Sci Fi Model Hall of Fame

SkullGundam wrote:

Wow.  Now when you say studio scale, how big is it?  And forgive my ignorence, but what is it?

Studio scale is the scale that they use in the filming studios.

That, is what I thought. Studio scale, is not a "scale", it is whatever size the models were, that were used in a specific motion picture.

Thanks for asking SG, Being a model railroader, and model shipbuilder, I'm used to working in specific, commercially available scales ( or a scale to be determined after the bashing is done). I guess I never really paid any attention the the term "Studio Scale".  Another small (albeit not studio sized) but interesting learning experience.

Its something your really only going to find here, and if your building MASSIVE ships from old WWII movies (where they used scale props for the ships (the ones that were the size of people))

And even here studio scale is rare because they are so big, though, when you get one, they turn out just amazing.

I knew it meant the same size as the studio model but that could be anything.  And you're right STV, they are impressive for their size. 

cmtaylor: I hope we get to see them eventually. 

Here is a scratchbuilt spaceship that took 4 months and many bits of plastic to complete. It started out as foam sections with plastic sheeting, and then the detailing started. The painting was straight forward...it was can sprayed with white, and acrylic washed to add depth and color variety. I placed this in the Va Beach IMPS Nationals last year and was pleasantly surprised to take home the "Best Spacecraft/Science Fiction" award! 

OK, I can take up knitting now!  :) :)

That is sweet! Could there have been a little Cylon Raider inspiration there? 

For various reasons, here's my favorite:

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It's not my best, but folks seemed to really like it. It's one of the old Nitto Ma.K.s; the painting and finishing was inspired by the EVA pods from 2001. When I built it, I tried all sorts of new tricks (new for me anyway) and the kit came off without a hitch (also new to me ).

Most excellent...the pose and finish is so cool!

Thanks guys. Glad you liked it. It's not nearly as impressive as the entries by sumpter250 and Buddho (awesome work guys!) but it has given me a certain joy over the years.

Nice to see you around again, SG. Where you been hiding at?

1 E. Jackson St. Chicago, IL  (DePaul University)

10 weeks of summer school down.  Now I start my summer vacation.  Till the 9th.  I hate summer school, but at least I'm graduating this year so no more summer school.

I suppose my current favorite would be my scratch-bashed spaceplane, the MARRV (Mars Advanced Rapid Response Vehicle). Designed as an atomic powered rescue and patrol vehicle with a 50's pulp sci-fi flavor. Legs pivot and extend for vertical or horizontal takeoff and landing. Wingtip rocket engines swivel 180 degrees for enhanced maneuverability.

The basis for this model was a dollar store booklight !

Great builds here.  Have not been around due to work but I will post a couple.

I wouldn't say I was proud of this kit, but I liked building a kit that combined sci-fi with armor. This was the Fourth Axis TIE Crawler conversion for the MPC TIE Interceptor. I would like to find one for the Fine Molds kits in 1/72 scale.

I hafta say I'm really impressed with the calibre of models displayed in this thread.

Here's another of my favorites. The 1/1000 AMT Enterprise B. Took over 8 months to complete. The aztecing was underpainted by hand. The aft photon torpedo launchers were scratchbuilt using a plastic drinking straw along with the structure inside the ventral cutout. Windows were added using a pinvise drill and jewellers file. I used the Lakota studio model ref pics posted on SSM extensively.

SSGKOPP, Rob and Trekriffic, you all have a variety of well done kits and kitbashes. Its always cool to see what one can come up with when kits are mixed together.