HOLMES Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 wow !!! IMPRESSIVE work... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Holmes - you always know how to stroke the 'ol ego ;) thanks mate and thanks as well to you Chippy :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amen Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Like the old scratchbuilders of the movies :) keep up the good work! Edited August 9, 2011 by Amen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 cheers Amen! I was asked on another forum if they could see the engines lit up and it occurred to me that I hadn't actually taken any photos of them. Thought I best take care of that I've cut away the sidewall support ready for installation of the trenches. Hopefully I haven't cut away too much!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Par429 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hey- Engines look awesome lit up. I love the way they light up parts of the structure and other engines. Sweet! Regards, Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noumcea Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 MH, Your build is looking most excellent. I found out about your build from someone on the RPF as I am also building this model. Doing those trenches pieces are right royal pain in the neck. If you want to see what I have done to date, go to RPF and look up Noumcea. I am sure that we can exchange ideas and tips mate. Looking forward to more of your work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amen Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Looking good! so atmospheric ! What is the power source? U use batteries or a dc adaptor? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 This is rapidly becoming the most formidable project I have seen in years -and THE must-follow thread! Please, please keep the updates coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 thankyou all very much for your kind words - it's very encouraging Well, here is where I'm up to at the moment. Build progress has been a little bit better this week but still short of achieving the productivity I would like I'm waiting on my new drill bits to arrive and once they turn up, I can hopefully finish drilling out the "windows" The little orange half round thing is a bead that I found and cut in half. Still more detail to add to it, but it's a start The power source for the whole kit will be mains powered (12v)so I don't have to worry about changing batteries :D Hopefully I'll be able to update again this weekend thanks for tuning in!! MH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 MH, Your build is looking most excellent. I found out about your build from someone on the RPF as I am also building this model. Doing those trenches pieces are right royal pain in the neck. If you want to see what I have done to date, go to RPF and look up Noumcea. I am sure that we can exchange ideas and tips mate. Looking forward to more of your work. Now, where are my manners? Welcome aboard!! :D Funnily enough, I have actually seen your build on RPF but as yet haven't signed up with them (I'm already signed up with about 5 different forums and having trouble keeping up with them all ;) ) I really like what you've done with yours and have even book marked your build - although I haven't been back for a little while and am due for a visit) Keep up with yours and I look forward to seeing an update from you soon! MH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 I finished off some of the sides last night and decided to take a picture of a piece of styrene that I've been using a lot of to give you an idea of how small some of these cuts are: If you loose one of these forget looking for it and cut a new one ;) Thanks for stopping by :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Holy Sh*t!! It just gets better! Thought I worked with some nano-size bits, but this is sick...also, I must have had an unusually sheltered life, but: Tamiya 'Limonene Cement' -whaddaheck is that?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 it's lemon scented glue - not as toxic as the ordinary stuff. A must have when your hunched over a table gluing tiny pieces it works just the same and is just as strong as regular Tamiya glue :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Right, Sir, thanks for that. Must try it out! (To give you some idea, I only just found out that Tamiya make enamel paints as well as acrylics...OK, laugh it up!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blakeh1 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) it's lemon scented glue - not as toxic as the ordinary stuff. A must have when your hunched over a table gluing tiny pieces it works just the same and is just as strong as regular Tamiya glue :) does it take longer to dry? I know the "non-toxic" version fo the Testors cement has a fruity smell and it takes so long to dry compared to the regular version. I may have to give that Tamiya stuff a try. Edited August 18, 2011 by blakeh1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 hey Blake I haven't noticed any difference in drying time from that of the original stuff. I think Tamiya got it right with the Limonene as I have heard similar things about the Testors glue from the guys at my local hobby shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Artilleryman Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 "May the Schwartz be with you!"- SPACEBALLS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hi everyone Well, just a quick update - I have done a lot more in the time since my last post but I haven't taken as many pictures as I should (which I will try to do this weekend) I've started the pre-shading on the super structure and have finally finished drilled out all the sidewalls and have only 1 more of the smaller ones to finish threading the fibers I think I'll get the other back ones finished this week and then I have to finish detailing the larger rear walls before drilling those out, priming and threading. :blink: I'm sorry it's not a very exciting update, but the next one should be better (I hope) Happy building everyone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amen Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) This is incredible work,keep up man Edited September 5, 2011 by Amen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Armitage Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 MadHatter, this build of yours is phenominal! I just happened across your thread by looking at the latest updates and i'm amazed at what you have achieved here. She really is going to be a beauty once she's finished. Great work! Wayne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks for dropping in and saying hi guys! I'll be updating it again soon as I've sprayed the first coat of paint onto the superstructure (and am happy with the results so far .) I'll take pics once I've finished the wash etc and matte coated it. If I find some time to do it this weekend I will take some pics for you. I'm waiting on my new 10 ft cable of FO's to arrive (Been through 30 feet now :blink: ), so once that's here, I can finish threading the sidewalls Thanks again for your comments guys - it is always appreciated! Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Great to see more of this masterpiece again, Sir -can tell you're still on dangerous form! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Great to see more of this masterpiece again, Sir -can tell you're still on dangerous form! Hey Chippy! Great to see you here again! Thanks as always bro - next update should be better ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullitt3980 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Wow what a build up--thanks for documenting the progress--I will be checking back on your progress for sure-excellent work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) Thanks Bullitt - glad you like it so far Well everyone, it's time for an update - in 3 parts! I know it's been a while, however, together with the obstacles of life and the fact I work at the speed of evolution, I finally have something worth while showing you all. In a bit of a drastic move, I have ripped out the fibers in the forward section of the top hull plate. I felt there were way too many there but I will reinstall a few here and there - not like it was before: As you can see, I have removed the side trench supports ready for the sidewalls to go in: This is how I'll be installing the mounting bracket. At the moment, it swings around in a free for all, but once its ready, I'll super glue it so it won't move: I have finished threading the smaller sidewalls and have even painted all 4 of them: End of part 1 - part 2 coming up! Edited September 16, 2011 by The Madhatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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