32buds
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That's a lie!!!lol, thanks brother but we both know my painting is kindergarden level next to the amazing stuff you do
Nautilus 2020
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enterprise0216
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I love the great workshop you have alots of room and lots of lighting. As you said no rush and you come to items as you left them exactly. Look forward to seeing the rest of your build as well as the Jupiter 2 and B-9. Take care.
gt350pony66
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Thanks for the encouragement! I agree, do it up busy. Though right after this one, I'm doing the same kit for an old friend in CA who is terrified of lighting. Otherwise, he's a great modeler, really good with the air brush. I'm thinking about sending him this one and doing the one he sent for myself later.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
gt350pony66
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Hey brother, you are correct...very limited viewing angles through the windows. and with the lighting, it would be extreeeeemely difficult to leave the upper hull loose to remove for viewing. So yeah, I should be selective and practical about the details inside.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
gt350pony66
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Many thanks new friend! Thanks for stopping by. Yes, I love the work space. Directly behind my work area, there was a work bench the last home owner had built with a vise, cabinets, power outlets, its awesome. I've lined the bench space with cardboard for a spray booth. basements are awesome...hobby area, laundry room, storage and home gym!
gt350pony66
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Hey, thanks for dropping in! My aging mom is in Neenah as are a lot of my cousins. I landed a job in Oshkosh and bought a place there. Where are you? And yes, winter here is waaaay different than AZ. But I've lived in this sort of weather before. I'll re-acclimate
xl97
Master Member
I'm a couple hours south then I take it? (Milwaukee)..
But if you ever need anything... let me know!
* electronics (hobbyist)
* machining (mill/lathe, manual, no CNC) (hobbyist)
* laser cut
blah blah... etc..etc...........let me know! I like when other prop makers are in my state!!
But if you ever need anything... let me know!
* electronics (hobbyist)
* machining (mill/lathe, manual, no CNC) (hobbyist)
* laser cut
blah blah... etc..etc...........let me know! I like when other prop makers are in my state!!
gt350pony66
Master Member
Cool! ThanksI'm a couple hours south then I take it? (Milwaukee)..
But if you ever need anything... let me know!
* electronics (hobbyist)
* machining (mill/lathe, manual, no CNC) (hobbyist)
* laser cut
blah blah... etc..etc...........let me know! I like when other prop makers are in my state!!
Milwaukee is like an hour and a half. I got one cousin down there. I drove down there a couple months ago to visit the hobby shop in town, near the fair grounds I think. They had some good stuff but I was hoping it was going to be bigger with more stuff. We got Hobbytown here and it's pretty good I guess.
xl97
Master Member
We have a "Hobby Town" here as well.. I just visited not to long ago (because I read they carry RadioShack parts)...
To be honest.. not impressed. I picked up some solder.. but the RS inventory was minimal and not cheap.
We have Michaels and Hobby Lobby's too...
We also have a Science and Surplus store (LOVE THAT PLACE!!!!!)... and Midland Plastics & Speedy Metals (If you are in need of materials for various projects)
Anyways...
Good to know another WI prop/maker!
To be honest.. not impressed. I picked up some solder.. but the RS inventory was minimal and not cheap.
We have Michaels and Hobby Lobby's too...
We also have a Science and Surplus store (LOVE THAT PLACE!!!!!)... and Midland Plastics & Speedy Metals (If you are in need of materials for various projects)
Anyways...
Good to know another WI prop/maker!
gt350pony66
Master Member
bit by bit...I scratched two of the three pictures that hang on this wall to the side of the pipe organ. the third hangs in the upper center between the upper and lower ceiling pipes. I dry fit the wall (that is a bit dark, I need to lighten it up) and scratched up a couple of the safety posts that sit behind the organ seat. gonna stop off at Walmart for a cheap tiny gold chain to string between them. these will also be at the other end of the salon to the rear of the dining table and chairs that I ordered from Shapeways. there will also be one chair and I'll need to scratch up a tiny table to go beside the chair that go under the two pictures I made tonight.
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btw, that's Rey and Chewy in those portraits, LOL, off the side of a Bandai Falcon box
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well, some more brass rod and a cheap 6 dollar necklace from Walmart and I think I got it good enough. scratched the small table next to the far side couch and 8 3D dining chairs and a couple of tables are on the way. Its coming together. The challenge will be getting the interior lighting just right
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It seems like they had something at the dinner table...but Ned found the grain alcohol on the specimen table! Would you like that drink with or without the fabulina oculina?
