Here is the start of my second ST scratchbuild project designed by Masao Okasaki. This is the block form before contouring and shaping. I used 1/8" dia. roll pins to locate the blocks together. I will shape each piece separately before bonding.
Regards, Dan
Dan, It looks like your off to a ripping start! [8D]
Post lots of pics along the way.[;)]
Lookin’ good Dan. Keep the pics comin’!
Thanks Woody and Steve…
I started whittlin’ away at the foam and this is what I have so far:
Dan
Dan, You are a lean , mean, modeling machine! [:D] Masao is going to love it.
Are you familiar with his Avenger Class destroyer? I’m really wanting to build one of those. Check them out over at the Starfleet Museum and let me know what you think. [;)]
Awesome job Dan. [bow]Can’t wait to see her finished.
Thanks again Woody and Maxx!
The Avenger is a nice looking ship…go for it Woody…
Update: More contouring, laser cannon installed and exhaust nozzle detail
Dan
Wow! That sure is a fat ship!
Looks great, Dan!
Holy Smoke Dan!!! Why aren’t you working for some studio? That is some awe inpsiring work.
Is that a tailpipe from a 2 fast - 2 furious VW Rabbit? (just kidding)
Nice work my friend!!
Jack
Thanks Masao and Jack!
Threw some primer on today:
Top
Bottom
Dan
Groovy! Dan if you stopped right now and stood it on it’s tail on a nice polished hard wood base, you’d have a beautiful work of art! I can’t wait to see it painted. I really love that dorsal shot. Sleek and deadly looking like a killer whale.[8D]
Dan,
I have a draw full of ST part that I’ve been wanting to built with, but i can never come up with a design that hasn’t already been thought of. This is really thinking outside the box. Nicely done son, nicely done.
Batdagger
Dan,
What is it made of, plastic, balsa, some new aged alien polymer?
Batdagger
Outstanding work Dan!!
Frank
Dan,
I have been watching your progess and have to say wow and fantastic. I was wondering how did you get such a smooth flowing wings and fuselage. Did you use sand paper on the foam or did you mostly use a hot wire cutter? Curious to know how it went from block to rounded edges and looking very even. The prime by itself looks awesome. I can’t wait to see the full painted version.
Thanks, Woody, Bat, Frank, and Snoopy!
It’s made of 10 lb. density REN foam which is very dense and heavy, but good for contouring. It’s also very expensive. I am fortunate enough to use scraps from work to do these models . I used sandpaper to contour with and laquer primed it with 3 coats.
Updated photos: I scribed in panel lines, hatches, etc.
Dan
Dan, that stuff looks like it scribes great. You’re making excellent progress. Are you going to make a Blue Meanie torpedo to sit next to the finished model?
Amazing work, Dan.
What would you guys (in the US, please) recommend for a good epoxy the is sandible. I’m having problems with that for my build.
Man, this is looking great!!! Those panel lines really make the surface come alive.
I remember we discussed this by email, but seeing how you’re getting close to the end I am getting excited! Have you decided how you’re going to mount this bird? Are you going to go with that missile and exhaust idea or a launch cradle or a simple stick or what?
Thanks Woody, Aurora, and Masao!
Aurora, I haven’t found a fast setting epoxy that sands well.
I am going to add the Blue Meanie and am figuring out a scene with it being dropped from the Penguin. I started the final colors and here is the latest:
Dan