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  1. 13th Dec 2009, 8:48 PM #1
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    Default Models for Messrs Hart and McCow

    Si and Steve were kind enough to buy me a couple of model kits for my birthday, and so for their benefit, here is how they turned out:

    The first is a 1:96 scale model of the Apollo command and lunar modules.





    The second is a 1:48 scale Apollo lunar module.





    Thanks guys.

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  2. 13th Dec 2009, 9:35 PM #2
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    Wow, good work there Jason. On the rare attempts I've tried to do a bit of model-making there've always been gobbets of glue left across the finished product!
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    that really does look pretty awesome! I love all the little bits of detailing on it - after all, that's what model making is all about. You could just imagine a little tiny astronaut coming out and planting his (or her) flag in your desk

    I'm also quite glad that this thread wasn't about:
    a) Male models that we would like,
    b) Potential role models for us, or
    c) Models OF us!

    Thanks for putting those pics up Jason. One day I might make that 1/5 scale model Sevans Dalek... but for now, the Apollo landing craft look great enough!
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  4. 13th Dec 2009, 10:07 PM #4
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    Wow! Those look great Jason. I'm amazed at the results because I have no aptitude for anything like that. I got several kits when I was a kid that remained half finished because I just couldn't do it!

    Glad you liked the pressie!

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    What a good idea for a gift! Well done Si & Steve!

    And Jason, they look great! I assume you make a lot of models as I have dabbled myself and been to a few model fairs in my time and those are really nicely built and painted.

    Si. :mobile
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    A build like that for me is always fraught with problems. Like misreading the instructions.

    Did you at any moment go "Whoops ... Houston we have a problem!"
    Remember, just because Davros is dead doesn't mean the Dalek menace has been contained ......
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteCrowNZ View Post
    Did you at any moment go "Whoops ... Houston we have a problem!"
    Only when I inadvertently glued my finger to the model while sticking all the foil on with superglue....
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  8. 14th Dec 2009, 9:14 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Si Hunt View Post
    I assume you make a lot of models as I have dabbled myself and been to a few model fairs in my time and those are really nicely built and painted.
    Thanks. I used to build models a lot, but haven't done so for some years. I have another LM kit to build, and I found a 'superdetailing' set for it, so I'm going to pull out all the stops for that one. Same for my Saturn V model. Stay tuned for updates.
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    I just realised I haven't given the updates I promised. Well, since I got more models for Christmas as well, I decided I'd make a blog of my efforts. If anyone wishes to follow along, do visit it here:

    http://jasont1979.livejournal.com/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason Thompson View Post
    I just realised I haven't given the updates I promised. Well, since I got more models for Christmas as well, I decided I'd make a blog of my efforts. If anyone wishes to follow along, do visit it here:

    http://jasont1979.livejournal.com/
    Pah - I've just looked through this. Looks like in your 1:48th world the Russians never got a rocket into space!

    You need to address this shortfall soon comrade!

    I take if you prefer NASA then.
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    I take it you're not reading the blog? These models were given to me. My preference doesn't matter at this point.

    As it happens I have a cardboard model of my favourite Russian rocket (the N1) in 144:scale. I know it never worked, but I like it anyway....
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    I liked the N1 - it has a gothic cathedral of rockets look about it.
    Remember, just because Davros is dead doesn't mean the Dalek menace has been contained ......
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    Indeed. Watching one come crashing down on the launchpad was quite spectacular....
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