Author Topic: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’  (Read 18520 times)

Offline elmayerle

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #50 on: January 08, 2020, 07:40:14 AM »
Sorry elmayerle/tankmodeler  less real world more Flash Gordon  ;D
Hey, it's your model and your vision. I think it's looking just fine.  :D
What he said!!  I agree that it's looking great and look forward to seeing the finished item.

Offline Robomog

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #51 on: January 10, 2020, 09:18:26 PM »
Appreciate the feedback chaps


More to come soon...........

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #52 on: February 08, 2020, 11:48:43 PM »
Hi all

Apologies. Haven't been in a good place recently, hence the lack of posts, rectifying that now with a progress update

The grab is now complete.

Top.........

by Robomog, on Flickr


Bottom.......
by Robomog, on Flickr


As you can see it will now support  it's own weight quite happily, big shout out to tankmodeler for the PVA tip, it worked a treat.

I'm not going to enhance this with any decals, I think its detailed enough.


The main body is ready for its Decals, as is the Escape Pod

by Robomog, on Flickr

I have decided to leave the burner cans a shiny chrome finish, the decals have been printed, I'm leaving them a couple of days to dry thoroughly before the varnish coat is applied.

On the pod I have changed my mind on having the rotating side boosters, I'm going to opt for a small angled burner can instead to make the design more compact

The next post should be the finished article...........



Thanks for looking.

Mog
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« Last Edit: February 08, 2020, 11:51:19 PM by Robomog »
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Offline Kerick

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #53 on: February 09, 2020, 11:14:03 AM »
It’s been great watching this build come together! Awesome imagination and skills.

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #54 on: February 09, 2020, 11:34:39 PM »
I hope you're back in a good place, Mog.

Your space ship sure is!

Wow those details are great and really look the part!

You're good at this rocket-surgery stuff!

Brian da Basher

Offline Robomog

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #55 on: February 12, 2020, 06:44:56 AM »
Thanks guys, Decals are ready so not long now, just waiting for a time slot.

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #56 on: February 12, 2020, 06:54:32 AM »
Decals too?

This build has everything!  :icon_surprised:

Good luck in the home-stretch, Mog!

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #57 on: February 12, 2020, 11:47:50 AM »
AGREED!!!!
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Offline taiidantomcat

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #58 on: February 15, 2020, 02:54:49 AM »
incredibly ambitious! Wow!!  :o
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Offline Robomog

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #59 on: February 16, 2020, 04:47:55 PM »
Thanks guys, decals have failed making a new batch.

I will finish this one soon, honest!

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Offline Robomog

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #60 on: March 01, 2020, 05:25:00 AM »
Hi All

Finally, ITS FINISHED !

I've painted in its peacetime colours. if it went to war it would be repainted in gray. i'm not quite sure the cockpit glazing decals are convincing enough, but i'll let you decide that.

and without further ado Here's the Pics

The 'Squid' First......

by Robomog, on Flickr

by Robomog, on Flickr

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by Robomog, on Flickr

I Thought i had constructed the grab with some precision, but not quite

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by Robomog, on Flickr

They didn't quite match up

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But then again it would get banged up a bit in service, wouldn't it  ::)


....And now The Escape Pod

by Robomog, on Flickr

by Robomog, on Flickr

by Robomog, on Flickr

Really pleased how these two turned out, i like scratch building in this way, lots of job satisfaction.

over to you.....

all comments and criticism gratefully accepted, as always


Mog
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« Last Edit: March 01, 2020, 05:36:15 AM by Robomog »
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Offline Robomog

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #61 on: March 01, 2020, 05:32:01 AM »
OOOPs..........

Sorry guys forgot the 1/72 Scale Shots with Arthur Brain and the Yellow Landrover   :-[

Apologies for the cluttered background......

by Robomog, on Flickr

by Robomog, on Flickr

Enjoy !

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Offline Robomog

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #62 on: March 01, 2020, 06:14:42 AM »
Ahhh Man You can't build a spaceship and not set it in space can you.........

         
  by Robomog, on Flickr 

by Robomog, on Flickr

........and now a space rescue.

Rescue ship 'Dream Catcher' snares a rescue pod and carries it to safety

2020-02-28 23.28.57 by Robomog, on Flickr

by Robomog, on Flickr

by Robomog, on Flickr

by Robomog, on Flickr

....And in landing configuration with the boosters in the deceleration positiom

by Robomog, on Flickr

by Robomog, on Flickr


That's the lot, hope you enjoyed this build......

Mog
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« Last Edit: March 01, 2020, 06:47:04 AM by Robomog »
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #63 on: March 01, 2020, 08:21:25 AM »
That's awesome, 'Mog! :smiley: 8)

100% could see that in a "Dark Star" type movie! ;D
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Offline elmayerle

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #64 on: March 01, 2020, 01:05:09 PM »
Beautiful!!  Why re-paint for war duty?  Outfit it with an electro-chromic paint layer and you can have any color scheme you can input (I can see potential there for all sorts of fun and silliness as well as operational color schemes).

Offline Robomog

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #65 on: March 01, 2020, 04:10:32 PM »
Thanks OW true praise indeed

Elmayerle, wooo yeah, TIGER STRIPES !   ;D ;D

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #66 on: March 01, 2020, 07:45:29 PM »
Squidward Q. Tentacles likes this awesome build!



« Last Edit: March 01, 2020, 08:27:37 PM by The Big Gimper »
Work in progress ::

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Offline ed s

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #67 on: March 01, 2020, 11:17:58 PM »
Fantastic finish. Really looks good with the star background.

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #68 on: March 02, 2020, 02:05:22 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #69 on: March 02, 2020, 03:33:19 AM »
The rescue ship came out great! I don't see an issue with the windows - maybe they're sensors or parts of the hull that can be made transparent as needed.

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #70 on: March 02, 2020, 10:36:03 AM »
Unique concept, fun, and right for what it is.   :smiley:

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #71 on: March 02, 2020, 04:43:59 PM »
Nicely done, very neat work with all the bits and bobs

Offline Kerick

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #72 on: March 02, 2020, 10:48:57 PM »
Very unique and creative! Love it!

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #73 on: March 03, 2020, 05:53:05 AM »
Fantastic work, Mog!

The rescue scheme and claws are awesome.

This incredible build would turn heads at any show worthy of the name.

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Offline Robomog

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Re: Space Federation Scramble Ship FSS-3R ‘squid’
« Reply #74 on: March 03, 2020, 07:45:18 AM »
Thanks for all the comments guys, really are appreciated.

Mog
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