Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Antonio Sobral on July 02, 2018, 02:21:43 AM

Title: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Antonio Sobral on July 02, 2018, 02:21:43 AM

Hi guys

Something I have been working, on and off, over the last couple of weeks.

No backup story, unfortunately, but the title is self-explanatory (I think) :)

Just playing around with bits and pieces from the spare box trying to put together something
that might seem plausible.

(https://s20.postimg.cc/kiqukvwxp/Dmoon-01.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/71tw20ubx/Dmoon-02.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/9vx1fhbxp/Dmoon-03.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/8442kl80d/Dmoon-04.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/5zjpjhynx/Dmoon-05.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/fwuqcjqu5/Dmoon-06.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/8hps9ohzh/Dmoon-11.jpg)



Thanks for watching!



 

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: elmayerle on July 02, 2018, 03:39:39 AM

Oh, that looks very nice.  Makes for an interesting alternate path to space.

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Buzzbomb on July 02, 2018, 10:22:45 AM

What is really nice is how a bunch of seemingly random wiring looks so great.
I suspect under paint it will look just like it should

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 03, 2018, 05:33:21 AM

Those are wonderful Antonio!

Your space vehicles are a treat!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on July 04, 2018, 02:54:55 AM

The rocket shape that started life as a fuel tank reminds me of the rocket assisted nuclear bomb that was based on the Mk.7 bomb with a rocket motor attached to it.  The addition of a rocket motor to the bomb created a weapon that could give the pilot in the launching aircraft a better chance of surviving the bomb blast effects over the usual bomb toss maneuver (aka LABS).  That weapon was the BOAR (Bureau of Ordnance Aircraft)30.5-Inch (770mm) Rocket, Mark 1, Mod 0 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BOAR)






***edit to tart up the description :)

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Antonio Sobral on July 05, 2018, 03:25:15 PM

Hi and thanks for the comments!

In the meanwhile, I am stating to think about "Part 2: Destination Moon"

(https://s20.postimg.cc/pv02okvb1/Dmoon-19.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/4mqzkaybx/Dmoon-20.jpg)


But for now that is just a thought.
Too many unfinished projects on the workbench, if you catch my drift... :)


For the time being, just a coat of white primer!
 
(https://s20.postimg.cc/hyc5el0od/Dmoon-21.jpg)


Thanks for watching!

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: ysi_maniac on July 06, 2018, 07:07:05 AM

Love that with 3 bodies. :smiley:

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Antonio Sobral on July 08, 2018, 02:56:27 AM

Thanks!

And since the white primary served also as the base color, it was just a matter of finding and applying some decals
to make the whole set more lively and eye catching.

So, please find below the final photos.

(https://s20.postimg.cc/eeq7osstp/Dmoon-22.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/sl5yk0o99/Dmoon-23.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/44nspjfst/Dmoon-24.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/whjag1btp/Dmoon-25.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/9g2pa9hb1/Dmoon-26.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/56xz83th9/Dmoon-27.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/5jpdeajgt/Dmoon-28.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/aicvsupul/Dmoon-29.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/9su3gh9vh/Dmoon-30.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/5wgrkhh65/Dmoon-31.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/sxxcq8w99/Dmoon-32.jpg)


I hope you like it, and thanks for watching!

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: apophenia on July 08, 2018, 03:39:55 AM

Wow! The colour added makes all the difference. Very nice  :smiley:

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: elmayerle on July 08, 2018, 04:02:20 AM

Beautiful!!  I love the way this came together.  I'm looking forward to future parts (are you going to attempt to duplicate any of George Pal's props from the movie, Conquest of Space?).

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 08, 2018, 05:33:34 AM

These are great Antonio. Hope to see more!

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on July 08, 2018, 02:20:13 PM

You never cease to amaze me Antonio.  Your ability to take things you do not normally notice or concern yourself with and by adding the bits together and a bit of paint details you manage to make it look so busy and intricate.  Once again, you have created something special. 

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Old Wombat on July 08, 2018, 04:30:40 PM

Excellent job! :smiley:

Few who don't know the subject well would pick them as What If's. 8)

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Buzzbomb on July 10, 2018, 04:44:42 PM

Great finish. I  can imagine a few knotted brows looking at that lot

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 12, 2018, 03:52:28 AM

I really like the added colors. It makes your rockets really "pop" as they like to say on those home decorating shows.

A feast for the eyes, Antonio!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: The Conquest of Space - Part One: First Steps
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 21, 2018, 07:21:04 AM

 :smiley: