danimalmagic Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Well this is my latest build completed, another commission and a very challenging one at that.This is the Stargazer Models 1/144 scale Discovery 1 from 2001/2010, the kit has a total length of 30"+.One of the biggest challenges was making the modifications for the bespoke lighting rig as there are no resin spares so I could not afford to make any mistakes.I was not going to light the engine bells as I thought it was too risky but I gave it a great deal of thought and took the chance. Back to year one apprentice bench fitting and my trusty Tamiya razor saw.The lighting in the Command Module was a challenge too as there is not much space to work with and you need to light the Pod Bay and CM Flight Deck independently.Lastly was the application of the JBOT Decals to the flight deck, this did make my head spin a bit as there is no real useful guidance so I spent a great deal of time looking at on line images.I finally managed to get some additional guidance from a JBOT decals pdf I found for it on line.The finish was done as usual with Tamiya Acrylic as always, XF-01 Mat White with a small amount of XF-19 Sky Grey mixed in to take the edge of the white as a very light grey finish was required.Variation of panels was done with a various mixes of light grey, these were still too dark so I applied a base colour filter over the top to lighten and blend.The model really came to life with the application of a much diluted grey wash, especially on the spine and Reactor Unit.Power is supplied via a 12v DC Outlet that i fitted into the base to keep things nice and neat.Overall I am very happy with the result, this is one I would like to keep myself Danny Edited November 3, 2013 by danimalmagic 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 That's a really stunning piece of work. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khimbar Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Just incredible work, so, so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Wow ! Fantastic model there, really well done, love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Wow, absolutely stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyGol Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Awesome . I want one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalbert Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 wow,truly a thing of beauty,love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Whoah! Stonking model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen T Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Excellent work, love the HAL base. Glen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetboy Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Danny, excellent job,love the paint job as well, more patience than me,this is as far as i got? lol cheers Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I have that kit as well, but haven't had the nerve to tackle it. I'm going to have to rearrange everthing in the house just to have room to display it when it's finished! Yours is inspiring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 And that's another WOW! from me over here. Always loved that thing. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Edited October 13, 2013 by danimalmagic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpie Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Amazing build and the lighting really sets it off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 That looks stunning! what a fantastic job you have done there,...Just a moment. Just a moment. I've just picked up a fault in the AE-35 unit... Seriously, great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostersdave Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 superb!, don't know what else to say. dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabio Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 That's really cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Very, very nice. My favourite film of all time! I can just about hear the Gayaneh Ballet Suite playing as I look at the photos... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Very, very nice. My favourite film of all time! I can just about hear the Gayaneh Ballet Suite playing as I look at the photos... I have to say i was tempted to have that playing when the guy came and picked it up earlier, i decided not but it would have been pretty cool. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseGill Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 That is just stunning Love it. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Words fail me. Stunning work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Words fail me. Stunning work. Thanks Tim, it was a good challenge. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimalmagic Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 That is just stunning Love it. J. It was a great build and a pity i could not keep it myself and add it to my display cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_hopkirk Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Top banana. Marty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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