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UPDATE: My new Polar Lights 1/350 Refit

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 11:59 PM
 Chris_in_Japan wrote:
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
right now & many more things on my "wish" list. Just a matter of proiritizing
it as far as finances go...Blush [:I]
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.

thanks, Sponder.

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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]
come payday....

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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)]

Chris

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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...







Chris

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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!

Chris

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

Define "need". 

 

Big Smile [:D]

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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...
Chris

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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!

Chris

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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..

Chris

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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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