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by Blappy
Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: 25th Anniversary, right?
Replies: 42
Views: 193258

Re: 25th Anniversary, right?

Wasn't there a forum migration/software change at some point that led to many of us who were here relatively early getting our join dates and post counts reset? Case in point -- I think Zaphod was here before me, but his join date displays as a day after mine. I think this is why so many of us long...
by Blappy
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: 25th Anniversary, right?
Replies: 42
Views: 193258

Re: 25th Anniversary, right?

The domain, Starshipmodeler.com was originally purchased in 1996. The discussion forums were started sometime after that. As I recall, Starshipmodeler.net was set up in 1997 and the forums were moved there about that time. There have been a couple renditions of the forums since then but they've rem...
by Blappy
Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Forum Moderation
Replies: 64
Views: 277550

Re: Forum Moderation

publiusr wrote: Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:11 am When looking at my notifications..it said I was not authorized to look at the Courage class page. It is no longer in the Star Trek page. Did it drop off the page?
The thread got removed because people were being internet babies.
by Blappy
Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:46 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Mark Yungblut Has Passed
Replies: 15
Views: 70735

Re: Mark Yungblut Has Passed

This is heartbreaking news. I just talked to him about six weeks ago too. :cry:
by Blappy
Wed May 01, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: How to request thread permanence (?)
Replies: 3
Views: 42944

Re: How to request thread permanence (?)

By making it an announcement it will become permanent, I have done thusly. :)
by Blappy
Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:35 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Mr Surfacer
Replies: 135
Views: 445405

Re: Mr Surfacer

Is this out of a bottle or in a rattle can?I'm not sure if that maters?Treat the primer like sand paper.The 500 grade is gonna be heavy on the filler(I think?).If I am wrong someone please say so.The higher you go,1200,1500 whatever it has the finer/smoother surface layout and much less heavier fil...
by Blappy
Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: Reinforcing thin resin?
Replies: 8
Views: 28579

Re: Reinforcing thin resin?

The Smooth-On "Task" series or resins are much stronger than their regular casting resins. I'd recommend checking those spec sheets for more info.
by Blappy
Fri Feb 23, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Gravity or siphon feed airbrush best?
Replies: 7
Views: 20354

Re: Gravity or siphon feed airbrush best?

I'm a gravity feed convert. You can mix a tiny amount of paint to spray very small areas without wasting a lot of paint. It's great for Alclad for the same reason.
by Blappy
Fri Feb 23, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Reco needed: single action gravity feed Brush?
Replies: 9
Views: 25019

Re: Reco needed: single action gravity feed Brush?

I have one of these. I've owned over a dozen airbrushes in the past 30 years. This is the best, most comfortable, and easy to control brush I have used. I highly recommend it. http://www.iwata-medea.com/products/iwata-airbrushes/neo-for-iwata/neo-trn1/ I suggest buying it here. Amazing service and p...
by Blappy
Tue Jan 02, 2018 12:23 am
Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
Topic: Super Leopard Mk-XI Grav Tank
Replies: 8
Views: 37411

Re: Super Leopard Mk-XI Grav Tank

What a beautiful and clean design. Very nice, though I spotted the AT-AT face parts as vents, I felt the whole thing seemed completley orginal. Nice work Blappy Happy New Year DEC The AT-AT parts were my nod to the ILM guys and their use of greeblies. Now their designs are greeblies! ;) I wanted to...
by Blappy
Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:25 pm
Forum: Hover Tank Challenge
Topic: Super Leopard Mk-XI Grav Tank
Replies: 8
Views: 37411

Super Leopard Mk-XI Grav Tank

A little something I did a few months ago. It's on my Facebook art page "The Blaposphere". The page is public so anyone should be able to view it.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaposphere ... 1997107701
by Blappy
Fri Sep 01, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Blaponian Intergalactic Space Saucer
Replies: 3
Views: 17335

Re: Blaponian Intergalactic Space Saucer

FAIL!!!

:(

Once again work prevented me from completing this. I may still do it, just a little late.
by Blappy
Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?
Replies: 77
Views: 272974

Re: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?

I guess I better start mine! :oops:
by Blappy
Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Hosers! (or whatever...)
Replies: 133
Views: 510869

Re: Team Hosers! (or whatever...)

Johnnycrash wrote: Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:46 am
Any pics of the changes/progress you made on No. 1 ship??
It's just filling and sanding right now.
by Blappy
Wed Jul 12, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Hosers! (or whatever...)
Replies: 133
Views: 510869

Re: Team Hosers! (or whatever...)

So I just came across the bag with all of the bits for the second model here. I have done a little bit on the first one and intend to finish it. I'm thinking I'll send the second one back to Johnnycrash? Is that still cool with everyone?
by Blappy
Wed Dec 28, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Scotian Shipyards
Replies: 62
Views: 371480

Those plates are made out of malamine and can be brittle if too much pressure is applied.
by Blappy
Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Blaponian Intergalactic Space Saucer
Replies: 3
Views: 17335

One, that is going to make one huge ship/station. And second, holy cow! That is a lot of molds. Not only on the table in front of you, but that work bench in the background!!!!!! :shock: What are they all of? I only copy shapes made of stuff that I can't get paint or glue. And I have a couple where...
by Blappy
Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?
Replies: 77
Views: 272974

Looks like we have our forum section everyone. LETS BUILD!

I already started a thread for mine.
by Blappy
Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:54 am
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Blaponian Intergalactic Space Saucer
Replies: 3
Views: 17335

Blaponian Intergalactic Space Saucer

Here is my basic starting point. I've had these for a few years as they caught my fancy for some kind of a saucer so now I can make use of them.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/952 ... llenge.jpg

I'll probably grab a few more goodies at the dollar store for it.
by Blappy
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Resin Kits -- Recommend a Good Primer?
Replies: 25
Views: 76448

NCC1966 wrote:I forgot to mention that I don't build only plastic kits. I build and paint also resin figures from e2046 and I proceed exactly the same way. I didn't have any problem to the date.

:)
The proofs in the puddin! Lets see some pictures of your builds.
by Blappy
Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?
Replies: 77
Views: 272974

I've had these kicking around for years. They are about 14 inches across and made of Styrene so bonus on the material.

I'm in!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/952 ... llenge.jpg
by Blappy
Thu Aug 11, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?
Replies: 77
Views: 272974

whatever you wish is OK, with the exception of animal products. That is because this is to be a construct, not a natural thing – no creatures-as-ships – ie, Moya & Talon from Farscape. I want to question this. Why can't my Slartharian Star Empire intergalactic Wave Rider NOT be a living ship?
by Blappy
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:54 am
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Never again
Replies: 6
Views: 25072

OK I went back and read everything.

My groups models are not done. As a matter of fact they are sitting here still. :(

Priorities suck sometimes.
by Blappy
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Never again
Replies: 6
Views: 25072

Whut? I just saw this thread. :shock:
by Blappy
Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:21 am
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?
Replies: 77
Views: 272974

I wouldn't complain. I'd do back flips down the street if my wife wanted to start model building. :D speaking of the traveling models. I know it's a sore nerve, what ever happened with those? You yo go check the forum section for those you'll see where the Canadian one is at. I have one almost fini...
by Blappy
Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?
Replies: 77
Views: 272974

I do have a number of styrene plates in varying sized from the dollar store for creations such as this....
by Blappy
Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?
Replies: 77
Views: 272974

Anyways... I have sidetracked your thread!

What did you have in mind?
by Blappy
Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:24 am
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?
Replies: 77
Views: 272974

I still gotta finish my Hover tank! :oops:
by Blappy
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:58 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Hosers! (or whatever...)
Replies: 133
Views: 510869

Nothing has happened. I had forgotten all about this thing until just a few days ago I came across everything in a box.

I'll send the second one back to you. I will leave the almost done one out and finish it some time this year.
by Blappy
Sat Jan 23, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Resin Kits -- Recommend a Good Primer?
Replies: 25
Views: 76448

I pretty much use gray sandable acrylic auto primer on my builds. Sometimes, depending on whether I want "pre-shading" underneath, I use black. I have found that most rattle can primers except Mr.Color and Tamiya fill too much detail for most builds. You really cannot beat the airbrush pr...