Awesome!!! I still need to move on over to MSC, I check it every now and then but never seem to get around to posting. 

Anyway our IPMS show was Sat. and we ended up with a Boba Fett and Dr. Smith figure sitting around on the table at the raffle for hours before someone showed up to pick up Smith. Gave me daydreams of Fett showing up with a bounty on Smith. 

Smith: 'A bounty!?! On me!?!?! Must have been a big one!' 

Fett: 'A nickel. Someone paid me a nickel to kill you....' 

And to close this out my build is moved to ...

https://modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/thread/16885/lis-1-35-scale-chariot

Hey Capn, glad you are in. I had a few gafs as well. The main issue for me is that I was using my iPad. Apple software does not like these forums and FSM was no exception. Once I used my phone things started making more sence.

As for speed, I am finding it night and day faster than FSM. On a good day with things going well at FSM, probably about the same. In FSMs current state, I find it no contest.

Glad you made in over there. Hoping it goes well and we can leave this nonsense behind. 

In now, after VPN closed and AdBlocker Plaus turned off.

Bakster

Capn, MSC crashed? If yes, I have been in out all day, no crashing that I saw. Maybe a transitory glitch? Or ... maybe yes influx issue. But I am in it right now, no issue.

Turns out I can get in.

I just have to disable my VPN, and turn AdBlocker completely off. 

And, it's not so very much faster than FSM presently is. 

Having to run the tablet on the edge of my desk will be interesting.

The spellcheck is passing handy, I just wish it was toggled on or off as a default.

Only time will tell.

Bakster

Capn, MSC crashed? If yes, I have been in out all day, no crashing that I saw. Maybe a transitory glitch? Or ... maybe yes influx issue. But I am in it right now, no issue.

Well, it turns out I can get in, I just have to disable the VPN and turn AdBlocker completely off.  And it's not that much faster for me than FSM presently is.

Will have to see.

CapnMac82

 

 

Bakster

Hey Cliff, I am moving to Modelers Social Club.

 

 

Apparently it's popular here on Friday 09AUG24, as the site is crashed.

Wonder if it's too many FSM types jumping ship.

Sadly, if enough do, Kalmbach will have a false sense of efficiency, as with a falling number of unique views, the less bandwidth the site will require.

 

Capn, MSC crashed? If yes, I have been in out all day, no crashing that I saw. Maybe a transitory glitch? Or ... maybe yes influx issue. But I am in it right now, no issue.

And that is funny about the potential effect on FSM and falling views.

Bakster

Hey Cliff, I am moving to Modelers Social Club.

Apparently it's popular here on Friday 09AUG24, as the site is crashed.

Wonder if it's too many FSM types jumping ship.

Sadly, if enough do, Kalmbach will have a false sense of efficiency, as with a falling number of unique views, the less bandwidth the site will require.

Gamera

 

 

Bakster

 

 

CapnMac82

 

 

Bakster

Jeez Louise. It is several more days of not being able to access the forum.

 

 

Yeah four, five days of 504 Timeout errors is more than a passing pain.

I've heard abut other fora having issues on bandwidth and slowdowns, but Kalmbach has been way "ahead of the curve" on this.

The Chariot looks good though.

 

 

 

 

Hey thanks, Capn!

Very sadly, I will be moving the remainder of this build away from FSM. The never ending outages with this site is intolerable. It's gone too long that spans many years. I tried to be patient for the fix, but honestly, I don't see an end in sight.

I will post a link once I am setup. I really hope you guys will follow me there but I don't expect you to. It can be a tough thing to leave what you know and what you have grown with. So, I have no expectations. Just hoping.

 

 

 

 

Yeah, it's taking me forever to post stuff tonight. Please let us know how it goes. 

 

Hey Cliff, I am moving to Modelers Social Club. I do not have a direct link to the build because I have not set it up yet. Just telling you now where I am going because we have no idea how long this FSM site will flounder. It may reach point where it tanks completely. As is,  it is already useless.

I am advised that you are a member at MSC. I'd encourage people to leave the FSM  madness. The people at MSC are super kind and super helpful. The site seems to have nice tools and capabilities THAT WORK! Also, it is heavily monitored and administrated over. Unlike here where who knows if the current problem is even being looked at. Of course, if they did post something, good luck getting in to see it. Communication here is atrocious. I will hold my tongue with more but I will say this: I am so unhappy how FSM treats their customer base. I am done here. 

So, look for me there. There is bit of learning curve there that I am working through but that comes with all new things.

First time in a long time I feel optimistic about a build forum. Btw. I have found that Littletimmy is at MSC and it promises to be a grand reunion. LT is one of many that migrated there.

Once I get my build posted I will post a link, if possible. If unable to get in here, you know where I am and you can easily search me out. The build should be in the science fiction area.

Hope to see you all there.

Bakster

 

 

CapnMac82

 

 

Bakster

Jeez Louise. It is several more days of not being able to access the forum.

 

 

Yeah four, five days of 504 Timeout errors is more than a passing pain.

I've heard abut other fora having issues on bandwidth and slowdowns, but Kalmbach has been way "ahead of the curve" on this.

The Chariot looks good though.

 

 

 

 

Hey thanks, Capn!

Very sadly, I will be moving the remainder of this build away from FSM. The never ending outages with this site is intolerable. It's gone too long that spans many years. I tried to be patient for the fix, but honestly, I don't see an end in sight.

I will post a link once I am setup. I really hope you guys will follow me there but I don't expect you to. It can be a tough thing to leave what you know and what you have grown with. So, I have no expectations. Just hoping.

 

Yeah, it's taking me forever to post stuff tonight. Please let us know how it goes. 

PhoenixG

Bakster, the decals you designed match the overall aesthetic nicely.

The lights bring it to life.

I think the decision to change to a metallic color for the bottom of the vehicle was a good one.  The aluminum (apologies if I got the color wrong) really makes it pop and cranks up the 60s sci-fi vibe. 

(And yes this is my third attempt to post this.  lol)

 

 

Hey PG, thanks my friend. I appreciate all your feedback and support. Truly. More info to come. 

CapnMac82

 

 

Bakster

Jeez Louise. It is several more days of not being able to access the forum.

 

 

Yeah four, five days of 504 Timeout errors is more than a passing pain.

I've heard abut other fora having issues on bandwidth and slowdowns, but Kalmbach has been way "ahead of the curve" on this.

The Chariot looks good though.

 

Hey thanks, Capn!

Very sadly, I will be moving the remainder of this build away from FSM. The never ending outages with this site is intolerable. It's gone too long that spans many years. I tried to be patient for the fix, but honestly, I don't see an end in sight.

I will post a link once I am setup. I really hope you guys will follow me there but I don't expect you to. It can be a tough thing to leave what you know and what you have grown with. So, I have no expectations. Just hoping.

Gamera

Looks good Bakster!!! 

And yeah, it's been a bear posting just this.

 

Finally, I am able to get back in. Thanks Gamera!

Bakster, the decals you designed match the overall aesthetic nicely.

The lights bring it to life.

I think the decision to change to a metallic color for the bottom of the vehicle was a good one.  The aluminum (apologies if I got the color wrong) really makes it pop and cranks up the 60s sci-fi vibe. 

(And yes this is my third attempt to post this.  lol)

Bakster

Jeez Louise. It is several more days of not being able to access the forum.

Yeah four, five days of 504 Timeout errors is more than a passing pain.

I've heard abut other fora having issues on bandwidth and slowdowns, but Kalmbach has been way "ahead of the curve" on this.

The Chariot looks good though.

Looks good Bakster!!! 

And yeah, it's been a bear posting just this.

Jeez Louise. It is several more days of not being able to access the forum. Stick a fork in me, I am about done. I may be moving my build to another website. I will advise on that.

Decals applied.

Canopy is next.

Very cool figure Capt! 

Sure, I'd be happy to paint him if you decide to go that way Bakster. I mean Judy or Penny would be more fun to paint but I'd give Smith a go.... 

CapnMac82

 

 

Bakster

and I got what I wanted.

 

 

And that looks sharp as well as a spot-on.

Was on the Monster in Motion site and saw this:

1/35 resin Mr Smith

Link:  https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/lost-in-space-c-9_343/lost-in-space-doctor-smith-1-135-scale-figure-model-kit-p-31534.html

Made me go "Hmmm"  Now, also, fourty bux, too, so, maybe not.

It's a dangerous site to wandering about within, though.

 

That looks like a decent sculpture. It could be a fun one to paint. Maybe we can get PG or Gamera to do it.

Monsters and Motion has cool things for sure. I have a love hate for the place. That is where I bought my first Icarus from. Remember the wart thing? And that was just the beginning of issues. Lol. 

Gamera

The aluminum looks 'right' to me Bakster. I think you're really on something now. 

 

Sounds good, Gam.

Btw. All that Zaius has to say about it is, "the man is a pestilence."

Bakster

and I got what I wanted.

And that looks sharp as well as a spot-on.

Was on the Monster in Motion site and saw this:

1/35 resin Mr Smith

Link:  https://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/lost-in-space-c-9_343/lost-in-space-doctor-smith-1-135-scale-figure-model-kit-p-31534.html

Made me go "Hmmm"  Now, also, fourty bux, too, so, maybe not.

It's a dangerous site to wandering about within, though.

The aluminum looks 'right' to me Bakster. I think you're really on something now. 

1. Body is painted with Alclad Aluminum.
2. I hate applying clears to metal colors, chromes, etc. because of how they alter the effect. But—there is too much handling to come and all likelihood the paint will not survive intact. That would make things worse.  I tested three different clears for this. They are Alclad Aqua Gloss, MRP Clear Gloss, and lastly, what was an afterthought, Testors Glosscote. Of the three I was surprised to find Testors won the challenge. It altered the sheen the least while adding a deeper and richer color. Between the other two—MRP was next best and Aqua Gloss last.  I find it ironic the brand that is made for their paint came in last. The main issue here is how light refracts through the clear. In the case of the latter two, and mostly at oblique angles, the color looks diminished, milky, and flat. That is a no joy. So—Testors it was, and I used MR Color Leveling Thinner to thin it.  The clear sprayed like a dream using that thinner.

 

PhoenixG

All caught up now.  The groundwork and tracks look awesome and congrats on getting the wiring all sorted out.  Someday I'll try lighting a model.  Your's come looking out amazing and I greatly appreciate the detail you go into regarding the methods used.  Great reference material for when I'm finally ready to pull the trigger.

All of that topped off with a mystery reveal next week.  The anticipation!

 

 

Hey thanks for all that, PG. Glad you made it through.  

The mystery revelation is a few days off yet. I have some testing to go through. This could be a disaster if it goes sideways. But, so far, so good. My update should be by the end of the week. Nothing fancy like what Gamera and Capn are floating. But for the record, I like their ideas! None the less, what's coming is a considerable amount of work and I feel the risk is worth it. 

More to come. 

All caught up now.  The groundwork and tracks look awesome and congrats on getting the wiring all sorted out.  Someday I'll try lighting a model.  Your's come looking out amazing and I greatly appreciate the detail you go into regarding the methods used.  Great reference material for when I'm finally ready to pull the trigger.

All of that topped off with a mystery reveal next week.  The anticipation!

Captain that's hilarious!!! 

I can see the Chariot driving up to the remains of the Statue of Liberty now. Doctor Smith climbs off staring at Lady Liberty's shattered vistage, falls to his knees and screams 'YOU BLEW IT UP! YOU BLEW IT ALL UP! ####### YOU TO ALL TO ####!!!!!'  

Bakster: Yeah, the Cornelious and Doctor Zaius figures are what led me to think of POTA as being the Jupe's next stop. 

CapnMac82

 

 

Bakster

Did you see Cornelious and Zaius spying over my build a few images back? I don't know what, but they are up to something.

 

 

Will you be needing one of these?:

Link:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/375524087916?itmmeta=01J3RJ2F9JEZTM1N2J3TAXHMY9&hash=item576efad86c:g:6GYAAOSwhudmiaAw&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4BTFmfALpE1lCT%2F8NQlmxwiYHz92vnH600Ul93CdvUxmS6qUx6nZTEHzSseVmkY%2F8SisZX0pKgMU%2F1K0nEsA4irAt2Qr2x6lenOHBgUtmxajSF%2Ff6sP%2FTzP57Wz7GZoCpzA8zTCAl3wwjI6LVC7Xrgw4xLMSJU%2B4Rh7TID7PYZqyv0pos2zzVabgVkIVQnc4kpcE0no3%2FuvlU%2Fc1q%2FL19kjbOAWVms6%2FfkbEbpcoeUjyI3l1%2FGVF%2BH705Gls1TZJadWFRiRqvYCv5YK4YoflFbXyO5GpT3KLDdkj088qu0p6%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_b0iZKeZA

 

Capn, laughing my tail off.

Meanwhile, back on Ape planet:

Bakster

Did you see Cornelious and Zaius spying over my build a few images back? I don't know what, but they are up to something.

Will you be needing one of these?:

Link:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/375524087916?itmmeta=01J3RJ2F9JEZTM1N2J3TAXHMY9&hash=item576efad86c:g:6GYAAOSwhudmiaAw&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4BTFmfALpE1lCT%2F8NQlmxwiYHz92vnH600Ul93CdvUxmS6qUx6nZTEHzSseVmkY%2F8SisZX0pKgMU%2F1K0nEsA4irAt2Qr2x6lenOHBgUtmxajSF%2Ff6sP%2FTzP57Wz7GZoCpzA8zTCAl3wwjI6LVC7Xrgw4xLMSJU%2B4Rh7TID7PYZqyv0pos2zzVabgVkIVQnc4kpcE0no3%2FuvlU%2Fc1q%2FL19kjbOAWVms6%2FfkbEbpcoeUjyI3l1%2FGVF%2BH705Gls1TZJadWFRiRqvYCv5YK4YoflFbXyO5GpT3KLDdkj088qu0p6%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_b0iZKeZA

Gamera

She's lookin' good Bakster! You're making real progress now. 

Curious about your change of direction, so does the Jupiter II make a surpise visit to 'The Planet of the Apes' (aka far future Earth)? 

 

And you crack me up man. Them Apes are troublesome. Did you see Cornelious and Zaius spying over my build a few images back? I don't know what, but they are up to something.