As long as you aren't speaking in a way like, a child's kindergarten finger painting- then I'm tickled you think so!
LOL, What your telling me its not? Oh boy.....
But it really is Fantastic.
AMT Romulan BOP/ TOS
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LOL, What your telling me its not? Oh boy.....
But it really is Fantastic.
DarthDuck
Active Member
I do thank you for the kind words and the good news is that the final clear coat is curing and this should get wrapped up later today maybe?
Originally I examined the kit pieces and saw that they were trying to emulate the "bulbous" appearance at the front of the nacelles. For all I know the original studio model might have used "bulbs" up there. It's not a simple 'half-sphere'.
I did try to separate the glass bulb of an automotive lamp from the metal base and cracked a few. So, frankly I gave up on that idea. But it's always bothered me?
Well, over sixteen bulbs later I have finally done exactly that. Two, from nearly twenty attempts but I think it will look better.
DarthDuck
Active Member
Snapped some quick "quasi finished shots":
And here's the lighting:
The engines:
And the seperate rear modes. When on the "thrusters" ,they flicker:
And the weapon although it was hard to catch as the outside LEDs fade in and then the middle bursts as they outers dim.
The decal fiasco delayed it by a week- and of course caused a lot of extra effort but I hope you like the results!
Thanks to those dropping in and especially anyone who has been following along. It's been fun and now this one is looking for a home!
And here's the lighting:
The engines:
And the seperate rear modes. When on the "thrusters" ,they flicker:
And the weapon although it was hard to catch as the outside LEDs fade in and then the middle bursts as they outers dim.
The decal fiasco delayed it by a week- and of course caused a lot of extra effort but I hope you like the results!
Thanks to those dropping in and especially anyone who has been following along. It's been fun and now this one is looking for a home!
Smiling Demon
Sr Member
WOW, that looks great. Really like how it turned out. Wasn't too sure about the bird but it grows on you. I now think the bird fits in really well.
Great to see her finished and look forward to your next build-up project!
Can you tell us what you are planning next?
Kenny
Great to see her finished and look forward to your next build-up project!
Can you tell us what you are planning next?
Kenny
oh you mussssssssssssst make a video
Angelus Lupus
Sr Member
The only thing I would change is possibly tint/frost the bulbs so the nacelles glow more evenly rather than shining a point of light. Other than that I love it!
DarthDuck
Active Member
Despite the pics- they don't really shine a point of light. There are faceted covers in place both front and rear so you don't get the pinpoints of light like a bright LED might emit. Early in the tread you can see what went behind the domes and I think I also showed what is now within the rear caps as well.
So, thank you for your kind words.:cool
DarthDuck
Active Member
Yeah, that breed of bird is an acquired taste. Not really like "chicken" at all.:lol I'm glad it grew on you though.
Well, the decal saga delayed me from a Niesen Tie which sits patiently awaiting my full attention. I guess I can get to it now.
DarthDuck
Active Member
I would and could, but last time a made just a few short clips it ate up a whole lotta my available space on the image hosting site??? I'd be afraid to get forced into paying for extra capacity just to share????:confused
TheSt.LouisKid
Sr Member
What about youtube? Looks great.
DarthDuck
Active Member
I totally forget what happened last time I looked into that? I guess I will again! :confused
Thanks!:cool
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudgsicles... was away for 6 weeks of sculpting and just now another month of trying to get back in touch with the rest of the world. Recalled this thread tonight... well, all I can do is wish you better luck on the next try.
Ahem. Please do tell me there's a next... something, anything coming along. This was a great thread to follow, thanks!
Ahem. Please do tell me there's a next... something, anything coming along. This was a great thread to follow, thanks!
