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Well, my DIY record shop was getting claustrophobic, so I ended up rebuilding the interior (from scratch this time). I wanted to increase the dimensions so there'd be more room for records and displays. And, various figures would look better in a larger store. Next to the record shop is the Annex. This was influenced by the Rasputin Music Annex in Berkeley.
The general idea is that the main store carries rarities, and the Annex carries cheap records, just like real life.
I built the Annex from MDF hardboard, and ended up doing the exterior twice. The stores were designed to look very similar, with the Annex being a bit smaller. The exterior are hinged on opposite sides.
tyranid carnifex that has been "dipped painted" followed up with a single highlight of white then flat coated.
Arms are held in place with rare earth magnets so they can be swapped out
Been working on a place to unload some covered hoppers. Got a ways to go yet but this is better than my first effort. There is a lot of plastic and plastic cement under the hood on this one. I couldn't help but start on a blender tower as well. The elevator legs are still in the bag but I will nail one together soon.
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.
Work in progress.. I'm surprised AMT/ERTL hasn't produced one of these. This is based on the "Dukes of Hazzard" CJ5 (which is incorrectly labeled as a CJ-7 on the box).
The top is going to be scratchbuilt using the clear plastic soft-top included in the kit, with styrene. I'm not sure yet what truck bed I will use or if I will just completely scratchbuild a new one. Obviously the chassis will be stretched properly. Should be interesting either way.
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.
Build progress on the 1:18 scale diorama of the Narcissus Shuttle - ALIEN 79. As I said in the last update, I would begin working on the rear airlock section before moving onto other projects such as figure sculpting. Currently working on the entryway which will build out toward airlock door. This entire section will be it's own separate component to the build and the airlock will contain both it's interior and exterior detail. As you can see with this above shot, the main structure of the interior build is currently made up of 5 individual components. Will increase once I begin working on the forward sections. All this so far and I haven't even scratched the surface on heavy detail yet...gonna be a very unique piece when completed. #alien #narcissus #nostromo #shuttle #lifeboat #scratchbuilding #modelbuilding
First cast of my scratchbuild model of irish church in Dublin. It is in N-scale 1:160. I prepared all plans, made prototype, molds and resin casts.
Fujimi Suzuki Vitara Rally Version
Custom setting suspension.
Bridgestone Dueler MT tyres from Aoshima.
OZ Wheels from Tamiya Lancer Evo VI WRC.
Custom Roll Cage
Recaro seats from Tamiya Lancer EVO VI WRC.
Scratch build rally computer
Scratch build front skid plate
Scratch build mud flaps
Finished in White (X-2) with Clear Acrylic.
I stripped the chrome from an old Revell turbine engine add-on I bought a model car swap/meet/show. It will be rearranged and continually added on to as I make progress.
Build progress of the Narcissus Shuttle - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. So much progress but still only scratched the surface. Worked primarily on the wall panel for "The Stowaway", building the details around the slumbering beast. A mix of scratch building using styrene sheet, sculpting using a two part epoxy and casting replication. Nothing is finalized of course, even the side tanks are held in place using some wax clay...I need to construct t a rack. So much more to go. I may begin building the framework leading to the supply closets and the airlock before moving onto the next project in progress (figure sculpting). Hope you enjoy the progress so far! More to come! #alien #narcissus #shuttle #diorama #scratchbuilding #sculpting #art #giger #aliens
Fleet / Reg: 51 (SND 551X)
Chassis: Bristol LHS6L
Body: East Lancs B28F
Model: Scratchbuilt by ME!
Notes: This is a model of the second of an unique pair(!) of LHSs delivered new to Rossendale. These were the only two examples of this chassis / body combination.
This pair were regular performers on the route between Rawtenstall and Cowpe, which just happened to have a fantsatic pub at the time!
This is my first attempt at scratch-building and I am rather pleased with the outcome. The parts used for completion were: - Fanfare Wheels, Mark Hughes seats, wipers and mirrors and Frank Howard's Rossendale transfers.
POSTSCRIPT: Received first prize at the 2013 MBF AGM show for best in class.
Build update on the MU/TH/UR 6000 or "Mother" Command Console Chair - 1:18 scale. Adding more detail, have plenty of sanding and some filling to do. Also some repairs to the chair itself but wanted to show some progress. The front half plugs directly to the chair via the arm rests. Very stable and balanced :) More to come! #alien #nostromo #MUTHUR6000 #weylandyutani #diorama
Build progress on the Narcissus Shuttle - 1:18 scale - ALIEN 79. Finally an update huh?! It's all about the storage doors...had to do some major updates to the doors after finding some reference material that gave me a better look at the doors details. Rewoked the door handles and the door's interiors. Also it's my first time building door hinges! Hinges work great, although not permanently attached at this time while there's so much more building to be done . The two small tabs venturing off the side of the door has small magnets to hold the door close. More updates to come! #alien #narcissus #shuttle #nostromo #diorama #scratchbuilding #ripley
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
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
Last night I added this to see if I wanted to make this a Krachenvogel instead of a Neuspotter. Obviously its incomplete. More to come..
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The final iteration 😀!
Lego Star Wars Space Tug with Barge and Payload
After presenting you first my Space Tug inspired by a scratchbuild by Adam Alpern aka @monsterpartywars, and my Front Loader, this is the final MOC with Barge and Payload!
As always, my MOCs cannot be small 😭, so one thing lead to another, and I ended up adding the Lego UCS AT-AT as payload.
The whole ship is made by the SoroSuub Corporation from Sullust. Again, this one is fictitious and non Canon.
Go and check out Adam's designs here on Flickr or on Instagram. His models in 1:144 scale are amazing!
Measurements
Length: 81.5 cm / 32.1 inch
Width: 24.0 cm / 9.4 inch
Height: 26.5 cm / 10.4 inch
Or:
Length: 102 studs
Width: 30 studs
Height: 33 studs
SHIPtember 2023
BTW - I just noticed, these 102 studs qualifies it to be part of SHIPtember 🎉, so I will be adding this to the group in a minute.
Wishing you all a great weekend 👍!
tyranid genestealer that has been "dipped painted" followed up with a single highlight of white then flat coated.
Each unit has different head markings, two are seen here.
Coming along very slowly due to long days at work again. You can see I hollowed out the trunk to add a power plant of some kind.
First cast of my scratchbuild model of irish church in Dublin. It is in N-scale 1:160. I prepared all plans, made prototype, molds and resin casts. You can see it with 1 Euro coin for scale comparison.
My rough scratchbuild based on Makoto Kobayashi's "C-Eyes". Note this is not intended to be a replica as I am not using any of the correct donor kits.
The turret is turned to the right and the gun barrels are aimed at about a 35° angle.
tyranid carnifex that has been "dipped painted" followed up with a single highlight of white then flat coated.
Arms are held in place with rare earth magnets so they can be swapped out
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.
Current projects on my desk..
Last night I neglected to paint the SEG-888; I worked on my first 'complete' scratchbuild, the Ma.K Tornado (almost all of which is styrene sheets and putty!). Of course this is 1/35, and it is not a replica. Instead, its a variant of the original design by Kow Yokoyama-san. I find it too tedious to try to duplicate Kow-san's original 1/20 in a smaller scale. Besides, a little change in design adds character. ;o)
As I chop off body parts to allow for opening doors I stick the parts on the wall next to me (keeps them out of the way and harder to loose).
A build of the Derek Stenning designed Industria Mechanika kit, "The Duchess". I've modified the kit quite a bit, and scratch built a lot new parts. Painted with a mixture of rattle can paints and acrylic model paint.
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.
Build update on the MU/TH/UR 6000 "Mother" chamber - Nostromo - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. Completed the build of the chair and have started to add paneling and detail to it. Needs some repairs and additional sculpt work to the chair itself. The entire front console was made from sheet styrene. More to come! :) #alien #nostromo #MUTHUR6000 #scratchbuilding #diorama #weylandyutani
Fleet / Reg: 51 (SND 551X)
Chassis: Bristol LHS6L
Body: East Lancs B28F
Model: Scratch-built by ME!
Notes: This is a model of the second of an unique pair(!) of LHSs delivered new to Rossendale. These were the only two examples of this chassis / body combination.
This pair were regular performers on the route between Rawtenstall and Cowpe, which just happened to have a fantsatic pub at the time!
This is my first attempt at scratch-building and I am rather pleased with the outcome. The parts used for completion were: - Fanfare Wheels, Mark Hughes seats, wipers and mirrors and Frank Howard's Rossendale transfers.
POSTSCRIPT: Received first prize at the 2013 MBF AGM show for best in class.