Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Lead the Target

 Last night I was hoping to get some more work done on the display but I went out for a bike ride and I was beat. It was hot and windy and I suffered most of the 20 miles... haha..  So since I was super tired I grabbed a Ranger and went to work. I need to get three done before Nova so might as well knock one out. I mentioned before that I like to have a good mix of colors on my Ranger/Pathfinders, to me they would be out and about in the galaxy and would pick up bits and bobs where they could. They might also be on a world that would require a different color choice so they shouldn't be a completely meshed squad. All the basics are the same but they don't walk the path.. they blaze their own.
 I got a good bit done on him, the leather is mostly done and I've started the blending on his cloak and armor. The backpack needs some love but that will most likely be wrapped up once it's glued on to his back.
Here is his twin from a few years ago..
I love the Ranger models.. to me they are some of the best in the entire catalog. They have a very cool feel and are sculpted very well.. I never have an issue painting up some Rangers 8)

Monday, July 7, 2014

Overboard

Last week I worked on the display board some more, you might be looking at this and be thinking what? Last year carrying the display board and two of my bags became a bit much and with the area being packed with tables for playing there isn't much room to place your display or even your bags. I saw a few people using carts to push their things around and at first I though wow that's a bit much but as the day went on the idea seemed better and better. My wife has already made fun of me haha.. but figuring it will carry my display and both of the bags below it makes more sense. i guess 8) haha
As mentioned,. the bags.
 I'm building it mostly with glue but with some screws. I'm trying to keep the box as lite as possible. Since I also have to transport it there that will also have to be taken into account.

 The base of the cabinet is done, I'll be adding a deck on the top and the bottom. I'll also be adding in a shelf in the middle to hold a normal bag and maybe a small cooler! 8) Having some drinks will be nice haha..
 I have the decks cut and now I'm trying to figure the final details. The center section will have gaps to allow light to shine through it. I created a circle design at first but I don't think it really goes with the complete look.
 Here I have the top deck sitting on some pieces of wood, that is pretty much the position it will be placed. The center warp vane will be on the base and come up through the other decks. Once I have the vane in position I'll measure up where comes through back deck.
 It's hard to see it in the other pictures but the front is also separate They will all be mounted to the base so the seams will be visable. I do need to sand down most of the seams to create some gaps though. I started on the center piece but still have a ways to go.


Friday, July 4, 2014

Rocket's Red Glare

Happy 4th of July everyone!! .. if you are in the States its our country's birthday..  if not enjoy it anyway.. it's Friday and it's Summer 8)

And tomorrow the Tour de France starts.. whoot !