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by Richard Bartrop
Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Models based on book covers
Replies: 8
Views: 27998

Models based on book covers

Detailed recreations of science fiction art from the 1970s. He calls them sculptures, but the techniques are familiar to modelers.

http://www.grantlouden.com/shipyard.htm

Maybe there's a group build or a contest in this idea? Pick a favourite SF book cover, and try to recreate it.
by Richard Bartrop
Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Cheap Plastic globes
Replies: 9
Views: 18565

Cheap Plastic globes

This may be a little late, but I just noticed there in the stores. Coca-Cola is being sold in special "holiday ornament" spherical bottles that are about 4 inches across. the label is just shrink wrapped on, so it's easy to remove. It might be something to look into if you need a largish s...
by Richard Bartrop
Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: 1" tubing
Replies: 12
Views: 20291

How about the clear styrene tubes that Crazy Glue comes in? Cheaper than HO tank cars, and comes with free glue.