Starship Modeler Discussion Forums

Mr. Badwrench wrote:Alas. Well, it will still be there when you get the time, and I'll still be watching.

Thanks - I was enjoying this build so I might spend a bit of time on this next week after I've got a kit of my bench I need to finish this weekend.

Mr. Badwrench wrote:This is cool. I've always wanted to see someone build this. Have you gotten anything more done?

Sadly no
I've been working on other stuff recently and work / RL has got in the way of my modelling....

OdysseySlipways wrote:google's asking for log in

Sorry about that - fixed it now so use the links above - they shouldn't need a login now to Google+.

Wanted to share some progress - added some greeblies/greebles to the main hangar bay panel as well as the engine panel at the rear. Put detail onto the panels then gave them a coat of primer to help prepare for the next stage. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Sx0Jj2zrd8U/VRqnAKqwLKI/AAAAAAAAQ6I/Wq...

OdysseySlipways wrote:ah, the mother ship

Yes although I plan to do some mods to it and maybe change the design slightly.

Richard Baker wrote:Not familiar with this ship- could you please post a link to a reference image so I know what you are aiming at?

Here you go Richard - http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/19 ... age1.3.jpg

Hi guys - started to work on a large scale spaceship concept for fun based on Homeworld 3. Modigying it though to add in some Hostile Realms ideas but I've basically started the main engine section and cargo bay. I plan to light it with fiber and design my own decals :) https://lh3.googleusercontent...

Thanks guys! Great advice....

Agree with the others here - you need to use a good degreasing agent but it also depends on the quality of the resin and how the casts have been created. The resin might have a coating on it from the mould release agent and this is what needs to be stripped off. Using simple detergent in most instan...

Hi Guys,

Anyone know how to cut clear acrylic tubing safely with minimal damage to the tube? I have 15mm tube with 1mm thickness and need to make a clean cut - would you try and use a Dremmel or have the tubing laser cut?

I need lengths of around 55mm....