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UPDATE: My new Polar Lights 1/350 Refit

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, May 22, 2006 10:55 AM
Now this is looking good Chris! I almost bought the Refit and, I would have
if I would've made some money in Reno instead of losing it allSad [:(]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, May 22, 2006 4:51 PM
Thanks Ed. Always appreciate your comments.. Dont worry. Your not the first man to have a loss !.. Not every horse I have put money on has won.. Now why is that?

But from a modeling point of view. I think that this kit is a must.. I am really glad that I got myself another one...The look on people's faces when they see the shere size of it is bankable..

I have nearly completed the first section of the deflector, and will do the smaller section tonight.. Once that is done, I will start masking off the rest and begin the pearl white aztec on the hull and pylons.. Once that is completed, I will start on the warp nacelles, and finally do the saucer at the end.. I will be placing a rod from the saucer through the neck and down into the stand for added support... Sound's easy.....But I will have a few baited breaths....

Thanks again, Chris

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Posted by lexesbenz on Monday, May 22, 2006 6:03 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, beautiful.
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:36 AM
I appreciate your sharing your builds with us & I find it quite a learning experience for me to see the great work you do! I know what ya mean about the size... LoL.. I have the 1/350th NX-01 in my stash & when people see the 1/2500 sets I'm tinkerin' with & I pull that monster out & the look on their faces is "Priceless".
You can count on me following this build Chris & in time, I'll have my own Refit in my stash.
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Posted by koek3 on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:20 AM

Very Nice, Chris, as always!!! BIG MODEL!!!

 

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:59 AM
Thanks again gentlemen..  I am by no means a great builder.. I would put myself in the average basket, but I do have a few tricks up the sleeve to make things happen.. So I dont mind putting my work up.. I dont plan on entering any shows, and I am always open to honest opinion and critisism.. (It's how we learn)

It really is a shame, because everyone talked about this kit to the point of boredom up until it came out. But not many people have wanted to share thier builds?.. Good or bad, its a shame, because I really get a kick out of looking at other peoples work!

Anyway, will keep you posted as I go, and will continue with the updates!.. Ed, look into my eyes.. You must get rid of the NX and get a Refit!!!!

Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:43 AM
Yep, there was quite abit about it & the NX-01 before they came out & now that they have,... I think I've come across 2-3 builds on the NX and a handful of the Refit. What's up with that?! I know that I am "intimidated" by the complexity of the "Aztec" pattern. I s'pose some are just intimidated by it's sheer size.
I look foreward to the updates ChrisBig Smile [:D] and don't sell yerself short. You are a better builder than ISmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 1:24 AM
Dont be intimidated mate.. Just get in there, and you will find that although painstaking. This model game isnt all that bad!

As for an update.. I have completed the base colours on both parts of the deflector.. I now just have to paint the white parts flat white to match the hull.. Just put half of the neck on to give the picture some dimension... The next step with this thing, will be the aztec on the hull and pylons.. The neck will be done at the same time..  Big game on tonight, so tonight she will sit and wait for me tomorrow..





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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 9:43 AM
Looks good Chris, I like how you're bringing them colours together on thisThumbs Up [tup]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, May 25, 2006 1:42 AM
Thanks Ed.. Its lucky that I hung on to my aztec mask from my first Refit.. Couldnt see myself measuring it all out and then cutting all the little pieces out again..

Didnt do anything last night, but will start on the aztec for the hull tonight.. I will be laying down pearl white over the flat.. It gives the Refit that almost cream colour, but white enough not to be.. Hard to explain! But it changes colour at different angles..

Here is a pic of my first refit from last summer..



As you can see the pearl aztec is different in certain areas because of light.. I will be doing a similar aztec, but have decided to spend twice as long, and make it alot more detailed than that one.. Also in that pic I had only put down the base colour blue on the deflector.

On that Refit, I basically did all the aztec and hull paint first, and then did the engineering deflector colours next.. It was ok, but masking the whole thing and taking it on and off became a problem, and it showed in the paint.. So this time, I am going to do the aztec last..

Cheers, Chris

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:35 AM
UPDATE:

  I have started the aztec on the seconday hull.. Only done the one side for now to see how the pearl went down.. Top, bottom and other side will be done tomorrow..



Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, May 25, 2006 2:32 PM
Didnt do anything last night, but will start on the aztec for the hull tonight.. I will be laying down pearl white over the flat.. It gives the Refit that almost cream colour, but white enough not to be.. Hard to explain! But it changes colour at different angles..

Yup, that Pearl White will add a nice touch to it. I'm familiar with it from helpin'  my step mom with her ceramics yrs. ago.  I'm definately following this build ChrisThumbs Up [tup] You are doing a fine job on it.
Glad to hear the Aztec patterns are reusable... I was curious about that.
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, May 25, 2006 5:36 PM
Well Ed, I am glad that I have you giving me encouragement.. Seems like your the only one! he he he...

Anyways, the mask's that I made were very simple, as I made them out of a clear plastic paper folder that was about 2mm thick.. I transfered the aztec pattern supplied in the kit on to the plastic, then with a bread board and a sharp stanley knife, I spent about 2 hours cutting it all out.. Here is a pic of what it looks like..



You will notice that it is just a section piece.. The reason I did it like this was because it is easier to handle. Plus it makes you do one section, and then wait for it to dry before moving on.. I sometimes get a little impatient, and so am known to rush.. SO this way forces me to take my time..

Here is another 2 pic's of my first refit.. The result of the aztec mask..





Forgive the quality of the pics.. I didnt have my new camera when I built that one, and had to use my video camera to take shots..

Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, May 25, 2006 6:06 PM
Thanks for sharing that template with me & I see what you mean, the aztec pattern is a subtle one. iirc the pattern on the NX-01 is 3 shades of gray. Would I have to make 3 seperate templates? I just got my dixieart order yesterday & I got some Frisket just to get the free shipping. I can use it to make the templates I need right? Or, would I be better off with soemthing a bit thicker?
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, May 25, 2006 6:48 PM
Well, I decided to make my template with folder plastic, although its only 2mm thick, because I knew that it would have been durable.. As you can see in that pic, I am holding it and it isnt bowing or anything, its very strong.. This is important as you will have to do about 5 runs to get around the saucer..Plus do both sides..

Well, I could do 100 refits using this thing, and it saves me from having to sit down and cut the aztec out using tape... Just place it in the desired area, spray, release, dry, next section.. Very simple...And I have found that my aztec is sharp and the layer is bright enough to be more than noticable, but more importantly, it isnt raised and double the thickness.. It leaves a very smooth finish...

I find when I use tape masks, I tend to spray a little too much and so when you peel the tape away, you have a raised section of paint.. I have found this guy doesnt allow that..

As for the NX-01. I havnt built one, and so really couldnt help you with that guy.. But a mate of mine has built it, and today its the best I have seen, lights and all.. If you look in the members list for a guy named F-91, then he is the man to talk to about doing that bad boy! Just tell him I put you onto him!

Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:53 PM
Thanks for the run down on that Chris. I had seen a build of the NX-01 on one of the other forums which iirc had all the lights & such. The guy who built it did a fantastic job of masking the aztec pattern with tape!Shock [:O] That had to take forever!!
I'll check out F-91 and see what I can discover.Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, May 25, 2006 10:05 PM
Just ran thru the Members list. No F-91. I tried.
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:00 PM
Forr privacy, I will pm you his email address..

Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:05 PM
Thanks Chris. Much appreciated
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, May 26, 2006 12:07 AM
Still have the back top, and belly to mask and paint, and then she will be ready for decals and dull coat...





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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, May 26, 2006 12:18 AM
Yup, that looks real good ChrisThumbs Up [tup] especially with the Vipers in the background for a comparisonBig Smile [:D]

I just did a search for NX-01 & it come up empty but, went into my forums & started at the last page
 & worked my way up. Seems I found your mate's buildBig Smile [:D]  I got it bookmarked & will contact him tomorrow

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, May 27, 2006 10:55 PM
Thanks again Ed.. Also, happy to help with F-91, he is a great fella! I look forward to seeing your progress on the NX...

As far as my refit is concerned, been a bit busy here of late, and have just finished setting up my new blog.. And as you might notice, my shamefully plugging it in my latest posts..


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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, May 27, 2006 11:14 PM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Thanks again Ed.. Also, happy to help with F-91, he is a great fella! I look forward to seeing your progress on the NX...

As far as my refit is concerned, been a bit busy here of late, and have just finished setting up my new blog.. And as you might notice, my shamefully plugging it in my latest posts..

 http://modsjapan.exblog.jp/

Cheers Chris


Oh the shame.....Whistling [:-^] I do not know when I'll tackle the NX but, I will certainly let ya know. Got several other things in the works.
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Posted by cthulhu77 on Sunday, May 28, 2006 8:05 AM

Chris:

    That pale blue that you are using looks perfect on the hull...really sets the whole thing off quite well.  Looking forward to more pics as work goes on ! I've never been bold enough to model one of these things, the amount of time spent in the aztecing, etc. really produces some stunning results though.

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, May 28, 2006 8:26 AM
Thanks Greg..

Well, I have really decided to take my time on this one.. I know it wont be to everyones tastes, but I guess I am building it for my own tastes... The end result is a long way off, but I have enjoyed it thus far.. Hopefully an update in a day or so!

Appreciate the comments..

Chris

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Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:46 AM
She's looking great, Chris! You're doing her up just fine!
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, May 28, 2006 5:25 PM
Thanks Brian,

Its slow as she goes at the momment.. Its funny how life gets in the way of what we enjoy..

Cheers Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, May 28, 2006 5:53 PM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Thanks Greg..

Well, I have really decided to take my time on this one.. I know it wont be to everyones tastes, but I guess I am building it for my own tastes... The end result is a long way off, but I have enjoyed it thus far.. Hopefully an update in a day or so!

Appreciate the comments..

Chris


That's the way to do it Chris. Take your time & do it right & to your satisfaction. That's what I like about this HobbyBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:05 PM
I rather like the out-of-the-ordinary color scheme, not so run of the mill. Nice build so far, Chris. I may not get to mine for some time, so its nice to see these in the process.
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, May 28, 2006 8:33 PM
Thanks Steve..

Well as I mentioned earlier. I decided with the bright colours for one reason, and one reason only.. I wanted my Enterprise to look like the day it was shipped out from space dock..

I know we see it in the movie being shipped out, but this is my take on it.. I also believe in the duck egg colours being canon, but for me, the lighter shades done with duck egg blues was my thinking of how she would look after prolongued exposure to space.. My colours were deliberately chosen brighter, to give her the brand new look!

Anyways, it is a rather slow build for me this one, as I am usually a speed builder, and do alot in a day when I have the time. But I conciously decided to take my time with this one, and so have been slow getting anything done.. I have also decided to build the atrium and landing bay outside of her, as when I did it on my first refit, you simple didnt see much.. this way, all the extras will be seen as a reference..

Chris


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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:32 PM
I've seen the dark colors on this (grays) but, with your color scheme it looks much more "vibrant" in my honest opinion. You are doing this refit justice Chris
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, May 29, 2006 8:16 AM
A little update...

Dryfitting a few parts..




Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, May 29, 2006 11:05 AM
Alright Chris, looks like your still pluggin' away at thisBig Smile [:D] Maybe your daughter's sitting there watching & offering her own opinions on this one?Wink [;)]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, May 29, 2006 5:04 PM
Yeah, slowly as we go.. But I really like the look of the deflector on this one.. Back to work today, so today will be a none event also..

Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, May 29, 2006 5:10 PM
Yup, That deflector Dish looks good Chris. I'm sure it took some practice to get it looking so good.
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, June 1, 2006 1:28 AM
Hey, I just realised that I have passed 1000 posts.. Yay!

God I am a dork!. he he he

Chris

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, June 1, 2006 4:03 AM
Ok, so its been about a week since any real progress..

So since then, I have finally finished the panelling and aztec on the whole secondary hull.. Alot of cutting and measuring, and I am happy with the way it turned out.. Here are a few pics...

First one is of the aztec completed at the back.. I have only dry fitted the neck and nacelle on to give you some depth..



Other way around.. Please forgive the fingers...



Last one is the tummy.. and that makes it done...



Next I will be adding the back end and shuttle bay doors, The atrium window's, and the main windows for the hull... And then I will start the decal process..

After that, it will be the neck, and nacelles, and the the saucer will be left for very last!

Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, June 1, 2006 4:17 AM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Hey, I just realised that I have passed 1000 posts.. Yay!

God I am a dork!. he he he

Chris


Dunce [D)] can't find the "dork" smilie. Oh well, this'll just have to doDunce [D)]  Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Laugh [(-D]Make a Toast [#toast] Yer catcjin' up fast ChrisWink [;)]

Those pics look real goodThumbs Up [tup] especially the tummy. Man, you are doing it justice!
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, June 1, 2006 4:29 AM
Thanks Ed.. I was hoping that there wasnt a dork smiley.. So thank god on that one!..

Thanks again for the comments.. People are going to start to think that we are lovers with the amount of time we appear on each other's threads..Tongue [:P]

Cheers, Chris



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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, June 1, 2006 4:32 AM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Thanks Ed.. I was hoping that there wasnt a dork smiley.. So thank god on that one!..

Thanks again for the comments.. People are going to start to think that we are lovers with the amount of time we appear on each other's threads..Tongue [:P]

Cheers, Chris






Well Chris, There is the "Don't ask... Don't tell" clause in effect so, Deny Everything!!Wink [;)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 1, 2006 6:56 AM
It's looking great Chris and don't worry about satisfying tastes. The "Bishops of Canon" can always drool over studio photos Laugh [(-D]  Your artistic flair compliments the build making it a unique piece.  Take your time and you'll have one heck of a Starship.

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, June 1, 2006 8:56 AM
Thanks mate... Taking my time is definately what is happenning.. Actually, I am enjoying not doing too much, if you know what I mean.. Sometimes I zone myself so far into a model with research and all, and then I build it, and after its complete, I think. What just happened?

With this one, when I do something to it, I put it up on the mantle, where I will constantly be able to look at it.. Scrutinise over it for a few minutes, walk away come back and repeat..

I am finding that by not rushing, and thinking of it as a job, I am actually enjoying the thought process without worrying about anyone elses wants or desires.. Its the way I want it to look!

Chris

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, June 2, 2006 3:18 AM
Secondary hull is completed and ready for decalling and dull coat...

New update tonight or tomorrow..

Chris

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, June 2, 2006 7:52 AM
Update time..

The secondary hull is all but complete. I was abit hasty in my last post.. All the windows are in, and I have finished with the decals.. All thats left now is to paint the phaser banks yellow, and then add the back end and shuttle bay doors.. Oh and I have to paint the chrome strip around the second front ring of the deflector...







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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, June 2, 2006 6:16 PM
Lookin' sharp there Chris!! Looking at the books to the 11 O' clock position gives a fair assessment on it's size. Where ya gonna store this Beast?
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, June 2, 2006 7:44 PM
Well, I was thinking to put him there, but the problem is the width of the saucer, and then once the nacelles are on, you are limited to displaying at an angle.. So if not there, she will go in our entry where you take your shoes off. (In Japan all houses have a special entry for taking shoes off).

Here is a picture of our entry with the first Refit that I built and sold last summer, just to give you an idea of what I am talking about.. Didnt have my new camera in those days....





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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, June 2, 2006 8:07 PM
Oh yeah, I remember having to take my shoes off whenever I visited my Japanese g.f. yrs. agoBlush [:I]
I see the NX in there behind the reit. What size is that? I also see the 1701 back there too. (PL 1/1000? I got one of them too)Looks like a good spot to display the refit. That cabinet looks just the right size for it too.

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, June 2, 2006 11:14 PM
Ed, the NX and E-E under the big girl are the Bandai offerings.. I got all of them but the Voyager.. The Bandai Ent-A sits on top of my monitor..

Just took another pic, as I just gave her a dull coat.. It really has broughht the blue down a bit, although the glare in the room is making it hard to see..



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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 3, 2006 6:40 AM

Hey Chris,

From over here in Taiwan, she is looking great. The flat coat did help a lot.

One question, if you are in Japan, what the heck is a US$20 doing on your shelf?

OK one more question, Did you do the aztec on your own or did you buy a template? I am still considering oout my TOS is why I ask.

My LHS has 2 more of these Ertl kits. I may go pick them both up so that I can play with some ideas. I may even do one as a Declaration class, but this will take some scratchbuilding. (Sorry to butt into this thread with this)

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, June 3, 2006 7:17 AM
Hi Spelunko..

Well, for the $20 question.. I sometimes sell kits overseas.. And so because most of the people that I deal with are in America, I usually deal in US Dollers.. I didnt realise I had left that money on the cabinet like that..

As for the aztec, for the saucer, I made up my own template. If you go back in this thread you should see my picture of my home made aztec.. As for the rest of the ship, I do everything myself.. I dont like buying extra's when I do a project.. I like all of my kits to be built in house, and from my own creation..

Good luck on your projects..

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, June 4, 2006 10:33 AM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:


Well, for the $20 question.. I sometimes sell kits overseas.. And so because most of the people that I deal with are in America, I usually deal in US Dollers.. I didnt realise I had left that money on the cabinet like that..

Chris


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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, June 4, 2006 5:45 PM
Well if we are going to get picky now Ed..  Instead of.... "it Dollars Not dollers"...

Shouldnt it be... "it's" dollars, not dollers...???

Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:16 PM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Well if we are going to get picky now Ed..  Instead of.... "it Dollars Not dollers"...

Shouldnt it be... "it's" dollars, not dollers...???

Big Smile [:D]

Cheers Chris


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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, June 9, 2006 8:02 AM
Well, have to be honest here.. I have been very very lazy the last week or so.. But the fact that I have started another 3 kits in that time doesnt help the process much.. When I said that I wanted to take my time with the this new PL Refit, I didnt think it would be this bad?

In the last week, I have just let her sit there and I started work on my two AMT Tie Fighter and Tie Interceptor kits.. They could probably wait as, I have the AMT Reliant and Refit already started.. But no.. I the smart one, needed to start on them... D****head.....

Anyways, another project that has taken some time is the Supergirl Figure for my daughter.. T&his is a Japanese released model of the Motion Picture Supergirl, but with the assistance of my daughter loving the new Superman. The colours have been darkened to match the red of his suit, and although not finished, my wife insisted in resculpting the face to resemble what she thinks our daughter will look like when mature.. So this supergirl will be half Japanese, and with brown hair!..

I will however say that I did actually finish the back end of the PL refit, and I have placed in the windows of the horticultural section on the secondary hull..




Next picture is of Supergirl.. The flash makes the blue a little bright in this pic.. And the head hasnt been finished as of yet.. With the wife's re sculpting....


Blury, but the blue and red are a little better.. Notice the blood red.. The wife and daughter said she had to be like the new Superman...


Lastly, the next picture is for the mighty Australian Socceroos in the Football World Cup.. My shrine to them here in Japan.. Aussie flag with the Home and Away Jerseys!


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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, June 9, 2006 10:09 AM
Chris, so what if you're taking your time on the refitShock [:O] quality time with your daughter is #1 prioirtyApprove [^]
So, no apologies needed on thatBig Smile [:D] enjoy your time with her since she'll grow up too fast if ya don'tSad [:(]
I'm pleased to see the wifey has also taken an active role in this lil' venture. Yeah!! [yeah] I see this as Time well
Spent & this Supergirl will be a special piece to your daughter...


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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 9, 2006 7:22 PM

Mmmmmm......Supergirl!!!! 

 

Seriously, its coming along nicely. Great to get the kids involved.

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, June 10, 2006 2:52 PM
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Mmmmmm......Supergirl!!!! 

 

Seriously, its coming along nicely. Great to get the kids involved.




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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 10, 2006 6:40 PM
Sorry, better clean off the keyboard!! Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, June 10, 2006 7:27 PM
He he he, thanks for the comments guys.. It has been fun playing with my daughter.. She is a real tom boy when it comes to these sorts of things.. One minute she has to get dressed up in an all pink pretty dress and she is a princess when we go out.. But then when she gets home, she wants to watch Spider-man for the 300th time, and she isnt even 4 yet..

Then when I found Supergirl for her, she wanted to be like Supergirl, and so now we have been doing this model together.. Well actually, I have been doing it, she just tells me how she wants it..

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, June 10, 2006 9:08 PM
Chris, you are doing it "Together"Big Smile [:D] you're just doing the messy stuff. She's doing the rest "Her" way & as she wants it.  In other words, she's got you wrapped around her lil finger broSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]


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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 11, 2006 10:20 AM

All cleaned up! Except I rubbed off a few letters!

 

Chris, I wouldn't call her a tomboy. All three of my daughters love super heroes. Started wuth The Incredibles, then on to X-men. They like the Spidey and friends too. But they still are into all the "girly" stuff too.

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, June 11, 2006 6:52 PM
Hey Steve.. Sounds like you have a bundle.. We only have the one at the momment, and she is proving to be enough.. I would like more, but the wife is making me work for it!!..

Sakura is very much the little girl, but at times she does prefer to hang out with dad and "Gee Gee", her Japanese grandad.. She loves to do anything that means getting dirty.. But as soon as she comes inside, she plays with her dolls, and loves anything pink.. I guess she is enjoying the best of both worlds, and thats excellent!

She particularly loves the mornings that I go to work early, because Gee Gee picks her up in his small work truck and takes her to Kindy, and she thinks that's the ants pants!

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, June 11, 2006 10:24 PM
Chris, enjoy your time with her & Cherish every minute of it since this is the greatest time in her life & absorbs all that she encounters too. She wont stay little for too long ... although we wish they wouldWink [;)] They just grow up far too fastSad [:(]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 12, 2006 7:19 PM
Amen to that!! They grow up at warp speed. Spend as much time as you can with her at these wee ages. Cuz the TARDIS won't take ya back!! Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by CaptainHawk1 on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:33 PM

Chris... What are you using for your base color, or more accurately, what do you recommend?

 

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 2:19 AM
Shawn, its just a generic home brand mat white spray can from the local homewears store, and the aztec is done in pearl white.. I discovered this combination last year when did my first refit..

Anyways mate, havnt seen you around, and it appears you are new, so would love for you to introduce yourself, and tell us about yourself!...

We have a member that has more than one personality, and username, and for me, it seems strange that the new people always place messages on his threads... I guess I have become weary lately...

Anyways, welcome...

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 2:56 AM
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Amen to that!! They grow up at warp speed. Spend as much time as you can with her at these wee ages. Cuz the TARDIS won't take ya back!! Big Smile [:D]


TARDIS is down for repairsShock [:O] No time as of yet to when it'll be doneWink [;)]
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 2:59 AM
Chris, You have every right to be abit weary....
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 3:08 AM
Yeah, for me, I dont usually like talking about my family and or child all that much, as this is the net, and I guess private lives should be private.. And so I guess I just stick to the fact and thats that.. Not one for over dramatising things.. But from some of the crap I have read lately on here, I am starting to feel a little squirmish...

Thanks again Ed, I will have a pic update for you tomorrow, the neck is comming together nicely, and I have just finished the aztec on it...

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 3:17 AM
I hear ya Chris, too much naughtiness goes on via the 'net
As is the norm, I look foreward to the update on the refit Tongue [:P] Finished the aztec ay? Kewl!!

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 4:13 AM
He he he.. Im not talking about the net in general.. I am talking about threads on this board!

Cheers, Chris

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 7:36 AM
Ok, back on subject...

I decided to do the aztec on the neck first.. Then I will do the blue elevation stripe on either side, and when done place the windows in and glue the two halves together...

Once that is done, I will fill and sand the seems, paint the front and back in the appropriate colours, add the pre painted photon torpedo launchers in the front, and then add decals...

Here is what I have done so far in the process!





I also have some decals to add to the shuttle bay doors and phaser banks...

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 9:56 AM
Now that is a Beaut ChrisThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup] Keep it up & ya might just twist my arm on getting one of theseSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 7:17 PM
In the TARDIS!!!!! Plenty o' room! Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by CaptainHawk1 on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 8:07 PM

 Chris_in_Japan wrote:


Anyways mate, havnt seen you around, and it appears you are new, so would love for you to introduce yourself, and tell us about yourself!...

Ask and you shall receive!  I posted this a couple weeks ago:

http://www.finescale.com/FSM/CS/forums/620236/ShowPost.aspx

 

Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:34 PM

OK yer cleared. Smile [:)] Sorry Chris, couldn't resist!

Welcome aboard. Always nice to have another Trek fan.

 

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:11 PM
Ha ha yes Steve, beat me to it..

Welcome aboard Shawn, always good to have a new head amongst the works..

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:25 PM
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In the TARDIS!!!!! Plenty o' room! Big Smile [:D]


Approve [^] Yeah!! [yeah] good thinking bro!!Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:28 PM
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Ha ha yes Steve, beat me to it..

Welcome aboard Shawn, always good to have a new head amongst the works..

Chris


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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, June 22, 2006 3:34 AM
The Enterprise is currently in space dock..

Chris

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, June 23, 2006 9:47 PM

UPDATE:

Ok, have gotten over the problems with the neck and have finally finished it.. After a little break and taking my mind off it for a while, I finished it this morning by laying down the decals and sealing it..

Here is a pic of the update, and you will notice that the neck is still sitting loosely.. The reason is that I am planing to run a rod connecting the saucer to the neck, down through the body, and then out the bottom for the stand.. I am still figuring out how I will do it.. The rear piece needs to be glued in, and I need to do the red markings down the outside of the nacelle pylon like I have done on the inside.. Once completed, the secondary hull will be complete, and I will begin on the nacelles.. I am leaving the saucer until last!

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, June 23, 2006 11:35 PM
Hey Chris, This is really coming along nicelyThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup] Sounds like you got the
stand figured out. One thing I've noticed, it's easier to do certain things with the
saucer section offWink [;)] especially with the lil guys I've got


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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, June 24, 2006 2:54 AM

Yeah, the saucer is a job in itself and weighs almost as much as the rest put together.. 

Dont remind me about the little guys.. I still have the AMT Refit, AMT Reliant  waiting to be finished, and on top of that I have the AMT Tie Fighter and Tie Interceptor to do...

Anyways, noticed that all the pics I take of the Refit are always from the side.. So here is a change of angle..

Test fit with the nacelles..

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 24, 2006 2:03 PM
Still looks freat, from any angle. Love that deflector dish.
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, June 25, 2006 8:08 AM
Thanks Steve,

As this fella wont be lit, I am having to think of ways to give it the appearance of the nacelles and sensor to look animated.. All I have done, is paint the inside of the second piece of the sensor dish white, and the actual clear piece I sprayed the inside of it clear blue.. With the two blending in with each other, it gives it the appearance of being lit..

As for the nacelles, I sprayed the inside of the clear nacelle piece clear blue, let it sit a week, and then hit it with a flat white.. All the while giving it a light blue yet glassy affect to it as the outside of the clear piec remains un touched......

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, June 26, 2006 10:07 AM
I agree with SteveBig Smile [:D] Sure sounds like you've got the details figured out there Chris. I've been taking notes of your build as future reference to my own. Hope ya don't mindWink [;)] If ya do... just glue meEvil [}:)]
haha...  Think I'll save my pennies for the refit. Thanks alot ChrisBanged Head [banghead]Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, June 26, 2006 5:39 PM
No problems Ed.. Infact, as it isn't a so called "canon" build. Its good to see that people are interested in different takes on the Refit..

 Nah, you wont be glued for now.. But mention anything about Italy and soccer at the momment, and you might just be feather and tared..

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, June 26, 2006 7:37 PM
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No problems Ed.. Infact, as it isn't a so called "canon" build. Its good to see that people are interested in different takes on the Refit..

 Nah, you wont be glued for now.. But mention anything about Italy and soccer at the momment, and you might just be feather and tared..

Cheers, Chris



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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:57 PM
So Ed.. Did you get yourself one of these big fella's yet?

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 11:59 PM
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So Ed.. Did you get yourself one of these big fella's yet?

Chris


Not yet ChrisSad [:(] Hopefully I can get one soonBig Smile [:D] Got too much on my plate
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Who has it for a reasonable price? Just checked Squadron & no joy. GMW don't have it either. (had to lookWink [;)])
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, June 29, 2006 11:57 PM
Dont worry Ed, we all have big wish lists!

UPDATE:

Ok guys, a little progress here to report.... I have finally mounted her, dry fitted the saucer and nacelles, and took a few pictures of the progress..

I mounted it on a rod by which I drilled through the whole body, and is fastened to the bottom saucer section by a bolt holding it in place.. The rod passes all the way through the secondary hull, and is then fastened again by 2 bolts one under the base and one on top.. Pretty simple, but it basically bolts the saucer to the body for extra support and hopefully will stop the saucer warping over time...I will be starting on the nacelles next...

Oh yeah PS: dont mind my daughters chocolate ice cream spilled on the table....

Enjoy the pics...











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Posted by Cpt.Sponder on Friday, June 30, 2006 5:43 AM

hey chris,

i'm pretty much new here, just picked up moddeling as a hobby (as stated in F-15 topic.)

I bought myself a few trek kits since im a real trekkie. (got the excelsior in the build, the 1701-D(small scale though) DS 9, and a runabout in the order (on its way hopefully))  But: i really must point out, that this thread is REALLY inspirational, the way you are handeling this kit.. PFFF i only can dream of achieving you're level one day. (since you did EVERYTHING youre self <= aztec etc.)

NICE JOB!! wow truely amazing!

 

BUT:

thats NOT why i was posting here, since im a HUGE football (soccer) fan, and im from Holland, i reconned this would be a good time for the both of us, to get down on our knees, and bow down for "our" Guus Hiddink. He did it again! talking about amazing! EVERY club he went to he became champion, South Korea is a well known story, and imho, he did an EXCELENT job with the socceroos..(you didn't expect to become world champions now did you? loosing from italy is NOT something to be shamed about, especially for a country which hasn't been to a WC for 14 years. you can be proud of youre team! The dutch on the other hand, is a different story all together.)

anyway, Guus has signed for 4 years to become the coach of russia. There, he has 4 years to select his players, and build a team out of it! Korea and Japan (as well as PSV) are perfect examples that there is NO better man for the job than Guus. (Johan Cruyff maybe..) Scary thought though: in all countries all players play for their club in the competitions, and besides that they are selected for their countries. Not so in Russia, Guus probably will have the National team playing in russian competition.. OH OHW.... oh dear, instead of building a team (which he is so good at) he will now have the chance to FORGE a team.

im afraid Russia will be a HUGE force to be reconned with in 4 years, so dont be suprised if they will become the world champions in 4 years.

just my two cents.

Oh and BTW, for all modelbuilders: im a real computer nerd, and im tryin to get this developped.

Would any of you be intrested in using these once they are completely working? (thinking of getting them produced by factory, but as you can understand, i first need to know if it's worth the investment, if i order 1000 of these boards, but nobody buys them, i have a bigger problem..)

Also, as you guys are THE experts on starship models, any suggestions / wishes you would like to see in terms of lightning-script effects? (like blinking nav lights, slow warp startup/down, slow impuls stratup/down, saucersection: randomize which leds will be turned on/off so 60-70% off the lights (thus windows) are lit, but never the same lights/windows, this will bring the model a bit more "alive", at least thats my quess...)

I really want one lighting sollution for all my models, since several "one off" circuits just annoys me. so with this circuit, you can hook up any leds you want as well as EL-invertors (for EL-sheet and/or EL-wire), in ANY model you want, how it behaves is a matter of scripting.

Let me know what you guys think of it.

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, June 30, 2006 5:55 AM
Hi Sponder.. Welcome to the board...

Thank you for the compliments about my build.. I am just an average builder, and I just try different things, and work by trial and error...

Getting to the soccer (football).. No I didnt expect Australia to win the cup, but I simply didnt expect them to be beaten by Italy with a shoddy referee call.. I also do believe that Italy were on thier last legs and any overtime played, Australia would have won with younger and stronger legs....Our American friends found out the hard way about playing Italy.. As for the Socceroos, it has been 32 years not 14 since we were last and first in the world cup...

As for Guus, he has only signed with Russia for 2 years, and as late as today has shown interest in returning back to Australia after that time.. In 2 years we will see.. As for Guus, he is a great coach, but the Australian team has proven it can play with anyone, and although not win, be very competitive... He will be most welcome, but I dont think Football Australia will show him an open cheque book if you know what I mean...

Anyways mate, please do enjoy the boards.. I have a friend here in Japan that is English, but lived in Holland for 25 years.. Yes, he is an older friend.. :-) I am but a young fella!....

Chris

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, June 30, 2006 7:15 PM
A friend of mine is interested in getting a PL Refit, but wasnt convinced of the size of it, so I took a pic here of it with my Bandai Refit, comming in at 1/850 scale.. He is now convinced...:-)



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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, June 30, 2006 7:20 PM
LoL Chris!! That is quite a comparision shotLaugh [(-D] So, he is now a believer?Wink [;)]
I'm still contemplating my finances & think I may order one from Starship ModelersSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, June 30, 2006 7:26 PM
Yes Ed.. He already has the Bandai Refit, so it was easy to give him a comparison shot for him to guage his thoughts from.. The PL Refit is hard to find and expencive here in Japan, so he never has had the chance to open up the box and have a look for himself... I had to order this one from Cult TV man in Atlanta.. Was a fair price, fair shipping, and it arrived here in Fukuoka in about a week after purchase.. So no complaints here... You know you want it! he he he

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, June 30, 2006 7:36 PM
Tongue [:P] Tongue [:P] Don't you know it Chris!!Mischief [:-,]Laugh [(-D]  I'll check out Cultman's site & see how it compares to Starship Modelers as far as price goes... I will get it if I can wrap up all my penniesWink [;)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 30, 2006 10:18 PM
And then you'll have to build a spacedock for it! Big Smile [:D] Or just use a dining room table!
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Saturday, July 1, 2006 12:52 AM
 StevenQ wrote:
And then you'll have to build a spacedock for it! Big Smile [:D] Or just use a dining room table!


I've got the kitchen table scoped out for my 1/350 NX-01Evil [}:)] guess I'll need to find some plans for a Spacedock huh...
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, July 1, 2006 2:04 AM
Ahhhh... The old model on the kitchen table trick!

Always goes down well with the missus! Black Eye [B)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 1, 2006 9:17 AM

My "workbench" is one end of our table. The wife tolerates it because she'd rather have me home. I wish I had another spot. It really sucks at dinnertime.

SSM is stocking a 1400th scale space dock. Don't know where I'd put it. Maybe the kitchen table.......Whistling [:-^]

 

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, July 1, 2006 8:02 PM
Wives can be sooo selfish at times Steve!Big Smile [:D]


Here's a few more pics that I wanted to add...







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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, July 2, 2006 10:28 AM
That is looking sharp ChrisBig Smile [:D] Just hope I can do half as good as youBlush [:I]
It must be a wife thing about the tables huh... I use to model on the kitchen table until I  found a
small microwave stand for my roomBig Smile [:D] actually, it was buried in the storage unit & it's HERS!!Evil [}:)]

Now if someone puts out a 1/350 space dock.... I might order 2 of themSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg] the refit'll be ordered in a week
just told the g.f. I need another kitWhistling [:-^]
she's still in the hospital so... I got braveWink [;)]

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, July 2, 2006 5:03 PM
Now we're talking Ed!

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 2, 2006 8:35 PM

Define "need". 

 

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, July 2, 2006 9:43 PM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Now we're talking Ed!

Chris


yer the one to blame fer my dislocated shoulderMischief [:-,]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Wink [;)] LoL... is that what ya mean by talkin'Whistling [:-^]

I've been Recklessly eye-ballin' that sexy thing fer awhile nowYeah!! [yeah]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, July 3, 2006 9:00 AM
Well, you didnt answer Steves question Ed... How rude.....he he he

What happened with the shoulder, completely lost me on that one mate...

And yes, I know you been lookin, and I know you been a wantin.. But now you are a gettin!

All is good as far as I see it...

As for the missus in the hospital.. Hope not bad news Ed?....

Cheers Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, July 3, 2006 4:53 PM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Well, you didnt answer Steves question Ed... How rude.....he he he

What happened with the shoulder, completely lost me on that one mate...

And yes, I know you been lookin, and I know you been a wantin.. But now you are a gettin!

All is good as far as I see it...

As for the missus in the hospital.. Hope not bad news Ed?....

Cheers Chris


What Question? Ya lost meConfused [%-)]

Well, the shoulder is a result of you twistin' my arm in order to get me to order the refitWink [;)]Whistling [:-^]

As for the g.f., it's hard to say at this time. fighting Pneumonia now. Go figureBlack Eye [B)]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, July 3, 2006 5:28 PM
Ahhh.. sorry to here that Ed...
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 2:15 PM
Thanks Chris, I appreciate that.

hey, is this what I'm after?
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/pll/pll4204.htm

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 5:25 PM
Sure is Ed.. Thats the Badboy you want.. Cheaper price then Starship Modeler too by the looks of it!

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 6:05 PM
That's what I thought ChrisBig Smile [:D] and yep, a little cheaper tooSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, September 21, 2006 3:23 AM
Well, what a laugh!.. I was going through a search, and came up with this old thread!..

The sad thing is, my progress on the refit hasnt moved since my last picture post.. Sad I know, but I had a few things get in the way, and the old girl got left for another time.. Now I am half wanting to re-start it, but half kinda cant get motivated!..

Also, Ed, if you stop on in. How did you go about getting your Refit, and have you started it yet mate? Long time since we chatted, Kinda missed it actually..

Cheers, Chris

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, September 21, 2006 5:47 AM
I had planned on ordering it before my g.f. passed away but, I have yet to get itSad [:(] Just haven't had the money to order it since I've been trying to keep my head above water the past couple of months and, Right now, I'm working on getting my Class A truck driver's License back so I can return to drivin' truck for a living.
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, September 21, 2006 7:13 AM
Well mate, I hope you can get it.. Might make life a little easier for ya to get your head above that water.. Good luck on the test!

Chris

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Posted by Dubau on Thursday, September 21, 2006 7:48 AM

WOW Chris, she looking GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!

An OUTSTANDING JOB Again

Bud

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, September 21, 2006 10:35 AM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Well mate, I hope you can get it.. Might make life a little easier for ya to get your head above that water.. Good luck on the test!

Chris


Thanks Chris. I'm planning to go take a physical & go to DMV next week for the written tests for my class A permit in preparation of goin' to a Truck Drivin' School for a refresher course once I get the money up for that. Then I'll be alright, I'm a decent swimmerWink [;)]

I apologize for this bein' Sign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic] I'll shoot ya an emailTaped Shut [XX]
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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, September 21, 2006 5:31 PM
Being off topic.. Dont worry about it, saves me answering questions about how the refit is comming along..

Thanks Bud, I havnt touched her since those last pics were taken..

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Posted by cassibill on Thursday, September 21, 2006 5:58 PM
I'm keeping a eye out for one of these beastie's. I have the NX.  I must have what Lucien H.'s got. I caught myself trying to calculate the dimensions of DS9 in 1/350!!!  (114' 5" or so)  No sure where I'd put it... 

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, September 21, 2006 10:09 PM
 cassibill wrote:
I'm keeping a eye out for one of these beastie's. I have the NX.  I must have what Lucien H.'s got. I caught myself trying to calculate the dimensions of DS9 in 1/350!!!  (114' 5" or so)  No sure where I'd put it... 


You can find it here
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/pll/pll4204.htm

Now DS9 in 1/350th?! WOW!! At that scale, You'd better put it on the roof!!Tongue [:P]
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Posted by cassibill on Thursday, September 21, 2006 11:16 PM

The roof?? It's bigger then the house I think.  It's nearly twice as long as the 60' chicken house.  I wonder how big K-7 or Vanguard would be.  They would go more with the older period.

That link is a definate possiblity.  I was hoping HobbyLobby would get it but... I got the NX there, and the D-7, and the Scorpian... I want to have the fleet on the ceiling somewhere.  My bedroom is 14' x 16' or so good bit to work with. Maybe I could expand into the hall.  I'm the only one upstairs other then the extra bedroom. I've got a Maquis Raider I started forever ago that I'm hoping will turn out decent with a lot of work.  I filled no seams or anything back then.

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Posted by Arcadian Winter on Saturday, September 23, 2006 4:21 AM
Such a sweet price.... alas, I'm of the idea of building the whole class, and that [obviously] would cost a pretty penny [about 15 ships]..... Since I was a kid, I always wanted to build a whole class ever since I got the original Enterprise model [with all the names and numbers of the class].

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:35 AM
Hi Chris, I have just joined this topic and have the Polar Lights refit in my stash - I saw it in my local hobby shop, and my wallet was out faster than Chekov could fire a photon torpedoSmile [:)]

One thing had put me off was the painting - having concentrated on aircraft and ships they don't do asdecing, but the way you describe it has been inspirational.  Is it possible to buy the masks seperately?

Phil S.

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Posted by terry35 on Saturday, September 23, 2006 12:33 PM

Looks cool man, real cool, mine is still under my desk in work, yes in work, I'm afraid of it, but I have the Bandai ones to stop me from whining.

Again cool and lookinggood,

Regards,

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, September 23, 2006 6:45 PM
if you look on the net they do sell 1/350 scale Aztec masks as well as the Aztecing decals if you want to cheat.

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Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, September 23, 2006 6:50 PM
Thanks guys.. Well as for the masks, Mikeym is right.. they do sell them somewhere. But rather than spend the money, and then sit and wait for them to arrive to me here in Japan, it just seemed quicker to do them myself.. Kinda hard and boring for a few hours. But a great substitute anyway.. If I could just go to my local hobby shop and buy the templates. Then my wallet would slap me on the way out of the pocket..

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Posted by su30mk on Monday, September 29, 2008 11:12 PM
Your work on this model is breathtaking! I have always had a special place in my heart for the
Constitution class starship Enterprise and its really great to see you doing this model justice!

Cannot wait to lay eyes on the finished product! Keep it up!
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