Ultra Probe Command Module in 1/24th scale - Page 4

**Blue Moon** · 09-08-2011, 07:51 PM

Hi Robert, hope you got my payment and thanks for your patience

Cheers,

Wayne

JBOT DECALS · 11-08-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyfullofstars

Here we go

See pics.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...stbodyform.jpg

Could you send me info about the main body parts shown in this photo? I want to ensure my decals fit all the way around the circumference, as well as leaving enough space for the doors, thrusters, surface details, etc.

Here is an image of my updated decal sheet (many thanks to Jim Small for the original artwork, upon which this is based):

**skyfullofstars** · 14-08-2011, 07:15 PM

Circumference is 562 mm. You will have to consider for the total length the thickness of the panels and the distance between the panels. Will let you know the measurements.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBOT DECALS

Could you send me info about the main body parts shown in this photo? I want to ensure my decals fit all the way around the circumference, as well as leaving enough space for the doors, thrusters, surface details, etc.

Here is an image of my updated decal sheet (many thanks to Jim Small for the original artwork, upon which this is based):

**skyfullofstars** · 14-08-2011, 07:35 PM

I painted the body to make visible the imperfections. There are air bubbles on the side panels, will fix that. I taped the middle panel where the door is situated. An open door would look cool. Not sure if I’ll do this modification. The buildup takes as usual more time than expected. And I should move on with my 44” eagles and two other big projects. I put some 44” eagle parts aside for reference. Next week I concentrate on the back part.

dbhs · 14-08-2011, 09:16 PM

Thanks for posting you progress of this. Is the red stuff in the nose cone the polyester and resin you mentioned?

**skyfullofstars** · 14-08-2011, 09:59 PM

The red stuff is polyester with glas fiber, the yellowish on the sides is resin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbhs

Thanks for posting you progress of this. Is the red stuff in the nose cone the polyester and resin you mentioned?

JBOT DECALS · 14-08-2011, 10:46 PM

Thank you for the info and photos. Yes, I would appreciate the lengths and widths of the various panels when you get the chance. You could email me too: jbot ... at ... rogers ... dot ... com.

Thanks.

**nivektunk** · 15-08-2011, 10:55 PM

Just picked mine up at my mail box. Looks AWESOME. Thanks again Robert.
Cheers,
Kevin

cosmic_x · 19-08-2011, 09:15 PM

Jimbo, when you think you will have the decals for this?

cosmic_x · 19-08-2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockwellcm

My kit arrived today,looks good,but missing all the VTOL Bells (8 in number) apart from that nice looking kit. (e-mail sent regarding missing parts)

Donald

Haha, same here, but I already received them from Ed.

Nice kit, thanks Robert, Ed.

JBOT DECALS · 19-08-2011, 10:47 PM

The decals are already ready, but to be sure they fit this specific model in this scale I was hoping to get some measurements of the panels. If someone can send me the dimensions of the panels or scans of the parts, then I can ensure my art will fit.
You can see the decal sheet and order it here:
http://www.jbot.ca/space/ultra.shtml

Thank you.

Jimbo

cosmic_x · 20-08-2011, 08:24 AM

which panels do you mean Jimbo?

JBOT DECALS · 20-08-2011, 10:52 AM

See this photo attached. I am wondering what the dimensions are of:

A - The major side panel from top (almost centre) to bottom (almost centre)
B - The minor top (and bottom) panel width
C - The length of all these panels all around the module
D - Should be half of A, from above

Assuming good symmetry, I dont need measurement C for each panel all the way around the module, just any sample of C anywhere would be fine.

cosmic_x · 20-08-2011, 11:34 AM

lemme check

cosmic_x · 20-08-2011, 11:42 AM

here dimensions in mm Jimbo, let me know if that works for you

A: 202mm
B: 52mm
C: 102mm
D: 101mm

Kostas

**skyfullofstars** · 20-08-2011, 02:41 PM

On my assembled elliptic stretched model:
A 221 mm
B 53 mm
C 102.5 mm measured with caliper rule
D half of A
panel thickness 1.16 with caliper rule
space between panels 2.8 mm +/-

The problem may be that the model can't be assembled without the help of an inner structure and may be not everyone will come to the same final curvature?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBOT DECALS

See this photo attached. I am wondering what the dimensions are of:

A - The major side panel from top (almost centre) to bottom (almost centre)
B - The minor top (and bottom) panel width
C - The length of all these panels all around the module
D - Should be half of A, from above

Assuming good symmetry, I dont need measurement C for each panel all the way around the module, just any sample of C anywhere would be fine.

JBOT DECALS · 21-08-2011, 07:53 PM

That is great. Thank you. My art will fit, no worries.

Jimbo

**Propland** · 22-08-2011, 01:41 AM

Skyfullofstars - great work on your build, I totally understand the challenges of attaching the front and rear halves to the mid section. I recommend strongly that when assembling the kit start by assembling the kit in two halves, upper and lower. Center top cmd to center top mid and rear top center to mid center point. After which you can easily align and glue as you go. There is a resulting gap between the top and bottom halves but its a small price to pay for zero stress assembly and all other seams match flawlessly. As small strip of styrene and putty and your done. I would recommend anyone able to purchase this kit should, it's HUGE and WELL DONE! I should state I left the rear plate off on both my builds to allow me access to the interior, you may elect to install your plate before sealing halves together. The kit is absolutley marvelous work and look forward to more of the same kits in the future!

JBOT DECALS - some advice since I just assembled both of my kits, I recommend you make decals A + D longer by 2-3mm each. The reason being as descibled above.

**skyfullofstars** · 22-08-2011, 10:27 PM

Hi Propland, thanks for sharing your build up. It’s for sure the way to avoid any stress on the body. I’d like to have a bigger access possibility than through the rear plate. The reason I make the rear part removable. And I can fully agree with you and all who have this kit, it’s a fantastic and marvelous piece.

**skyfullofstars** · 22-08-2011, 10:29 PM

I go for a second one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dakota_in_the_sky

1. Nigel Hough - paid/shipped
2. Fireflashfive/Doug -paid/shipped
3. Rockwellcm - paid/shipped
4. Skyfullofstars - paid/shipped
5. Deraenged / Phil Rae - paid, will ship Saturday. Missing VTOLs, will ship separately
6. Gun Dam
7. Blue Moon
8. Nivektunk / Kevin
9. moonbuggy
10. Bigyan65
11. Propland
12. Propland
13. Satazius
14. Kostas
15. Transporter
16. Michael Mangold
17. Skyfullofstars
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22-08-2011, 01:41 AM	#78
Propland Chief Eagle Pilot Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 262	Skyfullofstars - great work on your build, I totally understand the challenges of attaching the front and rear halves to the mid section. I recommend strongly that when assembling the kit start by assembling the kit in two halves, upper and lower. Center top cmd to center top mid and rear top center to mid center point. After which you can easily align and glue as you go. There is a resulting gap between the top and bottom halves but its a small price to pay for zero stress assembly and all other seams match flawlessly. As small strip of styrene and putty and your done. I would recommend anyone able to purchase this kit should, it's HUGE and WELL DONE! I should state I left the rear plate off on both my builds to allow me access to the interior, you may elect to install your plate before sealing halves together. The kit is absolutley marvelous work and look forward to more of the same kits in the future! JBOT DECALS - some advice since I just assembled both of my kits, I recommend you make decals A + D longer by 2-3mm each. The reason being as descibled above. __________________ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain. Last edited by Propland; 22-08-2011 at 03:58 AM. Reason: add picture...

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09-08-2011, 07:51 PM	#61
Blue Moon Eagle Pilot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Singleton, Lancashire,England Posts: 665	Hi Robert, hope you got my payment and thanks for your patience Cheers, Wayne

14-08-2011, 07:35 PM	#64
skyfullofstars Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 488	I painted the body to make visible the imperfections. There are air bubbles on the side panels, will fix that. I taped the middle panel where the door is situated. An open door would look cool. Not sure if I’ll do this modification. The buildup takes as usual more time than expected. And I should move on with my 44” eagles and two other big projects. I put some 44” eagle parts aside for reference. Next week I concentrate on the back part.

14-08-2011, 09:16 PM	#65
dbhs Hydroponics Technician Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 32	Thanks for posting you progress of this. Is the red stuff in the nose cone the polyester and resin you mentioned?

14-08-2011, 10:46 PM	#67
JBOT DECALS Hydroponics Technician Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 43	Thank you for the info and photos. Yes, I would appreciate the lengths and widths of the various panels when you get the chance. You could email me too: jbot ... at ... rogers ... dot ... com. Thanks.

15-08-2011, 10:55 PM	#68
nivektunk Life Support Technician Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 97	Just picked mine up at my mail box. Looks AWESOME. Thanks again Robert. Cheers, Kevin

19-08-2011, 09:15 PM	#69
cosmic_x Life Support Technician Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 89	Jimbo, when you think you will have the decals for this?

19-08-2011, 10:47 PM	#71
JBOT DECALS Hydroponics Technician Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 43	The decals are already ready, but to be sure they fit this specific model in this scale I was hoping to get some measurements of the panels. If someone can send me the dimensions of the panels or scans of the parts, then I can ensure my art will fit. You can see the decal sheet and order it here: http://www.jbot.ca/space/ultra.shtml Thank you. Jimbo

20-08-2011, 08:24 AM	#72
cosmic_x Life Support Technician Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 89	which panels do you mean Jimbo?

20-08-2011, 11:34 AM	#74
cosmic_x Life Support Technician Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 89	lemme check

20-08-2011, 11:42 AM	#75
cosmic_x Life Support Technician Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 89	here dimensions in mm Jimbo, let me know if that works for you A: 202mm B: 52mm C: 102mm D: 101mm Kostas

21-08-2011, 07:53 PM	#77
JBOT DECALS Hydroponics Technician Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 43	That is great. Thank you. My art will fit, no worries. Jimbo

22-08-2011, 10:27 PM	#79
skyfullofstars Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 488	Hi Propland, thanks for sharing your build up. It’s for sure the way to avoid any stress on the body. I’d like to have a bigger access possibility than through the rear plate. The reason I make the rear part removable. And I can fully agree with you and all who have this kit, it’s a fantastic and marvelous piece.