JMC Mining Ship the "Red Dwarf"

[Andy2035]

Hi Colin,

I got trampled on too much in the box, so moved out to the 'cheap seats' with Ian...

This is looking great Sir, I do like the asteroid touch, it's surprising just how many seem to forget the 'roid' and just build shiny undamaged ships, don't get me wrong, they still look fantastic, maybe they could be the before versions...

Well, I now have a huge bucket of chicken and am ready for the next instalment...

Andy...

[Guest]

Well I have arrived Colin and my pre booked box is empty. I have it all to myself and the view is better than Ron's because this is the lighting box. And as its the lighting box I get free everything so ill sit here stuffing myself with ice cream and popcorn and hotdogs and drinking Kiora until it comes out of my ears and I will sit and watch this build with great interest.

Andy

[mossiepilot]

Couldn't got in the box, so I brought a stool, some poppets and a Ki-ora, sorted and settled.

Coming along really nicely Colin, must admit, I don't recall the asteroid incident, I'll youtube it.

Looking forward to seeing more.

Tony.

[Guest]

Any of your prefered tooth brushes on this one Colin !!!!????

Laurie

[Guest]

me thinks colin has overdosed on `Red dwarf`and needs to get it off his chest lol

mobear

ps u smeg head lol

[Guest]

Well i'm a little humbled there's so many people watching this....no pressure then eh

thanks for the comments so far

@ Tony ... the asteroid is mentioned in a couple of episodes and a lot more detail in the first book (infinity welcomes careful drivers)

@ Laurie ... no toothbrushes here but a few other make-shift items being used ..

@ Ole ... You can't have too much of the Dwarf mate ... don't be such a gimboid

So then .. started laying down the detail again, using kiddies foam sheets as theyre thin and flexible, easy to cut and cost a tenth of balsa of the same thickness, for thinner panneling i'll be using plain old card.

Got the bottom done, thats all im doing to it as it'll not be seen in full, there's limited (if any) pictures on the web showing this in any detail so i'll leave it a this.

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Got the rear thruster rings sorted, its an old wooden embroidery hoop that ive disassembled then drilled and threaded wire for strength, i fitted plastic pipe over the wire for the look i want.

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Then a quick spray over to make sure i haven't gone over the top and it all looks right

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A few very small detailing bits to add to this panel then i'll start working on the recesses between the two side panels, there's a lot of detail to go in them.

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[Guest]

I'm stuck for words Colin.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Keep 'em coming!

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[Gern]

Wonderful stuff! Another masterpiece in the making.

Gern

PS What are the 'kiddie's foam sheets' you mention?

[Guest]

Colin, truly amazing scratch work! Looking forward to the next update!

[Guest]

PS What are the 'kiddie's foam sheets' you mention?

Its this stuff Dave .. bought from the cheapo shops ... comes in A5 (20 sheets) and A4 (10 sheets)

Superglue doesnt bother it, it sticks with Pva/epoxy/contact as well

Cellulose and acrylic rattle can spray paints dont affect it.

Its so versatile it's a godsend to scratch building to be honest

[geegad]

looking quality love your scratch building wish i had half your skill

[Gern]

Its this stuff Dave .. bought from the cheapo shops ... comes in A5 (20 sheets) and A4 (10 sheets)
Superglue doesnt bother it, it sticks with Pva/epoxy/contact as well

Cellulose and acrylic rattle can spray paints dont affect it.

Its so versatile it's a godsend to scratch building to be honest

I'm thinking I could use that to create buildings - just as Ron does with his pizza bases. Thanks Colin.

[Guest]

Its not as stiff as pizza bases Dave, but it would make up into a building shape quite easily, probably more suited to 1:72 scale though , you can etch it to a certain extent with a scalpel too so brick work wouldn't be a problem

[eddiesolo]

Great stuff, this looks ace.

Si