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Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:46 am
by KSaarni
Oh, I feel guilty when no new pics yet... will correct that when I geg some bench time tonight !
- Kari
Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:40 pm
by speedgraflex
I do build models.
I do build models.
I do build models.
Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 8:40 pm
by BlackSheep214
Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 8:44 pm
by keavdog
Wow that looks great!
Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 9:17 pm
by jeaton01
Fantastic!
Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:39 pm
by Stikpusher
Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:03 am
by speedgraflex
I want to thank Tom, John, John and Carlos for your replies. These mean so much. Truly, I have missed being a part of the forum here yet at the same time I have been so extremely happy personally which changes the amount of free time I have to pursue the hobby. Carlotta and I are going to see 2001 on the big screen next month as part of a cinematographer’s screening at the new Academy Theater complex here. I’m really excited to actually be seeing someone who loves movies so much. Not just excited. Lucky. I feel lucky.
Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 8:28 am
by Floki
That is beautiful Bruce! We need to see more of it
Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 11:12 am
by LyleW
Floki wrote:That is beautiful Bruce! We need to see more of it
Yeah, that!
Re: 2001 : A Space Odyssey AJA Models 1/48 Aries 1B.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:59 pm
by speedgraflex
Thank you so much, Clint and Lyle! Here you go:
Here is a reference photo from “2001: Filming the Future” which is critical for understanding the exhaust weathering.
Aries IB is heavily weathered. I would take any ideas about how to get closer to the finished look. For example, the nozzles appear to be coated in a shiny metallic exhaust layer. I wonder how that was done and if I should try using crushed graphite.
Because the model is essentially the prototype for the plastic kit which will be released later this year I am being extra careful, but my mantra is “Build it, don’t let it sit” and I know you folks will understand my perspective.
That looks fantastic!