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#1 Post by ira »

POLICE JET BALL #25!

I have been wanting to build a Ball Shaped Vehicle for awhile. This one was inspired by the ones in "The Guardian's of the Galaxy " Movie.
I started this project for the Hobby EXPO 2015. The Theme was Heroes & Superheros, so I decided to make a Ball Shaped Jet for the Police Department and I want Rocket Raccoon to drive it.
The "Rocket" and "Groot" Action Figures are from the Guardians of the Galaxy Movie. This is a kitbash using parts from the Monogram SeaQuest-Deep Ocean Transport and 2 Japanese Robots. This should be Fun!


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Here is the Ball Body from the SeaQuest Kit.


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I started by removing the Light Bar. The I filed and Sanded the bottom of the Ball round.


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More Coming... 8)
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Like the sound of it ira, I'm in!
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Have no idea what you will do now, but as always: Surprise me! I am in of cause!

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Robot Power!

I decided to cut the bottom off of the Ball Body and replace it with the bottom from a Pegasus Alpha Centauri UFO Kit.


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I am using the Body Sections from 2 Japanese Robots for the Jet Engines for the Police Jet Ball. Here are the parts. These kits came with 2 Robots in each Kit!


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Next I glued the Sections together leaving the inside halves unglued.


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I'm looking forward to your progress on this- looks interesting!
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We Have Jets!

I started grinding away the outside Jet Sections to fit the side of the Ball Body.


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After some more Grinding and Fitting I got the Jets to fit pretty good so I glued them in place. Next I cut down the inside halves of the Jets and glued them in place.


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Front View.


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Rear View.


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I like where this is going. 8)
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Oh, this is going to be good! :D
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Hunter Rose wrote:Like the sound of it ira, I'm in!
Me Too!
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Filling the Gaps!

I used "Apoxie Sculpt" on the Police Ball. It is an thick epoxy type filler that fills large gaps without melting the plastic. You can shape & smooth it until it starts drying, so you can smooth out the gaps and holes.


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After a little sanding the seems start to blend in.


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Controls!

Here are the Controls & Instruments from the Deep Ocean Transport.


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I cut out the Joysticks & Screen with a razor saw. They will be replaced by a Hologram Instruments & Joysticks on the arm rests.


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Prime Time!

I sprayed a couple coats of DupliColor Grey Filler/Primer on the Body.


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Frank-Holger wrote:Have no idea what you will do now, but as always: Surprise me! I am in of cause!

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Thanks Frank!
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Black & White!

Next I sprayed the Body with Flat White Primer.


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After the White dried I masked off the White areas and sprayed the rest with Flat Black.


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After the Black dried I sprayed the Body with Testors Glosscote. Then I applied the Police Decals.


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Scooke123 wrote:I'm looking forward to your progress on this- looks interesting!
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Thanks Steve!
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Lights!

I got a large sheet of multi-colored Plastic Rhinestones from a Dollar Store. Here are 4 of the on the front of the Jet Ball.


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Here are the rear Lights and Engines in place.


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jafo wrote:I like where this is going. 8)
Thanks!
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ROCKET RACCOON!

Rocket was the "Best Fit" for the Interior. This is an Action Figure, he came with Groot and another figure in one package.


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OOPS!
Well, Rocket will fit after a few minor modifications...


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Here he is with his arms in place.


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Big Feet!
Here is Rocket ready to save the Galaxy again!


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GROOT!

I made a base for the Police Jet Ball. I started with a round wooden base from the Crafts Store and added a plastic tube in the center to hold the steel wire to support the Jet Ball. I glued bits of plastic around the tube and then cover the base with "Dirt" & "Grass" from the Hobby Shop.
The action figure is Groot from the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie.


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After I got Groot in position I filled the body joints with "Formula 560" White Glue.


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After the glue dried I painted over the joints and weathered Groot with "The Detailer".


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A couple of coats of Testors Dullcote finishes him off.


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kevtk135 wrote:Oh, this is going to be good! :D
Thanks Kev!
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