1/24 Scale N-Type Shuttlecraft

[SCE2Aux]

I don't have anything meaningful to add to what has been already said, so I'll just say WOW. Seriously cool work, both in design and execution.

 

[publiusr]

I wish I was so gifted.

 

[Atolm]

I am always envious and awed by scratch builders in styrene....this is no exception.
Awesome work bro. Truly,

 

[AdmiralBuck]

Thank you all for your interest and encouragement!

 

[Forbin]

Waiting to see the wet bar installation...

 

[Psion]

Waiting to see the wet bar installation...

Yes! And the Iron Man-esque stripper pole.

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Did I just Gardner my own post?

 

[Nightfall to-Ennien]

If this is the Javelin, will the Endurance’s other shuttles include Rambler, Hornet, and Gremlin?

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

If this is the Javelin, will the Endurance’s other shuttles include Rambler, Hornet, and Gremlin?

Don't forget Matador, Ambassador, Pacer and Eagle.

 

[Lord_Schtupp]

If this is the Javelin, will the Endurance’s other shuttles include Rambler, Hornet, and Gremlin?

Don't forget Matador, Ambassador, Pacer and Eagle.

Actually those are pretty good ship names, and depending on what timelines you hold dear two are Constitution class vessels and there is the Ambassador class. Anyway I've seen much worse.

 

[AdmiralBuck]

An update on interior component painting and lighting:

Cockpit dashboard lighting test:


Cabin seating:

 

[SCE2Aux]

Simply superb design and detailing.

 

[Cyfa]

These models are incredible! How long does it take you to put these together - I'm guessing the chairs got quicker & easier the more you did?

 

[Santaman]

The level of detailing is indeed great, the chairs look very nice and comfortable, the lighting of the various parts is also top notch.

 

[AdmiralBuck]

These models are incredible! How long does it take you to put these together - I'm guessing the chairs got quicker & easier the more you did?

Thanks! I only mastered one each of the pilot and cabin seat, then molded and cast the duplicates in resin. Still, the interior work has taken several months.

 

[AdmiralBuck]

Here's a few overall pics of the hull and framing along with the nacelle assembly:

 

[Albertese]

Outstanding. I've lately been trying to make brass armatures like this for my models, too.

Trouble is, I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to soldering. Do you use a soldering iron or a torch? I'd love a tiny bit of direction as it looks like you know what you're doing.

--Alex

 

[AdmiralBuck]

Outstanding. I've lately been trying to make brass armatures like this for my models, too.

Trouble is, I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to soldering. Do you use a soldering iron or a torch? I'd love a tiny bit of direction as it looks like you know what you're doing.

--Alex

Thank you. I wouldn’t say I know what I’m doing with solder. I’ve just been lucky with the few attempts I’ve tried. I do use a small butane torch which allows finer, pinpoint heat quickly to the joint. I pin precut pieces of brass to a cork board in the position I want them, then apply a bit of flux to help the solder wick into the joint. You can use 60/40 solder but have been told silver solder works best. I have yet to try that. The joints are then cleaned with alcohol, excess filed off and then polished.

 

[Albertese]

Cork board... Nice... I think that's the one bit of your set up that I'm lacking... Thanks for the tip. I've been trying to set them up in the air with a collection of those alligator clip "helping hands" stands. Fixing them to a board makes sense.

--Alex

 

[scifieric]

Wow, wow, wow! I about fell out of my chair looking at the lit consoles!

 

[E-DUB]

Wow, wow, wow! I about fell out of my chair looking at the lit consoles!

Humorous post considering your avatar.