Author Topic: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky  (Read 2433 times)

Offline Antonio Sobral

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The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« on: June 03, 2019, 05:04:10 AM »
Hi guys

Now that the Moon was conquered in the last episode, it is time to establish a more permanent place in orbit.

A platform to allow scientists to conduct the most diverse scientific experiments.

My own version of a "Lab in the Sky" (eat your heart out NASA! :) )


So let's begin...almost 10 years ago, when I did this with a Trumpeter kit:




Now is recycling time!







Putting all the pieces together and joining some more bits from the spare box, I got this:



































The scale is 1/200 and I will add later a couple of figures in some EVA activities.


Thanks for watching!

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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2019, 05:29:00 AM »
That is a very convincing model Antonio!  Definitely looks like a real space craft with all of the extra bits you have added on.
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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2019, 07:54:13 AM »
 8)
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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2019, 09:32:12 AM »
That looks very realistic and believable.  Bravo!!

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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2019, 03:04:34 PM »
 :smiley:
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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2019, 09:38:52 PM »
Another amazing project.

I can't even find the motivation to sit at the bench, and this isn't helping.  (Kidding, it's actually really inspiring!)  Maybe after work tonight?

I look forward to updates on this one.

Offline Antonio Sobral

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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2019, 07:54:24 PM »
Hi guys

Thanks for the nice words, and sorry for being absent so long :(

But fortunately I managed to finish this one.

Just some colour highlights to brighten up the craft :)


















































The costumary money shots...








And last, but not least, the space setup...







Thanks for watching!

Cheers!

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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2019, 09:14:14 PM »
Woh! Tiny scale! :icon_surprised:


Cool! 8)
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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2019, 02:46:01 AM »
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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2019, 04:58:58 AM »
Woh! Tiny scale! :icon_surprised:

Indeed! And excellent work as always  :smiley:
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Re: The Space Conquest Part 4 - Lab in the Sky
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2019, 06:42:34 AM »
I especially like how the little bits of color draws my eye in.

Out of this world, Antonio!

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