Station to Station

A rare break from work and childminding is allowing me to get some fun stuff done. The main project on the burner is the  resin Star Trek K7 station, that I found on eBay a few weeks back.

I've made good the bubbles and defects in the casting, as well as I can and today started the main construction. It's a simple job, as the pieces are large and assemble well. I've built up the central hull and saucers and the main saucer is being sprayed white.

I can't expect a professional finish like the real modellers here, but as long as it's neat, I'll be happy!

The other project I have ongoing is a small scratchbuild of  Von Braun Mars Cruiser, similar to those seen in George Pals Conquest of Space. Again, it's just a fun piece made of scraps, but it keeps the devil from my door!

The idea came from a plastic cage that came with a kids golf set - the golf balls will be replaced by ping pong balls for the main fuel tanks!

Last minute addition of a 'neck' for the main saucer, which seemed to be missing from the kit. Gorilla Glue oozing out of the join, doubling as filler!