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                        The Starfleet Museum group build

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                        Woody
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, April 18, 2005 10:22 PM
                        Steven how do you like working with that home brew putty?

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 7:07 PM
                        The homemade stuff was great for filling in across the built up stock for the main shape. I did have a slight problem with depressions that crept up as it dried. No biggie.
                        I do like the Magic sculp for things that need to be manipulted with fingers(fingers no like goop!)
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                        modelnut
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                        Posted by modelnut on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 10:28 AM
                        Here are the long awaited pictures! The captions will relate the gory details.

                        http://groups.msn.com/ModelersAndHobbyForum/modeltsar.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=846
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                        http://groups.msn.com/ModelersAndHobbyForum/modeltsar.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=842

                        Since the last photo I have laminated eleven sheet of For Sale signs into the split-level Bridge deck.
                        The putty is drying while I am typing this!

                        Next steps are the throat of the boom and the Bridge assembly itself!

                        -Leelan
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 12:30 PM
                        Great work! That is easily the most interesting Klingon project I've seen this year. I'm really looking forward to your progress on this ship.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 8:38 PM
                        Great work, Modelnut!
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                        maxx1969
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                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 10:55 PM
                        Leelan that is truely great work! Bow [bow]Bow [bow]Bow [bow] KIT! KIT! KIT!Big Smile [:D]

                        Matt
                        ~Matt T Meyer
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 11:52 PM
                        I designed Predator/Avenger to counter the D6. A kit (or two) of Predator/Avenger is coming, so I think a kit of D6 is also required...
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 11:57 PM
                        Kit is right. You could sell the tar out of those. There is a big demand for Klingon ships.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        modelnut
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                          September 2010
                        Posted by modelnut on Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:04 AM
                        I thought that might be the reaction this beauty would get. Blush [:I]

                        In fact, I have been trying to sort of think in subassemblies as I went along. But it isn't turning out that way.

                        Not having any experience with molding and casting, I am just bumbling along - but trying to keep it simple!
                        I thought about going for a TMP sort of refit for the D-6 but decided against it as being too much to hope for.

                        I will contact John and Linda and see what we can work out.

                        OH! Not wanting to infringe on any copyrights... How much would it matter that the only parts of the Polar Lights Klingon kit that I am using are the sides of the engines, the base and the shuttle deck/impulse vent?

                        Surely there is too much in this build to call it a conversion kit!

                        Masao, I will be building two bridge complexes.
                        One will match what you have in your blueprints.
                        The other will try to be more like the head of the oviraptor that is your inspiration! Mischief [:-,]

                        More pictures as they become available!
                        -Leelan
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 21, 2005 7:22 PM
                        More like an oviraptor? You mean with teeth, eyes, and feathers?

                        Sure it's a conversion kit! If what SSM tells me is correct, the Alfred Wong kit of my Avenger is being marketed as a conversion of the PL Enterprise, even though the Enterprise nacelles are optional parts that aren't in my original design.
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                        modelnut
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                          September 2010
                        Posted by modelnut on Saturday, April 23, 2005 11:53 AM
                        Sad [:(] Sorry no feathers. Trying to keep it simple.

                        Besides oviraptors have no teeth! Clown [:o)]

                        Finished the split level that sits atop the Klingon bow.
                        Working on the bridge structures now.
                        Once I have them in hand, I will post more pictures.

                        -Leelan
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                        maxx1969
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Saturday, April 23, 2005 1:03 PM
                        Can't wait to see those pics Leelan.Dinner [dinner]

                        I'm still beating my head against a brick wall with the PV decals. They look great until I print out a sample then BLAAAA Dead [xx(]! I'll keep plugging away at it...Bound to get it right one of these times LOL.

                        Matt
                        ~Matt T Meyer
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Sunday, April 24, 2005 2:59 AM
                        I've roughed out the deflector assembly. Now I need to build the dish itself.






                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 24, 2005 8:33 AM
                        Lookin' good!
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 10:56 PM
                        Hey guys how about an update from all the participants? Some of you have become very mysterious.Tongue [:P]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 7:20 PM
                        Maybe they're dry-fitting their PL Refits?
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 10:16 PM
                        I'm stalling out on the tail section of the Kestrel. Masao you don't mind if I just redesign it do you? Big Smile [:D] Seriously, I have three different ships on my table right now, just juggling them.
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                        modelnut
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                          September 2010
                        Posted by modelnut on Monday, May 9, 2005 1:37 PM
                        The thread was in danger of disappearing!

                        I have done a little more work on the D6. But my camera is feeling poorly. Dead [xx(]

                        I finished the command section just as Masoa drew it.
                        I had planned on fiddling with the bridge complex but after a few attempts found that Masao's works best!
                        Masao, you are a genius! Bow [bow]

                        I have, however, added an aft cannon since no Klingon ship would be without one.

                        At present, I am trying to add mirror-perfect inpulse vents. The trick is giving them a bit of 3D presence.
                        And at the same time keeping the model in a state that should be easy to mold... Black Eye [B)]

                        Maybe I can get the camera working again soon and post some more pictures before the end of the week. Angry [:(!]

                        Later!
                        -Leelan
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 9, 2005 6:37 PM
                        Not a genius, certainly. However, I am 45 years old (yikes!) with the intellect of a 48 year old, so that comes out to an IQ of...more than 100!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 9, 2005 7:30 PM
                        Hey Masao, do you have any drawing of the underside of Kestrel? Or is it just a mirro minus the bridge? The tail section is coming along nicely, I may have more pics soon.
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, May 9, 2005 7:44 PM
                        Sorry I haven't made much progress lately. The world seems to be pressing in.

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 9, 2005 7:50 PM
                        I'm just hoping I can stay on target long enough to finish it this time. I think I have modeling ADD! Cool [8D] When I get my BG shuttle I'll wanna start that and make a Landram to go with it.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:27 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by StevenQ

                        Hey Masao, do you have any drawing of the underside of Kestrel? Or is it just a mirro minus the bridge? The tail section is coming along nicely, I may have more pics soon.

                        It's pretty much the same as the top, without the bridge. Also, since the tail is set a bit above the midline, it doesn't extend as far forward on the bottom.
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                        Mikeym_us
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Kincheloe Michigan
                        Posted by Mikeym_us on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:07 PM
                        hey guys check out this site for more ideas http://www.fleetyard.net there are alot of ships on the site including the Federation class Dreadnaught.

                        also check this ship out http://www.fleetyard.net/engineering/drawingboard/images/fandom/loknar.jpg

                        On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

                        The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 11:06 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Masao

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by StevenQ

                        Hey Masao, do you have any drawing of the underside of Kestrel? Or is it just a mirro minus the bridge? The tail section is coming along nicely, I may have more pics soon.

                        It's pretty much the same as the top, without the bridge. Also, since the tail is set a bit above the midline, it doesn't extend as far forward on the bottom.


                        Thanks Masao, just wanted to confirm. I did notice the offset of the tail, I'm trying my best to make it as close as possible.
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                        maxx1969
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 11:55 AM
                        OK I'm back at it. Today is the day she gets final paint "WOOHOO!" I might even get some pics up tonight. I don't think I'll get the Tug done though... to many other projects. How are the rest of you doing?

                        Matt
                        ~Matt T Meyer
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 12:02 PM
                        Believe it or not, I'm still in this one! I'm hoping to get my Klingon D-7 done by June 1.
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                        maxx1969
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                          May 2004
                        • From: Oregon
                        Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 4:27 PM
                        Glad to hear that Larry. Any pics???Big Smile [:D]

                        I decided to scrap togther the decals from one of my PL 1701 kits rather than try making them all. Now all I have to print will be the name (I should be able to handle that lol). Paint went on and should be dry enough for a second coat here soon.

                        Matt
                        ~Matt T Meyer
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:44 AM
                        hmmm... when's the deadline? I might request an extension... :0
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 11:51 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by maxx1969

                        Glad to hear that Larry. Any pics???Big Smile [:D]


                        Haven't taken any yet, but they'd be nothing to ooh and aah over. Just components of the Polar Lights D7. I just started sealing the myriad of gaps last night, and I'm planning to do a little detailing.

                        Frinstance, I shaved off the phaser banks on the "head" and an going to try to do something like the K'Tinga in ST:TMP on them. Work on that is already underway. I will also add some additional details here and there, but won't go overboard, as it will then look too much like a K'Tinga and not enough like a TOS D7.
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