1/144th Prometheus scratch build

IEDBOUNTYHUNTER · Nov 19, 2014

Looking good, besides the surform tool. Maybe a little less hardener in the bondo. Which will give you a little more working time to smooth it out. I know here in the summer ill stick the can in my old fridge for 30 minutes. Cools it down gives me more working time here in the heat . The smoother the bondo easier it is to sand and get the shape you want.

yuumi2891103 · Nov 19, 2014

I thought, if there would be a guy who can build this model, it would be Al the IEDBOUNTYHUNTER or NylonGag for sure.
Al-san has enough knowledge, experiences and technique, and Gag-san does too.

This will be another legendary model like Al-san's Betty.

All the best, Katsu

TheNylonGag · Nov 30, 2014

Evenin All,

Thanks for stopping by and commenting

Got me one of those yella thingeez, thanks for the tip

Soooooooooooo, enough chit chat

Gave the top its first basic sanding

Did the same on the bottom but it didn't turn out as good as the top

Evened up the back

And the front

Cut and drilled the inner edge of the outer engine arms, then lag screwed these to the main assembly to mark out for cutting

Cut them out

Attached the inner arm supports

This is everything so far

Well, injested enough bondo dust for one day
Take care
See you soon
Gag

joberg · Nov 30, 2014

Starting to see the overall shape of that model. Eager to see the next update

Cadeus · Nov 30, 2014

When an engineer builds a model, magic happens!

brandomack · Nov 30, 2014

Subscribed!

You're doing such a smashing job, keep it up!

P.S. I have a copy of "Art of Prometheus" it's yours if you want it, just PM me your address (call it a pay it forward/ Christmas gift)

LukaFilm · Dec 2, 2014

Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

TheNylonGag · Dec 7, 2014

brandomack said:
Subscribed!

You're doing such a smashing job, keep it up!

P.S. I have a copy of "Art of Prometheus" it's yours if you want it, just PM me your address (call it a pay it forward/ Christmas gift)

You are just too generous my friend, thank you so much.

PM sent

Cadeus said:
When an engineer builds a model, magic happens!

Ello mate, thanks for the kind words

joberg said:
Starting to see the overall shape of that model. Eager to see the next update

Glad you can see it mate, cuz i ain't got a clue what i'm doing

LukaFilm said:
Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnxxxxxxxxx

Well, ere we go folks,
welcome,

hold on tight for a fast ride,

the louder you screem the faster we go.............

Marked,

cut,

assembled and attached,

the basic outer profile of the side engine supports.

1/8" styrene sheet.

Chiselled away witth my shaping/scraping tool,

More plastic sheet,

More shaping/scraping,

Marked me radussssssses,

Cut with 6 flute carbide 1/8" , high helix end mill in me dremmel on top speed, knife, butter, etc ........

Radiusedid bottom edge,

Assembled,

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-
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Added inner strip to support bottom surfaces

But that's for next time

Thanks for stopping by.
It means alot .
Gag

SmilingOtter · Dec 7, 2014

So far, so excellent...

the DOCTOR · Dec 7, 2014

*fetches popcorn, sits on comfy chair*

Ok, I'm hooked, keep it up!

Albertese · Dec 8, 2014

Such innovative spring clamp storage... I love it!

Oh and excellent work on the model also!

--Alex

struschie · Dec 8, 2014

Really looking forward to any update. This thread (aka all your threads) are 100% education, inspiration & entertainment!

Belugawrx · Jan 4, 2015

Ok.... here you are...whew ...!
I was jonesin' there for a bit....
Hope you had a great holiday Gag
Looking forward to following this
Cheers

tbody · Jan 5, 2015

Amaziiiiiiiiiiiiing!
Subscribed.

Keycube · Jan 5, 2015

Is that a Multistrada over by the monitor?

wibble6996 · Jan 5, 2015

http://www.firstshowing.net/2012/explore-the-uscss-prometheus-built-by-weyland-corp-in-full-detail/ you probably already have this but hey ho... fabulous build

TheNylonGag · Jan 7, 2015

Merry New Year,
Welcome everyone to 2015, I hope everybody had a fun and safe Christmas and New Years holiday and I wish you all the best for the coming year.

Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated.

Yes Wibble i have seen them but thanks for the thought

Keycube said:
Is that a Multistrada over by the monitor?

No, It's a Hypermotard 1098S, my bike of choice, my wife just got a Monster 796.

So too business,

Well, I only had two days of bench time over the holidays because my Mommy was visiting.
First, I cut the central pipe/bearing shaft and drilled holes in the outer panels of the engine support arms, this was so I could re-align and square up a bit, the side support arms. I will clean the pipe end flush later.