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Galaxy Quest 'Protector' by Stargazer. See the full article (several pages of detailed instructions) in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Modeller magazine issue 3 (out about Sept 06). |
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Simple kit, but excellent quality. It's solid of course, so lighting is a bit of a challenge. |
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An exstensive week-long chop job and rebuild is required |
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Molding and casting is essential to create clear windows for the lighting. |
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There is quite a bit of lighting involved, and about 50 high intensity blue and white l.e.d.'s..... |
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here's 12 UKpounds worth of high intensity blue l.e.d.'s for an engine.... |
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....required all over the ship |
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....b ut there's no way around it! |
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Plenty of small red l.e.d.'s too. These in the wing roots caught me out until I saw the dvd again. There's worse to come, but you'll have to wait for the SF&F article to find out how I dealt with those! |
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Some sub-assemblies coming together |
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Most of it in one place now - no top deck and cabin lights yet. |
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...but the end results are quite stunning. |
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Stunning in some muted blue light. |
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