I'll see if I can find pics of that Enterprise the guy is nuts Lol.
Space 1999 Eagle Transporter Build Club (PIC HEAVY!)
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LMFAOSchwarz
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I'd love to see it! But I don't know if it would be to laugh, or to cry!!
I hate to see folks pour so much work into something, only to meet up with disaster! From what you describe, can you imagine what would happen to it over a long stretch of humid weather? :unsure
Having said that, I'll reserve judgement 'till I see it! :confused
That's what I was thinking a glass of water could take out the Enterprise Lol!:lol.
LMFAOSchwarz
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I'm having visions of the Wicked Witch of the West now! :lol
The fate of the Enterprise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7GJcKuVGm8
Okay time for a weekend update I have worked on the cargo mid section added the rolled overhang then noticed that my 2 side strips seemed off so I had to hack and adjust them now they seem better still need to cut out more holes at the opposite ends then add the windows then seal it off. I need to finish up the sides of the spine and then the cages and then start on one shoulder pod and mold it for the other 3 last will be the engines and detail the CM.
LMFAOSchwarz
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Ray, that's looking really, really good! Nice and clean! :thumbsup
When you sit down to work, you certainly waste no time from the looks of things!
When you sit down to work, you certainly waste no time from the looks of things!
Agreed! That is looking great! :eek
One thing i would suggest, is that if you are doing a sealed eagle, i.e. no interior, i would consider some internal structure to support the passenger pod roof as, i think it might be at risk of sagging over time. There is the very slightest of inward bowing at the moment and for the sake of two more pieces like the passenger pod ends but cut down a little to fit inside...But absolutely brilliant build so far!
One thing i would suggest, is that if you are doing a sealed eagle, i.e. no interior, i would consider some internal structure to support the passenger pod roof as, i think it might be at risk of sagging over time. There is the very slightest of inward bowing at the moment and for the sake of two more pieces like the passenger pod ends but cut down a little to fit inside...But absolutely brilliant build so far!
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LMFAOSchwarz
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That's what I call the "Einstein-ian" part of builds: length, width, height, time!
Thanks Schawrz and you are absolutely right Darren I will be adding some type of frame work inside the cargo area to keep it all straight. If my spine was made of sodered brass tubing I would just fill it with resin but my spine wouldn't handle the weight then it would sag Lol.
LMFAOSchwarz
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Awesome! I'm sure all of us eagerly await your visual treats! :thumbsup
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greylocke
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Just watching with envy. Trying to figure how to turn a plot twist. Right now have the story spread out on about 50 index cards, things that need to actually go in to the story, without the inteconnectedness of the main dialog. Buuuttt, how does He-3 Helium-3 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia degrade over time? I've been searching but can't find if it degrades into He-4 Helium-4 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia or what?
Also figured out unique way of starting the main engines in atmo if there isn't enough power to start the reactors, a pulse jet = heat+compression to initiate the reactor startup. But it only works in atmo. I really need to figure out the He-3 thing though, I want my writing to be believable.
ETA: Possible title for story is "Eagle Two-Three is Down"
Also figured out unique way of starting the main engines in atmo if there isn't enough power to start the reactors, a pulse jet = heat+compression to initiate the reactor startup. But it only works in atmo. I really need to figure out the He-3 thing though, I want my writing to be believable.
ETA: Possible title for story is "Eagle Two-Three is Down"
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Ever since LMFAOSchwarz introduced me to the wonders of styrene, I have been re-evaluating everything about everything, regarding my builds. with regards to my Eagle, I am happy that the Passenger Pod will be strong and sufficiently well built to retain it, but I have already removed all the space suit racks and discarded them. These will be replaced by new ones built from styrene, as will the fittings in the forward walkway.
I have built one of the new spacesuit racks and the difference in finish, strength and overall "prettiness" :lol is beyond measure.
Here is where I am at. Just one more of these to do and then two for the forward walkway....
When I did these out of card, the curved corner had terrible creases in it, running from top to bottom, whereas this stuff is awesomely smooth. I used the .020 and once all the other shelves and alcoves are made and glued in place, it becomes surprisingly rigid.
I have built one of the new spacesuit racks and the difference in finish, strength and overall "prettiness" :lol is beyond measure.
Here is where I am at. Just one more of these to do and then two for the forward walkway....
When I did these out of card, the curved corner had terrible creases in it, running from top to bottom, whereas this stuff is awesomely smooth. I used the .020 and once all the other shelves and alcoves are made and glued in place, it becomes surprisingly rigid.
LMFAOSchwarz
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That's the beauty, being able to build and hold intricate parts like these, and although multi-pieced and hollow, they have a nice feeling of solidity! :thumbsup
On the one hand, I'm sorry to have made you work so much harder...yet you and we will both benefit from your awe-inspiring builds!!
It's very gratifying to me to have been able to help you take your stuff to 'the next level'. But you are the best kind of student: no training required!. You just grab it and go! :love
But it is nevertheless satisfying to be able to help in some small way: you're like the son I never had! :cry
(Notwithstanding the fact that I would've been an awfully young dad! :confused )
On the one hand, I'm sorry to have made you work so much harder...yet you and we will both benefit from your awe-inspiring builds!!
It's very gratifying to me to have been able to help you take your stuff to 'the next level'. But you are the best kind of student: no training required!
. You just grab it and go! :loveBut it is nevertheless satisfying to be able to help in some small way: you're like the son I never had! :cry
(Notwithstanding the fact that I would've been an awfully young dad! :confused )
LMFAOSchwarz
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Awwww, Thanks, Pops! :darnkids
I would have to be blind not to see that it is sub standard and needs replacing. Look at it as a refit!
Hardly: I'm just a bit player on the stage of life! :lol
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