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Topic: Gallery: Homage to the cS model builders
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ilbasso
Member Posts: 1522
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 06-12-2011 05:21 PM
   
This was one of my favorite builds - the Fine Molds Millennium Falcon. I enjoyed it because you don't get to add lighted hyperdrives or beat the cr*p out of "real" spaceships! (Apollo 13 excepted)In addition to the lighted hyperdrive, I lit the cockpit with fiber optics, as well as adding "headlights" and a lighted alcove inside the entryway. I also built a false interior in a few places where there was blast damage through the hull.   |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 06-13-2011 03:51 AM
Nicely Done. |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1328
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 06-13-2011 12:08 PM
Your model is so good it could be used for film effects. |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 600
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 06-13-2011 02:03 PM
Beautifully done Falcon, thumbs up.  |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 06-13-2011 07:37 PM
Oh man, does that bring back memories..."She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid." That model, on the other hand, looks fantastic! |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 06-29-2011 06:08 AM
NewWare 1/48 Zond (Steve Nichols)     |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 07-07-2011 10:20 AM
A bit late, but here’s my own 50th Anniversary tribute to Vostok 1New Ware 1/144 Vostok R7 (Steve Nichols)    Reheat 120mm Yuri Gagarin (Steve Nichols) 
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alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 07-07-2011 11:33 AM
Very nice collection. Keep it up. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2474
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-07-2011 03:55 PM
Steve's models are fantastic, but when it comes to figures "He's the Man"! |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 07-23-2011 09:11 AM
This is the first 1/72 scale model I have in my collection and I was astounded by the level of detail on the model given its small size.Real Space 1/72 ASTP (Steve Nichols)    |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 08-17-2011 09:37 AM
This had to go in my collection; after all, it’s where it all started. Historic Wings 1/72 Goddard Rocket(Steve Nichols)   |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 08-17-2011 09:45 AM
Reheat 120mm Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Figures (Steve Nichols)NOTE: Due to the unavailability of a genuine Neil figure Steve re-shaped a Buzz figure to resemble Neil.  
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garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 08-17-2011 09:55 AM
Norman that is a beautiful diorama of the birth of liquid rocketry. Kudos to you and Steve for making this happen! |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 01-04-2012 01:37 AM
My newest addition is a Realspace 1/72 Splashdown with Fujimi 1/72 66 (Apollo Decals) scratch built BIG suit astronauts and frogmen by Steve Nichols. 
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alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 01-04-2012 03:36 AM
Very nice Norman, a future build for me. |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1328
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 01-04-2012 09:50 AM
Cool as heck! |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 01-04-2012 10:59 AM
So Norman, that is a very nice one of Steve's, great model. |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 01-04-2012 12:06 PM
Another winner Norman and Steve. I love these splashdown dioramas. |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 600
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 01-04-2012 02:48 PM
Thank you everyone for the nice feedback and to Norman for giving me a chance to do what I like doing best. |
Apollo Redux
Member Posts: 346
From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Registered: Sep 2006
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posted 01-04-2012 09:07 PM
Just an outstanding display of talent. Terrific thread. |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 02-28-2012 09:11 AM
Marco Miniature Cosmonaut Figure (Steve Nichols)The base Marco Kit is a nasty thing and Steve had to make many corrections to get it close to the real thing. I think he's done an outstanding job.  
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alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 02-28-2012 09:14 AM
Very nice Norman but no diorama or base? |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 02-28-2012 09:22 AM
Not a good photo (sorry) but this is his base with the Soyuz and Soyuz R7. |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 02-28-2012 10:45 AM
Very nice Steve! |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 06-21-2012 11:04 AM
Here is a Revell 1:144 MIR Space Station Kit with New Ware etch kit upgrade.
My photos don't do it justice because the detail on this model is simply incredible. Some of those etch parts are really tiny.Model built by Steve Nichols.   
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apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 06-21-2012 11:25 AM
Great model Norman! Steve has on this one a lot of work, but the end result is great! |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 600
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 06-22-2012 11:58 AM
Thanks Pascal. Norman thank you too for giving me the opportunity to build this subject. |
model maker
Member Posts: 130
From: NEVADA , USA
Registered: May 2012
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posted 09-27-2012 03:28 PM
Very nice, more pictures please. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 09-28-2012 09:54 AM
Great models... real museum quality art works! |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 01-27-2013 04:08 AM
Thanks to Glenn at Real Space Models for producing this spectacular 1:144 kit of Skylab and to Steve Nichols for doing an equally spectacular job of building it. 
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apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 01-27-2013 04:15 AM
Very nice model Norman!!! Steve did a great job!!!! |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2474
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 01-27-2013 04:41 AM
Beautiful model, great work Steve! |
alexbaja
Member Posts: 448
From: Naxxar, Malta
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 01-27-2013 09:53 AM
Very nice Skylab, and very well done Steve |
the clocks running
Member Posts: 382
From: Rochester, NY
Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 01-27-2013 03:33 PM
Amazing work on Skylab Steve! Congrats Norman. |
Apollo14LMP
Member Posts: 291
From: UK
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 01-29-2013 01:13 PM
Great job. What are the rough dimensions of the Skylab model was thinking of buying one.Looks superb...
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Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 01-31-2013 01:29 AM
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Originally posted by Apollo14LMP:
Great job. What are the rough dimensions of the Skylab model was thinking of buying one.
Thank you all for your kind comments.The rough dimensions are 10" long (end to end) and 7" wide (solar panel tip to tip). |
divemaster
Member Posts: 1376
From: ridgefield, ct
Registered: May 2002
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posted 02-01-2013 01:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Norman.King:
My newest addition is a Realspace 1/72 Splashdown with Fujimi 1/72 66 (Apollo Decals) scratch built BIG suit astronauts and frogmen by Steve Nichols.
Great diorama, Norman! From the oldie but still a goodie, collection, check out Barry Davidoff's diorama. I think he won some awards for it back in the day. |
divemaster
Member Posts: 1376
From: ridgefield, ct
Registered: May 2002
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posted 02-01-2013 01:46 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Norman.King:
Thanks to Glenn at Real Space Models for producing this spectacular 1:144 kit of Skylab and to Steve Nichols for doing an equally spectacular job of building it.
What did you use to color the solar panels? I have a trick up my sleeve when I get around to building this masterpiece. |
history in miniature
Member Posts: 600
From: Slatington, PA
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 03-27-2013 04:04 PM
Thank you all, sorry for not responding earlier. The solar panels are simply painted flat black with a coat of Tamiya pearl clear to give it a bit of sparkle. |
Norman.King
Member Posts: 375
From: Herne Bay, Kent, UK
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 06-04-2013 10:00 AM
A beautifully painted bust of John Glenn (STS-95) painted by Steve Nichols |
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