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Topic: Stephen Nichols' space models, dioramas
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keymichael1855
Member Posts: 182
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 07-18-2013 10:36 PM
   
Fantastic work Steve! Your models are always so clean and beautifully and accurately painted. That Vostok looks to be right at home in what looks to be an impressive collection. Well rendered!!! |
datkatz
Member Posts: 178
From: New York, NY
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 09-25-2013 09:19 PM
Another beauty fresh from Steve's workbench arrived today — RealSpace Apollo CSM: |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3042
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 09-26-2013 05:09 AM
Steve's work puts the "real" look into these Realspace models. Great addition to your collection. |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1514
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 09-27-2013 08:53 AM
Very nice! |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 403
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 09-28-2013 08:52 AM
quote:
Originally posted by datkatz:
Another beauty fresh from Steve's workbench arrived today — RealSpace Apollo CSM.
He's built me one of those beauties too... |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 382
From: Rochester, NY
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 09-28-2013 12:30 PM
I have had the pleasure of talking to Steve on the phone and he is a great guy.I hope that my models one day will be as amazing as his!  |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 622
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 09-28-2013 04:47 PM
I just received my John Glenn bust painted by Steve, and it in incredible. You really do have to see these to believe the detail. A sharpie and tiny zipper on the left sleeve... I'm recovering from surgery but will post pictures soon. Thanks Stephen!! |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 644
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 09-28-2013 06:23 PM
I would like to thank everyone who posted such nice comments and especially thank those who have given me an opportunity to do what I love best. |
keymichael1855
Member Posts: 182
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 09-28-2013 11:17 PM
Beautiful work Steve! The realism on the busts and the amazing detail in the 1:48 CSM is really incredible. And it looks like both pieces found homes in beautiful collections! |
datkatz
Member Posts: 178
From: New York, NY
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 10-03-2013 12:23 AM
Here's a better view of Steve's RealSpace CSM. Steve also did the Monogram LM a few years back, and the Revell Gemini that can just be seen below the LM. |
keymichael1855
Member Posts: 182
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 10-29-2013 09:39 PM
When I built my first 1:24 CSM and did a dry fit of the components of the "business end," I thought that it looked like a little display piece in itself. So, I ordered up some more of the 3D printed parts and asked Steve if he would build one up for me for a diorama that focused on the SPS. As usual, he did a beautiful job! I mounted it on a wooden base and added in the figure for scale, and this ended up being a nice little display. Thanks Steve! (More pics here.)  
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the clocks running
Member Posts: 382
From: Rochester, NY
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 10-31-2013 03:00 PM
Awesome Steve! So Cool! |
datkatz
Member Posts: 178
From: New York, NY
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 11-03-2013 07:20 PM
I have been corresponding with Steve via email for quite a few years, but today I finally had the pleasure of meeting him in the flesh! And it was well worth the wait. Steve and I met at a place about midway between our homes, so he could deliver (and I could pick up) two new models: a Vostok R-7, and the most beautiful LK Lander I could hope for. Here they are, safe at home. 
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posted 11-12-2013 03:11 PM
Today I received my Fantastic Plastic 1:48 LK built by Steve and I am absolutely blown away. The craftsmanship is truly remarkable. The pictures are nothing compared to how great she looks in person. 
Another model of Steve's that I would like to share is a 1:1 Apollo RCS engine. Once again, simply stunning. The only thing that would make me happier is if I owned the real hardware itself!  |
datkatz
Member Posts: 178
From: New York, NY
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 11-12-2013 04:22 PM
Another beauty, Steve. |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 403
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 11-13-2013 08:09 AM
They're both beautiful displays. |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 644
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 02-24-2014 05:30 PM
Here are a few pictures of Space Helmet Models' Moonwalker. Shaded and highlighted with oil paints to depict Gene Cernan, he belongs to a fellow cS'er who is building a base for him.  
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Daugherty54
Member Posts: 622
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 02-24-2014 06:25 PM
Awesome looking astronaut! That 1/6th scale is impressive. That visor reflection is amazing! |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3042
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 02-24-2014 06:29 PM
Steve, another wonderful creation! |
Jurg Bolli
Member Posts: 1214
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-24-2014 06:39 PM
Fabulous! |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 3078
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 02-24-2014 06:40 PM
OUTSTANDING Steve! |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1551
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 02-25-2014 12:26 AM
Top work Steve!!! |
datkatz
Member Posts: 178
From: New York, NY
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 02-25-2014 01:07 AM
Nice! |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 2132
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 02-25-2014 08:55 AM
Another beauty. I think Steve was the first to paint a reflected scene onto a visor. |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 403
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 02-25-2014 12:06 PM
Another master class in figure painting. Beautifully done (as usual). |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 644
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 02-25-2014 03:16 PM
Thank you everyone, it means so much to here all of your kind words! |
keymichael1855
Member Posts: 182
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 02-27-2014 06:59 AM
Steve, this is a great looking piece! It's very difficult to show depth in anything that's painted white, but you've done it very successfully. And the "reflection" in the visor, as always, is nicely executed. You really brought that sculpture to life- beautifully done! |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1446
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 02-27-2014 03:44 PM
Wow, amazing work again. The visor reflection is particularly striking. Well done! |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 622
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 03-02-2014 11:12 PM
Here is another great example of Steve's work: |
datkatz
Member Posts: 178
From: New York, NY
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 03-21-2014 08:28 PM
A while back I bought a desktop pen holder with a Gemini 8 heat shield acrylic from the son of a long-time McDonnell employee. There were no pen holders attached, though, just bare screws. I had Steve build a pair of beauties, a Gemini-Titan, and an Atlas-Agena, and made this: 
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Jurg Bolli
Member Posts: 1214
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-21-2014 09:58 PM
Very good idea, and beautiful models as always. |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 403
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 03-22-2014 05:03 AM
That display looks great. |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 2132
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-22-2014 09:07 AM
Very cool idea and the usual beautiful execution by Steve. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1551
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 03-22-2014 11:17 AM
Looks great!!! |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 644
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 07-13-2014 07:06 PM
Discovery in 1/144 scale with Warbird decals. Michael Key is building the MLP.  
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GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3042
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-13-2014 08:02 PM
Amazing detail, great work Steve! |
sev8n
Member Posts: 265
From: Dallas TX USA
Registered: Jul 2012
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posted 07-13-2014 08:16 PM
Very nice. How would you rate the Warbird decals as far as completeness and ease of application? |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 403
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 07-14-2014 02:09 AM
Beautiful work Steve and I look forward to seeing it together with Michaels MLP. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1446
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 07-14-2014 04:10 PM
Amazing work overall, but those tiles are especially impressive! |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 382
From: Rochester, NY
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 07-14-2014 11:09 PM
Outstanding work Steve! |
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