The Mars Rover
- John Everett
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The Mars Rover
I started this one back at the beginning of the year with the idea of having it ready for the show this weekend.........Plans changed.
You may remember these:
But I didn't really like the overall shape, too boxy. I wanted something more visually interesting, bigger windows, more lights, a vehicle more Hollywood, less real science. To do all that I needed something about twice the size of the original. I also discovered the cool options available from the world of model cars.
I bought a couple of 1/25 cars for $1.00 during a local club auction. At that price, chopping them up seems reasonable.
I'm going to use some new materials for the shaping of the final contours. Stay tuned!
You may remember these:
But I didn't really like the overall shape, too boxy. I wanted something more visually interesting, bigger windows, more lights, a vehicle more Hollywood, less real science. To do all that I needed something about twice the size of the original. I also discovered the cool options available from the world of model cars.
I bought a couple of 1/25 cars for $1.00 during a local club auction. At that price, chopping them up seems reasonable.
I'm going to use some new materials for the shaping of the final contours. Stay tuned!
"You used up all the glue...............ON PURPOSE!" - Darren McGavin
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- John Everett
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Re: The Mars Rover
I spent much of the day working on the rear section of the rover. Among the parts here are cars, halftracks, jewelry, a battleship, a common school eraser and one lid from a fish food dispenser.
The vehicle will remain open top until all of the painting an lighting is complete. Then I will be ready to bond the two main sections.
The front end stands to be considerably more complex, with exterior lighting, instrument panel and large windows.
No idea how I will do all that.
I just hope it doesn't end up looking like this.
The vehicle will remain open top until all of the painting an lighting is complete. Then I will be ready to bond the two main sections.
The front end stands to be considerably more complex, with exterior lighting, instrument panel and large windows.
No idea how I will do all that.
I just hope it doesn't end up looking like this.
"You used up all the glue...............ON PURPOSE!" - Darren McGavin
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Re: The Mars Rover
Looks great John, certainly an inventive use of various materials.
I referenced Spaceballs the other day myself in describing my stash, it has gone plaid.
Matt
I referenced Spaceballs the other day myself in describing my stash, it has gone plaid.
Matt
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Re: The Mars Rover
The rover is progressing at, "Ludicrous Speed!" The Schwartz is with me.
Work on the Space Winnebago moved into the the front end today. As expected, attempting to graft all those parts together with so much window area hasn't been easy.
Extra gizmo detail added to the rear section.
Transitions between parts is still pretty rough.
Scratchbuilding causes insanity.
Bondo and putty, lots and lots of putty to follow.
Work on the Space Winnebago moved into the the front end today. As expected, attempting to graft all those parts together with so much window area hasn't been easy.
Extra gizmo detail added to the rear section.
Transitions between parts is still pretty rough.
Scratchbuilding causes insanity.
Bondo and putty, lots and lots of putty to follow.
"You used up all the glue...............ON PURPOSE!" - Darren McGavin
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Re: The Mars Rover
More paint, more parts, more adjustments to lighting.
It's progressing faster than I expected. Having the kids back in school has been good for my model building.
It's progressing faster than I expected. Having the kids back in school has been good for my model building.
"You used up all the glue...............ON PURPOSE!" - Darren McGavin
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Re: The Mars Rover
Wow John
That looks Great the paint has really brought it to life.
Nice work
Shaun
That looks Great the paint has really brought it to life.
Nice work
Shaun
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Re: The Mars Rover
The lighting certainly adds to the realism
Gary
Gary
Hi. My name is Gary and I'm an ex-Shermaholic....
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Re: The Mars Rover
Needs more leatherette
Looks fantastic with the painting and lighting.
Chris
Looks fantastic with the painting and lighting.
Chris
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Re: The Mars Rover
Thanks, guys,
The lighting gives a certain feeling, ambiance. I'm planning to add an Easter egg in the morning. Should be a fast sculpt. Stay tuned.
Work on the front end, in particular the instrument panel. Getting this installed and working is a big step.
Glued in place!
Do-dads and gizmo things added. More of that to come. I need to hide the panel/window interface.
The lighting gives a certain feeling, ambiance. I'm planning to add an Easter egg in the morning. Should be a fast sculpt. Stay tuned.
Work on the front end, in particular the instrument panel. Getting this installed and working is a big step.
Glued in place!
Do-dads and gizmo things added. More of that to come. I need to hide the panel/window interface.
"You used up all the glue...............ON PURPOSE!" - Darren McGavin
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