It’s a solid resin ‘garage’ kit which, Tony warned me needed a lot of work, and a fair few modifications. Some of the parts were unusable, or had insufficient detail and had to be scratch-built. There was no decals, and the instructions took the word simple to a new level.
It’s a small model, about 30cm across, and my initial plan was to simply use it as background dressing, although that changed as the build progressed. I decided to add some lighting around the surface decking, and on top of four of the five domes. (As the domes are solid, internal lighting was impossible, so on a couple of photos I cheated with a little cheeky photo-shopping)
The Shuttle launch gantry needed a fair amount of work to make it look a bit more accurate, with alterations to the vertical strut and additional girder work.
I initially considered that the lighting was too bright, but after taking a few test photos I reckon the model’s diminutive size meant the LED’s gave, what I considered a pleasing bathed in light effect.
To complete the look the model also came with a small metal ‘Comet Miniatures’ Lunar Shuttle.
Magnificent. That looks superb. Sounds like an ideal size too.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite pleased with it, Kev. The size is certainly convenient, and it's reasonably accurate for a garage kit.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning. I’m very jealous
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave.
Deletelovely work Scoop - are the dome windows photoshopped? I always wanted the big Imai kit, but its almost impossible to find. Something like this is way beyond my skill set. Bill
ReplyDeleteThanks. As I mentioned I photoshopped some of the windows on a couple of the photos as the domes are solid resin so fitting internal lighting wasn't possible.
DeleteYou might remember I did a few photos of the big Imai kit a while back. It's a nice kit, but very much a toy.
Great work on such a small model, especially your construction of the Lunar Module launch tower.
ReplyDeleteCheers Mish, I appreciate that :)
DeleteLovely lit-up model Scoop. Looks stunning. Welcome back and I like the new logo!
ReplyDeleteThanks Woodsy. Credit for the new logo goes to my son's partner, Harriet who is also working on setting up a new website for me.
DeleteGreat stuff.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome work Scoop! You're one of the finest dioramist's out there and I love your work!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ed, I'm pleased you like it. My diorama photos seem to go down well with many of you :)
DeleteThat's cuz you're so good at it! :-)
DeleteExtraordinary! Easily the level of the studio model. I am stunned at the quality of your work, and of course the magnificent photography which graces your creations. This belongs in a museum. Bravo. SF_Ziggurat
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Ziggurat, high praise indeed, and very much appreciated:)
DeleteThat's a brilliant creation Scoop. Love the lunar lighting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony :)
DeleteBeautiful, if they still did miniatures for movies I'd tell you to go for it! Also I always appreciate anything that looks like it would go well with my 15mm Traveller miniatures...
ReplyDeleteNice of you to say so, Baron.
DeleteI don't know what scale your Traveller miniatures are, but I'm thinking that at 15mm high they might just be a tad too big for this model.
Coming late to the party, all I can say is what everyone else already has! Lovely model work, great photos, nice logo!
ReplyDeleteIt inspires me to do something moonbasey myself...
No problem, better late than never, Lewis, always happy to get a comment from a man, like yourself, who was involved in the actual film industry.
DeleteHere's hoping you do get round to doing something moonbasey.
Mining oxygen no doubt
ReplyDeletehttps://futurism.com/the-byte/nasa-extracts-oxygen-moon-dust
Not sure whether SHADO would have the time to carry out mining experiments, they can leave that to the likes of Dalotek. But, the prospect of extracting oxygen and rocket fuel from lunar dust would certainly help in maintaining a permanent future base on the Moon..
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