StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3

star-art · 10-27-2011, 02:00 PM

Here's one more. . .

star-art · 11-23-2011, 12:38 PM

This project is ready for final delivery. Unfortunately, I was down with a nasty bout of flu for nearly two weeks and that delayed things. The worst part was I had the head and neck sections ready to go. The engine section had just gotten a coat of putty in a few places and was ready for final clean-up.

I'm still getting my strength back and trying to get up to speed. But, I have the head and neck sections boxed up and ready to tape shut. I still have to do some finish sanding on the engine section though and get it in its box. But, it will all be out the door shortly. . .

Tiberius Kirk · 11-23-2011, 02:47 PM

Definitely a thing of beauty!

Great job man!

3d-builder · 11-24-2011, 09:58 AM

Good for you Charles i remember when things were
a little rough for you....... glad your busy! I am not
going to say "it looks good" it's just "Charles Adams"
stuff nuff said!

Regards,
Michael

P.S. Still miss the old site!

IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · 11-24-2011, 11:29 AM

Yeah me and 3-D builder were talking the other day about the old site. I miss it too.

Charles its looking great, if your looking for a change of pace. Ive got plenty of work left on the Betty. (Joking)

Al

ShowCraft · 11-24-2011, 01:15 PM

Outstanding build Chrles. There's goings be another happy customer of yours for sure.

ShowCraft · 11-24-2011, 01:19 PM

http://www.therpf.com/attachments/f1...661d1322073475

Wow! The G's impressive & all, but what about that view out the window?

LastBattlestar · 11-24-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShowCraft

http://www.therpf.com/attachments/f1...661d1322073475

Wow! The G's impressive & all, but what about that view out the window?

I thought the same thing, Jim. Nice!

Good to hear that you are feeling better Charles. I'm looking forward to getting the phone call to come over and see the boxes being opened.

ike

star-art · 11-25-2011, 01:40 PM

Thanks guys! Mike, bring a video camera, will ya? It would be really cool to see the unwrapping. . .

Jim, I feel very lucky to have my own dedicated workspace at long last. It's a first for me. Not only is it light and bright (and now even heated), but I even have a window -- that opens! LOL That's not too common in garages. . . And, as if that weren't enough, I have a really great view from the shop. Gotta love being in the mountains.

star-art · 11-26-2011, 07:05 PM

With the engine section packed and ready to ship, this project is now complete.

Darth Favre · 11-28-2011, 02:29 PM

As everyone else said here. Absolutely amazing work! I'll have to make a trip out to Seattle to go see your work sometime!

ShowCraft · 11-28-2011, 04:45 PM

Why the cooling fans? Is the client going to light it old school style?

star-art · 11-29-2011, 12:39 AM

Thanks!

The client plans on using LED light bulbs. These do generate at least some heat, so it's better to have air circulating in there than not IMO. The CR model used 120 volt LED bulbs and those get pretty warm. In this case, the plan is to use 12V LED light bulbs. They have rather large heat sink fins and they do get somewhat warm. Having the fans will ensure no significant heat builds up in there.

Another idea I had was adding an alarm that will go off if either fan quits working. This is simpler to implement than a cut-off circuit that would kill the lights if the fans stop. Is it totally necessary? No. But, after investing all this time and $$$, I feel it's better to be safe than sorry.

Now that these items have been shipped to the client, my side of the project is pretty much complete. With that said, I've also been asked to design and build a complete wire harness for this model and I have already completed the drawings and specs for that. I'll be building it soon and making these available to other G builders as well.

I've also been asked by the client to make 3D pattern masters for the mystery parts on the front sloping panel of the engine section. More on that when I get to it. . .

Wombat · 12-16-2011, 02:55 AM

I think everyone whos popped in on this thread or even just knows how Charles goes about things understands the man doesn't do things by halves. LOL

Tuesday night was a chance for me to see some of Charles building abilities first hand when i took delivery of the sections he built in this thread. Gee everything about them is very impressive. I'm more than happy with what i've received, i got a great service and incredible job for the money spent. I definitely got way more than i was expecting build wise but thats just how Charles goes about things. He builds em to last!

As i said, i couldn't be happier with the service or results. Already i'll be having him do a few other things of a different nature for the build as well. He's pretty talented in a few things i've found but then anyone that knows Charles already knows that!

Thanks Charles!

So, heres a quick lil mock up with them sections added to the rest!

ShowCraft · 12-16-2011, 05:45 PM

Built like a tank it is. First class all the way

tk1565 · 12-22-2011, 06:53 PM

AWESOME!!!!!

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10-27-2011, 02:00 PM	#26
star-art Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cascade Mountains USA Posts: 714	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 Here's one more. . . Attached Thumbnails

11-23-2011, 12:38 PM	#27
star-art Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cascade Mountains USA Posts: 714	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 This project is ready for final delivery. Unfortunately, I was down with a nasty bout of flu for nearly two weeks and that delayed things. The worst part was I had the head and neck sections ready to go. The engine section had just gotten a coat of putty in a few places and was ready for final clean-up. I'm still getting my strength back and trying to get up to speed. But, I have the head and neck sections boxed up and ready to tape shut. I still have to do some finish sanding on the engine section though and get it in its box. But, it will all be out the door shortly. . . Attached Thumbnails

11-23-2011, 02:47 PM	#28
Tiberius Kirk Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 623	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 Definitely a thing of beauty! Great job man!

11-24-2011, 09:58 AM	#29
3d-builder Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,410	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 Good for you Charles i remember when things were a little rough for you....... glad your busy! I am not going to say "it looks good" it's just "Charles Adams" stuff nuff said! Regards, Michael P.S. Still miss the old site!

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11-24-2011, 11:29 AM	#30
IEDBOUNTYHUNTER Modelmaker for Hire Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TexASS Posts: 882	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 Yeah me and 3-D builder were talking the other day about the old site. I miss it too. Charles its looking great, if your looking for a change of pace. Ive got plenty of work left on the Betty. (Joking) Al

11-24-2011, 01:15 PM	#31
ShowCraft Formerly Samos 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 363	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 Outstanding build Chrles. There's goings be another happy customer of yours for sure. Last edited by ShowCraft; 11-24-2011 at 01:21 PM.

11-24-2011, 01:19 PM	#32
ShowCraft Formerly Samos 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 363	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 http://www.therpf.com/attachments/f1...661d1322073475 Wow! The G's impressive & all, but what about that view out the window?

11-25-2011, 01:40 PM	#34
star-art Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cascade Mountains USA Posts: 714	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 Thanks guys! Mike, bring a video camera, will ya? It would be really cool to see the unwrapping. . . Jim, I feel very lucky to have my own dedicated workspace at long last. It's a first for me. Not only is it light and bright (and now even heated), but I even have a window -- that opens! LOL That's not too common in garages. . . And, as if that weren't enough, I have a really great view from the shop. Gotta love being in the mountains.

11-26-2011, 07:05 PM	#35
star-art Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cascade Mountains USA Posts: 714	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 With the engine section packed and ready to ship, this project is now complete. Attached Thumbnails

11-28-2011, 02:29 PM	#36
Darth Favre Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 As everyone else said here. Absolutely amazing work! I'll have to make a trip out to Seattle to go see your work sometime!

11-28-2011, 04:45 PM	#37
ShowCraft Formerly Samos 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 363	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 Why the cooling fans? Is the client going to light it old school style?

11-29-2011, 12:39 AM	#38
star-art Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cascade Mountains USA Posts: 714	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 Thanks! The client plans on using LED light bulbs. These do generate at least some heat, so it's better to have air circulating in there than not IMO. The CR model used 120 volt LED bulbs and those get pretty warm. In this case, the plan is to use 12V LED light bulbs. They have rather large heat sink fins and they do get somewhat warm. Having the fans will ensure no significant heat builds up in there. Another idea I had was adding an alarm that will go off if either fan quits working. This is simpler to implement than a cut-off circuit that would kill the lights if the fans stop. Is it totally necessary? No. But, after investing all this time and $$$, I feel it's better to be safe than sorry. Now that these items have been shipped to the client, my side of the project is pretty much complete. With that said, I've also been asked to design and build a complete wire harness for this model and I have already completed the drawings and specs for that. I'll be building it soon and making these available to other G builders as well. I've also been asked by the client to make 3D pattern masters for the mystery parts on the front sloping panel of the engine section. More on that when I get to it. . .

12-16-2011, 02:55 AM	#39
Wombat Formerly Starbuckin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Australia Posts: 107	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 I think everyone whos popped in on this thread or even just knows how Charles goes about things understands the man doesn't do things by halves. LOL Tuesday night was a chance for me to see some of Charles building abilities first hand when i took delivery of the sections he built in this thread. Gee everything about them is very impressive. I'm more than happy with what i've received, i got a great service and incredible job for the money spent. I definitely got way more than i was expecting build wise but thats just how Charles goes about things. He builds em to last! As i said, i couldn't be happier with the service or results. Already i'll be having him do a few other things of a different nature for the build as well. He's pretty talented in a few things i've found but then anyone that knows Charles already knows that! Thanks Charles! So, heres a quick lil mock up with them sections added to the rest! Attached Thumbnails

12-22-2011, 06:53 PM	#41
tk1565 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: oshawa ontario, canada Posts: 169	Re: StarshipBuilder's Studio-Scale Galactica #3 AWESOME!!!!!

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