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usaeatt2
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Awesome! Thanks, Moffeaton. Well, look at that...I'm having FUN learning new things. I should probably go download more reference pictures now...
It's amazing to me that modelers created these ships so many years ago and people are still trying to replicate them down to the last infinitesimal detail. Who knows why those little chips were added in certain places on each model? Creative expression? Hiding a mistake? Slip of an exacto blade? I don't know any better, so don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not trying to point out shortcomings. Mike, I appreciate your comment/philosophy more than you know - sometimes it's important to enjoy what you're doing, maybe seize the moment, than to get hung up on a minor detail. I think about these things while building and I like to think of what was going on in the modeler's mind as they found or decided on a piece from a kit. Was it calculated from years of building experience, or was it a eureka moment when they found the perfect, believable piece to fill an empty space? Thanks for your time and effort. I'm sure this kit will provide many months of fun! And it's hard to put a price on that!!!
It's amazing to me that modelers created these ships so many years ago and people are still trying to replicate them down to the last infinitesimal detail. Who knows why those little chips were added in certain places on each model? Creative expression? Hiding a mistake? Slip of an exacto blade? I don't know any better, so don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not trying to point out shortcomings. Mike, I appreciate your comment/philosophy more than you know - sometimes it's important to enjoy what you're doing, maybe seize the moment, than to get hung up on a minor detail. I think about these things while building and I like to think of what was going on in the modeler's mind as they found or decided on a piece from a kit. Was it calculated from years of building experience, or was it a eureka moment when they found the perfect, believable piece to fill an empty space? Thanks for your time and effort. I'm sure this kit will provide many months of fun! And it's hard to put a price on that!!!
I kind of figured out what those blocks were on mine when I studied the filming models like this Red 3 (see pic). The hinge plates don't seem to be at the same angle as the wings, or maybe not...I can't exactly tell from this pic what angle the plates are at. What do you guys think? Could it have been the hero model method to keep wings open also?
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That would be the back edge of the wing. You can't see the blocks. I've got to build mine up to sort it out.
This is what I think is happening with the block location. I didn't cut the block down yet, so it looks odd and they hinge covers don't sit right on the block. The hinge covers should be at a better angle when sitting into a cut down block.
I could be wrong. Jason and Mike should be able to confirm. It's my best guess as to what's happening there.
I could be wrong. Jason and Mike should be able to confirm. It's my best guess as to what's happening there.
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Bigturc
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Funny that you mention it .. I actually got it out this week end and installed magnets in the wings to hold them in place. Because I didn't want to glue them on the armature so that it would be easy to disassemble it if it needs to be moved! Check my build thread for some updates! Back to topic
usaeatt2
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So glad to finally see lots of action on this thread!
Just a heads up, I contacted Mike Reader and he's still making machined aluminum armatures.
He says 4-6 weeks lead time; I put my order in today.
Mike's email: reader@mymts.net
Here's a link with details and a picture:
http://www.modelermagic.com/?p=39209
Just a heads up, I contacted Mike Reader and he's still making machined aluminum armatures.
He says 4-6 weeks lead time; I put my order in today.
Mike's email: reader@mymts.net
Here's a link with details and a picture:
http://www.modelermagic.com/?p=39209
I believe mike meant this to be in there only with the wings open - as a plug. That's the problem they must have had in the movie too - that the wings won't close if the detail was in there, but you need the detail in there so you don't see the armature when open. There seems no other way to disguise that armature otherwise.
senormodeler
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I'm glad the subject of an armature has come up. I've got one of these kits on order from Mike as well and I've been wondering what the options are for mounting it. I see the armature that usaeatt2 posted, but does the kit come with a basic armature? What are different people using?
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