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A little progress on the HO fertilizer plant I'm working on. Still much to be done and too little time to do it. Need to add a motor to the elevator leg along with a belt guard and a feed conveyer from the tracks, then continue on the blender tower and accompanying elevator leg for it.
Gerry Leone named this town on his Bona Vista Railroad after a model railway hobby hero, former MR editor Linn Westcott. There's a bronze statue of Westcott in the town square at left. Gerry built the depot for his "Master Builder - Structures" certificate in the NMRA Achievement Program, and it features a fully-detailed interior. Look for a series on building this town in future issues of Model Railroader magazine.
Gerry is our guest on Episode 32.
I needed some way to empty my fertilizer plant, so a tender truck seemed appropriate. The chassis used to be a snowplow/dumptruck, but the fert dealer bought it used and mounted a body.
This one shows the chain link trimmed to 8 scale feet high. Got too much clutter in the background but the fence isn't bad for a first attempt.
1/25 scale Revell AMT model, completely customized by my father, Peter Lombardo. Everything you see that is not original from the stock plastic kit was scratchbuilt. The hood bulge, all extended scoops, rear spoiler (with bolts), all ground effects and side exhausts (including lights and chin spoiler), hood pins, and flared fenders were created with styrene, putty, and metal/photo-etch. The doors and trunk now open, and the front wheels turn left to right.
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 finally started scratchbuilding one of my all-time light weight favorite 4x4's.. The Land Rover Defender 90/110/130. I took the best measurements I could off a 1/35 scale resin Defender 90 I bought a while back and created a simple Excel sheet to convert them to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/1 scale (all in CM for sake of convenience). As I made the measurements I transfered them onto a 1/25 scale diagram of the side to get an idea of what I was looking at. Satisfied with the general proportions, I continued to transfer the diagram on to .030" styrene sheet; this is very thin, but makes cutting the sheets much easier. Later I will add bulk and support, for now I need to tape the main panels together and be sure I'm pleased with the results. At the time these photos were taken I had only completed the basic shape of the front-clip and dropped it on a 1/25 AMT/ERTL Jeep CJ5 'Swamp Rat'. Again, I'm fairly pleased with the results at the moment, so next I'll start working on the doors and rear section of the Defender. I haven't decided for sure if I want to build a D90 or D110 just yet.. It's possible I may build a 110 WOLF XD with WMIK (weapons mount installation kit) used by the British Armed Forces in Iraq.
Space Wolf - Wolf Guard Terminator from my wolf wing. Custom made shoulder pad markings made with a laser cut press mold.
Scientia Fugit. The last surviving bookstore. #135scale #132scale #dystopia #scalemodel #scalemodels #scifiart #miniature #diorama #scratchbuild #art #scalediorama #scaleminiature #miniatureart #minitures #artwork #artistofinstagram #instagood #instabooks #bookstore
Bob Walker is a strong advocate of an organized work area and he devotes time in his book, "Scratchbuilding for Model Railroaders" to helping modelers select the right tools and design areas to keep the tools, materials and suppliers in orderly and accessible condition.
Bob is Jim's guest on Episode 13.
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.
Just showing some scaled-down prints I will be using to help scratchbuild this project. Thanks to Google Sketchup and the respective modelers there for the free 3D warehouse!
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
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 finally started scratchbuilding one of my all-time favorite [light weight] 4x4's.. The Land Rover Defender 90/110/130. I took the best measurements I could off a 1/35 scale resin Defender 90 I bought a while back and created a simple Excel sheet to convert them to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/1 scale (all in CM for sake of convenience). As I made the measurements I transfered them onto a 1/25 scale diagram of the side to get an idea of what I was looking at. Satisfied with the general proportions, I continued to transfer the diagram on to .030" styrene sheet; this is very thin, but makes cutting the sheets much easier. Later I will add bulk and support, for now I need to tape the main panels together and be sure I'm pleased with the results. At the time these photos were taken I had only completed the basic shape of the front-clip and dropped it on a 1/25 AMT/ERTL Jeep CJ5 'Swamp Rat'. Again, I'm fairly pleased with the results at the moment, so next I'll start working on the doors and rear section of the Defender. I haven't decided for sure if I want to build a D90 or D110 just yet.. It's possible I may build a 110 WOLF XD with WMIK (weapons mount installation kit) used by the British Armed Forces in Iraq.
More detail can be seen under the front of the spine.
THAT was a laugh trying to get as much info on that from pics and Telly. Evil.
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.
The beam, pivot and cylinders are all loose here, and the leading/trailing arms have up/down movement.
Part count in the chassis so far is 45, I think.
1/25 scale Revell AMT model, completely customized by my father, Peter Lombardo. Everything you see that is not original from the stock plastic kit was scratchbuilt. The hood bulge, all extended scoops, rear spoiler (with bolts), all ground effects and side exhausts (including lights and chin spoiler), hood pins, and flared fenders were created with styrene, putty, and metal/photo-etch. The doors and trunk now open, and the front wheels turn left to right.
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
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.
Hasegawa venerable 1/72 scale F-4E Phantom II depicting a Spang bird circa early '80s.
Eduard PE set and partial scratch-building
Hasegawa Weapon set
Tamiya Acrylics, Model Master Enamels, Mr.Hobby Color Lacquers
bang seats were donored by an RF-4C kit
This kit is an early offering from Hasegawa (C series) with raised panel lines and all the flaws that goes with it. Our local scale modeling club had a "3-tone camouflage" bi-monthly challenge. This is one of the entries.
I put in a lot of time and effort to upgrade the looks of the old kit. this includes re scribing some of the panel lines, creating a new front wheel strut, reshaping the nose, posing the canopies open, cutting out the air breaks et cetera. a donor bang seat was obtained from an Hasegawa RF-4C.
tyranid warrior that has been "dipped painted" followed up with a single highlight of white then flat coated.
WH40K Space marine "Chuck" battle armour.
Conversion based on the very old 1988 Chuck Class dreadnought from the old Rogue Trader edition.
So much nostalgia...
Rear of missile tubes. I wanted this missile launcher to look as though it had been welded on in the field.
Just an update on stuff I've been working on in the basement. First try at a chain link fence still needs some work, but I am pretty hopeful it will pan out.
I finally started scratchbuilding one of my all-time light weight favorite 4x4's.. The Land Rover Defender 90/110/130. I took the best measurements I could off a 1/35 scale resin Defender 90 I bought a while back and created a simple Excel sheet to convert them to 1/25, 1/24, and 1/1 scale (all in CM for sake of convenience). As I made the measurements I transfered them onto a 1/25 scale diagram of the side to get an idea of what I was looking at. Satisfied with the general proportions, I continued to transfer the diagram on to .030" styrene sheet; this is very thin, but makes cutting the sheets much easier. Later I will add bulk and support, for now I need to tape the main panels together and be sure I'm pleased with the results. At the time these photos were taken I had only completed the basic shape of the front-clip and dropped it on a 1/25 AMT/ERTL Jeep CJ5 'Swamp Rat'. Again, I'm fairly pleased with the results at the moment, so next I'll start working on the doors and rear section of the Defender. I haven't decided for sure if I want to build a D90 or D110 just yet.. It's possible I may build a 110 WOLF XD with WMIK (weapons mount installation kit) used by the British Armed Forces in Iraq.