AMT Romulan BOP/ TOS
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DarthDuck
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"Grating" was added. Rather than the various (and nice) specialty brass shapes by K&N for instance, I wanted something that wasn't as symetrical as a square or diamond grid. An N-Scale model railroad roofwalk had a nice pattern so it was put in place on the back of each frame.
And a quick light test to check the effect.
And a quick light test to check the effect.
DarthDuck
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1st, thanks.
Then,
I don't really want the windows 100% clear because afterall- what's inside?
So-
Craft Glue = Good
:lol
Smiling Demon
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Man, those thrusters look great!!!
DarthDuck
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MooCricket,
Aw, it is so sweet to watch a fresh love affair blossom between man and .......wait?
Uh, thanks. But I must ask you about your "intentions" with my daughter!
Clerval,
Thank you for staying tuned and the additional kind words.:cool
Here she is with the "lid" not only in place but glued and blended. Since I was rather careful during the fabrication it was really no more than allowing the AC to ooze out of the seam and then sanding that flat. Of course a prime and sand then capped it off.
Aw, it is so sweet to watch a fresh love affair blossom between man and .......wait?
Uh, thanks. But I must ask you about your "intentions" with my daughter!
Clerval,
Thank you for staying tuned and the additional kind words.:cool
Here she is with the "lid" not only in place but glued and blended. Since I was rather careful during the fabrication it was really no more than allowing the AC to ooze out of the seam and then sanding that flat. Of course a prime and sand then capped it off.
Smiling Demon
Sr Member
That thing looks great! Really love the windows. They really stand out!:thumbsup
DarthDuck
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Thanks for the kind words gents and the added fun of singing along!:lol
The front nacelle lights pass through shaved down "lenses" shown earlier which then sit behind clear domes. Now the rear lights shine through cut down domes which are multifaceted and create a very nice scattered light effect. I like the visual interest as compared to "bare LEDs" and also this way not only does the light get further "effects" but you never see the LEDs themselves.
The model will sit upon a stereo plug which will allow more than just a straight power feed. This way I can hide a micro switch upon the model itself to control the plasma weapon and the base will hold switches for interior lighting and nacelles as well as making the thrusters controllable.
The tubing has a hole cut in it to peg/pin the stereo plug to help it from ever pulling out of the tubing which can happen even when epoxied in place. The outer styrene was chosen since paint adheres better though there will be a metal tube within that for further strength.
The plugin will sit angled within the hull so that the display will allow viewing of the prominent bird on the bottom while it can also swivel or just be popped off the stand/pole so that you can still fly it about the room when the mood strikes! And with me, that's quite often.:lol
The front nacelle lights pass through shaved down "lenses" shown earlier which then sit behind clear domes. Now the rear lights shine through cut down domes which are multifaceted and create a very nice scattered light effect. I like the visual interest as compared to "bare LEDs" and also this way not only does the light get further "effects" but you never see the LEDs themselves.
The model will sit upon a stereo plug which will allow more than just a straight power feed. This way I can hide a micro switch upon the model itself to control the plasma weapon and the base will hold switches for interior lighting and nacelles as well as making the thrusters controllable.
The tubing has a hole cut in it to peg/pin the stereo plug to help it from ever pulling out of the tubing which can happen even when epoxied in place. The outer styrene was chosen since paint adheres better though there will be a metal tube within that for further strength.
The plugin will sit angled within the hull so that the display will allow viewing of the prominent bird on the bottom while it can also swivel or just be popped off the stand/pole so that you can still fly it about the room when the mood strikes! And with me, that's quite often.:lol
DarthDuck
Active Member
The female jack was mounted onto a styrene collar which was angled to effect the display. Since the jack (box) had a keyway, that was transferred onto the mount with additional bracing around the perimeter so once snugged down with it's own nut everything should stay put well. The entire mount is below flush with the hull.
DarthDuck
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Thank you very much JLA.:cool
The stereo phono jack gives two power feeds besides a ground. That leaves me one short of functions required so something needs a switch upon the ship itself and to operate between warp or thrusters made sense as an either/or scenario.
A very small ST/DP switch was scavenged from the odds box and wired up to be hidden on the craft.
The stereo phono jack gives two power feeds besides a ground. That leaves me one short of functions required so something needs a switch upon the ship itself and to operate between warp or thrusters made sense as an either/or scenario.
A very small ST/DP switch was scavenged from the odds box and wired up to be hidden on the craft.
DarthDuck
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Because space (width) is of the essence I slipped styrene between the leads to insulate them from each other then pressed the leads together to further slim the assembly. All of that was encased within CA because those leads are now getting quite thin and fragile and I don't want them coming apart or breaking off of course. The switch casing itself was then sanded even slimmer because it will become the bottom trailing edge of the tail itself. It now matches the outside width of the tail assembly which of course has room within for the wiring run.
It was at this point, your honor, when I started the drinking binge and muttering to myself about getting a duck blind and kazoo, or it may have been that I was just planning on hitting all of my kits with 'anti-aircraft guns'...... but yes, I guess you could say it was pre-meditated.
Excellent stuff.
Excellent stuff.
