I'm In- Does A Spacecraft Count?

Andrew Gorman · August 25, 2007, 05:06:41 PM

I usually build at a glacial pace, so this will be therapeutic for me! I'm turning a couple of 1/144 fighters and some random bits into a small spaceship kinda like the AMT Leif Ericson-
http://frank.bol.ucla.edu/le.html
It's tiny- 4 or 5 inches long, but tiny makes for fast building. I might be over-excited by a whole weekend off, but progress is being made between doing everything else.
Andrew

nev · August 26, 2007, 03:34:52 AM

Spacecraft absolutely count. Like it sez in the rules - any subject, any scale.

Andrew Gorman · August 30, 2007, 06:54:19 PM

Progress! It's pretty much assembled, with only a few small fins and the nose cone to add. I'll post some pics as soon as I can find the camera. Base coat of paint tonight, decals tomorrow and I should finish just under the wire. This is fun!

BlackOps · August 30, 2007, 08:13:15 PM

Looking forward to seeing this done, I have this kit and have been debating whether or not to build it as the Leif Ericson or maybe getting a little freestyle with it. I sure wish I could get ahold of one of the original Leif kits!

Captain Canada · August 30, 2007, 09:01:11 PM

Wow...is that ever gonna look cool ! Thanks for that link as well....I love the little mini-scout ship that comes with the kit, looks kinda like a bug !

Andrew Gorman · August 30, 2007, 10:50:37 PM

This is not the AMT kit! Just an unholy amalgamation of tiny bits- 1/144 Rafale-M upper fuselages, submarine dive planes, a WWII drop tank, etc. It's falling together pretty well. Originally I was hoping for something like an old Battlestar Galactica Eastern Alliance Destroyer, but the Heller Rafale fuselage didn't split at the right spot. With one week to build I have to adopt, adapt, improve! It's your spaceship, freestyle rules O.K!
Andrew

BlackOps · August 30, 2007, 11:08:56 PM

DOH! I guess I should slow down while reading posts! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with, Spaceships and What-If are perfect for each other!

Andrew Gorman · September 01, 2007, 08:51:16 AM

Progress pictures are up at:
http://groups.msn.com/ModelersAndHobbyForu...eweekbuild.msnw
Andrew

BlackOps · September 01, 2007, 09:04:58 PM

Taking on a great shape!

Andrew Gorman · September 02, 2007, 11:23:03 PM

Heading down to the wire, another pic at
http://groups.msn.com/ModelersAndHobbyForu...eweekbuild.msnw
Some filler, a coat of paint and it's looking better. Still need to pretty up the paint job, add the "dive planes" to the tower and stick on the decals. I WILL finish that in the next 24.5 hours. I even had time to build a stand. I like kits with stands.
Andrew

Brian da Basher · September 03, 2007, 12:51:06 PM

Looking good Andrew! It looks like you're on track to make the deadline!

Go, Andrew, go!

Brian da Basher

Andrew Gorman · September 03, 2007, 09:31:25 PM

Done!
Completed pics in the finished projects thread and at:
http://groups.msn.com/ModelersAndHobbyForu...eweekbuild.msnw
This was fun, and I'm looking forward to the next one week build!
Andrew

Brian da Basher · September 04, 2007, 07:30:33 AM

Wow that's really cool Andrew! My hat's off to your talent, skill and imagination!

Brian da Basher

Supertom · September 04, 2007, 08:18:45 AM

Man you really chopped up the Rafale parts because I still can't see anything on it that resembles a Rafale, even after looking at your in-progress shots! Good job.

frank2056 · September 04, 2007, 10:52:35 AM

Andrew - that looks fantastic! You should post it on the SSC board at SSM