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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/16/11
PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:19 pm 
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Tim 121RVC wrote:
This is lookong great so far, can't wait for the end result.


Agree. Looking forward the final result.

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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:45 pm 
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Ripe with kibble / Bojack Strobman
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raptor wrote:
alleyviperelite wrote:
I am jealous of your garage cabinetry mostly. The project looks great but I got sidetracked with that last pic.


I just totally copied him - Without even knowing it!

Here: Maybe this will help - it's noting compared to what you are attempting, but it's an excuse to trot out this old gem...



- R



very cool -- thanks for that, Raps!

and thanks to everyone for the comments!

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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:10 pm 
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quick update:

the tech detail looks much better when it's been basecoated ...

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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:43 pm 
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joemichaels70 wrote:
quick update:

the tech detail looks much better when it's been basecoated ...

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damn straight it does

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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:46 pm 
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When do we get more hat pics?

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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:25 am 
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Kilcarr wrote:
When do we get more hat pics?



well, sir, here you go:

i store the hat (my grandpa's fishing hat from the '80s) on my first deer rack (also from the 80's)
above my 'pimp mirror' ('65 mustang rear view mirror, mounted on a plaque)

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how you like me now?

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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:54 am 
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ive always liked you













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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:29 am 
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This is too much work. I think you should quit, give up


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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:51 am 
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joemichaels70 wrote:
quick update:

the tech detail looks much better when it's been basecoated ...


Wow, yes it does. Love the prototype/model airplane look that the primer gives it.

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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:45 pm 
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not that anyone is keeping track of where the details come from ... but those black panels are from Nova's rhode island con costume ...


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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 12:04 am 
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Ripe with kibble / Bojack Strobman
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also threw in my first 'play feature' -- a flip-up blast shield/gunner's station door:
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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:20 pm 
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hi joemichaels



So is this thing done yet? ;-)


Loving the immensity of this project -- and really appreciate the progress pics. Especially the tech details - they're really giving me some ideas for my own various projects.


Keep 'em coming! :D

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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:25 pm 
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wow! i pulled chief out of lurk mode!

here's tonight's photos:

1st: the other half of the launch level lower bay (basecoated)
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2nd: a preview of my second 'play feature'
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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 08/20/11
PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:11 am 
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This is really sweet.

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 Post subject: Re: Castle Destro Dio/Display : Project Update 09/01/11
PostPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 2:24 pm 
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Ripe with kibble / Bojack Strobman
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this will probably be the last 'play feature' i make to the piece -- i think i'm going to start putting the facade together ...

The vehicle/garage level 'ramp' :
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there's a section of piano hinge attaching the ramp to the bottom shelf -- i picked up an extra bridge half (thanks nova!) to cut a small ramp for the interior side of the door

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