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Offline ed s

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The Asthma Inhaler Project
« on: December 03, 2018, 04:36:01 AM »
Am going to give this GB a shot. Here is what I am starting with. An old asthma inhaler. Actually I'll use at least two becauatse there will be some cutting and pasting as I go along.



And once you remove the cover and pull the sides apart, this is what you get.



Then pull out the guts that you don't need.




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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2018, 04:43:19 AM »
I have no idea what You'll do with it so I'm waiting for more photos :)
Sickening, weakening
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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2018, 06:01:12 AM »
Chubby millennium falcon?

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2018, 01:25:45 AM »
 :smiley:
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2018, 05:54:10 AM »
Cool! A great over-all shape to start with.

Guts into the spares box, I hope ... 'cuz there's some great looking bits in that collection too  :smiley:
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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2018, 12:01:35 PM »
Cut and paste time. I cut out a section of one body and replaced it with a section cut from a different body. The idea was to make one fully round body with out the finger holds. The photo shows one piece marked with the part to cut off with the finger holds. The other shows the new piece glued in place. The cut job wasn't so good so it's PSR time.


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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2018, 12:24:31 PM »
I have no idea what You'll do with it so I'm waiting for more photos :)

Yes,,, no idea.  Am feeling the suspense !

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2018, 02:23:23 PM »
I see a promising start on this!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2018, 06:00:53 PM »
Interesting!

What kind of plastic is that case made of? ABS?

Offline ed s

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2018, 12:19:33 AM »
Interesting!

What kind of plastic is that case made of? ABS?

Not sure. But MEK works as solvent to glue styrene to it.


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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2018, 10:06:02 AM »
Just so you know how crazy I've gotten. Here are a few more of the items to be incorporated into this project.



These include some cheap throwaway razors, a Plastruct cylinder, an old clear Legg's panty hose egg, some small easter eggs, a couple empty sewing thread spools, some Kinder Egg inner containers and an old Monogram space shuttle.

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2018, 10:32:27 AM »
WAG - Could be spaceship to Mars with Monogram space shuttle that lands on Mars base runway.  Something along that line.
Creative mix of parts  :smiley:

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2018, 08:57:35 AM »
With a collection of material like that, I've no doubt you'll hit it out of the park, Ed!

This one looks like a lot of fun. Will enjoy seeing where it goes!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2018, 03:23:51 PM »
Curious mix of parts difficult to second guess the final subject.

Definitely following this one.

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2018, 01:47:36 AM »
Great starting set of assets!!!

I really look forward to seeing it come together!

Antonio  8)

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #15 on: December 11, 2018, 01:13:01 PM »
A quick update. I have several of the major subassemblies put together. Still need to add a lot of details.


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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2018, 03:27:24 PM »
What the! .........   this build has suddenly become huge  :smiley:

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2018, 04:26:55 PM »
OMG!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #18 on: December 12, 2018, 03:43:24 AM »
Well...I wasn't expecting that. Still watching with interest :)
Sickening, weakening
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You need strengthening, toughening
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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #19 on: December 12, 2018, 05:40:30 AM »
A Sci Fi alien urbanscape? Or industrial complex? What ever it will be I like it.

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2018, 06:48:56 AM »
It just growed like Topsy!  :o
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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2018, 10:13:40 AM »
Yes, this did expand significantly after I started. I originally thought a simple flying saucer would be fine. But then inspiration hit me (with a 2x4) and things changed significantly. So this is a real "seat of the pants" build. Usually on my WHIFF and SCI FI projects, I do lots of preliminary sketches and then detailed drawings. This is strictly putting parts together based on a fleeting mental image and see what fits and looks good. It should be fun.
 

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #22 on: December 12, 2018, 11:26:47 AM »
Yes, this did expand significantly after I started. I originally thought a simple flying saucer would be fine. But then inspiration hit me (with a 2x4) and things changed significantly. So this is a real "seat of the pants" build. Usually on my WHIFF and SCI FI projects, I do lots of preliminary sketches and then detailed drawings. This is strictly putting parts together based on a fleeting mental image and see what fits and looks good. It should be fun.

Creativity on the loose, running wild & free! 8)
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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #23 on: December 12, 2018, 02:29:24 PM »
The muse is upon him!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #24 on: December 12, 2018, 03:34:11 PM »
This is the way I work on this type of project, start with a rough idea and let it morph as you construct. As old wombat said creativity on the loose and wild, enjoy the ride.

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #25 on: December 12, 2018, 03:57:40 PM »
Found that styrene model kit bashes and 1/1 car builds work the same way.

Offline ed s

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #26 on: December 29, 2018, 07:37:17 AM »
In case anyone was wondering, I have found some time to work on this through the holiday season. Here is a teaser. This is a small squadron of scratchbuilt shuttlecraft that go with the main vehicle. They were made from some 1/72 and 1/48 bombs and fuel tanks. The scale is 1/700




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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #27 on: December 29, 2018, 09:24:08 AM »
That's an impressive fleet, there ed!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #28 on: December 29, 2018, 12:58:17 PM »
I’m getting a 1940s sci fi vibe. Nice work!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #29 on: December 29, 2018, 03:14:05 PM »
Impressive indeed... I am getting more and more curious about the final result!!!!
 :o

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #30 on: December 29, 2018, 05:53:36 PM »
I must admit it does have a Dan Dare/Flash Gordon feel to it

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #31 on: December 30, 2018, 04:10:47 AM »
The tanks on the left look like Soyuz orbiters in their shrouds. Where did the winged missiles on the right come from? They look verrry interesting.

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #32 on: December 30, 2018, 11:13:06 AM »
The tanks on the left look like Soyuz orbiters in their shrouds. Where did the winged missiles on the right come from? They look verrry interesting.

The winged shuttles were formerly 1/48 fuel tanks (from an old Mig 15 or 17). The wings are 1/144 F-16 vertical tail surfaces.

Ed

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #33 on: December 30, 2018, 06:24:06 PM »
Whole thing has some soviet style to me :) Well done :)
Sickening, weakening
Don't let another somber pariah consume your soul
You need strengthening, toughening
It takes a bit of dark to rekindle the fire burning in you
Ignite the fire within you

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #34 on: January 01, 2019, 02:41:35 PM »
Whole thing has some soviet style to me :) Well done :)

1950's pulp fiction covers, to me. :smiley:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline ed s

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #35 on: January 29, 2019, 08:43:38 AM »
In case anyone was wondering how this was going. I managed to put a coat of primer on this. I've been out of town the last couple weeks but had decent weather today and fired up the airbrush.



The basic ship



The various shuttles



The main engine pods



The space station base



Some small pods and antennae



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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #36 on: January 29, 2019, 09:41:38 AM »
Great stuff, ed!

I'd be hard pressed to keep track of it all but it looks like you've got it well in hand.

Brian da Basher

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #37 on: January 29, 2019, 10:52:25 AM »
"Hollywood"  "George Jetson"  and much more comes to mind.  8)  :-*

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #38 on: January 29, 2019, 11:03:19 AM »
Keep it up! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #39 on: January 29, 2019, 12:31:17 PM »
This is what I love about your builds, Ed - You start interesting collection of parts or kits, do some magic and then something awesome and unexpected appears!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #40 on: January 29, 2019, 02:37:49 PM »
Ed every piece in the last set of pictures makes sense now, I am imagining the result, but still can't wait to seeing it!
 ;)

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #41 on: January 29, 2019, 04:53:28 PM »
This is getting better and better, can't wait to see the finished piece,

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #42 on: January 30, 2019, 12:30:02 AM »
Wow
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

You can't outrun Death forever.
But you can make the Bastard work for it.

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #43 on: January 30, 2019, 05:28:21 AM »
Wow

Yup. That pretty much sums it up  :smiley:
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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #44 on: January 30, 2019, 05:03:12 PM »
Cool! 8)
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project - Completed
« Reply #45 on: February 10, 2019, 12:54:42 PM »
This is the Roald Amundsen, CR 207. Solar Federation Navy Interstellar Science Vessel, Explorer Class. It is docked at Jupiter Station prior to it's first mission. Powered by 4 GE/RR NPCR-43 fusion powered ion drives engines, it is capable of sustained thrust at .20g. With the newly developed Hyperjump system, it is one of the first ships capable of interstellar missions. Designed for multiyear missions, it is fully self contained with research facilities, manufacturing and repair, food production, etc. A number of shuttles are part of it's complement. These provide couriers, supply, exploration, and other missions. There is one large SM-34t fully equipped laboratory and exploration shuttle capable of atmospheric missions to planets of up to 1.75 Earth gravity. A there also two courier shuttles capable of atmospheric missions. Twelve BL-234 cargo pods are attached externally. Loaded with consumable supplies, these can be turned into manned laboratories orbiting planets of interest.
















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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #46 on: February 10, 2019, 01:01:06 PM »
Wow!

 :smiley:
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

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But you can make the Bastard work for it.

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #47 on: February 10, 2019, 01:03:59 PM »
That is *quite* impressive.

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #48 on: February 10, 2019, 01:49:47 PM »
Shazam Sergeant, that is a cool space ship.  8)
How did you  ever formulate the concept ?
Build and finish is "stellar"  :o

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #49 on: February 10, 2019, 03:56:30 PM »
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #50 on: February 10, 2019, 04:15:50 PM »
I can only concur with what others have said - stellar!
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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #51 on: February 10, 2019, 04:51:01 PM »
Whoa, that is one impressive build !

It's a very busy day at spaceport !!!

 :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #52 on: February 10, 2019, 06:30:22 PM »
very impressive build, has a real Gerry Anderson vibe to it  8)
on the bench:
-various models

on the drawing board:
-various 1/72 TinTin aircraft
-1/72 Eurocopter Tiger (Belgian Army)
-various other 1/72 and 1/144 aircraft

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #53 on: February 10, 2019, 07:21:06 PM »
Cool! 8)
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #54 on: February 11, 2019, 12:27:01 AM »
Absolutely stunning, and far more original than most Sci-Fi builds!  Love it!   :-*

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #55 on: February 11, 2019, 02:02:30 AM »
Got to agree with Nick, something I've been saying for a while now, if you're going to go interstellar, you have to have something big enough because you're going to be away for a long time, maybe even multiple generations of people long time ----

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #56 on: February 11, 2019, 03:18:46 AM »
Wow, that's an amazing looking ship! I love all the details. Your projects never disappoint, Ed!

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #57 on: February 11, 2019, 06:50:42 AM »
Absolutely inspiring and impressive. 

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Re: The Asthma Inhaler Project
« Reply #58 on: February 11, 2019, 10:30:18 PM »
Absolutely fantastic!

Now I understand the asthma inhaler. You literally take our breath way with this project!


Interstellar travel is the way to go, hyper-jumping all the way :)