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Nostromo build update..."Mother" Security Portal - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. "Security Portal" - it's the doorway section with the supposed scan that lights up allowing access to the "Mother's Womb" as Ridley Scott likes to call it. The first section of the corridor that leads to the Nostromo's master computer - a work in progress. I realized it's a tad taller than it should be...not much of a concern. Had to compensate for making the entrance from the bridge a tad too large. Still works smile emoticon
SO MUCH DETAIL into what I thought would be a simple panel wall. The more I studied the photos however, the more I realized just how much attention was given to every corner of these stage designs. Brilliant and insane.
One day soon I will master LEDs and how to wire them appropriately. Knowing that, I decided to create the doorway using clear acrylic as the frame. This is so I can add LED panels to the exterior later and recreate the lighting effect. Currently, the light is emanating from a handheld LED light...but even this offers an awesome effect. Next step is to sculpt the padding to the interior of the doorway, add a control panel then begin to build out into the small security corridor. #nostromo #alien #mother #MUTHUR #mastercomputer #weyland #dallas #tomskerritt
Build status on the Narcissus Shuttle - ALIEN - 1:18 scale. Finished tiling the back walls of the ship- not an easy task with all the individual pieces, cutting, layering, sanding, gluing...but it is complete and looks great. Going to work on the overhead that extend out from the entryway before I begin working on the door and airlock. Scratch built from sheet styrene and additional materials - More to come! #alien #narcissus #shuttle #nostromo #scratchbuilding #diorama
Here is the GI-Joe style toy I am basing some of the build off of. I'm tired of this thing sitting under my bed!
The wheels, axels and seats are from that M151A2 Mutt in the upper left corner of the picture. I bought two different 1/35 VW 'Bugs' for donors as well, but they don't have engines, either. I may have to scratch an engine from a Jeep or something.
Sorry for the poor quality of the pic.
Scratchbuild bridge in N scale (1/160); prototype is the former Missouri Pacific Railroad bridge over N 143rd St E, Wichita, KS 67228, USA
Build progress on the Narcissus Shuttle - ALIEN - 1:18 scale. No fancy shots here as its late and I'm spent - here is the frame work for the overhead as you enter the lifeboat. Only part of the shuttle that reflects decorative designs seen in the Nostromo's galley. It's a separate component that when complete will help bring together all other rear components and "lock" them into place so to speak. Ellen Ripley sculpt also a work in progress. #ALIEN #nostromo #narcissus #shuttle #diorama #scratchbuild
I moved the hull back which centres the "airlocks" between the bogies. It also means more of the chassis is visible at the front, which is also where the harvesty bits will go.
The discs are an idea for what the business end could look like, not sure yet.
This is my scratchbuild I.N.S.S. MacArthur, a spacecraft from the Larry Niven / Jerry Pournelle book "The Mote in God's Eye". It was signed by Larry Niven when I brought it to a convention.
I was approached by 5 Wits Attractions to design and build a custom version 3 dimensional model of the classic nautilus submarine featured in Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues under the sea, to be displayed in the museum of their interactive attraction. The design would incorporate interactive lighting and would be approximately 4 feet long.
I wanted to keep with a more organic and streamlined shape though with a bit more grounded in reality design for a submarine. In the original story Verne's description of the sub was more like a Narwhal whale, as such I had always envisioned it to be more like a whale shark. I believed this design would be able to better camouflage into the ocean, while being a perfect design for ramming ships with it's dorsal fin.
My only limitations with this design were the placement of the windows, diving bell and latches which had to mimic the placement in the already built attraction at 5 Wits. The model was scratch built using foam, Worbla, resin, wood, and plastic and is lit by LEDs.
CREDITS:
Design and lead fabrication: Joey Marsocci
Assistant fabricators: Brendan Wilson & Steve Ziolkowski
Photo Credit:
**© 2014 Mauricio A. Cordero.
All images Copyright 2013 Dr. Grymm Laboratories and my not be used without written permission.
I later disassembled this Gladiator for the possibility to of scratchbuilding or casting some small parts for other models.
I made some more detailed progress tonight while watching a couple episodes of MST3k on DVD. :oD
Long way to go yet..
I've been working on the inner doors and deciding how to best utilize the canopy top. The taped area in the back represents what will actually be body colored, (I didn't go to the trouble of taping the far rear, but that will be painted, too). The point of the tape is to outline where the glass will 'end' in the canopy. I will probably use this lightly sanded canopy as a 'buck' or mold to vacu-form a new clear canopy. I will also need to fill the two small holes before doing so.
Yeachk this foam makes so much dust when you cut/sand/touch/breathe/talk to/eat it, having to wear some mask when cutting it. Anyway I got the top profile shape sorted, so I started the side profile, only to find that the top block came off as soon as I started sawing. I would've loved to stick the pieces together with resin; or even better, use an MDF structure and foam to make a mold with which to cast the shells. Rather unfortunately my wallet's contents usually consists of 5p coins so expensive stuff like that is out of the question for now. Instead, they're stuck with masses of PVA glue (hrm..) which did the trick perfectly for the bottom half..
Ah well, we shall see if this works when I start back on it in a few million years after the glue dries
This is where it now sits, acting as an arty backdrop to the workdesk.
Maybe one day we'll actually get those lights and motors running, then it'll look proper speshul! :D
Sometimes only brick will do for a railroad structure. This is one of the 135 (and counting!) scratchbuilt structures on Bob Walker's On3 Rio Grande Southern layout.
Bob's book, "Scratchbuilding for Model Railroaders" describes many techniques including how to scratchbuild brick structures like this one.
Bob is Jim's guest on Episode 13.
This is based on the 1/35 ESCI M998 Tank Hunter model. I've seen some nice models out there and resin conversion kits to make these, but I fihured I'd try my own. I have at least 6 1/35 Humvee kits, all different manufacturers, and many different Hummer models. For example: Avenger, M997 Ambulance, M998 Tank Hunter, Troop carrier, Desert something-or-other, pickup, etc.
I also have a 1/24 Hummer from Jurassic Park II: The Lost World, that I am converting into a civilian's military-style off-road vehicle. That is the pickup version, as well, but with civilian doors. I plan to add working, independent suspension to that model.
I would also like to convert a 1/35 model into Carnegie Mellon University's H1 unmanned 'SandStorm'.
See video here:
www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-v-20060315.m4v
More information here:
The solar panel outriders, like the spine, were built around 3 mm steel to avoid drooping.
And as everyone knows, station droop is a real problem, affecting real stations!
Slowly making some progress. Its taking so long due to my work schedule and many smaller design changes along the way. Just picked up some cool seats for it though at a local model sale/swap meet.
The model seem simple because of the lines; and because of the complicated pieces I've built/produced over the years. But this is just as difficult because of the interior and exterior details.
The scale of this model is 1:12, 15 1/2" LOA.
I've been working on the inner doors and deciding how to best utilize the canopy top. The taped area in the back represents what will actually be body colored, (I didn't go to the trouble of taping the far rear, but that will be painted, too). The point of the tape is to outline where the glass will 'end' in the canopy. I will probably use this lightly sanded canopy as a 'buck' or mold to vacu-form a new clear canopy. I will also need to fill the two small holes before doing so.
Second coat of paint. Tamiya colors used: Flat Earth, Olive Drab, Khaki Drab, and Flat White (to lighten color).
Even managed to get Bruce Boxleitner to sign it! :))
I took that part of the model up and got him to sign the back. At this point the station was still unfinished.
Maybe one day he might see the rest of the thing. Haha. :)
This is my scratchbuild I.N.S.S. MacArthur, a spacecraft from the Larry Niven / Jerry Pournelle book "The Mote in God's Eye". It was signed by Larry Niven when I brought it to a convention.
Having been asked a few times recently - no, I haven't forgotten or even chickened out of doing it!! I'll be getting back to doing the Blackburn version of the Revell 1/24 routemaster at the end of the year, so will be posting progress updates as it happens.
Meantime, it's on with finishing a couple of Sunrise Models TD2's and the scratchbuild Hyndburn Seddon coach.
Just something I taped together with a 1/72 scale plane nose, a 1/35 Humvee wheel, and a 1/35 JSDGF dirt bike.
All packed up and ready to go! TARDIS is wrapped in bubble wrap, with a copy my blueprints in the box too. I get some final photos too...later..
Slowly making some progress. Its taking so long due to my work schedule and many smaller design changes along the way. Just picked up some cool seats for it though at a local model sale/swap meet.
This is my scratchbuild I.N.S.S. MacArthur, a spacecraft from the Larry Niven / Jerry Pournelle book "The Mote in God's Eye". It was signed by Larry Niven when I brought it to a convention.
This is my scratchbuild I.N.S.S. MacArthur, a spacecraft from the Larry Niven / Jerry Pournelle book "The Mote in God's Eye". It was signed by Larry Niven when I brought it to a convention.
WIP Eldar Avatar. Scratch build over a action figure skeleton. My interpretation of the classic GWS Eldar Avatar from warhammer 40k. Size comparison with an old plastic terminator.
I like the interplay of wedge logos as a GP38-2 in fresh shiny paint pulls empties from Rengo Storage. I stopped at the Kwik Trip for coffee and a donut while I waited.
We took the plans from the Babylon 5 Security Manual (VERY invaluable for ref pics too) and got them blown up to A1 size.
As you can see they haven't fared well since we started the model back in 1999!!!
Although it might be hard to see, it's littered with measurements and notes that we jotted down while working on the model.
Many a time when we came to a detail that was too small to figure out on the plan and then we'd rush off to the videos (YES, VIDEOS!!!!) to find that necessary shot.
I'll have to get this framed one day.
They need a bit of weeding - removing fibres which point the wrong way - but otherwise I think I can fit the knights.
I added greenery, cleaned up and gave everyhing a layer of Dullcote. Then stippled the middles of the pipes with Tin Bitz and Boltgun Metal sparingly, before sponging on some Agrax Earthshade.
the oil stains are layers of Agrax Earthshade (matt and gloss) and Typhus Corrosion.
Nostromo build update..."Mother" Security Portal - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. "Security Portal" - it's the doorway section with the supposed scan that lights up allowing access to the "Mother's Womb" as Ridley Scott likes to call it. The first section of the corridor that leads to the Nostromo's master computer - a work in progress. I realized it's a tad taller than it should be...not much of a concern. Had to compensate for making the entrance from the bridge a tad too large. Still works smile emoticon
SO MUCH DETAIL into what I thought would be a simple panel wall. The more I studied the photos however, the more I realized just how much attention was given to every corner of these stage designs. Brilliant and insane.
One day soon I will master LEDs and how to wire them appropriately. Knowing that, I decided to create the doorway using clear acrylic as the frame. This is so I can add LED panels to the exterior later and recreate the lighting effect. Currently, the light is emanating from a handheld LED light...but even this offers an awesome effect. Next step is to sculpt the padding to the interior of the doorway, add a control panel then begin to build out into the small security corridor. #nostromo #alien #mother #MUTHUR #mastercomputer #weyland #dallas #tomskerritt