Echo Station 57, we're on our way....slowly
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Nick, all your hard work is really paying off, this will be some kit when done & when it is done there will people knocking on your door mate. What was your address again????
I really cant wait to get me hands on a few of these. Good luck with the new Job & lets hope it doesn't take up too much of your time, fingers crossed!
Nick, all your hard work is really paying off, this will be some kit when done & when it is done there will people knocking on your door mate. What was your address again????
I really cant wait to get me hands on a few of these. Good luck with the new Job & lets hope it doesn't take up too much of your time, fingers crossed!
Gort
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If you can get some of it Stateside its worth trying out. I can see it being a great way to do the A-wing hulls
If you can get some of it Stateside its worth trying out. I can see it being a great way to do the A-wing hulls
Laser Brain
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Hey Nick,
Very, very nice work there. Loving all of it so far These are going to be amazing!
N
Hey Nick,
Very, very nice work there. Loving all of it so far
These are going to be amazing!N
imaginager
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Beautiful work, as always!
Beautiful work, as always!
Wombat
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Thanks for the update,Nick.
Man,that looks so good!
I know i say it each time but it really does look damn good each time i see your updates mate.
Nice bit of work there,again.I like your workings for the air flap using the magnet and strip.I'm in for that set,thats a great idea dude.:cool
Seeing those hull halves just has me hanging to attempt one of these beasties.
Congratulations on your new job,lets hope it don't impact on your bench time to much as ya getting real close now and i'm looking forward to seeing you build up that first kit.
Phil
Thanks for the update,Nick.
Man,that looks so good!
I know i say it each time but it really does look damn good each time i see your updates mate.
Nice bit of work there,again.I like your workings for the air flap using the magnet and strip.I'm in for that set,thats a great idea dude.:cool
Seeing those hull halves just has me hanging to attempt one of these beasties.
Congratulations on your new job,lets hope it don't impact on your bench time to much as ya getting real close now and i'm looking forward to seeing you build up that first kit.
Phil
3d-builder
Sr Member
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Thats a great idea Nick because the the lower hull is thin, this will allow you to keep it thin and strong, as it has to fit into the top hull and almost vanish at it's edges where it meets the top hull's edges.:thumbsup
If you can get some of it Stateside its worth trying out. I can see it being a great way to do the A-wing hulls
Thats a great idea Nick because the the lower hull is thin, this will allow you to keep it thin and strong, as it has to fit into the top hull and almost vanish at it's edges where it meets the top hull's edges.:thumbsup
spinner 44
Sr Member
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Thanks again for the update Nick. It's looking really terrific. I do need to sell one of my MR (maybe the two)... the winner takes it all
Thanks again for the update Nick. It's looking really terrific. I do need to sell one of my MR (maybe the two)... the winner takes it all
jawsmodels
Sr Member
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Gday new boy from Tattoine. Love your work. Please sign me up for 2! This lil beast rocks :thumbsup
Gday new boy from Tattoine. Love your work. Please sign me up for 2! This lil beast rocks :thumbsup
Gort
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jawsmodels
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Totally stoked. keep up the fantastic work, very inspiring for us apprentices:thumbsup
Totally stoked. keep up the fantastic work, very inspiring for us apprentices:thumbsup
Gort
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Hi folks,
Here is a quick pic to give you an idea of the number of parts involved in this thing. Final count is probably north of 97...which is waaay more than I had originally hoped for at the outset of the project. Gulp...
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn256/Gort_99/T-47 Studio Scale/Full_set_casts_s.jpg
I just realised I forgot to include the canopy hinges, but I've shown you pics of those already.
I'm going to try and actually build one up next, not to any great display standard but just to check it works out ok and of course do an instruction sheet etc. Then I will start to contact my list in groups of 5 as I want to break it up into manageable chunks.
I will also need to do a final tally on costs. I've said for a while that I want to keep around the $400 mark, and I still hope I do, but I've spent alot more on silicone and materials than I planned in order to make the hull moulds and develop kit, which has been part of my learning curve.
At the end of the day I would rather sell less and cover my costs than kill myself and take a big hit.
Anyway, I don't plan to drop any massive bombshells costwise but just wanted to warn you guys in case my numbers don't look good.
Updates will follow again soon.
Nick
Hi folks,
Here is a quick pic to give you an idea of the number of parts involved in this thing. Final count is probably north of 97...which is waaay more than I had originally hoped for at the outset of the project. Gulp...
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn256/Gort_99/T-47 Studio Scale/Full_set_casts_s.jpg
I just realised I forgot to include the canopy hinges, but I've shown you pics of those already.
I'm going to try and actually build one up next, not to any great display standard but just to check it works out ok and of course do an instruction sheet etc. Then I will start to contact my list in groups of 5 as I want to break it up into manageable chunks.
I will also need to do a final tally on costs. I've said for a while that I want to keep around the $400 mark, and I still hope I do, but I've spent alot more on silicone and materials than I planned in order to make the hull moulds and develop kit, which has been part of my learning curve.
At the end of the day I would rather sell less and cover my costs than kill myself and take a big hit.
Anyway, I don't plan to drop any massive bombshells costwise but just wanted to warn you guys in case my numbers don't look good.
Updates will follow again soon.
Nick
Kuhn Global
Sr Member
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This is absolutely beautiful Nick! Amazing work!
Congratulations on this successful kit!
This is absolutely beautiful Nick! Amazing work!
Congratulations on this successful kit!
jawsmodels
Sr Member
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Dagnabit! that is a beautiful site. Thankyou for being so talented:eek can't waite! but have too cause Im last in line...
Dagnabit! that is a beautiful site. Thankyou for being so talented:eek can't waite! but have too cause Im last in line...
vaderdarth
Master Member
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Sweet! so when do we get to see a finished buildup???
Sweet! so when do we get to see a finished buildup???
Wombat
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I'll second that reply,wow,incredible job there Nick.
Really looking forward to seeing your build up and also the others that will follow.This absolutely rocks mate!!
I think Lee is starting ta really hang for this kit Nick,i hope he's at the head of the list,he needs another ESB fix,as if he hasn't got enough happening there already?:lol
Phil
I'll second that reply,wow,incredible job there Nick.
Really looking forward to seeing your build up and also the others that will follow.This absolutely rocks mate!!
I think Lee is starting ta really hang for this kit Nick,i hope he's at the head of the list,he needs another ESB fix,as if he hasn't got enough happening there already?:lol
Phil
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