The Three-Engine Blockade Runner Project

[greeble_gremlin]

more pics??? I'm starting to suffer withdrawal symptoms

 

[DaveG]

Soon... I'm in the final stages of weathering.

 

[t2sides]

Had a chance to see this AMAZING build of DaveG’s tonight and get to meet and talk in person! What a pleasure and this thing is INSANELY MORE INCREDIBLE in person!
Here’s John S, BryanB and I enjoying it!!
Thanks Dave!
Sean

 

[DaveG]

It was my pleasure to get to share the model with you all, meet and chat!

 

[3DImpact]

Had a chance to see this AMAZING build of DaveG’s tonight and get to meet and talk in person! What a pleasure and this thing is INSANELY MORE INCREDIBLE in person!
Here’s John S, BryanB and I enjoying it!!
Thanks Dave!
Sean

Oh man - awesome Sean! Thanks for sharing - like your models I'm sure it's so much more amazing in person!

Beautiful work Dave!

Dan

 

[DaveG]

Putting on the final details! Okay this was a staged "making of" photo but you get the idea! Thanks to Moffeaton for the great photo! Finished studio pix coming soon.

 

[greeble_gremlin]

excellent!
Nice work!

"....That belongs in a Museum!" ;Indiana Jones

 

[joberg]

YES!! This is one sexy beast

 

[swgeek]

DaveG you ever get finished pictures of this beautiful build?

 

[DaveG]

No! It's on my 'need to do' list!

 

[publiusr]

Now for EC Henry to do a Hazegray type video of it.

What might be a great name…”Slip” something?

 

[swgeek]

Where's the finished pictures?

 

[DaveG]

Yeah I know, I know! Need to get my act together, dust it off and get some pics!

 

[swgeek]

Uhh...yeah!

 

[DaveG]

It has taken me a while to get to the place where I could write this post. This past January, we lost our home of 27 years in the Altadena Wildfire. My wife Lisa, Albus the Cat and I are fine, and that's all that really matters. Over 9000 families lost their homes in our little community and the devastation is unfathomable. We lost pretty much everything, including my shop with all my tools, modelmaking molds, supplies, parts and ephemera. This model was also lost.

While most of my model project computer files were also lost, fortunately the files for this project were in the Cloud and I've decided to rebuild it. This was probably the nicest Studio Scale model that I ever built and it would be a shame for it not to exist.

It will take a while to build, I have a lot of other things to deal with, like rebuilding our home, but stay tuned, I will post progress as I can

DaveG

 

[BajaTym]

I'm deeply sorry for the profound loss you've endured. It's a relief that your wife and cat are safe...truly, their well-being is what matters most.

Myself, I've encountered many people at the end of their life, none of them placed any importance on material possessions in their final moments. So, IMO, your perspective amidst such devastation is truly admirable.

Thank you for sharing this update. I hope that you're able to rebuild your home and life.

 

[swgeek]

Dave, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Unfortunately, not the only person I know who lost everything. I'm glad that you and your family are okay, but I can't imagine losing everything.
If you need any model parts to mold, let me know.

 

[Jaitea]

Very sad to see this Dave

J

 

[joberg]

Sorry to hear about your losses Dave I hope you will be able to pivot quickly and regain some sense of normalness in your daily life

 

[MrRobot]

It has taken me a while to get to the place where I could write this post. This past January, we lost our home of 27 years in the Altadena Wildfire. My wife Lisa, Albus the Cat and I are fine, and that's all that really matters. Over 9000 families lost their homes in our little community and the devastation is unfathomable. We lost pretty much everything, including my shop with all my tools, modelmaking molds, supplies, parts and ephemera. This model was also lost.

While most of my model project computer files were also lost, fortunately the files for this project were in the Cloud and I've decided to rebuild it. This was probably the nicest Studio Scale model that I ever built and it would be a shame for it not to exist.

It will take a while to build, I have a lot of other things to deal with, like rebuilding our home, but stay tuned, I will post progress as I can

DaveG

Reading this broke my heart. I'm very sorry to learn this. I must say, I'm looking forward to you taking us on this journey of your build again.