Beyond The Sprues
Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Everyday Objects GB => Topic started by: ed s on December 03, 2018, 04:36:01 AM
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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.
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20181202_111630_zpsf2vufnqv.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20181202_111630_zpsf2vufnqv.jpg.html)
And once you remove the cover and pull the sides apart, this is what you get.
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20181202_111653_zpsm4yup4qn.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20181202_111653_zpsm4yup4qn.jpg.html)
Then pull out the guts that you don't need.
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20181202_111755_zpspk35tbqc.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20181202_111755_zpspk35tbqc.jpg.html)
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I have no idea what You'll do with it so I'm waiting for more photos :)
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Chubby millennium falcon?
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:smiley:
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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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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.
(https://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20181204_150705_zps9u0a3yj7.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20181204_150705_zps9u0a3yj7.jpg.html)
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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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I see a promising start on this!
Antonio
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Interesting!
What kind of plastic is that case made of? ABS?
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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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Just so you know how crazy I've gotten. Here are a few more of the items to be incorporated into this project.
(https://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20181205_205713_zpsgpwxj7gn.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20181205_205713_zpsgpwxj7gn.jpg.html)
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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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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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!
Brian da Basher
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Curious mix of parts difficult to second guess the final subject.
Definitely following this one.
Mog
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Great starting set of assets!!!
I really look forward to seeing it come together!
Antonio 8)
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A quick update. I have several of the major subassemblies put together. Still need to add a lot of details.
(https://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20181210_224759_zpsal6ckt9w.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20181210_224759_zpsal6ckt9w.jpg.html)
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What the! ......... this build has suddenly become huge :smiley:
Mog
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OMG!
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Well...I wasn't expecting that. Still watching with interest :)
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A Sci Fi alien urbanscape? Or industrial complex? What ever it will be I like it.
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It just growed like Topsy! :o
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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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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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The muse is upon him!
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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.
Mog
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Found that styrene model kit bashes and 1/1 car builds work the same way.
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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
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/20181228_172038_zpsdmywol0u.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/20181228_172038_zpsdmywol0u.jpg.html)
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That's an impressive fleet, there ed!
Brian da Basher
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I’m getting a 1940s sci fi vibe. Nice work!
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Impressive indeed... I am getting more and more curious about the final result!!!!
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I must admit it does have a Dan Dare/Flash Gordon feel to it
Mog
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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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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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Whole thing has some soviet style to me :) Well done :)
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Whole thing has some soviet style to me :) Well done :)
1950's pulp fiction covers, to me. :smiley:
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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
(https://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7389_zpsiffm2kkf.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7389_zpsiffm2kkf.jpg.html)
The various shuttles
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7381_zpsgaqpykep.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7381_zpsgaqpykep.jpg.html)
The main engine pods
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7386_zpswna97mit.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7386_zpswna97mit.jpg.html)
The space station base
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Some small pods and antennae
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7391_zpszejaqtck.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7391_zpszejaqtck.jpg.html)
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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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"Hollywood" "George Jetson" and much more comes to mind. 8) :-*
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Keep it up! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
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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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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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This is getting better and better, can't wait to see the finished piece,
Mog
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Wow
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Wow
Yup. That pretty much sums it up :smiley:
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Cool! 8)
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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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(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7399_zpsie8lz0ty.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7399_zpsie8lz0ty.jpg.html)
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7403_zpst7djkwlq.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7403_zpst7djkwlq.jpg.html)
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7405_zpsf6odlb8n.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7405_zpsf6odlb8n.jpg.html)
(https://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7409_zpshcbidcoi.jpg) (https://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7409_zpshcbidcoi.jpg.html)
(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/esveum/100_7411_zpsjdaakz1o.jpg) (http://s213.photobucket.com/user/esveum/media/100_7411_zpsjdaakz1o.jpg.html)
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Wow!
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That is *quite* impressive.
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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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I can only concur with what others have said - stellar!
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Whoa, that is one impressive build !
It's a very busy day at spaceport !!!
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Mog
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very impressive build, has a real Gerry Anderson vibe to it 8)
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Cool! 8)
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Absolutely stunning, and far more original than most Sci-Fi builds! Love it! :-*
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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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Wow, that's an amazing looking ship! I love all the details. Your projects never disappoint, Ed!
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Absolutely inspiring and impressive.
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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 :)