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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Hello all, I know it's been months since I've posted but I've been recovering from some personal disasters. Sometimes when it rains, it comes down like bricks. I plan on finishing up the study model shortly but I'm not exactly steady on my feet yet. Thanks for being patient. Best, Ian
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Wow! Thanks for all of the feedback and sorry it's been a while since I've posted. The holidays were REALLY busy this year; lots of relatives in from all over and no spare moments! The rabbits are best friends now and running around the house together (if they find any paper projects; they...
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    V.i.n.cent - The Black Hole - Building Thread

    Excellent job! As I recall, there were some really good injection kits of the robots and one huge one of the ship. MPC did them (they seemed to be the only folks doing sci-fi kits at the time). The thing I like most about paper models is putting in all of the details that plastic kits tend to...
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    V.i.n.cent - The Black Hole - Building Thread

    This came out in december of 1979 along with the first Star Trek movie. What a great xmas that was!
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    HOLY CHROME! That's GORGEOUS! I'm honored indeed to be considered good enough to tackle this one. That being said; If I can get me some blueprints (and maybe even if I can't) I'd take a crack at it! Love to do a partial interior with transparency windows! This is definately on the long list!
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ironically (or maybe not) both rabbits would eat cardstock carrots with almost as much zeal as real ones! The only real downside to a pet rabbit is the chewing! They chew woodwork and peel wallpaper off in sheets! They bite through any power cords that they can get...
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Thank you all for the kind words and support... Life does happen but for many of us (perhaps even all of us) this hobby is what keeps us sane, which means that it's important and deserves better than just dropping off the map. I just needed to let everyone know I hadn't forgotten the support...
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Hello all, Sorry i haven't posted in a while... Been going through some major difficult life events. Had to make several drives out of state to collect possesions that have been stored by an ex friend for several years. It was in fact, most of my belongings. Could not afford a big truck or a...
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Did a little more work today... Added the main wall and the railing for the balcony. Both will need to be tweaked a but I'm still happy with the results. The main wall is a bit skewed but not enough to redo anything... I believe I'm going to attach the rest of the ceiling segments using rare...
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    LOL! Thank you, kind sir!
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Thanks for all of the compliments and suggestions! Means a great deal coming from who I consider to be some of the absolute best modelers out there! Here's a Tuesday night treat This is REALLY small!
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Update: I've glued the last of the ceiling panels that will be permanently attached to the model. I've left the main wall of so I can still tweak the inside if need be. There are other ceiling panels that will be added but they will be removable for viewing. I'm going to add some thicker...
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Update! I managed to get a couple of the balcony wall pieces up tonight. The balcony picture windows and AC section in place with columns added. Looking more and more like the real thing! Another angle with female Alpha tech figure for scale. Looks like I may have to shore up the frames in...
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    “Moonbase Alpha Main Mission Study Model

    Lo all! Just got over a huge hurtle and the home stretch is at last in sight! The steps on the upper portion of the balcony stairs are finally in place! After trying about ten different kinds of glue, I took a chance and bought this adhesive roller on clearence. It worked even where rubber...
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