HARDWARE MODELING! With a focus on Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Concept Vehicle and Hardware subjects, including props, robots and automata
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ira
Earl of Epoxy
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by ira May 19th, 2015, 5:41 pm
Black Wash!
I thinned "The Detailer", Black with about 30% Water and brushed it over the Saucer. Then I let it dry overnight and gently wiped the Saucer off with a damp paper towel removing the Wash from the High Spots & leaving it the Low Spots.
I'm going to do a little more Wiping in the Tight areas with a damp Q-Tip and then I will spray on a couple coats of Testors Dullcote.
More Coming...
ira
Earl of Epoxy
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#62
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by ira May 22nd, 2015, 1:55 pm
Wash Off!
Here is a photo of the bottom section after "The Detailer" was brushed on.
The next day I washed off the excess Wash with a damp paper towel first and later with damp Q-Tips.
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ira
Earl of Epoxy
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#63
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by ira May 24th, 2015, 6:52 pm
Fixing the Bug!
I removed the Bug from the Stapler, then got the Windows out and the Headlights off. Next I need to remove about 1/16" from the bottom of the Body.
I applied a black wash and then sprayed the Wheels with Dullcote.
I cut 1/16" from the bottom of the Body and then Primed it.
Here is the Bug in Model Masters "Grabber Orange".
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ira
Earl of Epoxy
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#64
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by ira May 27th, 2015, 11:42 pm
Martians on a Stick!
I sprayed the Martians with Gray Filler/Primer.
Next I sprayed them with Tamiya Light Green.
I used Vallejo Flat Red Paint and Tooth Picks to paint the Eyes.
Then I brushed on a Black Wash. After they dried I sprayed them with Dullcote.
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Rocketeer
Squire of the Sprue
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by Rocketeer May 28th, 2015, 2:31 am
Man, you are just going to town! This ought to be great fun when you finish!
Hunter Rose
Jack of all Trades
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by Hunter Rose May 28th, 2015, 9:47 am
Nice one, the aliens look great ira
Your knowledge of scientific biological transmogrification is only outmatched by your zest for kung-fu treachery! ~ Black Dynamite
ira
Earl of Epoxy
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#67
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by ira May 29th, 2015, 3:00 pm
We Have Lights!
I finally figured out how to do the Lights! There will be Seven Color Changing Lights and 2 Bright White Lights in the Top of the Saucer, there is One Color Changing Light for the Interior and there are Two Green Death Ray Lights in the Underside. Underside and Interior Photos coming later...
I started by wiring the Lights and then I glued them to plastic brackets I made from plastic.
Next I glued all of the Lights in place and added a 9 Volt Battery & Switch. I grouped the Positive Wires together an soldered them. Did the same with the Negative Wires. Then I slipped some Diffraction Film between the Lights and the Windows and taped it in place.
Light Test!
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ira
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by ira May 30th, 2015, 3:03 pm
Death Ray Test!
I cut about an inch from the bottom of the Death Ray, so that the Saucer would sit lower.
Then I carved four Slots for the Landing Gear to fit into.
The Test!
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ira
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by ira May 30th, 2015, 4:38 pm
tay666 wrote: Man, that is looking sharp.
Thanks Trevor!
ira
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by ira May 30th, 2015, 4:48 pm
Martian Cockpit!
Here are the guys glued in place.
Here is a shot with Color Changing Lights in the Center of the Main Screen and below the Console.
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ira
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by ira June 1st, 2015, 1:53 am
Scooke123 wrote: Really looking good with some color on it>
Thanks Steve!
tay666
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by tay666 June 2nd, 2015, 2:27 pm
Wow!
Trevor Ylisaari
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"Nothing like a trail of blood
To find your way back home."
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ira
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by ira June 3rd, 2015, 1:22 pm
Hunter Rose wrote: Really dig the death ray, looking very cool ira!
Thanks Hunter!
ira
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#74
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by ira June 8th, 2015, 4:41 pm
Finished the Bug!
Martians View! That is a small VW Decal...
I glued in the Windows. Then I Hot glued in a piece of Diffraction Film, to improve the appearance of the Lights. Next I glued the Wheels into the Wheel Wells.
Then I cut 2 lengths of Aluminum Tubing and glued them in 2 groves I filed in the back.
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ira
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#75
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by ira June 9th, 2015, 1:46 pm
On the Road Again!
These are metal Covers for Electric Stove Burners. I think we got them a Dollar Store. I drilled a hole off center and painted one flat black.
I used Stripping Tape to make the Lines on the Highway.
Next I glued some "Earth", "Autumn Grass" and "Bushes" to the side of the Road. I got the Greenery from the Train Dept. at the Hobby Shop.
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ira
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by ira June 10th, 2015, 5:59 pm
Rocketeer wrote: Man, you are just going to town! This ought to be great fun when you finish!
Thanks!
It is Great Fun...
ira
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by ira June 10th, 2015, 6:00 pm
Hunter Rose wrote: Nice one, the aliens look great ira
Thanks Hunter!
ira
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by ira June 10th, 2015, 6:19 pm
Bug Light Test!
I ran 2 Color Changing LEDs up through the Hole.
Then I wired them to the Battery Plug and Hot Glued it all in place.
Bug Light Test!
Rear View.
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tidroplane
Master of Masking
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by tidroplane June 11th, 2015, 3:30 am
Really looking good Ira!
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Scooke123
Bishop of Build Ups
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by Scooke123 June 11th, 2015, 3:38 am
That Bug looks really cool lit up!!
Steve Cooke
