Recent content by oslm

Just a quick update to this thread -- It has been a couple of years since I finished the console to this point, but I am looking to start up the thread again and do the next stage of the build. More updates to follow.

Sorry, the images weren't showing so i re edited the post --

Painting & Applying the Control Panels Sorry for the long delay on this project, but work had me on the go for the last few months -- Anyway, after I last updated this thread I went ahead and purchased the Just Plug Lighting System and decided to use it for lighting the main central column --...

Quick Update - A question about lighting I am curious to know if anyone has used the Just Plug Lighting System in there models or displays? I like the simple plug and play design of the modules and the lights come in several different colors and the intensity of the lights can be controlled --...

The Central Column, Part III Welcome to 2017 everyone hopefully you've had a good holiday and are looking forward to the new year -- Just a quick update on the status of this project as of today -- First off, I have had a few questions regarding the ability to light the central column -- In...

The Central Column, Part II After another 9 days of waiting, I finally received the lower rods and upper rods with top cap for the main central column -- They turned out perfectly when I compared them with the 3D model referenced in an earlier post -- All that was needed was a light sanding...

Those images from hot toys look great and Blue Realms version matches it perfectly -- Hopefully there will be some more larger images of the prop in the Art books or visual dictionary that will be releases -- Later Oslm

Working on the Central Column After a busy week I have begun moving forward with the next stage of the console build, creating the main central column -- Here is a quick Reference image of the actual filming column According to most sources the main column was about 1 foot in diameter and...

Quick Figure Scale Test With the final coat of red added to the console, I thought I would do a quick check with the figure in place -- ( I really need to find a better camera, as it is about 10% darker in hand ) I am also going to hold off on adding the remaining darker colors until I get...

Hi Richard, I have been thinking about doing the lighting of the rotor and I am currently working on it's design -- I should be able to incorporate at least two lights for the rotor, one at the top and one at the bottom -- Thanks for your comment Oslm

Starting the Console top -- With the plinth being done, I have started work on the console top -- While there is a lot of reference material for this part, I am going to be using this one -- The basic color seems to be a mix of red and some orange (depending on the lighting it seems darker)...

Final update on the Plinth: After adding the matte coat and doing one last small round of touch-ups, here is the final look for this part -- Next up is the top of the console, including the designing of the controls for each of the panels -- Later Oslm

Painting of the Plinth -- To start the first stage of this model, I am going to begin painting with the base unit (Plinth) -- First here is a quick look at the reference I am going to be using as a paint guide: and here is how it looks unpainted: I have done a quick wet sanding of the piece...

Thanks for your comment dcarty. I did see the blog the people who did the restoration of the original posted and I also got a chance to see the actual console at an event a few years ago -- There seems to be quite a few elements from this console that made it into the new series -- The up and...

The Intro Stage: Being a fan of Doctor Who, I noticed that some of the members have made great models based on various props seen in the show. Based on there excellent work, I have decided to try my hand at creating one as well -- I have chosen the console unit from the TV Movie because of it's...