Desslok's Command Cruiser....

EXCELLENT! Thanks for the clip, Grendels! I haven't seen that since junior high (and that's a lonnnnnngggggg time!)

As villains go, the Gamelons were just about as effective as Professor Fate from "The Great Race". Or the Coyote :D
 
the Baron said:
EXCELLENT! Thanks for the clip, Grendels! I haven't seen that since junior high (and that's a lonnnnnngggggg time!)

As villains go, the Gamelons were just about as effective as Professor Fate from "The Great Race". Or the Coyote :D
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I never thought of it that way, but you are right!
 
I've been thinking about a Top Ten list, the "Top 10 All-Time Least Effective Henchmen".

So far, I had only, and in no particular order:

The original Cylons
The Monarch's henchmen
Imperial Stormtroopers
All SPECTRE henchmen
Dr. Evil's henchmen
Rodak's Lugomen
The Assassins Acrobatic Race Team


I think I have to add the Gamelons to the list...
 
I posted this question on Facebook, here is the response:

Hmmm! First to come to mind Sylvester! (Sylvester and Tweety Bird)!

That was all. No one else commented. :'(
 
Hey John, good stuff.
It's great to see someone go through the trial and error thing.
I need to get an air compressor for my airbrush. I have NEVER used one, and don't really know what to look for in a Compressor. Any directions you could point me in?
There's a Harbor freight store about 35 miles from my house and they seem to have good prices on them, but I am not sure what I am looking for, as far as features.
:/
 
Mike, I would post that question over in the painting section. You will get a much better response from those who know more about it than I do.

When I bought my first air brush, I didn't know what I was looking for. Basically I read an interview from the guy who painted up the motion picture Enterprise and bought the air brush he used. It is a good one, but what I have now is better.

I am using the compressor that came with the airbrush. It is a paasche model. It works well, but I can see I might need better in the future.

Thanks Micheal, she does remind me of Mom quite a bit. And she is soon to be my step daughter!
 
Having a lot of fun following this, Grendels! I've never preshaded before, so your vids are very illustrative (I wanted to use that word!) of the process.

@Mike, I bought a Craftsman compressor with tank, because I was looking for multi-use. It can power the airbrush, and also, the air tools in Craftsman's catalog. It's basically this model:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00915310000P

Drawback is the noise. Not that it's louder than any other, just that it will make noise when it runs. For me, it's not an issue, since I use it in the garage or in the basement. You'd also want to get a moisture trap for your airbrush line, if you choose this one.

Harbor Freight has similar models, from the PRC.

Hope that helps!
 
Nice tutorial on putties John. I've used Squadron green before but wasn't that impressed with it. Still it was better than Testors white filler putty which was what I started out with when I got back into the hobby about 15 or so years ago. Since then I've used Tamiya epoxy putty (comes as 2 sticks you have to combine) which is the best thing I've ever used as far as getting a strong joint goes. Sadly, it's almost impossible to find these days. Then I started using Tamiya Basic type polyester putty to fill surface defects and it quickly became my favorite for filling seams that don't require strength. It also was hard to find until recently when I found someone online who sold it. Then I heard about AVES apoxy sculpt over on the SSM forums and it has basically replaced the Tamiya epoxy putty in my arsenal for most applications requiring a strong joint; I still think the Tamiya is stronger overall but I prefer to use it only when I really need as super duper strong joint. THe AVES is so easy to work with with a long drying time and the fact you can sculpt it and being water based is a real plus. Anyway, I've thoroughly enjoyed your presentations and just wanted to express that to you.
 
Glorfindel said:
John this is coming out nice. Shade of blue looks good for this.
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Thanks! The color called for was a dark metallic blue, and I didn't like it. I think the light blue worked better....

the Baron said:
Having a lot of fun following this, Grendels! I've never preshaded before, so your vids are very illustrative (I wanted to use that word!) of the process.
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Thank you, this is my second attempt at it, and I think it went pretty well. You just have to build up the color very slowly and not try to rush it. Then you stop when you get the effect you desire.

trekriffic said:
Nice tutorial on putties John. I've used Squadron green before but wasn't that impressed with it. Still it was better than Testors white filler putty which was what I started out with when I got back into the hobby about 15 or so years ago. Since then I've used Tamiya epoxy putty (comes as 2 sticks you have to combine) which is the best thing I've ever used as far as getting a strong joint goes. Sadly, it's almost impossible to find these days. Then I started using Tamiya Basic type polyester putty to fill surface defects and it quickly became my favorite for filling seams that don't require strength. It also was hard to find until recently when I found someone online who sold it. Then I heard about AVES apoxy sculpt over on the SSM forums and it has basically replaced the Tamiya epoxy putty in my arsenal for most applications requiring a strong joint; I still think the Tamiya is stronger overall but I prefer to use it only when I really need as super duper strong joint. THe AVES is so easy to work with with a long drying time and the fact you can sculpt it and being water based is a real plus. Anyway, I've thoroughly enjoyed your presentations and just wanted to express that to you.
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Thanks, I made that video in part for myself. I see quite a few different techniques out there for filling seams, and I just wanted to see what worked best for me.

I have a degree in Physics, and took many lab classes so I took a somewhat scientific approach to it.

I made a list of what properties I thought a good putty should have, did a few trials, and then posted the results.

I am happy to hear you found it useful!

The last video on this will be posted sometime this weekend.
 
It is finished.

Now what am I going to do for entertainment?
I know, build something.

What water marks are you talking about though, John?
Did I miss something?

Overall, just a cool run of videos, on a cool looking space
Craft from my youth. And a darn good build too.
 
I really like the way this came out. Beautiful color as well. In regards to the paint peeling up. I would suggest doing a clear coat before applying the tape. there is also a paint prep product you can spray on that helps adhear paint so tape will not peel it up. I dont remember the name but trekworks over on youtube is using it with good success. Again great work
 

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