Nautilus 2020

[gt350pony66]

Maybe something like these (1/76 scale). Around $31

Langley Models

Langley Models

www.langleymodels.co.uk

actually found the same set on Amazon for $17.30 with $4 shipping

Amazon.com

ah hah! so...OO scale is 1/76. I wasn't ever sure what that railway scale stuff equaled out to numerically. I think those will work nicely, and they're already painted. Thanks brother

 

[gt350pony66]

correction, not painted

 

[gt350pony66]

didn't get a whole lot done tonight. added a greeblie to the room I scratched up to go below the mid ship hatch...it looks ok I reckon. fiddled with de-scabbing a few pieces, including the pipe organ that got its first coat of paint. for a cast resin part and as small as it is, once some color was on it the incredible detail of the piece really popped. Once I get another coat on it and do the gold and white trim, and black the keys I'm thinking a light coat of clear gloss will really make this really nice. and of course an LED right above (much later in this project) it'll really look good. I also shot the four oval couches with insignia red and did the round medallion things in gold, but I forgot pics of those

 

[gt350pony66]

btw fellas...if any of you guys are building anything, or posted any builds while I was on hiatus, give up some thread links. I'd like to see some stuff other than what I'm doin'

 

[Analyzer]

That pipe organ is pretty intricate!

As far as projects, I've just been finishing up some odds and ends like a 1/72 Han Solo Speeder and some First Order stuff along with lots of Space Battleship Yamato stuff

I've also been playing around with trying to replace the boring backgrounds of some pics with star fields by trimming out the model with MS Paint 3D etc...

Nothing quite the level of detailing and lighting you are doing but if you are interested...

https://www.flickr.com/gp/156373556@N06/pSKpe6

painting is my main schtick although I have been trying to branch out

 

[gt350pony66]

That pipe organ is pretty intricate!

As far as projects, I've just been finishing up some odds and ends like a 1/72 Han Solo Speeder and some First Order stuff along with lots of Space Battleship Yamato stuff

I've also been playing around with trying to replace the boring backgrounds of some pics with star fields by trimming out the model with MS Paint 3D etc...

Nothing quite the level of detailing and lighting you are doing but if you are interested...

https://www.flickr.com/gp/156373556@N06/pSKpe6

painting is my main schtick although I have been trying to branch out

Good God man, I wish I had half of your talent with color application. Your work is stunning!

 

[gt350pony66]

didn't do much tonight, but I think I'll slop through less, if I do less per sitting. the organ still needs a light coat of clear gloss but I think it'll do...for as much of it that one will be able to actually see through the salon iris bubble windows

 

[Analyzer]

Looks great! Some mighty nice detail painting

 

[teslabe]

Absolutely stunning work, I love WIP treads that are nothing short of amazing skill at it's best, fantastic work..... I've looked carefully for
a name, but, who's base kit is this?

 

[gt350pony66]

Still a crapload to do with the salon, and there's quite a bit they say you'll have to scratch up on your own...the do call it a Salon "starter kit"
But I think it's coming along. It's just a shame that a good bit of it won't be seen through the side bubble windows

 

[gt350pony66]

I gotta say though, these resin cast parts...some of it is just junk. I can imagine how gorgeous this would be if it was made of quality injection molded parts...like Bandai quality. But alas...this is the only way to get this kit. Someone asked what kit it was, the first one I did came from Masterpiece Models and the quality was really bad. I got this one from Bob Martin at Nautilus Drydocks. He's got the same molds but the quality is far better but it's still not like a injection mold kit. Shapeways has but a very few pieces for this. the designer of the replacement bits could have gone all out in my opinion...

 

[gt350pony66]

Absolutely stunning work, I love WIP treads that are nothing short of amazing skill at it's best, fantastic work..... I've looked carefully for
a name, but, who's base kit is this?

Ah, you asked about the kit origin. 2 posts down. I also appreciate the compliment but I have to say my skills are quite feeble next to a great many of the fellas here

 

[gt350pony66]

Looks great! Some mighty nice detail painting

lol, thanks brother but we both know my painting is kindergarden level next to the amazing stuff you do

 

[gt350pony66]

the salon is coming along nicely, but again...it would be great if this was an injection molded kit. After reviewing some reference photos it appeared that the specimen table legs were connected by brass pipes, it just happens that I had bought a few sizes recently...lucky me. Its was a bit of nervy tedium getting the legs together, and masking the semi clear piece that is the table top but it worked out ok. I've got some clear rod around here somewhere of various sizes that I'll use for the specimen bottles on the top of the table...the ones that Ned accidently swallowed. fabolina oculina???

 

[Analyzer]

That interior is going to be amazing!

The specimen table looks fantastic and the combo of the red with all the gold rivets and trim on the seats and couch is a really nice touch especially at that size

 

[gt350pony66]

not much extra today, but I found this kinda paisley paper at hobby lobby to use for the oriental rugs that strewn all over the salon floor. certainly not film correct by any stretch BUT, to the casual observer who is familiar it'll do. don't know where I would've found anything better anyway LOL. more to follow once its all together

 

[gt350pony66]

That interior is going to be amazing!

The specimen table looks fantastic and the combo of the red with all the gold rivets and trim on the seats and couch is a really nice touch especially at that size

Thanks brother, I appreciate it. Your opinion is one of a select few that I place a high value on

 

[gt350pony66]

I got some more make-shift area rugs down and I haven't even done the walls, book cases, desk and chest, etc and I'm wondering if its going to look too busy? I know it was in the movie...but. I also need a 3D printed dining table and chairs. Slow it down, or go whole hog?

 

[Belugawrx]

I've always loved anything '20,000 leagues under', and you are doing a great job on this Nautilus !
I say go whole hog..It will look awesome thru the windows.. leather bound books with maroon spines
Just one ocd thing, a like coloured Sharpie run around the outside of the carpets to hide the paper edge (thmbsup)
Carry on ...I'll sit here and watch.. I don't know why I cant get my builds finished ???
Cheers

 

[Analyzer]

Those rugs really add a lot. I'd say if you have gone this far you might as well go all the way.

However, I am curious how much will be visible once built

Not knowing anything about the kit, is there a way to remove panels for viewing or is there only going to be a limited sight line?

If limited you may want to dry fit things and just worry about the parts that can be seen through the windows without going too crazy on stuff that you have no sight line to. But then again, you've always got pics for bragging rights and there is something cool about details you would never see. It didn't stop Bandai from doing stuff like. Even if you can't see it you know it's there

However if you can remove a section or the top or something to allowing viewing the interior, then definitely go for it