Starship project

[Hand Solo]

<div class='quotetop'>(Aegis159 @ Jun 20 2006, 08:50 AM) [snapback]1264519[/snapback]</div>

hmmm it keeps telling me that REL's site is down... I cant go to any of the links or see any of his pics... even his avatar is gone.
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Do you remember when the site was last up?

His host could be down for backups or upgrades. I'd only worry if it goes much beyond another day or two. He may have been hosting his avatar with the same hosting service.

 

[Kuhn Global]

Richard is on the phone with me as I type this...

He had a computer mishap and a huge crash that lost everything. He asked me to tell all "No Worries." He will be back up on Friday if all goes well.

 

[REL]

I'm in the casting process now, I'll post more pics as soon as my website is back up and running. In the mean time here's a photobucket link to the saucer cast. I used too much epoxy on this one and it didn't turn out quite as nice as I'd like so I'm going to call this one a test cast and put it aside for now. There was also a few flaws, bubbles etc. which I'm showing in the pics.

But I'm not entirely unhappy with it, this one was primered so I could find all the flaws. I'm surprised at how strong it is, I can stand on it and it won't break.

Thanks

http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h133/rel777

 

[Kuhn Global]

<div class='quotetop'>(REL @ Jun 26 2006, 10:04 AM) [snapback]1268569[/snapback]</div>

I'm in the casting process now, I'll post more pics as soon as my website is back up and running. In the mean time here's a photobucket link to the saucer cast. I used too much epoxy on this one and it didn't turn out quite as nice as I'd like so I'm going to call this one a test cast and put it aside for now. There was also a few flaws, bubbles etc. which I'm showing in the pics.

But I'm not entirely unhappy with it, this one was primered so I could find all the flaws. I'm surprised at how strong it is, I can stand on it and it won't break.

Thanks

http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h133/rel777
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I returned home late last night Richard....will call you tomorrow.

WOW. That is STRONG...

 

[Hand Solo]

^ Isn't that somethin' ?

And you're getting the first one. You dog.

I've got to say...this is one of the most exciting projects I've seen in awhile.

 

[BlindSquirrel]

<div class='quotetop'>(Hand Solo @ Jun 26 2006, 11:29 AM) [snapback]1268626[/snapback]</div>

I've got to say...this is one of the most exciting projects I've seen in awhile.
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I agree. I think this one is deserving of archiving. There is much to learn in this thread.

 

[REL]

The site is back up, here's the pics I have so far of the flawed first ever attempt at fiberglass.


http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk2.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk3.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk4.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk5.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk6.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk7.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk8.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk9.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk10.jpg
http://sovereignreplicas.com/sk11.jpg

 

[cobywan]

That's really great work. Very nice.

 

[REL]

I sprayed on an opaque coat and used a xacto and scraped away the paint on the windows to see how it's going to be lit on the finished model. The actual model will have templates to cover the windows and won't be scraped away.

 

[knightdriver2001]

Simply AWESOME. :thumbsup

 

[Kuhn Global]

I have seen the light. B)

mmmMMMMmmmmmmmmm.

I think I will call you FIBERBOY. or.... SCULPTUREMAN. Hmmmmm.. not quite there on a nick name... need more thought...lol.

GREAT work Richard.

 

[cobywan]

Master Caster?

 

[Hand Solo]

" The Pull-Inator" ?

 

[BB43MAN]

How about Ssssssuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeenius.

 

[REL]

And the U.S.S. Kurt Kuhn begins construction.

 

[Hand Solo]

The 'Kurt Kuhn' huh...

How about...the USS Beta-Tester NCC-1701.5.0?

 

[REL]

Prices.

I'm offering a how to DVD to make your own 650 scale Sov class starship for $1,000 USD. With the purchase of the DVD you'll get a free clear fiberglass 650 scale reference kit that will include decals, painting guide and photo etch parts.

If you want your free reference kit built and lit to resemble the movie version you can contact me through PM or email.

Built kits will be made by a former ILM model maker that worked on the Star Wars prequels.

 

[Kuhn Global]

Love it.

I wonder how much shipping will cost on that DVD...with reference kit? LOL... Or would it be included for anyone buying this DVD... with reference kit?

The molds for the U.S.S. Kurt Kuhn look great Richard.

 

[mtpalin]

Utterly fascinating. This thread really gets the adrenaline pumping...

How does it feel to create something so flawless?.?

 

[REL]

They turned out great. Now to cast the rest of the parts.