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Moebius Seaview 1:350 scale WIP

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    April 2015
Posted by Mark Lookabaugh on Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:54 PM

Darn you for being so talented.  I got this kit and was searching around for ideas about how to finish it.  Of course I ran across this thread, and nearly didn't start it because there is no way I could work up to this standard.

Glad I did, though.  It is a fun kit.  Had never seen the show until I started the model and then I watched some episodes.  The production and stories reminded me a lot of "Star Trek". 

After a fairly spectacular failure recently with a more difficult kit, I wanted to do something "simple" to get back in the groove and restore some self-confidence.  This kit was perfect for that. 

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    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Saturday, June 9, 2018 2:24 PM

If you liked this build you may like my next. You can find it in the Science Fiction section under Icarus/Liberty 1.

Thanks to everyone that followed.

 

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    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Saturday, June 9, 2018 2:22 PM

sharkbait
WOW...just WOW..great build!
 

Thanks for the kudos Sharkbait!

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    October 2003
  • From: Canada
Posted by sharkbait on Friday, June 8, 2018 10:08 AM
WOW...just WOW..great build!

You have never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3!

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    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Thursday, June 7, 2018 9:56 AM

littletimmy
Yea.... there were plenty of people "Viewing " ( over 30,000 views) but just a few of us who were willing to give / force   advice. L O L 

BINGO!

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    July 2012
  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 8:53 PM

Greg
My only point of confusion is how there were so few folks following this thread.

Yea.... there were plenty of people "Viewing " ( over 30,000 views) but just a few of us who were willing to give / force   advice. L O L 

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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    July 2012
  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 8:50 PM

CapnMac82
A great build, and Timmy is amongst us again!

I'm getting pretty good at coming back from "Beyond" 

I'm Trying to convince Baxter to do another sub, But I'm also VERY INTERESTED in seeing the Icreous.... Ichrious .... Icris ... Awww Heck, that space thingy !

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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    July 2012
  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 8:46 PM

steve5
nice to see you back littletimmy , 

Sorry I was gone so long ( I was "hiding" from the Internet police)

Or maybe they were beating me.... it's all such a blurr.......

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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    November 2005
  • From: Formerly Bryan, now Arlington, Texas
Posted by CapnMac82 on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 8:43 PM

A great build, and Timmy is amongst us again!

Huzzah! (*3)

Beers for ere'ybody!

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    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 7:00 PM

Yes

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    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 4:07 PM

Hey Greg-- Thank you for the kudos! And yeah--it was a fun WIP for me too. So much so--I think that I will have to do another one. It keeps me out of trouble.

I mentioned to Mark about the Icarus. I've been told that it is in route to me. The tracker shows delivery early next week. I am slowly prepping things for this next project. It ought to be another fun one.  

Thanks for following this WIP, Greg-- AND, for contributing to it. 

Steve

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    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 11:01 AM

Stevie my boy, Cap and Steve5 nailed it.

A real accomplishement indeed and your stick-to-it-iv-ness deserves a gold star. You had some tough times and stuck it out.

The Seaview looks awesome and man oh man do I like those lights. I think we all loved that big picture window in the front, your model really shows it off brilliantly.

YesYesYes

My only point of confusion is how there were so few folks following this thread. It was a very fun WIP and I'd also like to thank all the folks involved.....y'all entertained me too and I truly enjoyed it.

Greg

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    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 8:41 AM

docidle
That is some seriously outstanding work there Steve!

Thanks Steve!

 

docidle
I might have to have you over to rig the lighting for my Pegasus Nautilus sometime.

Sure! Why not. I'd love a road-trip right now. If only...

docidle
You have to be happy with this.

I am. I can honestly say that I did everything that I could to make it what I wanted, and it meets or exceeds my goal. That is the gauge that I measure this by. Maybe someday, I will look back and see what I could have done better. But now--it is the best that I could muster.

Thanks again, Steve. It is great to hear that you approve of it. 

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    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 8:30 AM

It's alive!  Great to see you made it back to the living!

 

littletimmy
It's a "Brilliant" work

Thank you sir.

 

littletimmy
Never give up . Never surrender.

Amen.

 

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Posted by steve5 on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 1:25 AM

nice to see you back littletimmy , 

 

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    July 2010
  • From: Tempe AZ
Posted by docidle on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 12:31 AM

That is some seriously outstanding work there Steve! I might have to have you over to rig the lighting for my Pegasus Nautilus sometime.

You have to be happy with this.

Steve

       

 

 

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    July 2012
  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Monday, June 4, 2018 10:13 PM

It's a "Brilliant" work of Art !

I'm glad you "fought" your way to the finish line....

Never give up . Never surrender.

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

  • Member since
    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 9:00 PM

CapnMac82

 

 
steve5
the type of model that could be displayed eitherway

 

For that matter, upside down just to see how many duck seeign the tentacle

Stick out tongue

 

Lol! 

  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: Formerly Bryan, now Arlington, Texas
Posted by CapnMac82 on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 8:57 PM

steve5
the type of model that could be displayed eitherway

For that matter, upside down just to see how many duck seeign the tentacle

Stick out tongue

  • Member since
    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 8:25 PM

Hey Mark... Thanks for all the kind words sir. I appreciate all that.

Yes, I am glad she is done. The project was running long, and the summer months are not my best time to work on models. I made a mad push to get it done. In fact, I was off of work last week and I worked on this a lot during that time. It is amazing what you can get done when you are not committed to a job. Like you said, now is a good time to reflect on what was accomplished.

Mark--keep thinking about that mid-air refueling dio. I am sure there is a way to pull it off. And, I am looking forward to you doing it! That sounds like an awesome project...

I am not sure what is next. I had ordered an Icarus Spaceship and I have grand plans for that one. Lots of custom frills, and it will probably be a dio again. Like I said-- shooting for the moon! Shoot me now. The issue at hand is that I had to return the model because it had serious flaws. I could have fixed them, but the company advised me that they are redoing the mold. They said if I could wait, they'd RMA me, and send another one when the mold was done. I was not in a rush, so why not. That was over two months ago. I contacted them last week and they told me the new mold is done.  So... I might see the replacement soon. If they make me wait too long, I may have to build something else. We shall see.

 

 

 

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  • From: Plano (Dallas), Texas
Posted by mmthrax on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 12:45 PM

Excellent work sir.  Congratulations.  It really is amazing what you did. 

I am sure you are happy to be done with this one, but I would take a minute to reflect on how much you actually got done and what "muscles got used", so to speak.

This build has been inspirational to me.  It has made be believe that I can actually accomplish the mid-air refuelling diorama that is in my brain.  

My models have been on hold of late because I have been working on two new bikes....(for me this time), but I have been watching this build and cheering you from afar.

Pray tell what's next in line for Master Bakster?

 

Best regards,

Mark

 

Just keep picking away at it...

  • Member since
    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 7:12 AM

steve5

no reason steve , it was just the type of model that could be displayed eitherway , just being nosey mate .Geeked

 

Very good Mate!

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Posted by steve5 on Monday, May 28, 2018 11:48 PM

no reason steve , it was just the type of model that could be displayed eitherway , just being nosey mate .Geeked

 

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    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Monday, May 28, 2018 10:14 PM

PFJN

Wow, that turned out great Stick out tongue

 

Thanks PFJN!

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    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Monday, May 28, 2018 10:12 PM

Hodakamax

Epic journey for sure! Wow! I'm chuckling as I write because of the fun we all had on the project and how cool it came out! Bravo!!!!

Well, you can't just leave us so what's next? Think of all the social repercussions. You wouldn't be on my first check list on the computor with morning coffee. You could lose your creativity and be shunned as a leper. On the other hand this could be the first of many unique creations, causing fame and fortune and demonstrate the cleverness of humans leading to National Geographic shows or even Nova. Great start! Remember us when you are famous!

Maxie

----and good job!

 

Thanks, Max. I will try to remember you when I, (cough!), get famous. 

Buddy...I appreciate your encouragement to do another WIP! Lol. I am not sure what I'll do next, and if it will be a WIP. As much as I like doing a WIP, they are a bit of work too. Having said that, I had been leaning to a kit bash. You inspired me with your jet powered Corvette! Or maybe I should do another "easy" build. Rrright... I never make it easy. I am always shooting for the moon! Sigh.

We'll see where inspiration takes me. Thanks again for the fun and support!

To be continued... hopefully.

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    July 2014
  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Monday, May 28, 2018 9:52 PM

steve5

steve you should be proud of yourself mate , that seascape is brilliant , quick question , how are going to display it , flat or on the wall ?

steve5

 

Thanks, Steve. I appreciate the kind words. I am pretty happy with it. For my first seascape I think it didn't turn out too bad. I am glad the first try tanked on me because this process is much much better. 

To answer your question, it will be displayed flat. Is there a reason you ask?

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    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Monday, May 28, 2018 3:08 PM

Epic journey for sure! Wow! I'm chuckling as I write because of the fun we all had on the project and how cool it came out! Bravo!!!!

Well, you can't just leave us so what's next? Think of all the social repercussions. You wouldn't be on my first check list on the computor with morning coffee. You could lose your creativity and be shunned as a leper. On the other hand this could be the first of many unique creations, causing fame and fortune and demonstrate the cleverness of humans leading to National Geographic shows or even Nova. Great start! Remember us when you are famous!

Maxie

----and good job!

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    January 2015
Posted by PFJN on Monday, May 28, 2018 2:58 PM

Wow, that turned out great Stick out tongue

1st Group BuildSP

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    July 2013
Posted by steve5 on Monday, May 28, 2018 2:43 PM

steve you should be proud of yourself mate , that seascape is brilliant , quick question , how are going to display it , flat or on the wall ?

steve5

 

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