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Post by modelbuff1958 on Feb 23, 2015 18:40:13 GMT -6
It looks great Ira
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Post by ira on Feb 24, 2015 8:42:08 GMT -6
Thanks! 
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Post by ira on Mar 5, 2015 8:03:13 GMT -6
They're not going to abduct me, are they? But stay tuned to find out... |
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Mar 10, 2015 7:56:40 GMT -6
This is an awesome wip.
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Post by ira on Mar 31, 2015 8:29:41 GMT -6
Thanks!
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Post by ira on Apr 17, 2015 7:41:28 GMT -6
Thanks!I just found the parts I needed to finish this Saucer, so I'll be working on it again soon...
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Post by ira on Apr 24, 2015 14:41:18 GMT -6
Bug Lights!I bought this "Bug" Stapler years ago. Looks like it might make a Great Target for the "Death Ray"!  Found this cup at a Party Supply Store, Perfect shape for the Death Ray...  Got a Great Selection of LEDs from VooDooFX for all of the Saucer Lights!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 24, 2015 16:43:09 GMT -6
Testing the Death Ray!Here are a couple of Test Shots...   More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 25, 2015 11:59:49 GMT -6
Big Bottom!I was having a "Space" Problem with the Saucer Bottom from the Alpha Centari Saucer. Just not Big enough. So I'm switching to this Bigger part from the old MPC "Time Machine" Model. Thanks for those old MPC parts Scott!  Here is the New Big Bottom set in place on the underside of the Martian Saucer.  Here is the New Bottom with all of the Holes drilled out. I also drilled a Hole in the Center for the Green Ray. Next, I am going to use 4 Legs from the Alpha Centari Saucer Kit on the Martian Saucer.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 25, 2015 15:49:20 GMT -6
Up On All Fours!I glued a Leg in each Center Hole, in each group of 5. I used Zap-A-Gap and Baking Powder for a tight bond.  Now I can display the Martian Saucer on it's Legs on the Death Ray Base.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 30, 2015 8:02:43 GMT -6
Modified Death Ray!The New Bottom didn't fit on the Death Ray... So I cut the bottom out and then carved 4 slots to hold the Legs.  Here is the New Bottom in place, fits just right!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 14, 2015 8:11:16 GMT -6
Silver Disc!Finally decided how to paint the Saucer. I started by masking off the areas to be lit up. I used paper towels to mask off the inside of the Windows.  Then I sprayed on a couple coats of Tamiya Silver Leaf.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 15, 2015 6:59:05 GMT -6
The Underside!Here is the Underside after a couple coats of Tamiya Sliver Leaf with the masking removed.  Here is the Bubble Top Ring and the Lower Landing Gear Section, both painted with Tamiya Sliver Leaf.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 15, 2015 16:57:28 GMT -6
Hot Rod Shop!I sprayed the top of the Saucer with Testors Glosscote and let it dry. Then I applied the "Hot Rod Shop" Decals by Slixx. I also added the "Isky Cams" Decal from Fremont Racing Decals. Unfortunately the TSDS "Alpha Centari" Decals were defective, couldn't use any of them.  Next I painted some Brass details on the top of the Saucer. Then I sprayed the parts with Testors Dullcote.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 19, 2015 11:39:02 GMT -6
Black Wash!I thinned "The Detailer", Black with about 30% Water and brushed it over the Saucer. Then I let it dry overnight and gently wiped the Saucer off with a damp paper towel removing the Wash from the High Spots & leaving it the Low Spots.  I'm going to do a little more Wiping in the Tight areas with a damp Q-Tip and then I will spray on a couple coats of Testors Dullcote.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 22, 2015 7:51:33 GMT -6
Wash Off!Here is a photo of the bottom section after "The Detailer" was brushed on.  The next day I washed off the excess Wash with a damp paper towel first and later with damp Q-Tips.  More Coming...
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Post by fordrodnkustom on May 22, 2015 8:12:33 GMT -6
Extremely cool and creative. Thanks for taking us along on your build journey.
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Post by ira on May 24, 2015 12:49:55 GMT -6
Fixing the Bug!I removed the Bug from the Stapler, then got the Windows out and the Headlights off. Next I need to remove about 1/16" from the bottom of the Body.  I applied a black wash and then sprayed the Wheels with Dullcote.  I cut 1/16" from the bottom of the Body and then Primed it.  Here is the Bug in Model Masters "Grabber Orange".  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 27, 2015 17:43:46 GMT -6
Martians on a Stick!I sprayed the Martians with Gray Filler/Primer.  Next I sprayed them with Tamiya Light Green.  I used Vallejo Flat Red Paint and Tooth Picks to paint the Eyes.  Then I brushed on a Black Wash. After they dried I sprayed them with Dullcote.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 28, 2015 7:52:32 GMT -6
Extremely cool and creative. Thanks for taking us along on your build journey. So glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by ira on May 29, 2015 8:56:54 GMT -6
We Have Lights!I finally figured out how to do the Lights! There will be Seven Color Changing Lights and 2 Bright White Lights in the Top of the Saucer, there is One Color Changing Light for the Interior and there are Two Green Death Ray Lights in the Underside. Underside and Interior Photos coming later... I started by wiring the Lights and then I glued them to plastic brackets I made from plastic.  Next I glued all of the Lights in place and added a 9 Volt Battery & Switch. I grouped the Positive Wires together an soldered them. Did the same with the Negative Wires. Then I slipped some Diffraction Film between the Lights and the Windows and taped it in place.  Light Test!  More Coming...
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Post by modelmkr53 on May 29, 2015 18:33:43 GMT -6
we will need a video to see the changing lights....great job as always Ira
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Post by 57fairlane on May 29, 2015 22:55:26 GMT -6
Wow some awesome work , the Martians are so real looking I'll have dreams they are coming to get me!!! LOL
great work on them and those lights are so Cool !!!! Awesome work !!!!!
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Post by ira on May 30, 2015 9:04:48 GMT -6
Death Ray Test!I cut about an inch from the bottom of the Death Ray, so that the Saucer would sit lower.  Then I carved four Slots for the Landing Gear to fit into.  The Test!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 30, 2015 10:18:56 GMT -6
This is a Non-Show Rod in the Non-Show Rod Section... |
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Post by ira on May 30, 2015 10:49:13 GMT -6
Martian Cockpit!Here are the guys glued in place.  Here is a shot with Color Changing Lights in the Center of the Main Screen and below the Console.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 30, 2015 12:03:20 GMT -6
Thanks Howard!
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Post by ira on May 30, 2015 13:15:10 GMT -6
we will need a video to see the changing lights....great job as always Ira So glad you like it. I'll take a few more photos in different colors... |
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Post by ira on Jun 2, 2015 8:07:52 GMT -6
Wow some awesome work , the Martians are so real looking I'll have dreams they are coming to get me!!! LOL great work on them and those lights are so Cool !!!! Awesome work !!!!! So glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jun 3, 2015 8:59:35 GMT -6
I didn't ask you to leave. I asked 2 questions and you jumped to a conclusion  And apparently you missed the point
you okay over there Howard? |
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And apparently you missed the point 