Big s Posted August 13 Posted August 13 1 hour ago, Papa Rat said: Yeah I think it came out around the same time as Alien. I’m not gonna say it was as great as Alien, but definitely a great movie with an original story Quote
tekering Posted August 14 Posted August 14 12 hours ago, Papa Rat said: I am blown away at the amount of detail in such a small package. ♥️ I enjoy pushing the limits of a 12K resolution printer. 😎 The Cygnus files I bought were disappointingly low-resolution, so I figured the only way to justify my purchase was to make a Hallmark ornament. 😉 Plus, I already have a variety of ships displayed at the same 1:3000 scale: 5 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Yeah I think it came out around the same time as Alien. Actually, ALIEN was a July release; The Black Hole came out in December of 1979, only two weeks after Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Fun factoid: Sigourney Weaver had originally been cast as Dr. Kate McCrae, but the zero-gravity sequences in The Black Hole required her to cut her hair. 😅 She refused, and the role went to Yvette Mimieux instead. If Sigourney Weaver had agreed to Disney's demands, Veronica Cartwright (who had already been cast as Ripley) would've been the big star of the franchise... ...and we'd be living in a slightly different alternate universe today. ☺️ Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 14 Posted August 14 (edited) @tekeringWow! What an amazing collection. Also thanks for the info on Alien. It’s wild how casting worked out the way it did. Edit* All this Alien talk got me thinking that I should seek out a 3d print of the “Space Jockey” I have never purchased a 3d print or files let alone worked on the physical print. Maybe that would be a fun one to be a first go at it? Edited August 14 by Papa Rat Quote
Big s Posted August 14 Posted August 14 2 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Edit* All this Alien talk got me thinking that I should seek out a 3d print of the “Space Jockey” I have never purchased a 3d print or files let alone worked on the physical print. Maybe that would be a fun one to be a first go at it? Edited 38 minutes ago by Papa Rat I remember many years ago, there was a vinyl kit that haunted the local hobby shop Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 14 Posted August 14 10 minutes ago, Big s said: I remember many years ago, there was a vinyl kit that haunted the local hobby shop Very cool. Quote
tekering Posted August 14 Posted August 14 5 hours ago, Papa Rat said: I should seek out a 3d print of the “Space Jockey” Something like this? 😎 Gambody's files are on sale right now. 5 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Maybe that would be a fun one to be a first go at it? I think so. The bio-mechanical shapes and muted color scheme would be quite forgiving, so it would be difficult to screw it up. 😅 Let me know if you're serious about it. Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 14 Posted August 14 (edited) 5 hours ago, tekering said: Something like this? 😎 Gambody's files are on sale right now. I think so. The bio-mechanical shapes and muted color scheme would be quite forgiving, so it would be difficult to screw it up. 😅 Let me know if you're serious about it. Now that’s what I’m talking about. Is that your build? It looks great and I agree that the build and scheme at hand will be very forgiving. Thanks for the heads up on this, appreciate it. $20 for files sounds good too. I’ll have to do some research on cost for printing before I pull the trigger on it though. Being a total noob, are there options as far as materials used in the printing process that I should seek out for this sort of project? Edit* I did notice the figures “Dallas, Lambert, Kane” are not part of the files. Is that something I am able to find elsewhere at the same scale? Edited August 14 by Papa Rat Quote
tekering Posted August 14 Posted August 14 1 hour ago, Papa Rat said: Is that your build? No, I bought that from YJA years before I had my own 3D printer. 1 hour ago, Papa Rat said: Being a total noob, are there options as far as materials used in the printing process that I should seek out for this sort of project? Your material options depend entirely on the type of printer; DLP or SLA use photopolymer resins, while FFF or FDM use extruded filament spools. Liquid resin is better for highly-detailed miniatures, while filament is more practical for larger projects. 1 hour ago, Papa Rat said: I did notice the figures “Dallas, Lambert, Kane” are not part of the files. Those are my Hiya Toys action figures, actually. ☺️ 2 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Is that something I am able to find elsewhere at the same scale? A brief Google search found several different options for ALIEN figures in compression suits that can be downloaded and printed. There are no limits to scale with 3D-printing; your only restrictions would be layer thickness, and the physical dimensions of your printer. Print anything you want, at any size you want! 😁 Quote
Thom Posted August 14 Posted August 14 (edited) @pengbuzz That is a great finish on the Cat's Eye! Glad you got it finished and in such fine style. As to the next project, V.I.N.C.E.N.T. sounds like a great idea. @tekering That is a gorgeous looking Cygnus. I have yet to even get my printer set up... The detail is so good! And that is some interesting info on casting. I wonder what Cartwright thought about that. Although, I think it was Jennifer O'Neill who was set to play McCrae, but left over the hair-thing. Would be a bit of a slap for Weaver to dump the role over cutting her hair, just to go bald in the completely fictional, never actually done or filmed or released Alien 3, that was nothing but a weird fever-dream that made Josh Whedon wet his bed one night. Edited August 14 by Thom Quote
tekering Posted August 14 Posted August 14 1 hour ago, Thom said: That is a gorgeous looking Cygnus. Maybe, once it's painted and properly lit... I've got 40 chip LEDs being delivered tomorrow. 😅 48 minutes ago, Thom said: I think it was Jennifer O'Neill who was set to play McCrae, but left over the hair-thing. Actually, she agreed and cut her hair for the role. Unfortunately, a drunk-driving incident left her injured at time of filming. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/we-never-had-an-ending-why-disneys-black-hole-lost-star-wars-1262526/ Quote
Thom Posted August 14 Posted August 14 27 minutes ago, tekering said: Maybe, once it's painted and properly lit... I've got 40 chip LEDs being delivered tomorrow. 😅 Actually, she agreed and cut her hair for the role. Unfortunately, a drunk-driving incident left her injured at time of filming. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/we-never-had-an-ending-why-disneys-black-hole-lost-star-wars-1262526/ Ah, thank you! I had forgotten that part! Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 14 Posted August 14 3 hours ago, tekering said: No, I bought that from YJA years before I had my own 3D printer. Your material options depend entirely on the type of printer; DLP or SLA use photopolymer resins, while FFF or FDM use extruded filament spools. Liquid resin is better for highly-detailed miniatures, while filament is more practical for larger projects. Those are my Hiya Toys action figures, actually. ☺️ A brief Google search found several different options for ALIEN figures in compression suits that can be downloaded and printed. There are no limits to scale with 3D-printing; your only restrictions would be layer thickness, and the physical dimensions of your printer. Print anything you want, at any size you want! 😁 Thanks so much for the responses and all the info. It’s super helpful. Payday is tomorrow so I’ll go ahead and order up those files from the link you sent. I haven’t had time to source a printer yet but I bet there are plenty around to get the job done. Quote
Urashiman Posted August 14 Author Posted August 14 @tekering dude! That borg cube made out of scrap runners ... I am jealous! Quote
tekering Posted August 14 Posted August 14 1 hour ago, Urashiman said: That borg cube made out of scrap runners ... I am jealous! That's a work-in-progress. It still needs a lot of surface detail applied... ...and I need to replace the batteries, too. 😑 Quote
derex3592 Posted August 14 Posted August 14 @tekering Awesome looking Black Hole 🕳️ ship! I'm forever jealous of that Borg cube of yours! Over here the TOS Enterprise is in the final stages... As terrifying as it sounds, I'm going to attempt sanding down the decals on this one in order to get that finish looking silky smooooth... Fingers crossed 🤞! couple of good solid coats of TS - 13 Clear down 1st! If I'm not careful this thing might actually end up looking half way decent! Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 15 Posted August 15 3 hours ago, derex3592 said: @tekering Awesome looking Black Hole 🕳️ ship! I'm forever jealous of that Borg cube of yours! Over here the TOS Enterprise is in the final stages... As terrifying as it sounds, I'm going to attempt sanding down the decals on this one in order to get that finish looking silky smooooth... Fingers crossed 🤞! couple of good solid coats of TS - 13 Clear down 1st! If I'm not careful this thing might actually end up looking half way decent! Wish you all the best on sanding the decals. Sounds nerve racking. Home stretch… cant wait to see it!😊 Quote
electric indigo Posted August 15 Posted August 15 @tekering How are you gonna mask the non-lighted girders on your Cygnus? 😅 Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Good Lord you guys are in another level. kudos!!! I am still continuing with humble little build. Completed a few more details. Quote
pengbuzz Posted August 15 Posted August 15 On 8/13/2025 at 11:50 AM, Papa Rat said: Maximillian would be a fun model BTW: from what I found out today, Round2 is reissuing the models: https://www.culttvmanshop.com/PREORDER-VINCENT--The-Black-Hole-reissue-from-Round-2MPC--Price-TBA-PREORDER-RESERVATION_p_7859.html Quote
Thom Posted August 15 Posted August 15 3 minutes ago, pengbuzz said: BTW: from what I found out today, Round2 is reissuing the models: https://www.culttvmanshop.com/PREORDER-VINCENT--The-Black-Hole-reissue-from-Round-2MPC--Price-TBA-PREORDER-RESERVATION_p_7859.html Cool! Though I tried to pre-order and it said the product is not available! Quote
pengbuzz Posted August 15 Posted August 15 1 hour ago, Thom said: Cool! Though I tried to pre-order and it said the product is not available! Weird. O.o We'll have to wait and see... Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 15 Posted August 15 2 hours ago, pengbuzz said: BTW: from what I found out today, Round2 is reissuing the models: https://www.culttvmanshop.com/PREORDER-VINCENT--The-Black-Hole-reissue-from-Round-2MPC--Price-TBA-PREORDER-RESERVATION_p_7859.html Wow! Thanks for sharing. Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 16 Posted August 16 20 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Good Lord you guys are in another level. kudos!!! I am still continuing with humble little build. Completed a few more details. Looking great! Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 16 Posted August 16 (edited) Made a ton of progress on that old IMAI Ley Type today. So far all airbrush but going in for a bunch of cleanup with brush touchups/details. Then it’s full blast into decals, panel lines and weathering. Hope to finish it up this weekend. Edited August 16 by Papa Rat Quote
pengbuzz Posted August 16 Posted August 16 20 minutes ago, Papa Rat said: Made a ton of progress on that old IMAI Ley Type today. So far all airbrush but going in for a bunch of cleanup with brush touchups/details. Then it’s full blast into decals, panel lines and weathering. Hope to finish it up this weekend. Looks really good! One thing I might suggest is an oil wash: thinned down oil paint applied into crevasses and corners to bring them out more. Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 16 Posted August 16 (edited) 1 minute ago, pengbuzz said: Looks really good! One thing I might suggest is an oil wash: thinned down oil paint applied into crevasses and corners to bring them out more. Thanks. Yeah after I get done with touch ups and some brush details I have a nice brown oil wash ready and waiting. 👍 Edited August 16 by Papa Rat Quote
pengbuzz Posted August 16 Posted August 16 45 minutes ago, Papa Rat said: Thanks. Yeah after I get done with touch ups and some brush details I have a nice brown oil wash ready and waiting. 👍 Awesome! Looking forward to that. Just be careful on the joints for that figure; from my experiences with Imai's Mospeada line, they're really brittle and fragile. O.o Quote
tekering Posted August 16 Posted August 16 22 hours ago, electric indigo said: How are you gonna mask the non-lighted girders on your Cygnus? 😅 Hours of delicate drybrush work await me. 😑 2 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Made a ton of progress on that old IMAI Ley Type today. So far all airbrush but going in for a bunch of cleanup with brush touchups/details. Then it’s full blast into decals, panel lines and weathering. Can't wait to see the result! 57 minutes ago, pengbuzz said: Just be careful on the joints for that figure; from my experiences with Imai's Mospeada line, they're really brittle and fragile. My experience as well. Don't try to pose it! 🤕 Quote
electric indigo Posted August 16 Posted August 16 1 hour ago, tekering said: Hours of delicate drybrush work await me. 😑 I wonder if some kind of tampo printing would work, i.e. applying the paint with a sponge and just hitting the raised structures. Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 16 Posted August 16 @pengbuzz @tekering thanks for the heads up. Yeah once it’s in final position the figure will remain static. Quote
Big s Posted August 16 Posted August 16 5 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Made a ton of progress on that old IMAI Ley Type today. So far all airbrush but going in for a bunch of cleanup with brush touchups/details. Then it’s full blast into decals, panel lines and weathering. Hope to finish it up this weekend. Doin great making those old kits look awesome Quote
pengbuzz Posted August 16 Posted August 16 (edited) On 8/16/2025 at 1:57 AM, tekering said: Hours of delicate drybrush work await me. 😑 Can't wait to see the result! My experience as well. Don't try to pose it! 🤕 Yeah; that happened to my Leigoss transformable fighter, and ultimately led to its' demise . Edited August 17 by pengbuzz Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 16 Posted August 16 9 hours ago, Big s said: Doin great making those old kits look awesome Thanks Quote
Papa Rat Posted August 17 Posted August 17 (edited) Well decals, some minor touch ups and a wash are on. Tomorrow doing some chipping and the glossy lenses things under knees then calling it good. Edited August 17 by Papa Rat Quote
Big s Posted August 17 Posted August 17 2 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Well decals, some minor touch ups and a wash are on. Tomorrow doing some chipping and the glossy lenses things under knees then calling it good. Lovin it so far. Got me excited to get my hands on the upcoming moderoid kits Quote
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