C-57D spaceship, Forbidden Planet, Polar Lights 1/72 kit

extra info - the Id stands about 9 inches tall. It sells for $125-150.00- rather steep..might have to look on e-bay. Plus per Tony he will be doing a smaller one again this year.

Thanks for the info, guys! 

The new dome is at the caster.  He is an expert with finishes and has gone the final step in polishing the surface and making sure it is perfectly formed.  It was 95%, but will be 101% when you get it!  We are considering offering it ready to paint and plop in place-no cutting or trimming.  If you've ever cut out a thick vacuum-formed piece and then sanded it down you know how tough it can be.
We should have the first pull before this weekend.  I will be posting a photo of the final master in a few days.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/nautilusnut/newdome.jpg

The spaceship interior is now complete, except for Robby the Robot.  The dome will be left loose so it can be removed for inspection.  Don't want to cover up all this work!

The new dome master is completely finished and matches the studio minature perfectly.  It also is the correct size for the dome in this scale.   photo shows the pattern painted and sitting on the upper hull parts.  The line at the bottom of the dome is the "trim line" and will not be on the finished piece.  Now, I need to know if you are genuinely interested in getting one.  I AM NOT TAKING ORDERS AT THIS TIME.  I simply need a good idea of how many to order- this affects my price and delivery.  I am aiming for 20.00 plus shipping for a solid-colored, trimmed and ready to paint dome molded in heavy stryrene.  Clear is available and will be 5.00 more.  Shipping is extra.  So- if you want one, please let me know and which one you'd like to have, and as soon as I am ready to produce I'll let everyone know.

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Definitely interested in the clear dome.

The replacement dome is moving along sharply.  The first sample with be in hand in about a week.

I will post photos of it as soon as possible. 

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2008/12/the-lost-saucer.html

Thanks for the interesting link!  It says the former owner wanted to keep the big model, but "his wife made him sell it!"

I would have kept the model, and lost the wife! 

Incidentally, I recently completed my C-57D model- here's a photo of it-

The Domes for the C-57D kit are ready. Modeleers and I (nautilusnut) are making these new domes available in heavy white styrene. Since there is a set up charge we will be doing these as a "run". Please allow up to 2 weeks delivery As we are taking orders and having them pulled at the same time. The new dome simply replaces the older, inaccurate kit dome. No modifications are necessary- just paint to match your ship. A clear dome will be offered in the future. Cutting the dome out and sanding the edges "fogs" the plastic somewhat. It will need some elbow grease to polish the lower part - but the polished plastic is very clear. If you need one polished for you we can do it- at a higher cost.

You can see the difference in the new dome by going to this address:

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/nautilusnut/?action=view&current=Newdome-1.jpg

 
The Dome is a (10.125" / 25.5 mm) vac-pull in 1/16th" (.062) white styrene - cut & sanded to fit the flat area on the Polar Lights C-57D. Any further refinements are the responsibility of the buyer.



PS: A Clear Dome version should follow shortly, but at $45+, it is currently - cost prohibitive.
We are looking into a - You Polish / Clear Dome - for $27.50.
This will provide a Clear Dome - cut & sanded flat to fit - but the prep work results in frosted areas that the buyer would have to polish themself.
This would be suggested - For experienced modelers Only!
Let us know if any of you are still interested in Clear Domes & we may go down that road.
Thanx Again - Modele

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Thanx! - for your interest in this project.

Division 6 wrote:

Aves Aves also has a Saftey Solvent some people use to smooth and feather the edges instead of water.  Magic Sculpt can be found at these stores.  I got mine at Tap Plastics.  Or you can get plumbers putty in 5 and 20 minute cure times. This is a grey stick with purple center that you cut off a slice and knead till one color. Comes in a clear tube. Don't get the steel version it is hard as steel and smells really bad. Should be available at the hardware store.   Eric...

 

Where do you have a TAP Plastic? I believe I'm just up 140 a bit from you, but the only TAP plastics I know of are in Dublin and San Leandro in the Bay Area. 

 

 

Oh and Chuck, nice build. I didn't even know this kit existed.

Thee 1st batch of C-57D Domes are en Route!!!

If you are interested in a C-57D Vac-Dome , but haven't ordered, I suggest you do it soon. We're gonna shut this down for a while (early July) & offer it again later.
Also, ...we will possibly be working on Other accessories (vehicles + bottom dome / w lights(?))

I just received my dome, and it is an outstanding product, one of the thickest pieces of vac-formed plastic I've ever seen. My order was delayed a bit due to (1) the fact that I forgot to order (duh!) when the first batch was ready, and (2) production problems with the second batch, but I was kept informed of the problem, and the part was well worth the wait. I highly recommend it to fans of the Polar Lights C-57D kit.

Can't wait to see what else in the way of replacement parts and accessories these guys come up with!

Thanx Michael!

Currently on my workbench is the Colt Vickers Quad Fission Caonnon (here after - CVQFC).

 

I started with the Seat as WayneO (my research BloodHound) found an obscure source - matching a 1948 chair (Dannish/Modelern). It's 24 inches wide which gave us a Scale to work from.

Next is the Blast Shield that measures an exact 5 ft. square. The finished Cannon is the ol Lunar Model version that I used as a Study Model.