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    Oct 7, 2012 - Red Dwarf X Miniatures #1
    Hi guys,

    I thought that some of you might be interested in these shots. I've already posted one of them in another Red Dwarf thread, but they are more suited to the Studio Scale Forum. Now that RDX is out I can share.

    This was built for the close-up fly-by shots seen in the opening credits and other establishing shots. It is an 8'x4' panel. I had a week to build it with the help of Steve Howarth.

    Much of the panel work is from 4 huge Revell 1/200 North Cormorant kits that we had and are also a bunch of castings that Bill Pearson had made over the years dotted around the panel.

    RDX was shot with HD Red Epic cameras, so we needed quite a high level of detail for the close up shots. The surviving Red Dwarf model wasn't up to it.

    Most of the sections are removable so they can be swapped out for others to give the director more variety.

    Big thanks to Guy Cowen for sending me a box of kit parts to help get the job done!!







    Cheers

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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #2
    Wow, never been a fan of RD, but iam, a huge fan of your work Neil!
    Oh and yeah, hes a top bloke that Cowen fella, genuine, and always willing to go the extra mile, you put that box of bits to amazing use!

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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #3
    Brilliant and very happy they are using (mostly) miniatures! The first episode was great, far better than the last 3 attempts. Can't wait for next week.

    Any chance of an even closer/larger look at the removable panel with the name plate on it? That to me is an idea replica piece in the making :-)
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #4
    Cheers guys. Lot's of miniatures in this series. I've got some nice pics of the Blue Midget I restored and redetailed, that I'll post at some point.

    Here is the 'Trojan' built by Steve Howarth for the first episode...



    I'll see what I can do about a close-up of the logo section.
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #5
    Wheres the ledge for the painting guy?
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #6
    Vos said: View Post
    Lot's of miniatures in this series.
    REALLY glad to hear that! Especially after the cgi banality that littered the last three series.

    Appreciate the pics, Neil. Looking forward to more!
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #7
    Have they returned to model work for financial or 'old school look' reasons?

    Loving it whatever the reason.
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #8
    Never heard of red dwarf, Im wondering if it was released in France ? Anyway i enjoy each time I see fx miniatures, even more when they're built by a friend !

    This model is great, I like the detailling and the rust finish is awesome !

    Thanks for sharing Neil !
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #9
    Looks great Neil... I take it you ain't coming to OZ no more?
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #10
    If you have never heard of RD, do yourself a favor and rent or buy the series. It is by far one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. Sci-fi too!
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #11
    I am so glad to see some RD love on this forum, and these models are fantastic. I've watched every episode of Red Dwarf over the years and am waiting patiently, (NOT) for RDX to hit the states.

    It makes me happy to see the old school model makers have started to have their works shown in the media. CGI is all good and fine, but there is just something beautiful in a model made by someone who excels at his craft.

    Keep us informed, Neil and make sure they keep on using the real thing
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #12
    Really nice work Neil, beautiful. Especially with only a week to build it in. Big fan of the old Red Dwarf but haven't seen any of the newer stuff.
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    Oct 7, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #13
    Great work, and nice to see models still being put to practical use!
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    Oct 9, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #14
    Hi all, has anyone got any more reference pics of the S.S. Trojan? All I have are these low quality screen grabs.
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    Oct 9, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #15
    I've always thought the small rouge one was beautiful. These pictures just go to prove it.

    But why do you model makers always have to use such obscure kits? I ask you? A model of a North Sea oil platform? Really?! Why couldn't it be 1/72nd Spitfires? They're two a penny!
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    Oct 9, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #16
    Calamity Si said: View Post
    Hi all, has anyone got any more reference pics of the S.S. Trojan?
    Keep an eye on Steve Howarth's site here. Hopefully he'll post shots of his Trojan build at some point.

    Mole said: View Post
    But why do you model makers always have to use such obscure kits? I ask you? A model of a North Sea oil platform? Really?! Why couldn't it be 1/72nd Spitfires? They're two a penny!
    Horses for courses. I was supplied with this same kit to detail a large bridge-span miniature many years ago, and it just lends itself to this sort of look.

    Bu**er-all usable detail in a 1/72nd Spitfire!
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    Oct 9, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #17
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    Keep an eye on Steve Howarth's site here. Hopefully he'll post shots of his Trojan build at some point.
    Awesome. Cheers man. I'm attempting to design the quintessential 'British' sci fi ship. Taking inspiration from Hyperdrive, Jerry Anderson, Doctor who and of course, Red Dwarf. I've emailed Steve, so hopefully he'll get back to me at some point. Keeping 'em X'd
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    Oct 9, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #18
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    Horses for courses. I was supplied with this same kit to detail a large bridge-span miniature many years ago, and it just lends itself to this sort of look.

    Bu**er-all usable detail in a 1/72nd Spitfire!

    The sign of a true scratch model builder. Always keep the interesting looking bits. They'll come in handy at some point.
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    Nov 2, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #19
    Thought you guys might like to see some more shots of the S.S. Trojan that Steve Howarth kindly sent me a few weeks back...

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    Nov 2, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #20
    This is just bloody BEAUTIFUL stuff! I'm in smegging AWE!
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    Nov 2, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #21
    Thanks for sharing, loving these pics!
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    Nov 2, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #22
    Whoa! Nice score, CS! And thanks to Steve!
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    Nov 2, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #23
    Are the S.S. Trojan's thrusters binoculars? I love the shape of those things.
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    Nov 4, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #24
    Amazing work, I'd love to have a crack at that big red side panel, it would look awesome on my wall.

    Any chance of a few pointers on construction techniques , parts and paint?

    By the way I helped to make the green starbug smart car for the back to earth episodes
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    Nov 4, 2012 - Re: Red Dwarf X Miniatures #25
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    By the way I helped to make the green starbug smart car for the back to earth episodes
    Then you should be ashamed of yourself! Off to the Naughty Corner!!
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