UFO Model help - Page 5

elder7uk · 12-03-2012, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ham Salad

No, actually I meant photos of the cat attacking one...still thinking about my elite organization of UFO killing kittens.

Whilst carrying some lighting tests,I had occasion to witness a UFO singed fur attack on the marauding moggie responsible for destroying the said Alien Craft.The cat with nine lives was shortly to become eight.

(Incidentally this very darkened look to the UFO saucer is only acheivable with a model having a reflective chrome finish)

**Interceptor6** · 13-03-2012, 09:25 AM

Looks like Moggie got caught catnapping!
No way to defend the Earth!

elder7uk · 13-03-2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Interceptor6

Looks like Moggie got caught catnapping!
No way to defend the Earth!

He slept all the way through it,despite also having a 100 watt Halogen lamp shining onto him.
By the way,this is the first HD screen grab I've done.Even 100 watt Halogen at 2 feet distance depends on the gain setting of the video camera.A setting of 6-9 dB produces the best effects,however when you start increasing the effective shutter speed to 1/125 1/180 etc more light is required.The above shots were 1/50 at about 9db

This seems to be the trade off between HD and quality.So investing in Fresnel lamps of between 150-300 watts may be the way to go.

**bobs56** · 18-03-2012, 09:11 AM

Hi Bernie,

Any word on the kit availability yet

Bob

**Propland** · 18-03-2012, 02:56 PM

Ahemm, let's get this party started - perhaps starting a list of people interested?
Price is a consideration, but I've found your prices very fair!

How about something like?

1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

.....please edit to accomodate :-)

**bobs56** · 18-03-2012, 06:39 PM

I'm in for the full kit

1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished
2. x1 Bobs56
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

tweaker · 18-03-2012, 10:14 PM

I'm interested, but will wait until the man says it is ready and prices are known.

forza27 · 21-03-2012, 09:17 PM

Interested...very Interested but depends on price at moment. Looks great though.

**Captain Sci-Fi** · 21-03-2012, 09:35 PM

Hi Guys,

Part castings are underway, dome vac forms will start to be made as soon as I have some spare time. More pro work has kept me from the site and continues to box me in time wise.

I am glad you all like it so far, thanks for the nice comments. I should be able to fix the price once the Vac Form people have had a chance to make some and can confirm the rate with me. It looks likely that I will be using a 2 mm thick Petg rather than an acrylic for the domes, There isn't much to choose between them except PetG is quite a bit cheaper, we are testing both materials to be sure.

Commission builds will start just as soon as all the parts are here, I won't accept any payments until I have the kits or commissions ready to ship, please be patient and bear with me.

If you want to add your name to the list that's fine, it will give me a better idea of how many to make in this run.

NeoGoglu · 21-03-2012, 11:14 PM

Most of us will want to make this thing spin,
is 2 mm not thick enough to hang the whole kit ?

tweaker · 21-03-2012, 11:38 PM

Hey if there is list and depending on price, you can add me to it.

**Captain Sci-Fi** · 21-03-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeoGoglu

Most of us will want to make this thing spin,
is 2 mm not thick enough to hang the whole kit ?

Hi Andre,

2mm is fine if you want to hang the model from the dome. There is always the option to have it motorised so the whole model spins on it's base for a desk top display. I am reworking the motor arrangement to allow this option.

**Captain Sci-Fi** · 07-04-2012, 10:02 PM

I am up to my armpits in UFO parts, things are progressing well with the kit release on schedule for the end of April.

I am working the commission builds currently they will be delivered (and in one case collected) around then also.

The prices are firm now:

Kit only £95.00
As above with the motorising option (base spinning) £135.00
Built, Painted and motor installed £400

All the above plus postage to whatever part of the Shire you live in.

DO NOT send any funds, I will reject them.

PLEASE DO add your name to the list:

You will be invoiced via Paypal when your item is actually ready to ship. I should be able to give a cost for shipping when the Post Office reopens on Tuesday after the Easter Holiday.

1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished
2. x1 Bobs56
3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

I'll try to post some pictures soon, back to the vac former for now.

NeoGoglu · 07-04-2012, 10:17 PM

1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished
2. x1 Bobs56
3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished.
4. x1 Neogoglu
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

tweaker · 07-04-2012, 11:49 PM

1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished
2. x1 Bobs56
3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished.
4. x1 Neogoglu
5. x1 Tweaker
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Doomsday · 08-04-2012, 08:26 PM

That UFO looks brilliant.
Unfortunately I am long term ill and money is is bad just now or I would have one in a minute.
I have waited since the 70's for a spinning one.

I am still scheming to get the funds though...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49602360@N00/

**Propland** · 08-04-2012, 08:43 PM

1. x1 Propland - motorized, foiled, dome hangers, assembled, finished
2. x1 Bobs56
3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished.
4. x1 Neogoglu
5. x1 Tweaker
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

forza27 · 15-04-2012, 06:31 PM

1. x1 Propland - motorized, foiled, dome hangers, assembled, finished
2. x1 Bobs56
3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished.
4. x1 Neogoglu
5. x1 Tweaker
6. x 1 Forza27 - motorised desktop in kit form
7.
8.
9.
10.

forza27 · 15-04-2012, 06:34 PM

I would just like to add thank you for building this and at such a reasonable price. Cheers Bernie...top work

**rockwellcm** · 15-04-2012, 08:35 PM

1. x1 Propland - motorized, foiled, dome hangers, assembled, finished
2. x1 Bobs56
3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished.
4. x1 Neogoglu
5. x1 Tweaker
6. x 1 Forza27 - motorised desktop in kit form
7. x 1 Rockwellcm - motorised desktop in kit form
8.
9.
10.

13-03-2012, 09:25 AM	#82
Interceptor6 Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sarasota, Florida USA Posts: 460	Looks like Moggie got caught catnapping! No way to defend the Earth! __________________ It's always darkest, before it's totally black! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

18-03-2012, 02:56 PM	#85
Propland Chief Eagle Pilot Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 262	Ahemm, let's get this party started - perhaps starting a list of people interested? Price is a consideration, but I've found your prices very fair! How about something like? 1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. .....please edit to accomodate :-) __________________ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain. Last edited by Propland; 18-03-2012 at 03:06 PM.

21-03-2012, 09:35 PM	#89
Captain Sci-Fi Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Glos, UK Posts: 4,341	Small update.... Hi Guys, Part castings are underway, dome vac forms will start to be made as soon as I have some spare time. More pro work has kept me from the site and continues to box me in time wise. I am glad you all like it so far, thanks for the nice comments. I should be able to fix the price once the Vac Form people have had a chance to make some and can confirm the rate with me. It looks likely that I will be using a 2 mm thick Petg rather than an acrylic for the domes, There isn't much to choose between them except PetG is quite a bit cheaper, we are testing both materials to be sure. Commission builds will start just as soon as all the parts are here, I won't accept any payments until I have the kits or commissions ready to ship, please be patient and bear with me. If you want to add your name to the list that's fine, it will give me a better idea of how many to make in this run.

08-04-2012, 08:43 PM	#97
Propland Chief Eagle Pilot Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 262	1. x1 Propland - motorized, foiled, dome hangers, assembled, finished 2. x1 Bobs56 3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished. 4. x1 Neogoglu 5. x1 Tweaker 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. __________________ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.

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18-03-2012, 09:11 AM	#84
bobs56 Medical Technician Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 153	Hi Bernie, Any word on the kit availability yet Bob

18-03-2012, 06:39 PM	#86
bobs56 Medical Technician Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 153	I'm in for the full kit 1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished 2. x1 Bobs56 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

18-03-2012, 10:14 PM	#87
tweaker Geological Technician Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: They Called it Paradise, I don't know Why Posts: 121	I'm interested, but will wait until the man says it is ready and prices are known.

21-03-2012, 09:17 PM	#88
forza27 Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 488	Interested...very Interested but depends on price at moment. Looks great though.

21-03-2012, 11:14 PM	#90
NeoGoglu Eagle Pilot Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 500	Most of us will want to make this thing spin, is 2 mm not thick enough to hang the whole kit ?

21-03-2012, 11:38 PM	#91
tweaker Geological Technician Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: They Called it Paradise, I don't know Why Posts: 121	Hey if there is list and depending on price, you can add me to it.

07-04-2012, 10:02 PM	#93
Captain Sci-Fi Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Glos, UK Posts: 4,341	I am up to my armpits in UFO parts, things are progressing well with the kit release on schedule for the end of April. I am working the commission builds currently they will be delivered (and in one case collected) around then also. The prices are firm now: Kit only £95.00 As above with the motorising option (base spinning) £135.00 Built, Painted and motor installed £400 All the above plus postage to whatever part of the Shire you live in. DO NOT send any funds, I will reject them. PLEASE DO add your name to the list: You will be invoiced via Paypal when your item is actually ready to ship. I should be able to give a cost for shipping when the Post Office reopens on Tuesday after the Easter Holiday. 1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished 2. x1 Bobs56 3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I'll try to post some pictures soon, back to the vac former for now.

07-04-2012, 10:17 PM	#94
NeoGoglu Eagle Pilot Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 500	1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished 2. x1 Bobs56 3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished. 4. x1 Neogoglu 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

07-04-2012, 11:49 PM	#95
tweaker Geological Technician Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: They Called it Paradise, I don't know Why Posts: 121	1. x1 Propland - motorized, dome hangers, assembled, finished 2. x1 Bobs56 3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished. 4. x1 Neogoglu 5. x1 Tweaker 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

08-04-2012, 08:26 PM	#96
Doomsday Communications Officer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 991	That UFO looks brilliant. Unfortunately I am long term ill and money is is bad just now or I would have one in a minute. I have waited since the 70's for a spinning one. I am still scheming to get the funds though... http://www.flickr.com/photos/49602360@N00/

15-04-2012, 06:31 PM	#98
forza27 Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 488	1. x1 Propland - motorized, foiled, dome hangers, assembled, finished 2. x1 Bobs56 3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished. 4. x1 Neogoglu 5. x1 Tweaker 6. x 1 Forza27 - motorised desktop in kit form 7. 8. 9. 10.

15-04-2012, 06:34 PM	#99
forza27 Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 488	I would just like to add thank you for building this and at such a reasonable price. Cheers Bernie...top work

15-04-2012, 08:35 PM	#100
rockwellcm Communications Officer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dundee,Scotland Posts: 1,079	1. x1 Propland - motorized, foiled, dome hangers, assembled, finished 2. x1 Bobs56 3. x1 EagleLes - motorised desktop option, painted and finished. 4. x1 Neogoglu 5. x1 Tweaker 6. x 1 Forza27 - motorised desktop in kit form 7. x 1 Rockwellcm - motorised desktop in kit form 8. 9. 10.