1/144th Prometheus scratch build
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Vacformedhero
Sr Member
The larger scale model will give it the depth of detail this ship deserves, larger models adds a big of gravity to it.
Evening All,
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Hit 335 hours of work so far on this bad boy, really beginning to need details.
Ive decided that as this is only a water pistol Prometheus and not 100% cannon that i will be using artistic licence with some areas of the ships details and it's lighting effects.
You have been warned
Enough chit chat
Slush casting first attempt,
took the mold and sandwiched it between two boards with all thread on opposite outside corners.
Pour hole.
Weigh and mix my Smooth-on 300 and pour into the cavity
Spin by hand being mind full to coat all the right areas
Warning action shot
Keep it going
At least five minutes if you wait until the plastic/cup starts to warm up in your hand whilst you stir it, its all about timing.
Warning another action shot
Leave for ten mins and then pop them out. It's a good upper body workout i tell ya. Hollow domes, need a bit of filling here and there but its a good base to start from.
Together with nozzel
Moved on to the engine attacher thing
Made four
Cable access
Dry fit
Money shots
Started on the joint surround. took a while, one bondo disaster in the middle. epoxie problems. basically it was a complete pain in the buttarks
So here is a selection of pictures that require no words
Needs only a final sand
Started on some of inner engine details, hoping to be casting these as small assemblies soon
And thats about the size of it so far
Enjoy Episode 7 everyone
I'm doing a marathon of the Bluerays, the wifes away all weekend in New York, then i'll go see it in the middle of the night when it might be a bit quiter
Anyhoo
Take care my friends
Gag
OUT
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Hit 335 hours of work so far on this bad boy, really beginning to need details.
Ive decided that as this is only a water pistol Prometheus and not 100% cannon that i will be using artistic licence with some areas of the ships details and it's lighting effects.
You have been warned
Enough chit chat
Slush casting first attempt,
took the mold and sandwiched it between two boards with all thread on opposite outside corners.
Pour hole.
Weigh and mix my Smooth-on 300 and pour into the cavity
Spin by hand being mind full to coat all the right areas
Warning action shot
Keep it going
At least five minutes if you wait until the plastic/cup starts to warm up in your hand whilst you stir it, its all about timing.
Warning another action shot
Leave for ten mins and then pop them out. It's a good upper body workout i tell ya. Hollow domes, need a bit of filling here and there but its a good base to start from.
Together with nozzel
Moved on to the engine attacher thing
Made four
Cable access
Dry fit
Money shots
Started on the joint surround. took a while, one bondo disaster in the middle. epoxie problems. basically it was a complete pain in the buttarks
So here is a selection of pictures that require no words
Needs only a final sand
Started on some of inner engine details, hoping to be casting these as small assemblies soon
And thats about the size of it so far
Enjoy Episode 7 everyone
I'm doing a marathon of the Bluerays, the wifes away all weekend in New York, then i'll go see it in the middle of the night when it might be a bit quiter
Anyhoo
Take care my friends
Gag
OUT
benschechtman
New Member
this is such an amazing scratchbuild, i cant wait to see more!
and by the way, here is an early and fitting holiday present, it gave me a laugh
and by the way, here is an early and fitting holiday present, it gave me a laugh
nathanial91
Member
Just found this thread, and I will be coming back many times, because it is awesome work!
newmagrathea
Sr Member
Wow, excellent work. Inspiring and you make me feel lazy.
Ello,
Not been about muchly
Been off the boil a bit,
Dry spell,
Just got into it again
Thanks for stopping by, very encoraging to know you guys are with me
Finally managed to get this bloody thing finished and molded
Also molded the top cap
Bashed out four of each
Then it was on to the best bit..................................................freesyle detailing.
Marked my canvas and began cutting relief so the tubes could be angled correctly
Then we were off and running
Used items i had four of in my scrap bins, i put three aside for the other engines
Started on the outer cylinder assembly
Like everything popped out four
Tom's set, Dick's set and Harry's set.
Main tube
Ready to mold
Beginning to fit all the castings together with the detail assembly
Dry fit
And thats all she wrote
Cheers
Stay frosty
Gag
Not been about muchly
Been off the boil a bit,
Dry spell,
Just got into it again
Thanks for stopping by, very encoraging to know you guys are with me
Finally managed to get this bloody thing finished and molded
Also molded the top cap
Bashed out four of each
Then it was on to the best bit..................................................freesyle detailing.
Marked my canvas and began cutting relief so the tubes could be angled correctly
Then we were off and running
Used items i had four of in my scrap bins, i put three aside for the other engines
Started on the outer cylinder assembly
Like everything popped out four
Tom's set, Dick's set and Harry's set.
Main tube
Ready to mold
Beginning to fit all the castings together with the detail assembly
Dry fit
And thats all she wrote
Cheers
Stay frosty
Gag
Caretaker10
Active Member
Amazing work as always Gag.....
Jim.
Jim.
wibble6996
New Member
Beautiful work, as always. Love your freestyle bits, they add so much class. Keep plugging away buddy, you are an inspiration.
My favorite part is the dedication. Anybody that follows his previous builds knows the dedication. PS, it's not dedication for fun. THIS GUY. THIS GUY HAS NO IDEA WHAT HE IS DOING NEXT.
So think about that. NO idea. He makes up the next move. And PLEASE, I want you guys who want to argue, start with me.....
"HE IS RECREATIGNN BLAAH HUMP CAAMELSSE.."
OK so I'm sure he did not say anything about camel humping. You know what he did say though? This guy. THIS GUY.
THIS GUY. He said he could dig through his garbage box and find a set of FOUR. I'm the dick, calling stuff out, but nobody wants to know about his crazy garbage box?
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Obviously I'm following no matter what.... Where is the last ship?
So think about that. NO idea. He makes up the next move. And PLEASE, I want you guys who want to argue, start with me.....
"HE IS RECREATIGNN BLAAH HUMP CAAMELSSE.."
OK so I'm sure he did not say anything about camel humping. You know what he did say though? This guy. THIS GUY.
THIS GUY. He said he could dig through his garbage box and find a set of FOUR. I'm the dick, calling stuff out, but nobody wants to know about his crazy garbage box?
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Obviously I'm following no matter what.... Where is the last ship?
This one
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=203611
Or
This one
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=151174
MP me address and i'll sent your a special can't buy scratch package. Thanks for you support man it means alot
Yep, I want your boxes of greeblies Gag...all of it! Man, that build is an nerdgasm and more!! I'm giddy with excitement
Just have to comment and give a massive shout out to MikeJ
He has sent me 3 boxes of various greeblies
For the last build and this one
TOP TOP TOP Bloke
I never asked or nothin
Just asked for my address and boxes started appearing
TOP Bloke
Gag
Absolutely lovely, this thread is well worth the read. keep up the mindbending work.
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