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The Hobby Shack => Comic Books & Art => Topic started by: Mac on November 30, 2012, 04:02:59 pm


Title: War of the Worlds Model Kit
Post by: Mac on November 30, 2012, 04:02:59 pm
I don't collect much, but this came across my iPad the other day. Holy Crap, it's cool. I think I'll order it. Start getting a little bit of some movie paraphanalia down in the media room. I already have my movie map (http://pennycan.createaforum.com/comic-books-and-art/dorothy%27s-film-map/msg10771/#msg10771) there.

War of the Worlds Model Kit

(http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/AUTOIMAGES/DM9901lg.jpg)

from entertainment earth (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/)

What this really needs to finish it off, and too server more than one purpose is a glass bubble (shield and dust protector). Not sure where to find one and don't know what you would call it. Craft or kit stores?

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LBe56G1jIAw/T_XCoVvckdI/AAAAAAAACyg/ZYGEOuBrpuE/0.%252520Title%252520of%252520blog%252520%25252829%252529%25255B6%25255D.jpg)
Title: Re: War of the Worlds Model Kit
Post by: Mac on December 02, 2012, 02:02:00 pm
I've decided to get this and go down the full blow kit path. There's enough youtube instructional video's to help me out and they have already figured out the barriers. I think I'm going to go as far as buy the extra light kit from voodoofx (http://www.voodoofx.com/). And apparently the instructions for the lights are uber comprehensive.

From all indications both kits are excellent and just need time, patience and TLC to do it right. I used to put models together all the time. This will be a cake walk and fun for this winter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa6DDjA2YXA
Title: Re: War of the Worlds Model Kit
Post by: Chiprocks1 on December 02, 2012, 02:45:39 pm
Post when completed, or better yet, music video with said kit done!
Title: Re: War of the Worlds Model Kit
Post by: Mac on December 03, 2012, 01:38:09 pm
A little Martian Boogie?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZShVsRM_-c
Title: Re: War of the Worlds Model Kit
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 11, 2013, 04:45:32 pm
Still waiting..........
Title: Re: War of the Worlds Model Kit
Post by: Mac on February 11, 2013, 07:09:12 pm
It's on hold.... money issues at the moment. I got the paints. But the kit is going to have to wait.
Title: Re: War of the Worlds Model Kit
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 11, 2013, 07:17:37 pm
Bummer dude. I was and still am looking forward to seeing what you do with this.
Title: Re: War of the Worlds Model Kit
Post by: Mac on February 11, 2013, 07:35:55 pm
Me too. I'm a little unsure about the sprays. I have a copper color. I also have a 'wet' top coat to give it a more reflective surface.

If you guys want to help, I also thought about a 'dome'. I don't think it would be corny or too much, but a plastic dome to represent the invisible force field. It would act as a dust cover too  ;D

It would have to be plastic. Glass would just cost way to much. I've been trying to find something close but its not as easy to find as I thought. It needs to be a dome or a tube dome without a tip or flat or holes. I do want it to look decent, or I won't do it.

It's minimum diameter is 11". So it's  big. I've tried garden terrariums, glass dome displays. All too small. I do have a 'food display case' marked. Like the ones you see in grocery stores or a cafeteria to display food.