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  1. Closet Astronaut

    Model of the Week: Another 1/4 scale Merc..the journey begins

    Hey Paul I've been studying the photos of the Merc capsule done by Phil Smith on the astrozoic web site, I see so much I want to do but the problem I'm running into is the programing and soft ware ability to replicate the parts. I have the free pepakura program but I can't even figure out how to...
  2. Closet Astronaut

    Model of the Week: Another 1/4 scale Merc..the journey begins

    WOW....I klick on the Zealot forum and what do I see? Front page...I'm humbled...to be picked as motw among all the great builders and works of art I see here on a regular basis and at such an early stage of the project...WOW. We must give credit where credit is due, thanks to Scott for his...
  3. Closet Astronaut

    Model of the Week: Another 1/4 scale Merc..the journey begins

    Working on the support and front bulkhead. In the instructions for the support it's indicated to glue the bands (or strips of paper) to the curved flanges, to glue two pieces of paper together edge to edge is difficult and a royal pain, I had to do this on Tone's 1/48 Gemini. Instead I used the...
  4. Closet Astronaut

    Model of the Week: Another 1/4 scale Merc..the journey begins

    Comming together The main structure here being held toghether by tape, nothing glued yet, just sitting together for the photos. A scale comparison..Tone's 1/24 to the 1/4 Some ones getting impatient. sign1
  5. Closet Astronaut

    Model of the Week: Another 1/4 scale Merc..the journey begins

    Main structure inner skin Assembling the stringers and inner skin, everything fitting well. I made a mistake on the stringers, going by the photos showing the stringers glued to the skin looks like the strait ends go to the bottom and upper edge of the main structure.....wrong... I didn't catch...
  6. Closet Astronaut

    Model of the Week: Another 1/4 scale Merc..the journey begins

    Thanks Paul...these will be helpful.....the gears are churning
  7. Closet Astronaut

    Model of the Week: Another 1/4 scale Merc..the journey begins

    Thanks Scott I do understand about the purpose of the paper model, I do keep this in mind while building, my goal here is for display and conversation. I think the questions I have will be mostly curiosity. I already have ideas for the thruster pack and straps, I plan to use Tone's 1/24 scale...
  8. Closet Astronaut

    Model Of The Month: 1/4 Scale Mercury Capsule: Done 1/1 Scale

    Really nice...I've been trying to picture how the parascope mounted in conjunction with the control panel on pilot seat.
  9. Closet Astronaut

    Model of the Week: Another 1/4 scale Merc..the journey begins

    Hey Scott I sent you a PM my first name and e-mail is on there. I'm not sure if you maen to post on the thread you started? I didn't wnat to hijack your thread. I figured another thread would give viewers a chance to see three different stages of the building process. If there's another thread...
  10. Closet Astronaut

    Model of the Week: Another 1/4 scale Merc..the journey begins

    Well I finally worked up the determination to build this awsome design. I aquired the grey and black paper several weeks ago, but I've been putting off and putting off, I needed to hone my skills a bit, I have since gathered enough info and ideas from other models and builders to complete it...
  11. Closet Astronaut

    Model Of The Month: 1/4 Scale Mercury Capsule: Done 1/1 Scale

    Remarkable work, I have embarked on the journey myself, but in the 1/4 scale, things are going smooth sofar. I'm debating on wether to post photos, this will pale in comparison to what you got going on. I'm throughly enjoying this post, getting alot of ideas, keep us posted on the progress.
  12. Closet Astronaut

    Aniens M41A pulse rifle

    The printer is just cheapo HP Deskjet 1430, no paint...not yet. I didn't print off the grenades, there's nothing you can really do with them, except display. I used photoshop on the page that has them because there are some parts for the rifle on the same page. Beware...I used a whole color and...
  13. Closet Astronaut

    Aniens M41A pulse rifle

    I was inspired by atamjeet's build. This is an outstanding model, very well designed, excellent graffics, detailed instructions, all the pieces fit together well, an excellent job by J. Rukr, he's currently working on the Sulaco, an excellent thread. I would recommend this to others builders.