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At long last... the near mythical Juggernaut approaches...
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:48 pm
by Scoutdad
This was originally posted as a follow-up to another topic in a non-miis related thread, but I thought it might be more appropriate here:
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:49 pm
by Scoutdad
I was going to wait until later this weekend, when it's completely finished... but the desire to show it off is too great.
I know it's been a long time coming (and it still isn't finsihed), but the near mythical, production version of the Juggernaut went through the first "dry-fit" of all the major components earlier this week.
The overall length will come in right at 4 3/16th of an inch long. This will make it the longest of the Starline minis, but the Andro Dominator and the Klingon B10 will still out-mass it when cast in pewter.
Here's what it looks like at about 95% complete.
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:49 pm
by Scoutdad
Bear in mind that details still need to be added to the "tusks", the large Phaser-4 mounts need to be added, and the second vetical stabilizer isn't present in these photos.
In addition:
there is still some sanding / shaping required to remove scored lines used for component placement...
There is some excess epoxy removal required...
The neck details need to be added...
and so on...
But I have most of today and all of Sunday to work on it, so it will be in the mail to ADB on Monday morning.
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 3:41 pm
by The Master
While using all the written language skills I have to express my feelings regarding this work. The best have is.
WOW!
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:50 pm
by Dan Ibekwe
Very impressive, well worth the wait for this level of quality.
Well done!
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:57 pm
by Starsuperion
Astonishingly awesome!!
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:14 pm
by djdood
My other minis quiver in fear at the prospect of that beast coming out of a mold and onto my workbench.
Phenomenal work Mr. Thomas. You've really outdone yourself.
...and the challenge is still on. I intend to have the F-5W finished to send to Amarillo Monday as well. First mini to SVC's doorstep wins the unprize.
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:22 pm
by Steve Cole
If somebody is doing an F5W, I need an Email from you ASAP to discuss scheduling since it is supposed to ship on November 16th. I had assumed we would just use the F5 for that, but if there is going to be an F5W I need it in the mail like, oh, Monday.
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:40 pm
by Dan Ibekwe
...any news on the Pegasus?
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:09 pm
by djdood
SVC - email sent.
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:09 am
by Scoutdad
The JUGGERNAUT is FINISHED!!!
It and the Federation DD engine go to UPS tomorrow morning for shipment to ADB.
As the three major sub-assemblies (nose, main hull, and tail/booms) were just epoxied and braced until final cure of the epoxy... they are no pictures.
I will photograph it at work tomorrow before I package it and will post those pictures Monday night!
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:12 am
by Scoutdad
Dan Ibekwe wrote:...any news on the Pegasus?
Dan, now that the Juggernaut is completed, I should be able to knock out the rest of the Peasus in no time. It should be headed to ADB this coming weekend (or the Monday morning after that)
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:41 am
by Dan Ibekwe
That's good, thanks Tony.
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:58 am
by mjwest
I assume you will, of course, be posting pics of the completed master ... ?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:24 am
by Scoutdad
mjwest wrote:I assume you will, of course, be posting pics of the completed master ... ?
Nope! Just thought I let everyone agonize overthe teasers until ADB posts photos in the next Captains' Log!!!
Actaully, read the last sentance of the 4th post up... I will post photos tomorrow night.
