1320Wayne Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Here's another build that is definitely out of my comfort zone, being a car builder by nature. My wife has always loved NASA space subjects, especially shuttles. In my travels I came across this Lindberg space shuttle kit for a very reasonable price. I'm not a sci-fi builder but I do know that this was not a very detailed model to build. Regardless, I picked it up and told her that one day I would build it for her. Well, that day came and as I got into it I decided that it needed to be represented a little bit better than how it builds from the kit. I basically built it straight out of the box but using numerous research photos was able to apply some paint details and slight weathering to bring out more realism. I also created my own base and positioned it to replicate a launch. I scratchbuilt the flames using card stock rolled into cones and then added putty to try and look like the flames. Then I added cotton for the smoke. It's not perfect by any means but I think it still came out alright and my wife was very happy with the final outcome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorrissette Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Very cool. Love the display idea too Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Bell Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I think that's modeling as it should be, for fun. Nicely done as well. Bet your wife is tickled pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareWentzel Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Great job. Looks convincing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roktman Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Love it. Nice take on the liftoff plumes and exhaust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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