Gamera

And now I want to see Khan open up his cryo-pod and find out he's on Planet of the Apes....

Btw. That is a cool thought to ponder. With Kahns superior genetic intellect he'd be lording over ape planet in no time.

What would that look like? Dr Zaius bowing to Kahn? Wouldn't that be something. And the lawgivers scrolls cut up into TP? Perhaps so. The human museum switched out with ape figures? Probably so.

To be sure-- an interesting turn of events. Taylor would have a new master to contend with.

These are the things we should all think about. Leave it to Gamera to plant that seed. That flying turtle is no dummy. 

And btw--I don't feel like working today. You can probably tell. I am starting my 4 day weekend early!

Greg

On a side note, TB says above he just cast his first doohickey the other day, which means you were first, which means you did something in modeling before he did and holy cow that is quite an accomplishment, with all his experience.

It's good to be the King. Hehe.

Tanker-Builder

Hi Greg, Yeah!

 As I said It looks to be something fun! Now, how he hang it in the sky??

 

I think I have all that covered. But how do I create interstellar dust clouds. All that dust will be time consuming to create. 

Greg

So now you just gotta figure out how to mold Saturn's moons (there seem to be a bunch of them) into the debris field/rings.

With friends like you-- who needs enemies? LOL

Tanker-Builder

Now, how he hang it in the sky??

Oh boy, Steve now Steve will get his gears grinding on this new challenge.

Hi Greg, Yeah!

 As I said It looks to be something fun! Now, how he hang it in the sky??

Bakster

 

 

Bakster

The little globe (looks like Saturn to me) looks awesome!!!   Now there is an idea. Maybe I should portray it as Saturn? Hmm. I am gonna give that some thought.

 

 

Hey Greg-- check this link out. For grins I did some searches on Saturn. Look what I found. The color almost matches even. The rings should be longer but hey-- Nemo is looking through an optical telescope of the day. 

https://www.amazon.com/Engraved-Miniatured-Birthday-Astronomy-Decorations/dp/B09NJLPPP9/ref=asc_df_B09NJLPPP9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564689554525&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12181099606011033073&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018789&hvtargid=pla-1655767239772&psc=1

 

 

That's pretty neat! So now you just gotta figure out how to mold Saturn's moons (there seem to be a bunch of them) into the debris field/rings.

On a side note, TB says above he just cast his first doohickey the other day, which means you were first, which means you did something in modeling before he did and holy cow that is quite an accomplishment, with all his experience.

Gamera

And now I want to see Khan open up his cryo-pod and find out he's on Planet of the Apes.... Stick out tongue

Ha!

Gamera

smash-up job

Don't say smash.  I still want to smash Icarus 1. 

Thanks Gam!

Gamera

And now I want to see Khan open up his cryo-pod and find out he's on Planet of the Apes....    Actually Richardo Montleban was the carnival owner in Escape from Planet of the Apes wasn't he??? 

Lol. That is a good one Gam.

And I think you are right about Montleban. Funny how that comes full circle.

Cordoba...

Greg

 

 

Bakster

I am doing something I don't do well. And that is, I started work on another model. I don't do two models at a time very well.

 

 

 

Either do I. Do pass on any observations to make it work.

 

 

Bakster

I will paint it and such, but pretty much OOTB. And that suits me fine. I have no interest in lighting it. I just want a nice clean build that I can display.

 

 

Uh huh. Seems like I've heard that one before.

 

And now I want to see Khan open up his cryo-pod and find out he's on Planet of the Apes.... 

Actually Richardo Montleban was the carnival owner in Escape from Planet of the Apes wasn't he??? 

The interior and the globe/Saturn look great to me! 

You're doing a smash-up job on her Bakster!!! 

Tanker-Builder

Spread W.D. 40 on a Parts Box, 61 Ford windshield, and poured Left-Over resin from another project, over the part as an experiment. Popped it off this morning. Hey! It Worked, and it's better than the original as far as being Optically Clear! It's way thinner than the styrene too!

I'd love to see it. The WD40 didn't affect the resin clarity?

Kool! About the Verne Novel, for sure!

Oh!

 That's wonderful! A wee bitty Version of Saturn. How likeable. Naw, Just kidding. Just did my VERY First Molded item with clear resin the other day. Spread W.D. 40 on a Parts Box, 61 Ford windshield, and poured Left-Over resin from another project, over the part as an experiment. Popped it off this morning. Hey! It Worked, and it's better than the original as far as being Optically Clear! It's way thinner than the styrene too!

Bakster

The little globe (looks like Saturn to me) looks awesome!!!   Now there is an idea. Maybe I should portray it as Saturn? Hmm. I am gonna give that some thought.

Hey Greg-- check this link out. For grins I did some searches on Saturn. Look what I found. The color almost matches even. The rings should be longer but hey-- Nemo is looking through an optical telescope of the day. 

https://www.amazon.com/Engraved-Miniatured-Birthday-Astronomy-Decorations/dp/B09NJLPPP9/ref=asc_df_B09NJLPPP9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564689554525&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12181099606011033073&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018789&hvtargid=pla-1655767239772&psc=1

Greg

The little globe (looks like Saturn to me) looks awesome!!!

 

Glad you likey! I am still lukewarm about the thing. I need to park it in a stall that speaks to me. Then I will be happy about it. Lol

The little globe (looks like Saturn to me) looks awesome!!!

Greg

h huh. Seems like I've heard that one before

Lol. Yup. 

Bakster

I am doing something I don't do well. And that is, I started work on another model. I don't do two models at a time very well.

 

Either do I. Do pass on any observations to make it work.

Bakster

I will paint it and such, but pretty much OOTB. And that suits me fine. I have no interest in lighting it. I just want a nice clean build that I can display.

Uh huh. Seems like I've heard that one before.

The cast came out great. I am still not in love with the idea. We shall see.

I used a dab of Tamiya Clear Blue to color the resin. I was not sure how that might react with the resin but it seems fine.

Tanker-Builder

Could I make my Living Room resemble that?

Tanker-Builder

That has turned into some DO NOT HIDE type of work!!

Hmmmm;

     I wonder. Could I make my Living Room resemble that? That has turned into some DO NOT HIDE type of work!!

PS: The mold is done and the cast sits in my pressure pot waiting for a full cure. The resin I have takes a good 48 hours where I would trust to demold it. So, I am in a hold pattern. In the meantime, and for conversation sake, I am doing something I don't do well. And that is, I started work on another model. I don't do two models at a time very well.

I found a build video on this model and it peaked my interest. What I like about this kit is its size. It's small enough to display easily, and yet, it is just big enough to appreciate some detail. As well, I hear it is fairly accurate to the movie prop.

As a kid both my brother and I built several Enterprise kits. Much fun was had with them. Those were larger kits. This kit would have been perfect for a child's hands.

This kit boils down to basic build skills. I will paint it and such, but pretty much OOTB. And that suits me fine. I have no interest in lighting it. I just want a nice clean build that I can display.

So, build skills it will take. From what I have learned there are large gaps and some poor fits. A review of the sprues reveal a fair amount of flash, as well. I also just learned that the instruction sheet has an error with the upper dome. The kit allows a person to build the pilot episode ship or the production model. The instructions give the wrong details on which to use. Fortunately, I learned this before I made that crucial mistake.

I started work on the saucer and I had to glue and clamp. There is some warpage between the two clams. It is nothing that patience, clamps, and glue can't fix. 

Anyhow, I am enjoying the start of it.

Steve, on your further questions about brush painting Vallejo Model Color, ironically I've been doing some (uh, trying to) lately and having much the same trouble as you. Messing with it, and will address your question if I figure anything out.

Please do.

Almost every comment I typed about the organ came out so wrong on so many levels. It looks great and I really like it. There, that's it, that worked. Just gotta keep the adjective "your" out of the sentence, and all is well.

Lol.

And my every rebuttal puts me in danger of sensorship. So, I will just say, thank you.

For some reason, I lost track of this entertaining thread, it looks like since June 6. Not quite sure what happened.

Backtracking (a lot).....

Steve, on your further questions about brush painting Vallejo Model Color, ironically I've been doing some (uh, trying to) lately and having much the same trouble as you. Messing with it, and will address your question if I figure anything out.

Much great progress since I lost track. Really nice work on various interior details.

Almost every comment I typed about the organ came out so wrong on so many levels. It looks great and I really like it. There, that's it, that worked. Just gotta keep the adjective "your" out of the sentence, and all is well.

Back to the bench

I have for a long time had the idea of some day incorporating one of these in some type of Nautilus build. They are available in a variety of sizes. A hidden servo for operation and some music from the movie would be fun to integrate into the scene... https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Aperture-Diaphragm-1-5-25mm-Microscope/dp/B0829QVLY4/ref=asc_df_B0829QVLY4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475739861994&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=415878556445147766&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1021054&hvtargid=pla-1073251816950&psc=1 This is one of the many ideas that will likely languish in the back of my mind until the neurons finally quit flickering lol.

I like it! That would be so cool to do. 

Back to the bench

Nemo's offer of adventures on (or under) the high seas sounds tantalizing. As a landlubber who grew up in the high desert my qualifications are strong in the human ballast or human anchor area.

LOL. It IS a tantalizing offer isn't it. I forgot to mention the nugget of being able to work for a tyranicle genius.  

I will soft-pedal your decline for emplyment. Nemo doesn't understand things like this. He thinks everyone is jumping at the chance. Don't tell him I said so.

I'll tell him you are currently indisposed.

Bakster

 

 

Back to the bench

Late to the party and what a neat project!
Don't know if this would help but these showed up on a search...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/400979383636

I am guessing at "pea size", it taxes my pea brain. These would have a pre-drilled hole that one of the micro LEDs might fit in, maybe secured with some UV cure acrylic cement. Perhaps the frosted finish might diffuse light effectively. I suspect other sizes are available as well. They showed up using "round clear acrylic beads" as a search term.A global search you might say (or not).

Sorry for the spam if this is not useful  

Hey Gil-- it is great to hear from you! I have not seen you around the forums of late and I hope all is well in your world.

Thanks for the link! What you found is pretty darn close to what I am looking for. I think the size is right in there and you could be right about the frosted finish effect. I will keep this in mind for if my casting flops. Which, I have started making the mold. I poured the first half yesterday and so far so good.

Currently, my plan is to pipe light into the crystal using a tube of sorts. I am also flirting with using fiber optic. I don't want the crystal blazing with light but my guess is, fiber optic will go the other way and not produce enough. I could be wrong though, and I won't know until I try it.

Anyhow, as usual, I am blabbering.

Nemo sends his greetings to you. He said to tell you he can use another deckhand. So, if you enjoy sinking ships, fighting octopuses, eating seaweed soup, and exploring the ocean depths... then this is a job for you. 

 

Thanks Bakster, things have just been very busy (mostly good stuff though) and we have been out of town some as well. As always life often interferes with hobbies. Your project is looking awesome and your ideas for fiber optic lighting are great. Hope your casting endevour goes well. It's always way more rewarding to making your own parts and so much more is learned in the process.

I have for a long time had the idea of some day incorporating one of these in some type of Nautilus build. They are available in a variety of sizes. A hidden servo for operation and some music from the movie would be fun to integrate into the scene...

https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Aperture-Diaphragm-1-5-25mm-Microscope/dp/B0829QVLY4/ref=asc_df_B0829QVLY4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475739861994&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=415878556445147766&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1021054&hvtargid=pla-1073251816950&psc=1

This is one of the many ideas that will likely languish in the back of my mind until the neurons finally quit flickering lol.

Nemo's offer of adventures on (or under) the high seas sounds tantalizing. As a landlubber who grew up in the high desert my qualifications are strong in the human ballast or human anchor area.

Thanks PhoenixG. Sadly the camera is skewing the colors some on the whole assembly. Grays look black and red looks pink.

I'm pretty sure you must have been Nemo's interior designer in a past life.

The big helper is MR Seal. You know the one? It's the seal Gamera was chiming about. Mr seal has an eye for it. I mean literally, one eye. The other eye was put out by a shark.

So, any wonkyness to this assembly is Mr Seals fault. Lol. 

Everything looks like it just belongs there.  Exceptional job bringing it all together like that.

I'm pretty sure you must have been Nemo's interior designer in a past life.