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There's a couple of members over at the Replica Prop Forum's General Modeling section that have been working on replicas of the classic bridge. Glorbes' TOS Bridge Build (Scaled to Diamond Select Figures): http://www.thereplicapropforum.com/f11/enterprise-bridge-adjusted-dst-action-figures-123844/ A...

Someone over at the Replica Prop Forum's General Modeling subforum was working on one.

I was informed of this particular type of joint which may be useful. The revoltech joints. I've got to admit, it looks impressive. Below is a diagram covering one of the types they have. http://fanmode.net/graphics/2008/photos/revolverjoint.jpg Here's another picture with a lot more. Dude.. Impressi...

There's two joints that I can think of. The first one is the Minimates-type of joint, like what you see on the arms in this photo. (it's also discussed in a link above as well) http://www.hobbygen.com/images/STREET%20FIGHTER%20P2%20RYU%20VS%20P2%20AKUMA%20MINIMATES%202-PK.jpg The other one is the wh...

There's some sort of sports drink (like Gatorade or some) that comes in a similar shaped container. I saw a whole bunch of them being sold at Big Lots.

When I worked for Kenner we had a gigantic vac machine that would do it all for you. However we also had some small table we used for pulling things and we would use a heat gun and go as large as 18" or so with the heat gun. The key is even heating with the gun. it's tricky until you get used ...

Okie dokie. Thanks for the info.

I have a couple of quick questions about one step in vacuum forming. I know that when it comes to vacuum forming, you need to head up plastic before using a vacuum form table to make what you need. Now, I live an in apartment with an electric oven, but I fear of using it to heat up the sheet of plas...

Hey, let me know if this tip has worked for anyone.

For one of my models, I was trying to find a way to give a look that several parts (which are in one piece) appear model as if they were "welded" on without actually having to cut and melt the plastic. I think I've come up with a solution. I used Testor's model glue in the blue tube and so...

Actually, the tube reads "Super Glue Technologies". And it states that clamping off the part after it is applied is recommended. I was following the instructions when I tried to get the bumper to stick on, but the right side come off and stretched out like Norris' head from John Carpenter'...

I figured I'd go ahead and post this in case anyone else who has used this hasn't posted about it. A few months back, I bought a tube of Super Glue Corporations' Model/Hobby cement. I figured it was like normal super glue, which is quick drying. I've used it on a few projects, but last night was the...

I was in Advance Auto Parts today picking up some parts with my dad for my car. I was standing next to him, waiting at the counter when I noticed a small wireframe cage with a bunch of airfreshers for cars on display. And to my surprise, one of them looked the most useful for anyone needed parts or ...

There is a big difference between the effect in the movie and the real world: I think the effect was created in post production, like most of the other effects. I mean, look at certain scenes that has color while the rest is in black and white. Look at Jackie-Boy's blood in "The Big Fat Kill&qu...

You can also heat styrene in boiling water, then bend the pieces over a rod or something, the whole piece will be flexible, so you need a little care to avoid bending the parts you want to leave straight. Actually, I know this trick can be done with any plastic. A while ago, WIzard Magazine (I thin...

I've collected a few soda bottle caps, some plastic centers from rolls of register tapes and I have a few parts (including the trees that hold them)from models that I didn't need the parts for.

Thanks for the info guys. Scott Hasty, about your question- I was wondering about it in general. I have considered a while ago about duplicating some model parts from various kits, include the old '83 MPC "Knight Rider" KITT kit (especially the front bumper), but I've got about three model...

While I was at Michaels, I came across this stuff in the plaster/molds isle. It's called "Mold Builder" by Environmental Technology, Inc. Click Here to view information on the product. My question is has anyone used this stuff before? Is it good for applying to plastic pieces to make dupli...

Thank you guys for the help. It's better to ask than to find out the hard way.

I know that the following questions ask may seem rather simple and that I'm a little stupid for asking them, but I am still near the beginning of my modeling capabilities. I mean, I've never done a scratchbuild or a kitbash model before, and I doubt I'll ever be as good as most of the people's work ...