Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (AModelMan) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:01:43 GMT

Smooooth!

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:18:47 GMT

All of I've got left to do is the silver painting and decaling. Unfortunately since I put the decals on one by one it is going to take a long time. Here are some pics of the latest progress.

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (AModelMan) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:56:37 GMT

Grill work is astounding! That's a technique I have to learn! Thanks for sharing these. A Merry Merry to everyone!

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:11:29 GMT

Merry Christmas everyone.

I took a little time tonight to get some more work done on the engine impulse deck. Here are some pics

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:48:12 GMT

Well, I wanted to get this completed by Thanksgiving, but life tends to get in the way of my building some times.

In any event, process has been slowed by some broken ribs on the engine section where it meets the hull. I had to drill holes into the remaining pieces to add wire so the bondo would have something to attach too. Forgot to get pictures of the wires part, but Here are some pictures of the bondo procedure.

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (Johnny57) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:31:34 GMT

Can't wait to see this in person.

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:19:20 GMT

Just as I had done for my kit, I created another base for Johnny57's Klingon. The base was cut from cherry wood using the Klingon base supplied in the kit as a template.

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:32:32 GMT

Thanks, I should be done with this in about ten days.

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (AModelMan) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:05:13 GMT

Wow! This is great! I'm gonna use this on my next one. I've got a couple touchups on the old one still to do, but I'm ready for number two! THe steps you give here and the pix are enlightening.

Rock on!

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:38:55 GMT

Filled in the secondary hull, sanded and redrilled.

Used the same trick for the neck. Plastic wrap and Bondo.

Clean up the piece and you've got a nice fit.

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:16:28 GMT

Sorry for the delay, I've been building sets for our latest production of Starship Farragut. Filming started this past Sunday and should continue on until Spring of next year. I plan to get this Klingon done just before Thanksgiving. Now back to topic.

Cleaned up the "Ice Cream Scoop" and applied the plastic wrap over the area. Make sure it is nice and tight. Then cut-out the center to allow the top piece to fit inside.

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:38:58 GMT

I've sanded and reprimed the surface and found numerous pinholes that require attention. To fill these I use red spot putty with MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone). MEK will dilute the spot putty, which makes it very easy to apply with a small paint brush and provide a cleaner repair of the surface. This will take numerous tries, but will require less sanding of surrounding material and loss of any detail.

From this photo you can see the pinholes.

Re: D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:12:35 GMT

There was only a 1/2" rod sticking out of the neck on the back end and an inch on the front end. When I assembled the first one, I opted to extend the brass tube further into the body and the front scoop. This worked out very well for mine and I employed it on this build as well. This should add much needed strength and keep the long neck from cracking at either end.

D7 Fin - Rebuild Johnny57's

feeds@yuku.com (CDR Tacket) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:05:15 GMT

I received Johnny57's Klingon this week. He noted the neck had a crack at the base of the main body. Here is a shot of his completed work. He did a great job putting it together and painting it.

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