a little weathering. Finally then, the piece can be bonded to the wood base.

Making this seemingly simple piece was time-consuming. The issue at hand was that the pedestal portion of the base is out of round. It took a lot of fitting to make the piece somewhat coherent. It's always something.

The wood base received a third coat of polyurethane. I had some issues with my sanding technique on the first coat. As careful as I was--I began cutting through the clear and into the stain. Repair work was needed. Blah! My fingers are crossed.

Bakster

. As careful as I was--I began cutting through the clear and into the stain. Repair work was needed. Blah! My fingers are crossed.

" I "    have faith in you.

" I " am just stopping in breifly, to say nice job so far.

" I " am leaving now .....

littletimmy

 

 

Bakster

. As careful as I was--I began cutting through the clear and into the stain. Repair work was needed. Blah! My fingers are crossed.

 

 

" I "    have faith in you.

" I " am just stopping in breifly, to say nice job so far.

" I " am leaving now .....

 

" I " am laughing.

" I " thank you for the kind words.

" I " thank you for stopping in. 

The builds going on here are inspiring me to do another real space kit!!  Great work everyone!

Boy, It's great to see this GB going so strong.

Unfortunately, my progress has slowed the past couple of weeks as holidays approach. But now, I'm not going to be modeling for a while.

My basement (where my work space is) has flooded due to a failed sump pump. The good news is that I didn't lose any kits or tools/supplies. I was smart about things and kept valuable items off the floor. But the carpet is going to have to go, which means I have to clear out the entire basement to replace it. Since my basement was also used for storage, there's a ton of physical work to be done. And with my bad back, it is going to take a while.

So I won't be building anything in the next few weeks, maybe the rest of the year. I am hopeful to use the opportunity to improve my workspace so that when I do come back, I can be tidier and more efficient.

I'll keep following this group build, and I'll let you all know when I get rolling again. Keep up the good work everyone.

hypertex

My basement (where my work space is) has flooded due to a failed sump pump.

Eagle90

The builds going on here are inspiring me to do another real space kit!! 

I have been extreamly busy with my new job. Lots of overtime due to the new military orders. I sprayed the SV flat white and found I still need a lot of work in the seams. I took a picture but it just looks like a white tube with a seam LOL. Everybody and envision that.

Mach71: The escape tower and details look good to me! 

Bakster: Looks good! 

Hypertex: Ouch, sorry to hear about that. Good to hear that most of your stuff didn't get hit. 

Gary: Hope you feel better soon. 

Hey!  Thought I better drop by and let everyone know I'm still here.  Not feeling well, but still here.  The fever seems to be gone, but the coughing is still there.  Maybe I'll be well enough to sit down at the bench soon, but not yet.  Hope everyone is keeping safe and healthy!

Hypertex>  Wow!  Sorry to hear about the flooded basement.  Hope you get everything sorted out without too much hassle.  Everybody has sort of slowed down for the holidays and real life so don't sweat the small stuff.

Eagle90>  Would be glad to have another build from you!

Everyone take care!

Gary

That sucks Hypertex!

I hope the cleanup is not to bad, Thats a bunch of work. Good news that none of your stash was ruined.

I was looking at my recovery compartment yesterday, the lack of any parachute detail was bothering me. Scott did such a good job with this kit it seems odd that this area is lacking.

So....I got busy!

I cut a backing plate out of .040 sheet styreen, and made a false parachute and drogue chute out of Apoxie sculpt. 

I'm not great at sculpting, I tried to leave the surface looking like packed cloth.

and I made some strap indentations. It looks ok, much better than an empty

compartment. 

Looks really good Mach

Hey Mach--it looks good. I like it! It is a nice touch. 

Mach71: The folded 'chute looks pretty darn good to me. 

Thanks everyone!

I just found a new photo of the recovery compartment.

Looks like I have some repainting to do.

Mach71>  It looks good!  Glad you're making progess (unlike me).

Gary

GAF, you'll get there. 

I work in spurts. 

I started some repainting.

Coming back because I love this GB thread. I am still working on my STRV 103C MBT for the modern armor GB.

Surprise, I started the 1/72 Monogram X-15 for this GB. It is a rather basic kit but neat, none the less. I plan on building it OOB (no extra junk).

Photos soon I hope....

v/r,

Ben

Ben>  Glad to have you back in the rotation!  I'll update the front page with your new build.  I've always liked the X-15, so it's a favorite!

Meanwhile, I'm still coughing my lungs up.  I hope this stuff goes away soon!  It's a real downer!

Gary

Ben: Sounds cool! 

Gary: Yuck, hope you're feeling better soon. Hope you're past the point where you can't even lay down and sleep without the stuff draining down your throat and waking you up- that's the part I hate the most.   

I just re-watched this. What a hoot.

No worries--it's fixed.

I'm embarresed to say I never saw that one. It looks like fun. My wife loves Don Knotts so I may have to find it for her 

modelcrazy

I'm embarresed to say I never saw that one. It looks like fun. My wife loves Don Knotts so I may have to find it for her 

 

Steve, if your wife likes Don Knotts--this is a must get. Good idea for a Christmas gift. You can watch it together, it's a classic.

Bakster

Good idea for a Christmas gift.

Ooo, yes it is. 

modelcrazy

Ooo, yes it is. 

Steve--The Ghost and Mr Chicken is another classic. Knotts is great in both of these movies. If you don't have that one--you might consider it too.