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January 12th, 2011, 02:11 PM
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Warrior Ace
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My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Yeah, I thought I was done before, but after examining this site
http://www.modelermagic.com/?p=4124
I had to make adjustments. Anyway, here it is.
If anyone wants more pix, I'll do it.
In the mean time, I had to cut into the hull & create new bulkheads with kitbashed airplane parts... it was endless.
This is what I started with:
That's the way I built back when I got it (December '78).
Heh, only 33 years to finish it... 
Last edited by Apolloisall; January 14th, 2011 at 04:24 PM..
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January 13th, 2011, 12:47 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
We'll sneak up on planet Carpeta, by coming around the dark side of the moon Leatheron! 
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January 13th, 2011, 12:56 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
 
Seriously, with ALL that work I put into it, it's still only about 80% accurate in general, and 40% accurate in detail.
Whatever. I made it; I love it. |
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January 13th, 2011, 03:02 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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Originally Posted by Apolloisall
Seriously, with ALL that work I put into it, it's still only about 80% accurate in general, and 40% accurate in detail.
Whatever. I made it; I love it.
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A fine job nonetheless. 
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January 13th, 2011, 03:55 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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Originally Posted by martok2112
A fine job nonetheless. |
Still one of the nicer replicas out there by my reckoning. The Titanium die-cast is sadly lacking, and the Japanese model looks anorexic.
This one will hover just fine with me. 
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January 14th, 2011, 12:41 AM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
I totally agree about the Titanium die-cast model. That nose section especially just blows. I do love the Konami miniatures though...and it was a lot of what I based my Galactica CG model on.
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January 14th, 2011, 09:27 AM
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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Originally Posted by martok2112
I do love the Konami miniatures though...and it was a lot of what I based my Galactica CG model on. |
Okay, I just looked at more pictures of it- it's pretty cool, actually, lots of detail- it just seems a little *flat-ish* to me. And these days, $50 + shipping is a little steep for a 5 inch replica IMO. 
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January 14th, 2011, 11:22 AM
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Shuttle Pilot
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
It doesn't seem like a bad kit and if I remember rightly that it was a pretty decent size. Nice to see a plastic model spaceship again.
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January 14th, 2011, 12:20 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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Okay, I just looked at more pictures of it- it's pretty cool, actually, lots of detail- it just seems a little *flat-ish* to me. And these days, $50 + shipping is a little steep for a 5 inch replica IMO. |
I think they're pretty rare now. They were only made for a short time. I lucked out and got mine for about 20-25 a pop...but that was around the time of Hurricane Katrina too. (I bought them online when I was a Katrina evacuee up in Wisconsin.)
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January 14th, 2011, 12:21 PM
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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It doesn't seem like a bad kit and if I remember rightly that it was a pretty decent size. Nice to see a plastic model spaceship again.
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Believe me, Apolloisall did a nice job of really ramping up the detail of that model. The model of Galactica that was released had no detail on the side panels of the main hull....trust me...I know...I've got one.
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January 14th, 2011, 04:20 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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Originally Posted by martok2112
Apolloisall did a nice job of really ramping up the detail of that model. The model of Galactica that was released had no detail on the side panels of the main hull....trust me...I know...I've got one. |
Thanks!
But you know, the side detail was a traipse compared to creating the space between the center struts & the lower conduit. Hardest alteration I've ever done on an already-constructed model. Then the depressions in the front of the landing pods,
and the landing bay entrance enhancement...
Heck, I wasn't that dedicated to my frackin' Enterprise model!!! 
Last edited by Apolloisall; January 14th, 2011 at 04:56 PM..
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January 14th, 2011, 05:05 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Again, muchos applause!
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January 14th, 2011, 05:26 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Frackin' Cylon double post!
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January 14th, 2011, 05:28 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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Again, muchos applause! |
Thanks again! It's so nice to be here- the folks at my other sites just go "Yeah, it's okay."
They have no real appreciation for one of THE the most dynamic & original BIG starships ever (All due respect to Enterprise).
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January 14th, 2011, 05:53 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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Nice to see a plastic model spaceship again.
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Plastic is my business. 
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January 14th, 2011, 06:05 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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Originally Posted by martok2112
when I was a Katrina evacuee up in Wisconsin.
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Fleeing the Katrina tyranny, the last BSG fan, Martok...
Sorry, it just seemed appropriate.  I'm twisted that way. 
Good that you're okay from that mess.
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January 15th, 2011, 12:35 AM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Thanks, Apolloisall...LOL!
I lucked out on return too. The only thing I lost was a nice sleeper couch that my friend had given to me as an apartment-warming present.
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January 15th, 2011, 02:47 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Another pic, not so washed-out & in decent focus:
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January 17th, 2011, 04:03 AM
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Nice work , better detail than the monogram kits i have, (still haven't started them, have done one viper so far)
looks heaps better with the detail on the outrigger stut thingy's. well done.
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January 17th, 2011, 10:38 AM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
OMG! I just visited "Bruce's Domain" & found tons of detail I left out...
My "actual finished Galactica" is undergoing a final work-over, I'm afraid... 
Pictures tomorrow! |
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January 17th, 2011, 05:56 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
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Nice work , better detail than the monogram kits i have, |
Frack! MonoRevell-whatever put the "Galactica" area in the wrong AREA!!! *sigh* More work!!!!!
I am almost done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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January 18th, 2011, 11:43 AM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Voila!
That wasn't easy. But so worth it. |
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January 18th, 2011, 11:49 AM
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Shuttle Pilot
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Very cool indeed!
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January 18th, 2011, 01:38 PM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Aha! the beauty shot:
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January 18th, 2011, 07:24 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Nice
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January 19th, 2011, 08:36 AM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Last edited by Apolloisall; January 19th, 2011 at 09:07 AM..
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January 19th, 2011, 11:04 AM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
That is a very fine job you've done. You've given that model far more detail than Revell ever envisioned (cheap bastiches..LOL). That is an awesome detailing job!
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January 19th, 2011, 11:55 AM
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Warrior Ace
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Thanks muchly, Martok!
I've been working on it since before Christmas- every time I thought I was done, I'd discover some little bunch of details I overlooked... I'm sure I'll discover more, but they'll be really small stuff not really affecting the overall look of the ship. Jeepers, I know more about her design now than I ever did before!!!
Your turn. We need more of YOUR fine work!!! |
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January 19th, 2011, 12:30 PM
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Colonial Story Teller
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Most kind, Apolloisall,
You'll find a test video at the bottom of the page on my updates thread:
http://www.colonialfleets.com/forums...ad.php?t=17714
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January 20th, 2011, 05:57 PM
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Re: My actual finished Revell '78 Galactica
Yo, a couple of tweaks:
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