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by CB2001
Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Question- anyone try to scratch the NX Bridge?
Replies: 8
Views: 12447

There's a couple of members over at the Replica Prop Forum's General Modeling section that have been working on replicas of the classic bridge. Glorbes' TOS Bridge Build (Scaled to Diamond Select Figures): http://www.thereplicapropforum.com/f11/enterprise-bridge-adjusted-dst-action-figures-123844/ A...
by CB2001
Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Mass Effect Normandy
Replies: 20
Views: 32265

Someone over at the Replica Prop Forum's General Modeling subforum was working on one.
by CB2001
Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Looking for How to scratchbuild Moveable Joints
Replies: 17
Views: 29476

I was informed of this particular type of joint which may be useful. The revoltech joints. I've got to admit, it looks impressive. Below is a diagram covering one of the types they have. http://fanmode.net/graphics/2008/photos/revolverjoint.jpg Here's another picture with a lot more. Dude.. Impressi...
by CB2001
Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Looking for How to scratchbuild Moveable Joints
Replies: 17
Views: 29476

There's two joints that I can think of. The first one is the Minimates-type of joint, like what you see on the arms in this photo. (it's also discussed in a link above as well) http://www.hobbygen.com/images/STREET%20FIGHTER%20P2%20RYU%20VS%20P2%20AKUMA%20MINIMATES%202-PK.jpg The other one is the wh...
by CB2001
Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Cheap Plastic globes
Replies: 9
Views: 13658

There's some sort of sports drink (like Gatorade or some) that comes in a similar shaped container. I saw a whole bunch of them being sold at Big Lots.
by CB2001
Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Questions about a step in vacuum forming.
Replies: 5
Views: 3925

When I worked for Kenner we had a gigantic vac machine that would do it all for you. However we also had some small table we used for pulling things and we would use a heat gun and go as large as 18" or so with the heat gun. The key is even heating with the gun. it's tricky until you get used ...
by CB2001
Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Questions about a step in vacuum forming.
Replies: 5
Views: 3925

Okie dokie. Thanks for the info. :)
by CB2001
Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Questions about a step in vacuum forming.
Replies: 5
Views: 3925

Questions about a step in vacuum forming.

I have a couple of quick questions about one step in vacuum forming. I know that when it comes to vacuum forming, you need to head up plastic before using a vacuum form table to make what you need. Now, I live an in apartment with an electric oven, but I fear of using it to heat up the sheet of plas...
by CB2001
Mon Jul 25, 2005 3:33 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Testors Glue in Blue+Masking Tape= Welding appearance.
Replies: 4
Views: 5493

Hey, let me know if this tip has worked for anyone.
by CB2001
Sat Jul 02, 2005 7:32 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Testors Glue in Blue+Masking Tape= Welding appearance.
Replies: 4
Views: 5493

Testors Glue in Blue+Masking Tape= Welding appearance.

For one of my models, I was trying to find a way to give a look that several parts (which are in one piece) appear model as if they were "welded" on without actually having to cut and melt the plastic. I think I've come up with a solution. I used Testor's model glue in the blue tube and so...
by CB2001
Sun Apr 24, 2005 11:03 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Super Glue Model/Hobby Glue- Best NOT to use.
Replies: 2
Views: 5025

Actually, the tube reads "Super Glue Technologies". And it states that clamping off the part after it is applied is recommended. I was following the instructions when I tried to get the bumper to stick on, but the right side come off and stretched out like Norris' head from John Carpenter'...
by CB2001
Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:34 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Super Glue Model/Hobby Glue- Best NOT to use.
Replies: 2
Views: 5025

Super Glue Model/Hobby Glue- Best NOT to use.

I figured I'd go ahead and post this in case anyone else who has used this hasn't posted about it. A few months back, I bought a tube of Super Glue Corporations' Model/Hobby cement. I figured it was like normal super glue, which is quick drying. I've used it on a few projects, but last night was the...
by CB2001
Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:09 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Airplane propers from car air freshener?
Replies: 0
Views: 9418

Airplane propers from car air freshener?

I was in Advance Auto Parts today picking up some parts with my dad for my car. I was standing next to him, waiting at the counter when I noticed a small wireframe cage with a bunch of airfreshers for cars on display. And to my surprise, one of them looked the most useful for anyone needed parts or ...
by CB2001
Sat Apr 09, 2005 2:15 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Lightsheet + Glasses = ?
Replies: 9
Views: 11568

There is a big difference between the effect in the movie and the real world: I think the effect was created in post production, like most of the other effects. I mean, look at certain scenes that has color while the rest is in black and white. Look at Jackie-Boy's blood in "The Big Fat Kill&qu...
by CB2001
Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:55 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Using heat to form styrene
Replies: 6
Views: 11230

You can also heat styrene in boiling water, then bend the pieces over a rod or something, the whole piece will be flexible, so you need a little care to avoid bending the parts you want to leave straight. Actually, I know this trick can be done with any plastic. A while ago, WIzard Magazine (I thin...
by CB2001
Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:48 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Who collects stuff for scratch building?
Replies: 400
Views: 930653

I've collected a few soda bottle caps, some plastic centers from rolls of register tapes and I have a few parts (including the trees that hold them)from models that I didn't need the parts for.
by CB2001
Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:43 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Has anyone used this stuff before?(Mold Builder by Env Tech)
Replies: 4
Views: 7248

Thanks for the info guys. Scott Hasty, about your question- I was wondering about it in general. I have considered a while ago about duplicating some model parts from various kits, include the old '83 MPC "Knight Rider" KITT kit (especially the front bumper), but I've got about three model...
by CB2001
Sun Mar 13, 2005 8:07 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Has anyone used this stuff before?(Mold Builder by Env Tech)
Replies: 4
Views: 7248

Has anyone used this stuff before?(Mold Builder by Env Tech)

While I was at Michaels, I came across this stuff in the plaster/molds isle. It's called "Mold Builder" by Environmental Technology, Inc. Click Here to view information on the product. My question is has anyone used this stuff before? Is it good for applying to plastic pieces to make dupli...
by CB2001
Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:46 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: A few questions (a little help needed)
Replies: 4
Views: 7971

Thank you guys for the help. It's better to ask than to find out the hard way. :)
by CB2001
Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:20 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: A few questions (a little help needed)
Replies: 4
Views: 7971

A few questions (a little help needed)

I know that the following questions ask may seem rather simple and that I'm a little stupid for asking them, but I am still near the beginning of my modeling capabilities. I mean, I've never done a scratchbuild or a kitbash model before, and I doubt I'll ever be as good as most of the people's work ...