1/1000 Andromeda

sykotik · January 02, 2018, 11:46:07 PM

Thanks guys

So I had the camera out today and I took a couple of shots to show you what the engine looks like on and where I am currently up to. I have to buy more plugs tomorrow before I can go on. So far, I am happy with it. It looks much better than the kit version (IMO). Decide for yourselves

Still lots more surface work to do yet. Stay tuned

sykotik · January 29, 2018, 07:04:28 PM

Hi guys and girls

Time for a mini update. Sorry it's taken so long to show anything but I haven't had a lot of build time lately.

Here's what I have done so far. I have begun to detail the top plate and that's pretty much all done now - just need to install it which I will do later once the super structure is done. I'll be starting on that piece tonight hopefully.

Aft end:

Looking forward:

Start of the surface details:

Underneath - which as you'll see had a slight issue with deformed engine bells and there is zero I can do about it:

And finally, a full lighting test (just to make sure I haven't screwed something up as usual):

So, that's all I have for now but it's all coming along nicely now and I am hoping to have this done in the next few weeks ready for Expo

As always, thanks for looking in

Si

zenrat · January 29, 2018, 07:21:34 PM

Snazzy.

Old Wombat · January 30, 2018, 02:02:57 AM

Masochist!

Scotaidh · January 30, 2018, 09:45:23 AM

That looks great!

I've never done lighting because I'm already bald enough.

sykotik · May 05, 2018, 12:53:01 AM

Thanks for the positive comments guys. I am super sorry I haven't responded earlier
It's been a long time since I last updated this build thread but then I haven't been working on it much due to other commitments/builds. However, I am aiming to get this done for Expo in June, so I have picked it up again in the hope of just getting it done. I've also picked up the Garmillas set 2 and 3 and I am chomping at the bit to start set 3 as it has the best looking ship of the Garmilla fleet in my opinion. I'll consider doing a WIP thread for that one when I start it

Back to the Andromeda, all the lighting is installed and working and now it's time to finish off the surface detailing. I haven't lit the Wave Gun because I just couldn't be bothered with the hassle. I lit the Yamato WG and I can count how many times i have used it on one hand since it was finished.

Surprisingly, I have had to use a fair amount of putty to fill in the gaps. Thank goodness for the Perfect Plastic Putty product as it cleans up with water and cotton buds really easily.

Its a great product and I highly recommend it.

Time for some pics

Well, that's all for now. Hopefully, the next update will either be the last one or the finished item. I'm looking to do a fleet display with this , the Yunagi and also a destroyer. Maybe even a Garmilla ship too.

Thanks for looking

Si

zenrat · May 05, 2018, 01:35:31 AM

Cool. Something else to look forward to seeing at Expo.

Old Wombat · May 05, 2018, 02:42:04 AM

Not as much micro-detailing on this one, then, mate?

sykotik · May 05, 2018, 02:57:53 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on May 05, 2018, 02:42:04 AM
Not as much micro-detailing on this one, then, mate?

I haven't finished that part yet

There is still a lot more to do

On a side note, I'll be presenting a lighting demo at Expo on Sunday if anyone is interested in learning the basics of lighting

Old Wombat · May 06, 2018, 01:37:47 AM

Love to but my plans to be there this year were squashed by the wife's plans to go to Europe. $:-\$

(Actually, I'm quite keen, too.

)

Maybe I'll be there next year ... Maybe!

zenrat · May 06, 2018, 03:00:44 AM

I'll be there Monday so won't get to see it.
$:-\$

buzzbomb · May 06, 2018, 03:42:18 AM

AS always.. great work

NARSES2 · May 06, 2018, 06:07:50 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on May 06, 2018, 01:37:47 AM
Love to but my plans to be there this year were squashed by the wife's plans to go to Europe. $:-\$

(Actually, I'm quite keen, too. )

U.K. in November mate ?

Old Wombat · May 07, 2018, 07:49:08 AM

Sorry, mate: end of September through to the beginning of November, Malta for about a week, Italy (3 days?), cruise the Aegean for about a week, Czech Republic (Prague - 4/5 days), Slovak Republic (Bratislava - 2 days), Hungary (Buda-Pest - 2 days) then home.

sykotik · May 08, 2018, 02:11:13 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on May 07, 2018, 07:49:08 AM
Sorry, mate: end of September through to the beginning of November, Malta for about a week, Italy (3 days?), cruise the Aegean for about a week, Czech Republic (Prague - 4/5 days), Slovak Republic (Bratislava - 2 days), Hungary (Buda-Pest - 2 days) then home.

That sounds like such a hard life your leading there - I don't know how you manage it....

I'm going to Sri Lanka and then Singapore in September myself. Can't wait!