fullmetalpancake Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I have no words.You're a madman in the best possible sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Well, I've made a start.. Not entirely sure on the sale.. It's never going to be a patch on the crawler though. That's no moon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Well, I've made a start.. Not entirely sure on the sale.. It's never going to be a patch on the crawler though. IT'S A TRAP!!!!!!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 IT'S A TRAP!!!!!!!!! It looks more like the beginnings of a mediaeval XXL chastity belt ... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 It looks more like the beginnings of a mediaeval XXL chastity belt ... My first thought was a German WW2 bomber cockpit canopy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Brilliant build - absolutely awesome. It's been a joy to follow. René 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillstar Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Congratulations!!! It has been an exciting journey!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I actually saw the crawler proper for the first time on TV on Transformers - Dark Side of The Moon ! Could really appreciate the detail and efforts you put into making it as accurate as you did !! Amazing work NIGE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 While RichO recovers his senses, gets reacquainted with his friends and family, walks on water and so on THIS BM Build may be of interest to fans of large mad projects. I hope the judging panel see sense and do the right thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Hey Rich, has NASA acquired your crawler for the KSC Visitor Complex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks everyone, While RichO recovers his senses, gets reacquainted with his friends and family, walks on water and so on THIS BM Build may be of interest to fans of large mad projects. I hope the judging panel see sense and do the right thing. Thanks Sleeper, I'm starting to wake up here after a couple of weeks. Hey Rich, has NASA acquired your crawler for the KSC Visitor Complex? Manfred, I do have a home for it here in the studio, however it dose take up a large amount of room. Can I send it to your house? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 NASA never replied to my email. I should follow up now it is complete. Kirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Manfred, I do have a home for it here in the studio, however it dose take up a large amount of room. Can I send it to your house? Hey Rich, joke aside, IMHO I was just wondering why you have said nothing about the competition so far? BTW, nevertheless it's a pity that you won't build the complete trilogy with Crawler, Mobile Launcher and Saturn V, or maybe yet again sometime? Actually you don't need more space for the LUT, but only a bit more height of overall about 2 m, but okay, that's already a lot. But this still would be the crowning ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 Manfred, The competition just started this last Friday (Sept 2). I had to turn it in so early so judges could judge. I am starting to get word about the show tho. It seems that I got second place behind a scratch built Millennium Falcon. I'll post photos soon, Thanks Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Rich, that would be a pity, but SciFi and Star Wars have a large fan base. I'll keep my fingers crossed anyhow, maybe you have still the luck on your side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Fantastic build Rich! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Thanks to everyone who has been looking. I will pick up the Crawler from the model show on Tuesday,27. I'll post shortly after. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 2nd.....Unless that Falcon had a functional hyperdrive you were robbed! This is very probably the most impressive build of its type that I've ever seen and it's been a thoroughly enjoyable journey watching your progress. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 11 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: 2nd.....Unless that Falcon had a functional hyperdrive you were robbed! Agreed. Rich, were the judges aware that it had a full interior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hey All, I picked up the Crawler build from the show this morning. I have never participated in a model show before, so I was really surprised when I was told that the judges had picked up the Crawler and turned it up side down , rotated it around and...knocked off antanas knocked the walkway loose, poped out the steering arms. I don't think I will do an other model show. I have about a weeks worth of work to restore back before I post to Ready for Inspection. I'll be back in a few days with the Crawler build in the ready for inspection section. Thanks All, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Thanks Steve for the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) 15 minutes ago, RichO said: Hey All, I picked up the Crawler build from the show this morning. I have never participated in a model show before, so I was really surprised when I was told that the judges had picked up the Crawler and turned it up side down , rotated it around and...knocked off antanas knocked the walkway loose, poped out the steering arms. I don't think I will do an other model show. I have about a weeks worth of work to restore back before I post to Ready for Inspection. I'll be back in a few days with the Crawler build in the ready for inspection section. Thanks All, Rich That was an awfully long model show. Had it been me, I'd have put a "DO NOT TOUCH" sign on it somewhere. You're lucky it didn't suffer more damage. Edited September 27, 2016 by Space Ranger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Sorry to hear of the damage (oh, the pic is not showing in the post above). I have judged at everything from local shows to regionals to the US Nats and while we may have to pick up a model more often than not it is to move it to the correct category. All shows have different rules and sounds like the judges were a little hamfisted with your entry. I wouldn't give up on all shows as I am sure your crawler would do well in any of the IPMS shows in your area (Seattle usually runs one in Reston that I have been to and there is one that was held at the Evergreen Air Museum in McMinnville, OR that was also run by a good bunch of guys). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Can't you put in a claim against the show? Surely they must be responsible if their judges break a model through carelessness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 13 hours ago, RichO said: Hey All, I picked up the Crawler build from the show this morning. I have never participated in a model show before, so I was really surprised when I was told that the judges had picked up the Crawler and turned it up side down , rotated it around and...knocked off antanas knocked the walkway loose, poped out the steering arms. I don't think I will do an other model show. I have about a weeks worth of work to restore back before I post to Ready for Inspection. I'll be back in a few days with the Crawler build in the ready for inspection section. This is outrageous, I think it deserves publicity, they must bear responsibility. What show was it? Do you know who were the judges? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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