SteveTheFish Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2024 at 12:42 AM, wm cheng said: Hey @SteveTheFish DO NOT USE lacquer thinner straight on the model, it will eat into the plastic. Sometimes people use lacquer thinner as liquid cement. Big S is right; I was talking about using lacquer thinner to clean up metal parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 @Thom Looking good! I HATE getting ahead of myself! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 43 minutes ago, MechTech said: @Thom Looking good! I HATE getting ahead of myself! - MT But then, it's so easy to get behind myself too.... Hard to know which is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 hours ago, Thom said: But then, it's so easy to get behind myself too.... Hard to know which is better. Or beside yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 hours ago, pengbuzz said: Or beside yourself. Well, beside myself can get pretty fun!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I'm glad you're going to a model show! They are tough competition, but really A LOT of fun! Great place to get stuff at good prices, awesome selection, and cool to meet with people. AND if you win anything a bonus! If not, a lesson learned. Don't be besides yourself at the show, people will think you're weird!🤣 - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 7 hours ago, Thom said: But then, it's so easy to get behind myself too.... Hard to know which is better. 1 hour ago, Thom said: Well, beside myself can get pretty fun!😁 Sounds like you guys could use some “alone time” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) UPDATE: After a disaster trying to mount a front windshield to Airwolf, I'm taking a break from the project to clear my head. Working with ancient plastic and diecast is no treat, so I could use some distance from that one before I go back in to finish things. Meantime, came across this dirt cheap: Really want to build this, but I want to replace the saucer section and warp nacelles with ones from a 1/537 Refit kit. This way, it looks in continuity with the Refit on display (the thickness of the saucer is lacking and the warp nacelles just don't look the same as they do on the refit). Going to have to see who might have them, but eBay is being ridiculous about now, and I don't need a full kit! Edited March 19 by pengbuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) 2 hours ago, pengbuzz said: UPDATE: After a disaster trying to mount a front windshield to Airwolf, I'm taking a break from the project to clear my head. Working with ancient plastic and diecast is no treat, so I could use some distance from that one before I go back in to finish things. Meantime, came across this dirt cheap: Really want to build this, but I want to replace the saucer section and warp nacelles with ones from a 1/537 Refit kit. This way, it looks in continuity with the Refit on display (the thickness of the saucer is lacking and the warp nacelles just don't look the same as they do on the refit). Going to have to see who might have them, but eBay is being ridiculous about now, and I don;t need a full kit! Some pics: https://federationmodels.com/ Go to Products, then Federation Models; about halfway down you'll find a Miranda Class Saucer Correction Kit (only $15.00). Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything for the nacelles but I did not look too hard, so they may have something that would fit the bill. Edit: They're even running a half off sale at the moment. Edited March 18 by mechaninac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 3 hours ago, MechTech said: I'm glad you're going to a model show! They are tough competition, but really A LOT of fun! Great place to get stuff at good prices, awesome selection, and cool to meet with people. AND if you win anything a bonus! If not, a lesson learned. Don't be besides yourself at the show, people will think you're weird!🤣 - MT Too late. 2 hours ago, Big s said: Sounds like you guys could use some “alone time” Near a cliff. Sometimes Thom can be a real pain... 2 hours ago, pengbuzz said: UPDATE: After a disaster trying to mount a front windshield to Airwolf, I'm taking a break from the project to clear my head. Working with ancient plastic and diecast is no treat, so I could use some distance from that one before I go back in to finish things. Meantime, came across this dirt cheap: Really want to build this, but I want to replace the saucer section and warp nacelles with ones from a 1/537 Refit kit. This way, it looks in continuity with the Refit on display (the thickness of the saucer is lacking and the warp nacelles just don't look the same as they do on the refit). Going to have to see who might have them, but eBay is being ridiculous about now, and I don;t need a full kit! Some pics: Great find Pengbuzz! Don't forget, the Refit has all those atrocious grid lines all over it, unless that's not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Thom said: Great find Pengbuzz! Don't forget, the Refit has all those atrocious grid lines all over it, unless that's not a problem. Not an issue; I have a reliable method for dealing with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) 2 hours ago, mechaninac said: https://federationmodels.com/ Go to Products, then Federation Models; about halfway down you'll find a Miranda Class Saucer Correction Kit (only $15.00). Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything for the nacelles but I did not look too hard, so they may have something that would fit the bill. Edit: They're even running a half off sale at the moment. Thanks; when I saw they had a backplate I went ahead and ordered it. Just need nacelles. Edited March 19 by pengbuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urashiman Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 @pengbuzz man, you've no luck with your stuff at the moment, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) 2 hours ago, Urashiman said: @pengbuzz man, you've no luck with your stuff at the moment, Well, I did finally finish a brand-new Christopher Reeve version of Superman (to replace the one that was was ruined recently): This is what I started with (pic from the actual eBay auction I bought this in): (YES, that had took a LOT of grinding and work to get it anywhere Chris's likeness!) And Lois (although I'm still trying to capture Margot Kidder's likeness and can't quite get it): Stay tuned... Edited March 19 by pengbuzz added info and pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Good to hear, @pengbuzz! I hope Airwolf isn't too long in the hanger, but nice work on Reeves and I will love to see your Reliant going togther! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 @pengbuzz Great find!!! AWESOME job on the Superman mods. Maybe he was supposed to look more like Clark?🤣 - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 9 hours ago, MechTech said: @pengbuzz Great find!!! AWESOME job on the Superman mods. Maybe he was supposed to look more like Clark?🤣 - MT ?™ ©2024 Pengbuzz Productions Ltd. All rights, some lefts and a few straights reserved. Edited March 20 by pengbuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 It's getting longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 3 hours ago, electric indigo said: It's getting longer. Looking good so far. Lots of colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTheFish Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 An update on the modification I'm making to my old 1:100 scale Imai Armored Valkyrie. I'm adding ball joints to enhance articulation. https://odysee.com/@stevethefishdotnet:2/Imai-Macross-1100-Armored-VF-1J-Valkyrie-plamo-build-2-マクロス アーマードバルキリー:2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) 8 hours ago, SteveTheFish said: An update on the modification I'm making to my old 1:100 scale Imai Armored Valkyrie. I'm adding ball joints to enhance articulation. https://odysee.com/@stevethefishdotnet:2/Imai-Macross-1100-Armored-VF-1J-Valkyrie-plamo-build-2-マクロス アーマードバルキリー:2 NICE!!! Sometime if I come across a 1/100 VF-1 kit, I should consider at least some of those! BTW: looks like you dinged up your right index and middle fingers! O.o Watch out: those models can bite!!! Seriously, I'm sure all of us have those "badges of honor" from our endeavors with modelling. I know I get at least one during any kit or project I build! On 3/19/2024 at 10:00 AM, Thom said: Good to hear, @pengbuzz! I hope Airwolf isn't too long in the hanger, but nice work on Reeves and I will love to see your Reliant going together! Thanks! And yeah: just waiting on more Plastic Welder (next Wednesday) to continue that project. I still need to make the windshield for it (no idea how to do that just yet!) and seal up the cockpit before painting. Also still waffling on doing attachable weapons on it. Meantime, my parts for Reliant should be in this morning; I've already done some modifications to the warp nacelles to make them look more like the Refit's (they originally had a "belly" on the bottom, the Bussards were shaped wrong and a few details were lost in sanding and needed replacement). Also: 3 Tomcats still in the works (1/72 VF-1 Wolfpack, Top Gun [Maverick's plane pre-crash], and VF-142 Black Lions), a 1/72 Hasegawa VF-1 Valkyrie (Millia's, but will be repainted to VF-33 Starfighters) with a custom flight deck catapult diorama, a new blade for my Voltron's Blazing Sword (made out of aluminum, once I can find an appropriate piece of the right thickness and length/ width that won't break my wallet!) ... ...and a new set of nerves for my old, poor shot ones! Speaking of projects: I almost forgot to post the pics of the Thuverl-Salan Class ship I scratch-built some time back- Yeah... it needs some work still (antenna, weapons emplacements, etc). Got burned out on this (kept thinking green turd); I'll have to come back to it sometime. Stay tuned folks.... Edited March 22 by pengbuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, pengbuzz said: NICE!!! Sometime if I come across a 1/100 VF-1 kit, I should consider at least some of those! BTW: looks like you dinged up your right index and middle fingers! O.o Watch out: those models can bite!!! Seriously, I'm sure all of us have those "badges of honor" from our endeavors with modelling. I know I get at least one during any kit or project I build! Thanks! And yeah: just waiting on more Plastic Welder (next Wednesday) to continue that project. I still need to make the windshield for it (no idea how to do that just yet!) and seal up the cockpit before painting. Also still waffling on doing attachable weapons on it. Meantime, my parts for Reliant should be in this morning; I've already done some modifications to the warp nacelles to make them look more like the Refit's (they originally had a "belly" on the bottom, the Bussards were shaped wrong and a few details were lost in sanding and needed replacement). Also: 3 Tomcats still in the works (1/72 VF-1 Wolfpack, Top Gun [Maverick's plane pre-crash], and VF-142 Black Lions), a 1/72 Hasegawa VF-1 Valkyrie (Millia's, but will be repainted to VF-33 Starfighters) with a custom flight deck catapult diorama, a new blade for my Voltron's Blazing Sword (made out of aluminum, once I can find an appropriate piece of the right thickness and length/ width that won't break my wallet!) ... ...and a new set of nerves for my old, poor shot ones! Speaking of projects: I almost forgot to post the pics of the Thuverl-Salan Class ship I scratch-built some time back- Yeah... it needs some work still (antenna, weapons emplacements, etc). Got burned out on this (kept thinking green turd); I'll have to come back to it sometime. Stay tuned folks.... Your Zentradi ship came out better than the kits they had back in the day! And that 'organic' look is essential to their appearance. Breetai's flagship is going to be massive! Good to hear about all the projects still in the works. And as to the cockpit of Airwolf have you tried plunge molding? Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 22 minutes ago, Thom said: Your Zentradi ship came out better than the kits they had back in the day! And that 'organic' look is essential to their appearance. Breetai's flagship is going to be massive! Good to hear about all the projects still in the works. And as to the cockpit of Airwolf have you tried plunge molding? Thom Not sure what "plunge molding" is; I do know the "heat and smash" technique (heat plastic, pull over buck), but I would have to carve a buck for the canopy and I don't have a lot of luck getting proportions right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, pengbuzz said: Not sure what "plunge molding" is; I do know the "heat and smash" technique (heat plastic, pull over buck), but I would have to carve a buck for the canopy and I don't have a lot of luck getting proportions right. Basically the same thing. Do you still gave the canopy 'glass' that it came with? I know in the first pic it looks tinted, but you could use it as a master to make a buck or maybe to trace out the shape onto new clear plastic. Edited March 22 by Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, Thom said: Basically the same thing. Do you still gave the canopy 'glass' that it came with? I know in the first pic it looks tinted, but you could use it as a master to make a buck or maybe to trace out the shape onto new clear plastic. It's actually solid black plastic (the soft kind, polypropylene), and it is recessed from the surface. The actual Bell 222's windows are flush with the surface. Also, my heat gun died 6 months ago so I have no real way to heat the plastic (cannot use the stove as it has an automatic feature to turn off the burners with no pots or pans on them). :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 15 hours ago, SteveTheFish said: An update on the modification I'm making to my old 1:100 scale Imai Armored Valkyrie. I'm adding ball joints to enhance articulation. https://odysee.com/@stevethefishdotnet:2/Imai-Macross-1100-Armored-VF-1J-Valkyrie-plamo-build-2-マクロス アーマードバルキリー:2 I always kinda liked the look of the armored parts on that kit. I’m curious about trying an odd kitbash between one of those and the wave kit. It would definitely be ditching a lot of parts and not sure if it would end up worth all the cutting, sanding and awkwardness. But I am oddly curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 @pengbuzz That Tape-traedi ship looks COOL! It does have an organic feel to it! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urashiman Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 @pengbuzz ah a classic pengbuzz tape model! Awesome! I decided to purchase SUNLU high toughness resin, thinking I would get my prints to be a bit more less brittle. It is awesome. I can throw my print around and it doesn’t break… but… well… I smashed everything I could on the build plate of my VF-9. and also printed an army of Milias. And you can throw them around because the stuff basically is liquid rubber. Can be bent around like crazy and doesn’t break. Here two additional pictures for your convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 @Urashiman Great that they won't break, but how will it do under paint? I imagine you might get a lot of flaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urashiman Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 5 minutes ago, Thom said: @Urashiman Great that they won't break, but how will it do under paint? I imagine you might get a lot of flaking. Yeah… just flakes off. So I am not going to use it for model building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 2 hours ago, Urashiman said: @pengbuzz ah a classic pengbuzz tape model! Awesome! I decided to purchase SUNLU high toughness resin, thinking I would get my prints to be a bit more less brittle. It is awesome. I can throw my print around and it doesn’t break… but… well… I smashed everything I could on the build plate of my VF-9. and also printed an army of Milias. And you can throw them around because the stuff basically is liquid rubber. Can be bent around like crazy and doesn’t break. Here two additional pictures for your convenience. Seems perfect for rubber robot effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 4 hours ago, Urashiman said: Yeah… just flakes off. So I am not going to use it for model building. Sounds great when printing toys for the Scion though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 16 hours ago, Urashiman said: Yeah… just flakes off. So I am not going to use it for model building. how about krylon fusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urashiman Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 (edited) 23 hours ago, Thom said: Sounds great when printing toys for the Scion though! He has fun with it. Today he gave it a paint job. i was busy priming and sanding. Edited March 24 by Urashiman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 @Urashiman Trippy paint scheme! And lovely figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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