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Post by ira on Jul 1, 2015 17:07:50 GMT -6
POLICE JET BALL #25!I have been wanting to build a Ball Shaped Vehicle for awhile. This one was inspired by the ones in "The Guardian's of the Galaxy " Movie. I started this project for the Hobby EXPO 2015. The Theme was Heroes & Superheros, so I decided to make a Ball Shaped Jet for the Police Department and I want Rocket Raccoon to drive it. The "Rocket" and "Groot" Action Figures are from the Guardians of the Galaxy Movie. This is a kitbash using parts from the Monogram SeaQuest-Deep Ocean Transport and 2 Japanese Robots. This should be Fun!  Here is the Ball Body from the SeaQuest Kit.  I started by removing the Light Bar. The I filed and Sanded the bottom of the Ball round.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Jul 2, 2015 7:32:51 GMT -6
Robot Power!I decided to cut the bottom off of the Ball Body and replace it with the bottom from a Pegasus Alpha Centauri UFO Kit.  I am using the Body Sections from 2 Japanese Robots for the Jet Engines for the Police Jet Ball. Here are the parts. These kits came with 2 Robots in each Kit!  Next I glued the Sections together leaving the inside halves unglued.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 3, 2015 6:56:07 GMT -6
We Have Jets!I started grinding away the outside Jet Sections to fit the side of the Ball Body.  After some more Grinding and Fitting I got the Jets to fit pretty good so I glued them in place. Next I cut down the inside halves of the Jets and glued them in place.  Front View.  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by mykturk on Jul 3, 2015 21:03:51 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Jul 4, 2015 10:19:57 GMT -6
Thanks Michael!Great Bubble Build....
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Post by 57fairlane on Jul 5, 2015 9:52:15 GMT -6
Very interesting great work so far !!!!
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Post by Bert on Jul 6, 2015 10:11:22 GMT -6
Cool start! It reminds me of one of the space ships in the movie Heavy Metal!  |
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Post by ira on Jul 7, 2015 17:02:00 GMT -6
Filling the Gaps!I used "Apoxie Sculpt" on the Police Ball. It is an thick epoxy type filler that fills large gaps without melting the plastic. You can shape & smooth it until it starts drying, so you can smooth out the gaps and holes.  After a little sanding the seems start to blend in.  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 8, 2015 8:58:20 GMT -6
Controls!Here are the Controls & Instruments from the Deep Ocean Transport.  I cut out the Joysticks & Screen with a razor saw. They will be replaced by a Hologram Instruments & Joysticks on the arm rests.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 10, 2015 15:58:32 GMT -6
Prime Time!I sprayed a couple coats of DupliColor Grey Filler/Primer on the Body.  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2015 16:55:04 GMT -6
Black & White!Next I sprayed the Body with Flat White Primer.  After the White dried I masked off the White areas and sprayed the rest with Flat Black.  After the Black dried I sprayed the Body with Testors Glosscote. Then I applied the Police Decals.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 12, 2015 17:00:06 GMT -6
Very interesting great work so far !!!! |
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Post by ira on Jul 15, 2015 7:53:22 GMT -6
Lights!I got a large sheet of multi-colored Plastic Rhinestones from a Dollar Store. Here are 4 of the on the front of the Jet Ball.  Here are the rear Lights and Engines in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 17, 2015 12:26:36 GMT -6
Cool start! It reminds me of one of the space ships in the movie Heavy Metal! Great Image... |
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Post by ira on Jul 17, 2015 14:14:10 GMT -6
ROCKET RACCOON!Rocket was the "Best Fit" for the Interior. This is an Action Figure, he came with Groot and another figure in one package.  OOPS! Well, Rocket will fit after a few minor modifications...  Here he is with his arms in place.  Big Feet! Here is Rocket ready to save the Galaxy again!  More Coming...
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Post by TooOld on Jul 17, 2015 14:17:54 GMT -6
Well I was wondering who was going to be driving (flying ?) this one and you've answered my question before I could ask !  Love Rocket Racoon and the Rhinestones !  |
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Post by ira on Jul 22, 2015 8:07:23 GMT -6
GROOT!I made a base for the Police Jet Ball. I started with a round wooden base from the Crafts Store and added a plastic tube in the center to hold the steel wire to support the Jet Ball. I glued bits of plastic around the tube and then cover the base with "Dirt" & "Grass" from the Hobby Shop. The action figure is Groot from the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie.  After I got Groot in position I filled the body joints with "Formula 560" White Glue.  After the glue dried I painted over the joints and weathered Groot with "The Detailer".  A couple of coats of Testors Dullcote finishes him off.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 27, 2015 8:15:16 GMT -6
Police Jet Ball #25 is Finished!The body halves have been glued together. Star Wars Droid Robot Arms and a Police Light were added. The Machine Guns are made from Aluminum Tubing. I drilled a hole in the bottom for the Steel Wire Mount.  Here is the Police Ball mounted on the steel wire Base.  More Finished Photos Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 27, 2015 17:42:03 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Jul 27, 2015 17:46:36 GMT -6
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Post by DVS on Jul 27, 2015 18:58:40 GMT -6
Awesome build Congrats on your First Place and Best Theme Awards . |
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Post by Bert on Jul 27, 2015 19:57:59 GMT -6
Way to go Ira! All the great work paid off. I hope I'm out of the biz before I have to fly around in a jet ball. |
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Post by ira on Jul 28, 2015 8:09:26 GMT -6
Well I was wondering who was going to be driving (flying ?) this one and you've answered my question before I could ask ! Love Rocket Racoon and the Rhinestones ! |
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Post by TooOld on Jul 28, 2015 11:59:39 GMT -6
Great looking model ! Congrats on the award at Model Expo 2015 ,very well deserved !! |
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Post by ira on Jul 29, 2015 7:58:14 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Jul 29, 2015 8:11:10 GMT -6
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Post by Zombie Shay on Jul 31, 2015 13:54:56 GMT -6
Very cool build. Congrats on the award
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Post by ira on Aug 1, 2015 7:28:36 GMT -6
Awesome build Congrats on your First Place and Best Theme Awards . |
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Post by ira on Aug 2, 2015 19:46:51 GMT -6
Way to go Ira! All the great work paid off. I hope I'm out of the biz before I have to fly around in a jet ball. |
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Post by ira on Aug 4, 2015 8:33:16 GMT -6
Great looking model ! Congrats on the award at Model Expo 2015 ,very well deserved !! |
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