Aussie-Pete Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hi all Was told about this place by Hotdog on a visit to Collectspace. So thought I'd swing by and check out the show. Been an avid space adventure nut since I can remember. Watched the first shuttle launch live on TV. Visited KSC in 2008. Missed a launch by that much :(/>/> Anyway here's my Gemini Gemini Capsule by Peter Ede, on Flickr Gemini Capsule by Peter Ede, on Flickr Gemini Capsule by Peter Ede, on Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Nice to have you here Pete! This is a terrific forum for us space nuts ... I too have been interested in the US Space Program since the very beginning and only started to build these kits, with an eye to accuracy ( as opposed to just playing with them in the tub, when I was much younger, that is ) about 5 years ago. I love the Gemini spacecraft and have a couple on the go, 1/24 and 1/48. On yours ... there seems to be something missing ... oh-h-h-h ... the white part, on the back. It's good to see your improved hatches. And if you wanna learn how to make your models just a little better, just ask away. There's also a Group Build ongoing and you're welcome to join in. there's still about 4 months left till the deadline. Take a peek there and also take a look around the various pages on this Real Space forum ... you'll find some lovely eye-candy. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showforum=284 Pete ...... Canadian-Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Thanks Canadian Pete :)/>/> This what's missing? Just painted today. Still to colour thrusters. How to add the insulation foil? I was going to buy detail kits but decided against it and detailed myself. What ever you advise to add realism I'd appreciate it. Gemini Space Capsule by Peter Ede, on Flickr Gemini Space Capsule by Peter Ede, on Flickr Gemini Space Capsule by Peter Ede, on Flickr Edited May 17, 2014 by Aussie-Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Thanks Canadian Pete :)/>/>/> This what's missing? Just painted today. Still to colour thrusters. How to add the insulation foil? I was going to buy detail kits but decided against it and detailed myself. What ever you advise to add realism I'd appreciate it. Ah-h-h-h ... that's more like it!! I made the assumption that this was an older build not brand new! What did you use to make the hatch interiors? Here's a build I did as one of my first models, the Gemini 9A, for a Group Build. I did a lot of scratchbuilding and used the Real Space update set for the 1/24 craft. Take a peek. I hope all the links still work ... if not let me know Pete, but it'll give you a good idea as to what can be done to accurize it. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=142181 Pete ... the other one ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hotdog Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Welcome to ARC, Aussie-Pete! You will find this is the best forum online for Real space modeling. Our band of dedicated space nerds will help you get every last detail correct, and we have some skilled master builders that can give pointers on techniques and help out when things go wrong. I have learned a lot here! And do take a look at K2Pete's Gemini, it has some neat mods you might could work into your build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Adding the foil to the equipment bay Gemini equipment bay by Peter Ede, on Flickr Gemini equipment bay by Peter Ede, on Flickr Do I need a spar from the thruster to the centre? Yes I know I forgot to remove Revell from the bottom. May have to build another Gemini soon. Good cheap model to get my detail fix on Edited May 25, 2014 by Aussie-Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Do I need a spar from the thruster to the centre? Here's a pic of the aft end ... you may wanna place another spar or two from the thrusters, just for the extra support. http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/gemini/gemini9/hires/s66-28108.jpg The way you're building this is excellent ... sure looks like you've done this before! Keep it going ... it looks terrific! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks for that Pete. I've worked around engineers a lot. I guess somethings rubbed off on me :) Been searching net for decent construction shots of Gemin. Not much out there in public. Thais is a great shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Your build/paintjob looks really sharp! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Your build/paintjob looks really sharp! Thanks mate :) Trying to do the best I can. First time adding finer detail to a model. Airbrushing makes a world of difference to models and a pair of 10x glasses :) I may have to buy another Gemini to go further. Pete's Gemini is amazing. We live and learn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 10x glasses?! That'll be modeling heaven! Where'd you find one and any side-effects like dizzyness, headaches and blurred vision if used for long periods? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Been searching net for decent construction shots of Gemini. Maybe these will help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 SWeet. How do you find these? I've been search weeks and never seen anything like these. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Here's 1 site ... go to Gallery, then Gemini and select a mission and you might get some hardware pix ... http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/home/index.html And another site ... just type Gemini in the field and scroll thru the results. http://grin.hq.nasa.gov/ This'll keep ya entertained for a couple hours anyway! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Yes I found those at the links K2Pete mentioned. The NASA image galleries are a true gold mine of information! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks Guys I have searched and searched and never found those particular NASA pages. Thanks for the links. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Update to Gemini Gemini Capsule by Peter Ede, on Flickr Gemini Capsule by Peter Ede, on Flickr Bit of photoshop here ;)/> See if you can pick it ;)/> Gemini Capsule by Peter Ede, on Flickr If I do another I'll add the stiffeners to the equipment bay too Edited May 29, 2014 by Aussie-Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice ... dramatic photos! The aft end looks pretty good! What didja use for the foil? The experiment "antenna/sensor" looks bang on too! Whose decals did you use? The big United States looks like it settled nicely into the corrugations ... nice job Pete! ... and before I offer any unappreciated suggestions, how much more, if any, are you planning to do? And the Photoshop image ... Gemini 67 ... looks dandy! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice ... dramatic photos! :woot.gif:/> The aft end looks pretty good! What didja use for the foil? The experiment "antenna/sensor" looks bang on too! Whose decals did you use? The big United States looks like it settled nicely into the corrugations ... nice job Pete! ... and before I offer any unappreciated suggestions, how much more, if any, are you planning to do? And the Photoshop image ... Gemini 67 ... looks dandy! :thumbsup:/> Pete Thanks Pete The foil is just plastic gift wrapping :) Antenna is brass tubing. The decals are stock kit. I used microsol/microset to make sure they blended well. Then a few coats of clear satin. What other detail would you suggest? Not sure I want to go digging now. I'm pretty happy with my first real attempt at detailing. Although a camera or 2 maybe? That should be easy enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hotdog Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Looking good! A few ideas for further detailing: you could add the stringers that go up and down the service module, add black inside the holes, and maybe do a blackwash to bring out the rivet detail a bit. My apologies if you already have these on your to-do list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 The foil is just plastic gift wrapping :)/> Antenna is brass tubing. The decals are stock kit. What other detail would you suggest? Not sure I want to go digging now. I'm pretty happy with my first real attempt at detailing. Although a camera or 2 maybe? That should be easy enough. The kit decals are pretty good! I thought I saw the tiny Red 'shingle' decals on the nose ... and I didn't think they were part of the kit! The thrusters should have the dark colour in the 'holes'. I also like to drill out the holes just for extra visual depth, but at this stage, just paint will enhance the overall look of the Adapter section. I wouldn't put on a wash, just let the available light create the surface details of the kit's rivets. In flight these vehicles were pristine, no weathering required. Other surface details on the Adapter section aren't necessary ... seeing as you've got it painted already. To me, either put on all of the surface details, or none at all ... This spacecraft of yours looks just like it's supposed to! And your camera ... is just fine! But you hafta remember Pete, this is YOUR model ... it's done when YOU say it's done! Pete ... the other one ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Looking good! A few ideas for further detailing: you could add the stringers that go up and down the service module, add black inside the holes, and maybe do a blackwash to bring out the rivet detail a bit. My apologies if you already have these on your to-do list. I will likely paint the thruster ports. The kit decals are pretty good! I thought I saw the tiny Red 'shingle' decals on the nose ... and I didn't think they were part of the kit! The thrusters should have the dark colour in the 'holes'. I also like to drill out the holes just for extra visual depth, but at this stage, just paint will enhance the overall look of the Adapter section. I wouldn't put on a wash, just let the available light create the surface details of the kit's rivets. In flight these vehicles were pristine, no weathering required. Other surface details on the Adapter section aren't necessary ... seeing as you've got it painted already. To me, either put on all of the surface details, or none at all ... This spacecraft of yours looks just like it's supposed to! :thumbsup:/> And your camera ... is just fine! :woot.gif:/> But you hafta remember Pete, this is YOUR model ... it's done when YOU say it's done! Pete ... the other one ... :whistle:/> I thought about drilling them out? Lines on the body look like paint and nothing more? Never done a wash. I like the New look :) Thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K2Pete Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Lines on the body look like paint and nothing more? You're correct, the black lines on the Adapter section are tape ... an attempt at Thermal Control. When I said " ... but at this stage, just paint will enhance the overall look of the Adapter section."... I was just referring to the dark paint inside the thrusters ... that little bit will make the model 'pop'! http://grin.hq.nasa.gov/IMAGES/SMALL/GPN-2006-000035.jpg Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie-Pete Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Yeah I'll give them some paint over the weekend. May aslo be missing some red in places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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