chris0423
Full Member
Aug 2014 MoM Winner
Member since: February 2012
Posts: 528
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
|
Post by chris0423 on Nov 25, 2013 14:31:44 GMT -5
Well folks, here is my next project……Industria Mechanika’s rendition of Ian McQue's Remora. This is a 1/35 resin and PE dream boat and measures about 260mm in length without all the rigging and jib etc. It is well case, and will require a little work to clean-up before assembly (which is ongoing at ‘slow-time’).  Haven’t a lot of bench time lately so decided to make a start on the diorama in which it will be mounted, and then construction of Remora can follow over the Christmas period. Basic idea here was using another of Industria Mechanika’s Ian McQue's kits the ‘Sky Mark’ as inspiration, I decided to run up some sort of bruised and battered ‘beacon’ using parts from the spares box. Basic form used a multi-CD box as a plaster mould to create a concrete base(sandpaper inner face for texture), and the rest is fairly self-explanatory, build up as I went. The outcrop is a landing platform with some form of refuling hoses. A few finishing touches here and there, but it is ready for a coat of primer. So here are some pictures so far. (by the way, the bolt heads are from Meng's new bots set, very nice, but a real PITA to cut off).    Hope you all like, and as always comments most welcome. I’ll be keeping an eye on Ron’s (rondriaan) build ‘the boys are back in town’ for inspiration. Chris. |
|
|
|
Post by dupes on Nov 25, 2013 14:44:16 GMT -5
!!!  !!! |
|
|
|
Post by Mence on Nov 25, 2013 14:51:37 GMT -5
Haven't got much bench time he says, jeez, wish I had enough to make a dio like that!
Fantastic subject, so far out there it's unbelievably cool.
I'm in...
|
|
|
|
Post by tigrazor on Nov 25, 2013 15:03:54 GMT -5
Bolts set? Where can you order that?  lll need that! Good luck with the Remora, mate... Saw a few WIPs and everyone said that thres loads to do and casting quality is not too good sometimes. Anyway - a VERY good start with that base - I love it already. Heres another WIP: www.phoxim.de/forum/index.php?topic=5594.0 |
|
|
|
Post by Mence on Nov 25, 2013 15:06:17 GMT -5
Wow!
|
|
chris0423
Full Member
Aug 2014 MoM Winner
Member since: February 2012
Posts: 528
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
|
Post by chris0423 on Nov 25, 2013 15:12:30 GMT -5
Your right there Mence, took me about 3 weeks. (Better get moving on it, Mengs New Bradley will need my attention,
Lucas, thanks for the link, I'll check it out. The quality is 100%, I had heard similar reviews about the quality, but I believe my one came out of 'new moulds'. Check out Creative Models in the UK for the bolts, I got mine from Hannants but I think they are out of stock.
Thanks all for stopping by.
Chris.
|
|
Deleted
Member since: January 1970
Posts: 0
Nov 25, 2024 15:52:54 GMT -5
Nov 25, 2024 15:52:54 GMT -5
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 15:20:45 GMT -5
That looks ace fella, speechless.
|
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Nov 25, 2013 18:08:31 GMT -5
WHOA! Please count me in... this is going to be fun to follow.
|
|
|
|
Post by wbill76 on Nov 25, 2013 21:24:32 GMT -5
Going to be fun to watch for sure, got my popcorn ready!
|
|
|
|
Post by bullardino on Nov 26, 2013 3:51:46 GMT -5
Fantastic subject, great setting, nice start. All the ingredients for pure fun are here. I can't miss it  |
|
Return_To_Kit_Form
Full Member
Dec 2013 MoM Winner
Member since: December 2012
Posts: 325
Dec 10, 2012 23:52:30 GMT -5
Dec 10, 2012 23:52:30 GMT -5
|
Post by Return_To_Kit_Form on Nov 27, 2013 6:27:12 GMT -5
I love it so far. Nice work man.
Brett T
|
|
Deleted
Member since: January 1970
Posts: 0
Nov 25, 2024 15:52:54 GMT -5
Nov 25, 2024 15:52:54 GMT -5
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2013 7:29:04 GMT -5
Can't wait to see more Chris!
|
|
Tony Thunder
Full Member
Member since: January 2012
Posts: 591
Jan 30, 2012 18:22:10 GMT -5
Jan 30, 2012 18:22:10 GMT -5
|
Post by Tony Thunder on Nov 27, 2013 7:42:55 GMT -5
What they said!!! |
|
johnt
Full Member
Feb 2012 MoM and 2012 Model of the Year Winner
Member since: November 2011
Posts: 1,174
Nov 15, 2011 5:38:32 GMT -5
Nov 15, 2011 5:38:32 GMT -5
|
Post by johnt on Nov 27, 2013 9:25:16 GMT -5
Fantastic stuff Chris!
Cheers
JT
|
|
chris0423
Full Member
Aug 2014 MoM Winner
Member since: February 2012
Posts: 528
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
|
Post by chris0423 on Jan 11, 2014 6:34:04 GMT -5
Thanks Chaps, not much progress with the Christmas period and work, but back at the bench so here is a small update. Working away cleaning up the sections and beginning to assemble some of the key components.   The masts where a bit twisted, so I decided to scratch up some replacements with aluminium tube. I also got some RB brass accessories (compass stand, 3-way horn, pulleys etc.) to replace some of the resin parts. Also got a timber ladder to add to the deck accessories.  Happy modelling, Chris, |
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Jan 11, 2014 6:41:25 GMT -5
Chris,count me in.What you've done so far looks awesome.  |
|
|
|
Post by tigrazor on Jan 11, 2014 6:57:21 GMT -5
That man knows what hes doing. |
|
|
|
Post by Mence on Jan 11, 2014 9:48:29 GMT -5
Loving it Chris, keep it coming!
|
|
chris0423
Full Member
Aug 2014 MoM Winner
Member since: February 2012
Posts: 528
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
|
Post by chris0423 on Jan 11, 2014 15:09:36 GMT -5
Cheers folks, I do love these type of kits. Imagine can run wild, knowing when to stop is the trick.
Still deciding on cargo, obscure/off-the-wall suggestions most welcome.
Chris.
|
|
|
|
Post by `Boots` on Jan 11, 2014 15:48:00 GMT -5
This has got to be one of my all time favourite kits and i`d love to do one of these.............great work Chris, the landing platform is sooopuuurb fella |
|
|
|
Post by bullardino on Jan 11, 2014 16:42:39 GMT -5
The more I see this kit, the more I love it. Great job Chris |
|
406 Silverado
Global Administrator 
Member since: November 2011
Posts: 10,229
Member is Online
MSC Staff
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 11, 2014 23:37:38 GMT -5
Pretty cool stuff Chris
|
|
|
|
Post by wbill76 on Jan 12, 2014 16:37:17 GMT -5
Nice progress for the New Year Chris, looking forward to more on this one.
|
|
chris0423
Full Member
Aug 2014 MoM Winner
Member since: February 2012
Posts: 528
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
|
Post by chris0423 on Jan 16, 2014 17:37:17 GMT -5
|
|
Deleted
Member since: January 1970
Posts: 0
Nov 25, 2024 15:52:54 GMT -5
Nov 25, 2024 15:52:54 GMT -5
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2014 14:43:27 GMT -5
smashing looking machine very interesting
|
|
chris0423
Full Member
Aug 2014 MoM Winner
Member since: February 2012
Posts: 528
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
|
Post by chris0423 on Jan 19, 2014 15:23:30 GMT -5
Hdey Pete, thanks for dropping by. Am totally enjoying this kit, loads of room for my imagine to run wild ! Well, here is a small update. Some parts replaces with white card & RB Model brass, a new mast 'thingy' added at the rear, horn added to wheel house and a start on some cargo.  Chris. |
|
thenylongag
Full Member
Sept2013 MoM Winner
Member since: June 2012
Yes, we have 'NO' bananas
Posts: 304
Jun 7, 2012 11:20:57 GMT -5
Jun 7, 2012 11:20:57 GMT -5
|
Post by thenylongag on Jan 19, 2014 16:36:02 GMT -5
This thing is beautiful
Gag
|
|
chris0423
Full Member
Aug 2014 MoM Winner
Member since: February 2012
Posts: 528
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
|
Post by chris0423 on Jan 19, 2014 16:43:44 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky, i have these bad-boys for the crew.  I am thinking the base will not be water but a sand. Ian McQue's art work for his 'large barge' looks a bit like a mad-max post nuclear desert wasteland, so I think I will go down that route. Hi Mr Gag, it certainly is. Thanks for stopping by, I really love Industria Mechanika's stuff and quality is super. Chris. |
|
|
|
Post by bullardino on Jan 20, 2014 2:21:16 GMT -5
Gorgeous model, Chris |
|
chris0423
Full Member
Aug 2014 MoM Winner
Member since: February 2012
Posts: 528
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
Feb 23, 2012 17:08:25 GMT -5
|
Post by chris0423 on Jan 20, 2014 16:06:44 GMT -5
Yea Dickey, There is a lot of goodies at IM, he even has a nice set of gulls coming next month.
Thanks bullardino for the kind words & stopping by.
Chris,
|
|
!!!
lll need that! Good luck with the Remora, mate... Saw a few WIPs and everyone said that thres loads to do and casting quality is not too good sometimes. 
