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Topic: 1:15 Space shuttle Discovery (OV-103) model
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 10-07-2013 03:40 PM
   
Earlier this year, I was thrilled to be commissioned by NASA to re-paint a scale model of the orbiter Discovery for display in the Kennedy Space Center Launch Control Center (LCC) lobby. The project lasted from April to August, with a delay for a hospital stay. I dedicate this project to all of my friends who maintained the orbiters, flew on them and prepared them for their next mission and to my family for without your love and support, this project would not have been possible. Thank you.  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-07-2013 06:10 PM
Congratulations Tim, on the fantastic transformation and faithful depiction of Discovery!The tile detail on the underbelly, around the windows and nose is really terrific. |
Jay Chladek
Member Posts: 2272
From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 10-07-2013 07:04 PM
Mmmmm, all that work and you didn't add a drag chute to the tail?  I'm just kidding. That is an excellent piece of paintwork my friend. Using two D painting techniques to create a 3D look to the TPS and one correct for the later ISS flights resulted in a very nice effect in my opinion (or did you use some elements to give some of the TPS depth under the paint as well?). The original paint job was nice as well, but given that Constellation is a dead program, I guess this repaint is more fitting these days as it honors the shuttle program as we knew it. And I will admit, to me, the shuttles are works of art and some of the most beautiful things to look at in their white (many shades), gray (many shades) and black TPS glory! |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 10-07-2013 07:26 PM
Outstanding. I look forward to seeing it (her?) in my KSC visit next month. |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 10-07-2013 07:36 PM
WOW!!! What an awesome transformation! I like this look better than the original finish, much more appropriate. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 10-07-2013 09:47 PM
That is beautiful!! |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-08-2013 04:54 AM
Congratulations.You have transformed something that looked like a kid's ride in a shopping mall to a magnificent replica. The texturing is especially amazing. |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 10-08-2013 06:18 AM
Absolutely fantastic, Tim! |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 10-08-2013 07:17 AM
Awesome!!!! |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1328
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 10-08-2013 10:03 AM
Stunning! |
bwhite1976
Member Posts: 281
From: Belleville, IL
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 10-08-2013 10:10 AM
That is some amazing work. |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 600
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 10-08-2013 10:13 AM
Tim, simply beautiful, congratulations! |
KAPTEC
Member Posts: 578
From: Madrid, Spain
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 10-09-2013 04:42 AM
A really fantastic work my brother. My only doubt is... did you make it at home, and Lynn does not killed you? Congratulations!!! |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 10-09-2013 07:36 AM
Beautiful! Your passion really shows. |
p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 10-09-2013 12:07 PM
Any chance for shots that non-Facebook users can see? |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 10-09-2013 04:53 PM
Thanks everyone for the kind words about the work.It really was a labor of love. I began working in a neighbor's garage (they were out of town) and after my heart attack, finished up by emptying our dining room.  Yes, Jorge I had Lynn's permission. I'll post photos for those without FB as soon as I can. |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 10-09-2013 06:34 PM
Wow saw this on Facebook. Nice work Tim the photo posted here does not do it justice.
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 10-09-2013 08:22 PM
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Originally posted by KSCartist:
I'll post photos for those without FB as soon as I can.
 
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 10-09-2013 08:27 PM
Wow, impressive! |
Jay Chladek
Member Posts: 2272
From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 10-09-2013 11:39 PM
So, how did you achieve that textured appearance to the TPS? Did you do a form of wall papering on of tiles before applying the paint shades over the top? It looks very effective, especially around the windows (and the sunk in appearance of the windows as well in their proper places). Given that this model is now on display indoors, the finish should hold up for quite a number of years. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2474
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-10-2013 05:24 PM
WOW and WOW again! I don't do FB and just seeing the pics now. Almost makes me want to send you ours for a makeover (almost). That is stunning words are not available to describe the beauty. |
Mike Z
Member Posts: 451
From: Ellicott City, Maryland
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 10-11-2013 05:47 PM
Wow Tim!! Your work is so OUTSTANDING!! How do you have so much patience to do all this work? You are AMAZING Tim!! Thank you for sharing your work with everyone. |
FlyAndFight
Member Posts: 16
From: Miami, FL
Registered: Jun 2013
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posted 10-24-2013 10:33 AM
Impressive job on the rebuild/repaint! |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 10-24-2013 10:52 AM
What did you use to re-create the thermal protection system and thermal blankets Tim? |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 946
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 11-02-2013 08:08 AM
Outstanding Tim!! |
Space Emblem Art
Member Posts: 194
From: Citrus Heights, CA - USA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 11-02-2013 05:34 PM
I'm not on Facebook either. Simply Excellent!!! |
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