Planet Explorer

Mike J. said:
She's a beauty!

Visiting the US Air Force base? Was that 'research' for the model?


-MJ
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Thanks Mike-san

We've visited a US Air Force base in Tokyo this autumn.
C17 Globemaster was amazing! Very inspiring.


kruleworld said:
it looks amazing from every angle. I hope one day you can use it in a film (maybe do a bit of stop motion with it?) just so it's more than a static display.
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Thank you very much!!

katsu
 
That's a real beauty Katsu-san. Thanks for all of the work in progress photos as well, very inspiring! Some amazing ideas there and do well executed too.
 
Great to see all these pictures again Katsu-san, still amazed to see all the detail and ingenuity in your model.

I wish you and your family a happy new year and hope too see more of your great modelling skills next year.

Jim.
 
That is one amazing model, the pics of the cargo/loading bay get me every time...it looks so real. So when are you starting your next masterpiece...I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
 
An update from Katsu-san is an excellent way to start the day.

Yatta!

As amazing as each of your models is, you somehow manage to raise the bar each time, and this is no exception. (I'm still in awe of the tracks, wheels, and suspension system... thank you for taking us back through the project.)

I have no idea how you'll be able to top this. I'm sure you will, I just don't know how...

Dōmo arigatōhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Installing_Japanese_character_sets for sharing this build with us.
 
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Absolutely stunning, seeing it in isolation against the black background , very impressive, the reminder of the key points of the build is a great idea , we should all do this as a review upon completion .
happy new year , and thanks for the inspiration
Kruleworld hit it on the head , this would make an amazing stop motion vehicle .
keep up the great work......
 
So many interesting details everywhere you look. I love the robot, the metal-looking chairs in the dining room, that red room below the cockpit area (what is that room?)... so much to see. Amazing.
 
Stunning work! And may I repeat the praise for the interior, especially the cargo area. You are a master of the craft.

And your family is beautiful. I wish you all the best.

--Alex
 
Katsu-san,

You are a mad wizard when it comes to scratch-building! I can only hope to one day be as inspired in my creations as you seem to be. Thanks so much for sharing your journey, yet again, and letting us be there when you commissioned the USSV 317 Taiowa!
 
Rats said:
That's a real beauty Katsu-san. Thanks for all of the work in progress photos as well, very inspiring! Some amazing ideas there and do well executed too.
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Thank you very much, Rat-san. I'm glad if you enjoyed my build.

Caretaker10 said:
Great to see all these pictures again Katsu-san, still amazed to see all the detail and ingenuity in your model.

I wish you and your family a happy new year and hope too see more of your great modelling skills next year.

Jim.
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Jim-san.
Without your great support and many good looking parts you sent me, the model would be completely different look and I'm sure it would never satisfied me anyway.
Thank you very much, my friend.

Spaceace said:
That is one amazing model, the pics of the cargo/loading bay get me every time...it looks so real. So when are you starting your next masterpiece...I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
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Thank you for your constant support, Spaceace-san.
I really want to back on build soon. I want to build a bad guys battle ship.
I am looking forward to enjoy build with you again soon.

SmilingOtter said:
An update from Katsu-san is an excellent way to start the day.

Yatta!

As amazing as each of your models is, you somehow manage to raise the bar each time, and this is no exception. (I'm still in awe of the tracks, wheels, and suspension system... thank you for taking us back through the project.)

I have no idea how you'll be able to top this. I'm sure you will, I just don't know how...

Dōmo arigatō for sharing this build with us.
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I've never tried to raise the bar. I was always only wanted to build with some easy way. But when I start, it always getting complicated. Is this a bad karma?
Next time, I definitely build a model with some casual way.
Domo Arigato, Tom-san!

Vacformedhero said:
Absolutely stunning, seeing it in isolation against the black background , very impressive, the reminder of the key points of the build is a great idea , we should all do this as a review upon completion .
happy new year , and thanks for the inspiration
Kruleworld hit it on the head , this would make an amazing stop motion vehicle .
keep up the great work......
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Thank you very much, Vacformedhero-san.
It's been a long time since I started this build and even I myself forget what I did to build each part.
It also remind me how my friends were supports me and cheer me up at each time.


Dem Bones said:
So many interesting details everywhere you look. I love the robot, the metal-looking chairs in the dining room, that red room below the cockpit area (what is that room?)... so much to see. Amazing.
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Thanks for looking so closely. I've just remember (!!). That room was originally supposed to be a manipulator's room of mechanical hands.
But now it's turns out to be a observation room for water surface cruising.


brandomack said:
Hands down, the most beautifully built and interesting model i have ever seen.

Well done, Katsu-san!
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Thank you very much. That's one of the most pleasant praise for me.

Albertese said:
Stunning work! And may I repeat the praise for the interior, especially the cargo area. You are a master of the craft.

And your family is beautiful. I wish you all the best.

--Alex
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Thank you very much.
My wife and daughters are always told by me about your great help and supports. And sending a best regards to you.

SofaKing01 said:
Spectacular! Falls second to the beautiful family you have. Happy Holidays! :)
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Thank you very much and I always do. Sofaking01-san. Happy holiday for you too.
You always cheer me up while you are tackling a very big project now.
I owe you so much, sir.

Dart said:
Katsu-san,

You are a mad wizard when it comes to scratch-building! I can only hope to one day be as inspired in my creations as you seem to be. Thanks so much for sharing your journey, yet again, and letting us be there when you commissioned the USSV 317 Taiowa!
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Dart-san, thank you very much. I am so happy to carry this build up here with you.
I hope I can keep up to be as good as for having a commission build for the customer while you are here!

Automaton said:
Amazing work! I love it. Great thread and a fantastic model.
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Thank you very much for the kind words, Automaton-san.

Today, I finished the job for this year. I can take a few day off.
I hope I could back here with a new build soon.

Again, thank you very much and have a happy holiday.

Katsu
 
:eek:eek:eek Fantastic, Katsu-san!!! The super-realistic loading dock, a cryo chamber (nice!), a droid, the decals, those screens, -- whoa!!! Everything about it is amazing!!! thanks for that beautiful shot of the model nestled in your hands ---that brings everything into perspective -- it's the king of scratchbuilt models! And, of course, you have a beautiful family!!! :)
 
what an ending to such a wonderful work of art. It has been a most amazing journey through your creativity Katsu-san. I would like to thank you for taking us along for the ride...(y)thumbsup:thumbsup
 
Katsu-san, awesome to see the progress shots again, so much ingenuity and it turned out fantastic :thumbsup

JediMicheal, wicked photoshop work :eek: I did a double take when I saw the guys standing in front of the loading bay door there.
 
SmilingOtter said:
I'd look forward to anything you build next, but I can't express in English, much less Japanese, how thrilled I am at your choice. I can hardly wait!
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Thanks Tom-san. I am looking forward to start the new build soon with you again. You are my power booster.

crackerjazz said:
:eek:eek:eek Fantastic, Katsu-san!!! The super-realistic loading dock, a cryo chamber (nice!), a droid, the decals, those screens, -- whoa!!! Everything about it is amazing!!! thanks for that beautiful shot of the model nestled in your hands ---that brings everything into perspective -- it's the king of scratchbuilt models! And, of course, you have a beautiful family!!! :)
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Jazz-san, you have no idea how much have I been amazed and inspired by your superb model works.
You are my mentor, sir.

dmpsk8 said:
Stunning detail, this thing is great!
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Thank you very much for looking!

sean said:
what an ending to such a wonderful work of art. It has been a most amazing journey through your creativity Katsu-san. I would like to thank you for taking us along for the ride...(y)thumbsup:thumbsup
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Sean-san,
You always gave me kind and good advices like paint scheme. Thanks for your many support!



JediMichael said:
Wow, amazing work...looks so great.



So here we can see the vehicle sitting in its warehouse.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a382/JediMichael/ExplorerWarehouse.jpg

I see you guys went and visited it before they sent it to explore planets. Even bought a souvenir hat I see.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a382/JediMichael/group.jpg

And of course out exploring a planet.


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a382/JediMichael/Planet.jpg
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I'm a buddist but.... OMG,OMG,OhhhMy Gohhhd.
How should we say....those pics are wonderful new year's presents for us all.
We all have raised the big voices of surprise at the moment we saw these pics.
I am really proud of what you have done for me.
Thank you , thank you very much.


Canobi said:
Katsu-san, awesome to see the progress shots again, so much ingenuity and it turned out fantastic :thumbsup

JediMicheal, wicked photoshop work :eek: I did a double take when I saw the guys standing in front of the loading bay door there.
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Thank you very much for nice comment Canobi-san.
And nice to have a good friend supporting me all the time!

We did a double take too. XD

All the best
 
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