Lost In Space-Jupiter II 2020

[gt350pony66]

i can also see where soldering will be a delicate thing, but not too terrible

 

[gt350pony66]

lots more than this done yesterday, but here's a few pics of what I did. I couldn't tell from Harddrive's pic how he did the wall but this seemed like the simple approach to mating the new walls to the ceiling ring

 

[teslabe]

There was a gentleman from Japan who did this approach back in 2010 and it turned out nice, but I thought the walls there too thick. I can post all 21 pics if you'd like, it might give you some ideas. Here are a few, I'll just post the thumbnails.

 

[Harddrive]

Thanks!.....I only saw them there:

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www.alibaba.com

It just says contact supplier....no add to cart?

Yep that's them, the unfortunate thing with alibaba is that you do need to converse with the supplier around purchasing the products which is why I only ended up just asking them to purchase a sample length, which was enough for the J2 wall beams.

 

[Harddrive]

lots more than this done yesterday, but here's a few pics of what I did. I couldn't tell from Harddrive's pic how he did the wall but this seemed like the simple approach to mating the new walls to the ceiling ring

I just cut away a bit of the ceiling ring where the walls are to allow the new wall to slide in. Looks like you have done the same!

There was a gentleman from Japan who did this approach back in 2010 and it turned out nice, but I thought the walls there too thick. I can post all 21 pics if you'd like, it might give you some ideas. Here are a few, I'll just post the thumbnails.
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That's where I took my inspiration from teslabe , his work is some top notch stuff. Do you have the link to his blog handy? Over the last couple of years and a couple of PC failures later i've gone and lost it!

 

[gt350pony66]

There was a gentleman from Japan who did this approach back in 2010 and it turned out nice, but I thought the walls there too thick. I can post all 21 pics if you'd like, it might give you some ideas. Here are a few, I'll just post the thumbnails.
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that pretty much looks like what I'm doing, I' glad I got it right LOL

 

[gt350pony66]

I chopped out the sections of the kit walls and grafted them onto the new ones for structural stability, seems to be working out so far. I cut separate pieces of the decorative green panels and just glued them to the tan ones. Again, so far so good. I got all the light strips cut, stuck and wired. All work fine with 9V. now its figuring out how I want to do the l]panel covers. I have that light diffusing acrylic but that might be too cumbersome. So I may revert to ultra thin Evergreen

 

[Analyzer]

They turned out really well. I have used really paper thin styrene sheet before for diffusing and it works nicely

 

[gt350pony66]

They turned out really well. I have used really paper thin styrene sheet before for diffusing and it works nicely

Yep, that's my preferred method, but I'll have to glue some tiny evergreen rod just inside the opposing wall so it'll have something to stick it to. if I try just sticking it to the outside it'll be sloppy

 

[gt350pony66]

well, my idea of having the covers set inside the walls didn't seem to work, so here it is taped down on the outside edge. now it's a matter of what to use the stick it down flush and not slop glue

 

[Escape068]

well, my idea of having the covers set inside the walls didn't seem to work, so here it is taped down on the outside edge. now it's a matter of what to use the stick it down flush and not slop glue

Aside from being very careful applying CA glue...…...you can try these glues:

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They dry clear, cleanup with water and will not harm paint. The fast grab and quick dry are really good. I use them to anchor Fiber Optic strands in place. Glue covers down and tape to hold in place and clean any excess with water / q-tip before it dries. Canopy glue works the same way but is much thinner. Those other glues are thick.

 

[Analyzer]

Maybe fill it with clear resin?

 

[gt350pony66]

Aside from being very careful applying CA glue...…...you can try these glues:

Amazon.com: Aleene's 25115 Trial Pack Tacky Glue, 5pk

Shop Aleene's at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Save on everyday low prices.

www.amazon.com

They dry clear, cleanup with water and will not harm paint. The fast grab and quick dry are really good. I use them to anchor Fiber Optic strands in place. Glue covers down and tape to hold in place and clean any excess with water / q-tip before it dries. Canopy glue works the same way but is much thinner. Those other glues are thick.

Awesome, thanks brother. i so didn't want to try doing it with testors or CA because you know it would slop out somewhere

 

[Escape068]

Awesome, thanks brother. i so didn't want to try doing it with testors or CA because you know it would slop out somewhere

The pack of glue is cheap so it's worth a shot. Do one and see how it comes. It take a few hours to dry and for it to turn clear. If you don't like then you should be able to remove it. I use that glue all the time especially with FO and to glue small parts after all is painted/clear coated and don't want to ruin anything with CA or the Tamiya plastic glue.

 

[gt350pony66]

The pack of glue is cheap so it's worth a shot. Do one and see how it comes. It take a few hours to dry and for it to turn clear. If you don't like then you should be able to remove it. I use that glue all the time especially with FO and to glue small parts after all is painted/clear coated and don't want to ruin anything with CA or the Tamiya plastic glue.

i ordered some, be here friday. there's plenty other to do so I can wait. i use laserbond on a lot of stuff but no way to use it here. thanks for the tip dude

 

[Goodtime]

the last couple of pics are my first attempt with a single LED, not bad but wasn't good enough. the rest are the second try with two, much better. although it doesn't illuminate completely top to bottom and the camera doesn't catch the dark areas, it'll do. though for future projects I'll definitely be looking into the strip LED's that Teslabe pointed out

I'm enjoying following your build. I'm getting ready to dive into this kit myself and was wondering what paint / colors you are using for the floor and walls?

 

[gt350pony66]

I'm enjoying following your build. I'm getting ready to dive into this kit myself and was wondering what paint / colors you are using for the floor and walls?

Thanks, I'm having a good time with it. i just kinda guessed at the colors. since the instruction were in color i just took it with to the hobby shop and got what looked close. I use model master acrylic, if you want those numbers i can get them for you

 

[Goodtime]

Thanks, I'm having a good time with it. i just kinda guessed at the colors. since the instruction were in color i just took it with to the hobby shop and got what looked close. I use model master acrylic, if you want those numbers i can get them for you

I'd like those numbers, thanks!

 

[gt350pony66]

I'd like those numbers, thanks!

sure, no problem. I'll be home late tonight but I'll get that for you as soon as i can

 

[gt350pony66]

so far so good...