What are you building right now ? - Page 4

**alfalfa** · 26-02-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Maj. John Sheppard

LOL...I'm not actually sure that I get anything done, especially with so many kits. I tend to start working on one, then another, and another...without actually completing any of them. My Titanic model has been in progress for over 5 years (talk about procrastination). One major issue is that our weather here in Northern Nevada prevents me from doing any airbrushing for about 6 months out of the year because it is too cold for the paint to spray correctly.

Life must be really tough for you if you can't afford to heat a room warm enough to use an airbrush.

Maybe selling some of the kits you haven't completed on the forum could help with the bills?

Maj. John Sheppard · 26-02-2010, 10:35 PM

You'd be surprised how much trouble it is to heat a room here to proper painting temperature. The problem isn't affording the heat, but tha lack of good wall insulation to keep it warm. The elevation here is about 5,000 feet (1,500m) above sea level, and we are on the cold side of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

commlock · 03-03-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormy320

Been there done that. Lots of fun, but it took longer than I expected.

I you a member of the R2 builder's club?

Sorry Storm320, only just seen this, yes i'm a member of the R2 builders group, great group ( not as good as this one )

Here's a pic from Celebration ( London ) that's not my R2

http://www.flickr.com/photos/commlock/840275835/

Do you have any pics of your R2?

Cheers

Mark

commlock · 03-03-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NeoGoglu

That's one of my futur project,
other than astromech dot net
do you know any ressources sites ?

Hi NeoGoglu

Sorry only just seen this!! Astromech is the best one, but there are lots more, do a google search for R2-D2 builders

Cheers

Mark

**Known Space** · 08-03-2010, 06:07 AM

I've got two builds on the go , the Discovery from Stargazer which is so nicely cast and done its almost like a plastic kit to build and the last of my Randy Cooper kits from last year (when the pound was worth something) , the Corellian Corvette, which is a total pain. I've almost scratchbuilt half of it again as I felt it could be a far more interesting design. I might go for a total scratchbuild of my own later on this year, seeing as I am more confident with build materials and basic construction.

**Bishop** · 08-03-2010, 09:24 AM

I have three builds going at present, two Tiger Is and a Pz III. Still have to get the paint off the PE 23" cages.

Stormy320 · 08-03-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NeoGoglu

That's one of my futur project,
other than astromech dot net
do you know any ressources sites ?

Look up "Yahoo R2 Builders Club" and become a member. Tons of talent on there, but everyone is old school and uses the Yahoo system instead of a nice board like this.

It's the official R2 Builders forum.

**NeoGoglu** · 08-03-2010, 04:28 PM

Thanks to both of you

dukedexter · 08-03-2010, 07:26 PM

I will be building my Swift soon - soon after someone posts his build here so I can learn how to do it, that is. Who's getting the ball rolling, then?

I'm right behind you

**w8cmp** · 08-03-2010, 08:40 PM

I'll build mine, right after I finish my Small Art Works 44" Eagle which is about 75% done.

Hectors House · 09-03-2010, 05:07 AM

I'm kit-bashing a U.S.S Yeager for review purposes (Voyager and Marquis raider mix).
I'm also building a 2m Nebulon Starship (SWESB) and kitbashing a U.S.S.Gage with other Starships for a 'Happy Medium Press' book.

CR · 11-03-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Weaponsmith

Convert "The Phoenix" from Battle of the Planets from toy kit into accurate model.

For years, I've been thinking of doing the same thing, but keep deciding that it would be easier to scratch build an accurate version. Given how many works in 'progress' I have going, the Phoenix project never even takes off. (By the way, I'm sure I speak for many modelers here: does 'progress' accurately describe half-built projects that have had little to no actual work accomplished for months? Or in my case, years?

)

JD · 11-03-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CR

By the way, I'm sure I speak for many modelers here: does 'progress' accurately describe half-built projects that have had little to no actual work accomplished for months? Or in my case, years?

You mean there's some other way of doing this stuff?

copernicus · 11-03-2010, 05:35 PM

Not sure if this counts as a model but have just started my full size Tardis build

**Captain Sci-Fi** · 11-03-2010, 06:56 PM

Hi Copernicus,

Don't forget the camera, we need pictures.

Cap'n

**steve36uk** · 11-03-2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by copernicus

Not sure if this counts as a model but have just started my full size Tardis build

Cool -at least you'll have more room to work on it on the inside than on the outside........................

copernicus · 17-03-2010, 10:10 AM

Re Tardis build - will supply pics as and when. Still at the wood cutting stage at the moment

boxy · 17-03-2010, 12:53 PM

88" Eagle Lab Pod Version

Yes i know i have heard all the comments before

**fireflashfive** · 17-03-2010, 06:04 PM

Currently in progess is Alex Dumas' Swift kit, which is truly awesome. And a 1/1000 refit USS Enterprise from Polar Lights.

Doug.

Steve Gerard · 18-03-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by boxy

88" Eagle Lab Pod Version

boxy, can't wait to see pics of the work in progress.

08-03-2010, 09:24 AM	#66
Bishop Chief Science Officer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 11,757	I have three builds going at present, two Tiger Is and a Pz III. Still have to get the paint off the PE 23" cages. __________________ "I saw Avatar last weekend, it was so awesome, I wish the whole world was in 3D"

08-03-2010, 08:40 PM	#70
w8cmp Deputy Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Romford, London, England Posts: 5,081	I'll build mine, right after I finish my Small Art Works 44" Eagle which is about 75% done. __________________ "Hmmm...judge me by my size do you ? And well you should not, for my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is..."

11-03-2010, 06:56 PM	#75
Captain Sci-Fi Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thornbury Posts: 1,698	Tardis build.... Hi Copernicus, Don't forget the camera, we need pictures. Cap'n __________________ Forum first, always.... This place should be a joy for anyone whose life has been touched by Gerry Anderson shows and the cinematic magicians who made it real for us as children.

17-03-2010, 06:04 PM	#79
fireflashfive Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 419	Currently in progess is Alex Dumas' Swift kit, which is truly awesome. And a 1/1000 refit USS Enterprise from Polar Lights. Doug. __________________ Remember, there can be only one.

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26-02-2010, 10:35 PM	#62
Maj. John Sheppard Waste Technician Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlantis, Pegasus Galaxy Posts: 15	You'd be surprised how much trouble it is to heat a room here to proper painting temperature. The problem isn't affording the heat, but tha lack of good wall insulation to keep it warm. The elevation here is about 5,000 feet (1,500m) above sea level, and we are on the cold side of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

08-03-2010, 06:07 AM	#65
Known Space Eagle Pilot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Up North! Well, Yorkshire! Posts: 576	I've got two builds on the go , the Discovery from Stargazer which is so nicely cast and done its almost like a plastic kit to build and the last of my Randy Cooper kits from last year (when the pound was worth something) , the Corellian Corvette, which is a total pain. I've almost scratchbuilt half of it again as I felt it could be a far more interesting design. I might go for a total scratchbuild of my own later on this year, seeing as I am more confident with build materials and basic construction.

08-03-2010, 04:28 PM	#68
NeoGoglu Medical Technician Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 157	Thanks to both of you

08-03-2010, 07:26 PM	#69
dukedexter Medical Technician Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North West Cheshire Posts: 185	I will be building my Swift soon - soon after someone posts his build here so I can learn how to do it, that is. Who's getting the ball rolling, then? I'm right behind you

09-03-2010, 05:07 AM	#71
Hectors House Weapons Technician Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 134	I'm kit-bashing a U.S.S Yeager for review purposes (Voyager and Marquis raider mix). I'm also building a 2m Nebulon Starship (SWESB) and kitbashing a U.S.S.Gage with other Starships for a 'Happy Medium Press' book.

11-03-2010, 05:35 PM	#74
copernicus Medical Technician Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 156	Not sure if this counts as a model but have just started my full size Tardis build

17-03-2010, 10:10 AM	#77
copernicus Medical Technician Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 156	Re Tardis build - will supply pics as and when. Still at the wood cutting stage at the moment

17-03-2010, 12:53 PM	#78
boxy Travel Tube Technician Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 56	88" Eagle Lab Pod Version Yes i know i have heard all the comments before