Martian Posted November 16, 2024 Posted November 16, 2024 4 hours ago, LorenSharp said: Didn't they use your cousin Beethtinkz(sp)( never was good with the Martian alphabet.) as a the idea Martian? Or, is that another relative of yours I'm thinking of. Nowt to do with me. Martian 👽 6
Pete in Lincs Posted November 16, 2024 Posted November 16, 2024 16 minutes ago, Martian said: Nowt to do with me Ode to the unknown Martian... Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack A... 7
LorenSharp Posted November 16, 2024 Posted November 16, 2024 2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Ode to the unknown Martian... Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack A... Look out! That's some ferocious Ack-ack we're facing men! 6
corsaircorp Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 4 hours ago, Martian said: Nowt to do with me. Martian 👽 I have pics and can display it here.... John also need to 3D a bottle of rocket fuel to add some realistic details... Just saying... Sincerely. CC Le Wibble... 5
Martian Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 17 hours ago, corsaircorp said: I have pics and can display it here.... John also need to 3D a bottle of rocket fuel to add some realistic details... Just saying... Sincerely. CC Le Wibble... Alright, who let CC out of the Naughty Corner? Martian 👽 4
RAF4EVER Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 8 minutes ago, Martian said: Alright, who let CC out of the Naughty Corner? Martian 👽 So , you haven't found the tunnel yet ? 6
Pete in Lincs Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 1 minute ago, RAF4EVER said: So , you haven't found the tunnel yet ? No, for some reason his bunk bed collapsed and he's still struggling to get out of the wreckage. 7
Martian Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 1 hour ago, Pete in Lincs said: No, for some reason his bunk bed collapsed and he's still struggling to get out of the wreckage. Clearly we are going to have to have whip round (no not that sort of whip you depraved lot) to fit the Naughty Corner with an all encompassing force field. I can't afford one out of my own pocket. Skint of Mars 👽 6
hendie Posted November 17, 2024 Posted November 17, 2024 Great build so far Johnny - you'll have guessed I only just discovered this build. Ashamed I am, bit you never told me! Great movie and I'm also a bit of a Tim Burton fan. Keep it coming. 1 1
corsaircorp Posted November 18, 2024 Posted November 18, 2024 15 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: No, for some reason his bunk bed collapsed and he's still struggling to get out of the wreckage. Don't tell him Pike... Pike Pike Pike..... Is now the new way to talk Martian.. Did he have knots in his tentacles ??? Sincerely. CC 4
spruecutter96 Posted November 19, 2024 Posted November 19, 2024 Need to be VERY careful what music you listen to, when building this one... An exploded head will not enhance the kit one bit. Thanks for sharing with us. Chris. 1 2
Terry1954 Posted November 23, 2024 Posted November 23, 2024 On 11/17/2024 at 9:39 PM, hendie said: Great build so far Johnny - you'll have guessed I only just discovered this build. Totally agree and I too have only just discovered this one Johnny. I must keep up! Since Giorgio has mentioned paint, I assume it's safe to talk about that, in which case I reckon you'll have a field day when we do get to thet part, and we'll all love it! Crack on maestro! T 2 1
81-er Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 Another one late to the party here, Johnny, but loving what I'm seeing. I love the film as well, as a teen one of my favourite t-shirts was the Mars Attacks! one that came with the VHS James 1 1
Terry1954 Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 3 hours ago, 81-er said: one that came with the VHS I went for the Betamax quality ................... 2
Navy Bird Posted December 3, 2024 Posted December 3, 2024 3 hours ago, Terry1954 said: I went for the Betamax quality ................... A true videophile... Cheers, Bill 3
The Spadgent Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 On 14/11/2024 at 07:39, Keeff said: Good work Johnny ...... You'll have this done by the weekend! Keith ☺️ Ha ha ha ha. Errr. No. (But thanks) 🙃 On 14/11/2024 at 08:29, giemme said: I smell paint! Ciao Almost dear heart. Almost. On 14/11/2024 at 10:09, Hunter Rose said: Very cool! Nice work whipping the kit into shape with the fitting and filling Thanks. On 16/11/2024 at 01:22, corsaircorp said: Ack Ack Ack to you too... This is far from being a Corsair, I must admit.... I'm sure out own distinguished @Martian will surely help about the colours.... Just saying.... CC Sorry Alain. There may be a corsair this year. 😍 On 16/11/2024 at 09:28, Martian said: Blue scales obviously and before anyone says anything, I didn't do it and I wasn't there. I notice that this particular Martian doesn't have much of a nose; I wonder if somebody said "Macbeth" to him too often. Curious of Mars 👽 Oh here we go again. 🤣 On 17/11/2024 at 21:39, hendie said: Great build so far Johnny - you'll have guessed I only just discovered this build. Ashamed I am, bit you never told me! Great movie and I'm also a bit of a Tim Burton fan. Keep it coming. Sorry Alan. I’ll keep you informed in the future. You know where🤫. On 19/11/2024 at 12:18, spruecutter96 said: Need to be VERY careful what music you listen to, when building this one... An exploded head will not enhance the kit one bit. Thanks for sharing with us. Chris. Oh yess. 🎶😆💥 On 23/11/2024 at 09:57, Terry1954 said: Totally agree and I too have only just discovered this one Johnny. I must keep up! Since Giorgio has mentioned paint, I assume it's safe to talk about that, in which case I reckon you'll have a field day when we do get to thet part, and we'll all love it! Crack on maestro! T Nice to have you around Terry. I’m looking forward to paint too! 🥰 On 03/12/2024 at 12:16, 81-er said: Another one late to the party here, Johnny, but loving what I'm seeing. I love the film as well, as a teen one of my favourite t-shirts was the Mars Attacks! one that came with the VHS James Thanks James. 😀 On 03/12/2024 at 15:31, Terry1954 said: I went for the Betamax quality ................... Show off. 😬 On 03/12/2024 at 19:01, Navy Bird said: A true videophile... Cheers, Bill 🙃🤣 1 1
The Spadgent Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 Hey BritModeller. Sorry it’s been a while but Happy new year to you all. As mentioned on my P-40 thread I’ve been having a bit of a rest from, well everything to re charge and get ready for the coming year. Looking at some of your wonderful builds over the past few days has given me a jolt of inspiration to get back to the bench. So where were we? ahh yes sanding! 🤔🤣 I sanded the post base which is actually good but doesn’t look it here. Then onto the curb. The drain looked odd together so I googled it. The rim on the facing edge was missing so I decided to build one. Plasticard to the rescue! ‘Oles and a ruler. Then cut out and glued in place. Ready after a little Sanding. I grabbed the nettle and started sanding all the bits that needed it (everything) 😩 this is a great looking kit but absolutely no thought has gone into where the seams can be hidden. Just right down the middle of his bumpy space suit. And to make matters worse the semi-transparent plastic calls for a primer coat to see if you’ve fixed the seam even a little. But as they say, that’s where the fun’s at.🥳 so after much multi grit sanding and re scribing I’m getting somewhere. It looks a little grainy if you zoom but I’ll smooth all that before a final prime coat. i swear though the kit makers need only to have made the join at the edge of the rib to make this pain all go away. (Or is that pleasure? ) 🤫🤔 Never had to re scribe brains before! 🧠 Still a little work on the other side. The joins have gone at the front now, just need to smooth over the rougher parts. The tanks got some attention and re scribing. Not sure if lasers need ‘Oles but it looked a bit hoaky without. Sooo. Everything got a dust down and a prime. A little more sanding to come but I think I’m over the worst of it now. also dry fitted the drain cover. Much better. Thanks for dropping by. All comments and suggestions welcomed. Great to be back at it. Looking over the pics I’m a bit concerned I’ve lost the victims head. Must scoot upstairs to check the box. More soon. Happy modelling you lot. Johnny. ps. Mr Victim’s head has been found. (Phew) 19 1
hendie Posted January 5 Posted January 5 13 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: i swear though the kit makers need only to have made the join at the edge of the rib to make this pain all go away. They could have, but that would have meant incorporating slides into the mold - and the tooling cost just doubled. Well, maybe not doubled but you know what I mean. 16 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Must scoot upstairs to check the box. And the dog... Very nice fettling, Johnny. This model is really going to suit your style of painting - very much looking forward to that even tho' I know it'll just depress me yet again 😁 1 1 1
81-er Posted January 5 Posted January 5 I don't envy you having the job of getting rid of all those seams, especially with the brain. It's great to see you back at it though James 1
Keeff Posted January 6 Posted January 6 It's great to see you back at the bench Johnny .... and hopefully inspired by the BM massive! I like the work you've done on the seams .... good skills and not something I've completely mastered on figures yet! So, if you don't mind, can you crack on with the main painting event? Keith ☺️ 1
corsaircorp Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Ack Ack Ack my friend !! It's good to see you back at the bench !! Yes the Burglecruncheon look better with a hole in it.... And treatment to the seams.... and brain surgery.... Sincerely. CC 1
giemme Posted January 6 Posted January 6 As others have said, I'm not envious of all that seams cleaning up, not in the slightest You did an excellent job with it, though! Ciao 1
The Spadgent Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 On 05/01/2025 at 22:51, hendie said: They could have, but that would have meant incorporating slides into the mold - and the tooling cost just doubled. Well, maybe not doubled but you know what I mean. And the dog... Very nice fettling, Johnny. This model is really going to suit your style of painting - very much looking forward to that even tho' I know it'll just depress me yet again 😁 Cost? Pah!!!! ….. ok then. 🙃 and luckily not inside Sprocket but in the box. Now sanded and primed. Looking forward to paint! 😇 23 hours ago, 81-er said: I don't envy you having the job of getting rid of all those seams, especially with the brain. It's great to see you back at it though James Yes. I thought it would be easy. I was wrong. 15 hours ago, Keeff said: It's great to see you back at the bench Johnny .... and hopefully inspired by the BM massive! I like the work you've done on the seams .... good skills and not something I've completely mastered on figures yet! So, if you don't mind, can you crack on with the main painting event? Keith ☺️ Thanks Keith. Yes you lot meet the fires burning. 🔥 14 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Ack Ack Ack my friend !! It's good to see you back at the bench !! Yes the Burglecruncheon look better with a hole in it.... And treatment to the seams.... and brain surgery.... Sincerely. CC Thanks Alain. Hopefully not too long to get this one painted then back to winged things. 😀 5 hours ago, giemme said: As others have said, I'm not envious of all that seams cleaning up, not in the slightest You did an excellent job with it, though! Ciao Thanks G. Yes a bit of a surprise that it was such a pain to fix. Probs why I didn’t touch it over Christmas. 🤪 1 1 1
The Spadgent Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 Oh @Keeff. Look what you made me do! And it’s a kit from the year of my birth. Screaming to be built!!!. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀 1 3
Keeff Posted January 8 Posted January 8 8 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Oh @Keeff. Look what you made me do! And it’s a kit from the year of my birth. Screaming to be built!!!. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀 Pleased to hear I've inspired you Johnny .... I can almost hear the screams and I'll be watching to see what you do with it ...... Keith ☺️ 2
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