Girvan's 144 FMMF

[Junkie]

Tom, Model Man Tom that is, in the kit pack you sent me last year there were some really tiny LEDs. They almost look like individual versions of those found in your new product.

Would those work? I have no idea how to wire them though.

 

[TRM]

Nice to see this started Scott!!! Came over to follow along....good luck!!!

 

[noc5659]

great start so far. can't wait to see what you do with this one.

 

[Grendels]

Tom, Model Man Tom that is, in the kit pack you sent me last year there were some really tiny LEDs. They almost look like individual versions of those found in your new product.

Would those work? I have no idea how to wire them though.

I am not Tom, so I don't know what he sent you, but I bet they were 3mm LED's. If so they would work.

 

[Junkie]

Yes, I think they are. I'll post pics later today.

 

[scratchy]

Good looking start so far. I'm looking forward to the ramp Scott!

 

[Solander]

Solander...Russian text looks like Aurabesh to me. Pretty cool language.

Lol))) Unfortunately not a total resemblance, but to tell You the truth I've once used some kirillic letters from the 1/48 airplane decals (like ц, ъ and ч) to make cheap decals simulation of Aurabesh

 

[Junkie]

Cool.

Did you ever make your own decals Solander?

 

[Junkie]

Gonna have alot of pics here. Sorry if you're on dial up.

Is anyone still on dial up here?

OK. The ramp. This is a tiny project that really made me think about what's important, not only in trying to achieve an accurate build but also to do that without investing 3 days and possibly pulling all of, what remains, of my hair out.

1:144 is kinda tiny. Just saying.

First I carefully scribed the inside of the ramp until it was no longer attached.

Then, with the help of my Chopper II (thank you JESUS for the guys that invented the Chopper II) I cut 30 degree angles in Evergreen stuff and glued it on. The tape was for my sanity.

Then I ripped another strip in half and added that.

Now here was the big debate (in my mind). Do I attempt to actually model 2 diameters of strut and the linkage etc...at this scale...or simplify. After a 1/2 hour debate with myself, simplify and get er done won.

Next up, a lip at the top to help hold it in place.

Nice lighting eh? I added that little, plate thing at the end too.

To attach the struts I first started holes in the ramp. I just started them, not all the way thru. My goal was to have a pilot to get these in the right spot and for some bite with the thin glue.

I added a cross member inside so that the struts would hopefully dry plumb. Once they setup overnight vertically I will glue them to this and pull them back into true plumbness.

And a final look for now. That's it for tonight. Kinda far from accurate but kinda accurate from afar.

Thanks again for looking. You are a big part of SMA and I do really appreciate you spending time here. I really do.

 

[Quaralane]

Looking really good there, Scott.
Nice work on that ramp

 

[scratchy]

Very nice Scott, she'll be a good looking display piece once completed.

 

[Grendels]

Ramp looks good!

 

[ModelMakerMike]

Scott, that's kewl.
And, may I suggest that you keep your Tuque on, that way you can save your hair from getting pulled out.

 

[panzerace007]

SCOTT,

Yeah ! I dig it ! Grat Job on th ramp so far.

\m/

 

[JohnSimmons]

Yeah that looks wicked!! Really nice lighting aswell.

 

[Junkie]

Thanks guys.

Some may have noticed that on the 'real thing' there is a cutout in the escape pod.
Like this:

Well, I considered it, but decided against it. I will add the 2 rear struts though.

 

[Junkie]

A bit more this morning b4 work:

Tonight, once the glue is good and dry, I'll get everything good and straight with those cross members I added.

 

[schweinhund227]

pretty Daring Scott... doing all that to a 1/144 scale model ! wow !

 

[spud]

the ramp is awsome scott

 

[MrNatural]

WOW Scott, man, your scratching gets better and better love watching you work.