Spaceagent-9 2017 build pic threads

[THE DC]

Well, I finished the other nacelle this morning and the darn thermal laser print cracked again even tho I heated it before bending. so I marker'd the breaks and glued them on anyway. Next is to run the wires thru the top of the secondary hull and then into and thru the locking mechanism so it doesn't sag on the struts. then some LEDs on the shuttle bay area and close off the secondary hull and begin the neck.

Have any pics of this, that you could share?

 

[spaceagent-9]

Working on it right now.

 

[spaceagent-9]

I think I did show photos of this technique, but it might have been a very long time ago. For paper purists, whose side I favor, you can use wood glue or pulp to install tissue strips and laminate the curves into a solid piece. It's basically paper mache' but a little more paper-only orientated. I will try to remember next time I push mold something to show the step-by-step process unless someone beats me to it!!

 

[spaceagent-9]

Some progress shots, not really anything interesting, just details.

 

[THE DC]

Your progress on the big E really is inspiring!

 

[spaceagent-9]

I have been very sick with a stomach flu all week. I haven't done that much on anything, but the black hot glue just smears way to much on the seams. I think that black duct tape behind the seam will block light leaks just fine. Sorry just got to go lay down.

 

[THE DC]

Sorry, fella!


Hang in there!

 

[mijob]

I hope you will feel better soon.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

I am sorry to hear that you are not well. I have that you feel better soon!!!

 

[spaceagent-9]

I am feeling better, thanks, probably this damn nasal drip. It is so dry out here in the desert, a lot of people get it.
Still working on some details on the 1701 and a few others on the side.

 

[spaceagent-9]

I put those plastic light filters, i crushed up from plastic LED christmas bulbs. I have to black tape over them for the shuttle bay light leak on the seam. Also going to give my mods on this big 'ol Spindrift from Gary Pilsworth, with lights and sound, burnt orange poster paper, interior[?] and lights with thruster sound, possibly a fan too blowing out the back thru poked in holes.

 

[THE DC]

The Hanger doors look solid!

 

[spaceagent-9]

Seems like everything I do is wrong. the tail lights are too dim to see, I'm just going to wrap this up and get it over with and try again.

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Seems like everything I do is wrong. the tail lights are too dim to see, I'm just going to wrap this up and get it over with and try again.

Looks good to me!

 

[zathros]

Anything with the gut affects your whole system. May you heal up soon with all Godspeed.

 

[spaceagent-9]

I found out why the taillights aren't visible. The glue wasn't completely clear of the black hot glue. Apparently, even a small amount of a mix like that makes the entire glue drop opaque. For whatever that is worth.

 

[spaceagent-9]

A progress shot, still not much done.

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Looks great!

 

[mijob]

Verry nice done keep it up.

 

[THE DC]

I found out why the taillights aren't visible. The glue wasn't completely clear of the black hot glue. Apparently, even a small amount of a mix like that makes the entire glue drop opaque. For whatever that is worth.

That's good information to share!


Thanks!