Tholian Web Spinner [Archive]

Padawan v 2.5

03-09-2008, 06:19 PM

Here is my Tholian Web Spinner from Enterprise. I finally get to move this from the "in progress" folder to Finished Models. She is a scratch-build made from nothing but layers of sheet styrene. The original was used as a master to make molds for the kit. This is the first copy out of the molds and has been finished with Testors enamels.

I have a few kits left from this run. I'm going to put whatever doesn't sell through here and SSM on eBay. So if you would like one, email me soon at pstomlinson@hotmail.com. $55+shipping.

P@T

Gunnie

03-09-2008, 06:26 PM

This looks sweet Pat - I can hardly wait to get my copy!

Nice work!

Padawan v 2.5

03-09-2008, 06:27 PM

It's sitting on my sofa right now, Gunnie. It'll be in the mail tomorrow.

P@T

Max Zephyr

03-09-2008, 06:49 PM

Very nice! You captured excellently.

Blappy

03-09-2008, 07:03 PM

So where do we find photo reference online for painting? :)

777

03-09-2008, 11:28 PM

Sweet job P@t!

Padawan v 2.5

03-10-2008, 04:23 AM

So where do we find photo reference online for painting? :)

Why right here... These are all the reference I used to build and paint this one.

P@T

Trekmanscott

03-10-2008, 09:48 AM

Nice job Pat. I'm thinking of painting mine with Alclad and doing the engines with Tamiya clear.

rider

03-11-2008, 12:16 AM

Sweetness :grin:

Voyager-74656

03-11-2008, 02:40 AM

Very nice Pat...

Can't wait for mine either...

Trekriffic

03-11-2008, 10:55 AM

Very nice scratchbuild there. Impressive !

Padawan v 2.5

03-13-2008, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the kind words everyone. And thanks for your orders. You've made my first independent model run a success. Now what to do next...

P@T

TREK COLLECTOR

03-13-2008, 06:03 PM

i just got mine today they look cool i will post pics when they are done.Pat thanks for fast shipping ect you run a tight ship.

Scorpius

03-13-2008, 06:32 PM

Nice work Padawan!

Kuhn Global

03-13-2008, 07:43 PM

This turned out WONDERFUL Padawan!!! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

How big is this beastie again?

Voyager-74656

03-14-2008, 01:33 AM

Got mine today Pat..

Thanks for the fast service.

Detail is crisp and clean. The kit ( at least the one I have ) looks to need very little cleaning to get the parts to fit tight.

I must say that I am 100% impressed...

And Kurt, it measures out around 8.5"

Trekmanscott

03-14-2008, 05:49 AM

At 8.5 inches that would make it 1/69 scale. Assuming the measurements at Ex Astris Scientia are correct. I can't wait to get mine!

Gunnie

03-14-2008, 07:12 AM

I got mine yesterday in the mail too - I'm liking it a lot Pat. Got any more? :p

Padawan v 2.5

03-14-2008, 09:47 AM

I got mine yesterday in the mail too - I'm liking it a lot Pat. Got any more? :p

I have four that survived. I was going to eBay them this weekend, but if you would like another one, let me know soon.

P@T

Griffworks

03-14-2008, 08:57 PM

Got mine today, too. Thing is sweet! Only major issue was removing pour stubs on all three parts - and we all know how easy it is to remove pour stubs! Simple as pie.

If you've not gotten one yet, definitely get one!

Trekmanscott

03-15-2008, 09:26 AM

I got mine Yesterday. I really like it! I've washed the parts and will glue it together tomorrow. Good job Pat!

Gunnie

03-15-2008, 09:48 AM

I have four that survived. I was going to eBay them this weekend, but if you would like another one, let me know soon.

P@T

Hey there Pat - I can't purchase another one until Friday, so if you put 'em up on E-Bay, no problemo!

Jim

Padawan v 2.5

03-15-2008, 10:29 AM

Here's the eBay link for you Jim, and anyone else who wants one of course.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Trek-Enterprise-Tholian-Web-Spinner-Resin-Kit_W0QQitemZ150226116109QQihZ005QQcategoryZ49211Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

P@T

P.S. Wow, someone already snagged two of them.

droplite

03-15-2008, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the kind words everyone. And thanks for your orders. You've made my first independent model run a success. Now what to do next...

Mine are on it's way!

In regards to what to make next.... do you want to do ST or some other item?

If it does not have to be a ST or SW related.... I'm still waiting for someone to make the Phantom Cruiser from Space Ghost. :idea1:

The Cat

03-15-2008, 03:02 PM

That's one beautiful piece of work there, Pat.

Padawan v 2.5

03-15-2008, 03:02 PM

I was being somewhat facetious. The next master is finished and is being prepped for casting. It will be some time yet before it's ready for sale.

P@T

The Cat

03-15-2008, 03:04 PM

Please tell me that your Tholian ship isn't going out of production!

Padawan v 2.5

03-15-2008, 03:06 PM

The first run is basically sold out already. There are two left on eBay. I'd be happy to entertain another run if there is sufficient interest.

P@T

Aztek Dummy

03-15-2008, 03:13 PM

Congrats!
I'm glad to hear it was a success for you, Pat.

It's a good thing i got in when I did. Eventho mine are still at the mercy of the postal system, I'm eager to get them in my grubby paws.

Padawan v 2.5

03-15-2008, 05:57 PM

One left on eBay. If I had known they would sell that fast I would have started the next run already.

P@T

777

03-15-2008, 06:09 PM

The diarama possibilities are endless - I doubt people want just one! Well done!

Padawan v 2.5

03-16-2008, 07:10 AM

Well, they're all gone. That didn't take long.

P@T

Gunnie

03-16-2008, 09:26 AM

Congratulations on a successful first run! If you decide to gear up for another, I'm down for one! :)

Trekmanscott

03-17-2008, 06:49 AM

Mine is built. I have to do some seam work but nothing major. I even found some color shift paint for the warp engines ;)

Aztek Dummy

03-17-2008, 07:38 AM

Mine is built. I have to do some seam work but nothing major. I even found some color shift paint for the warp engines ;)

OK...spill...

droplite

03-17-2008, 02:39 PM

Mine has arrived today and I really have to say that the details are very crisp and not soft.

Very little prep work will be needed.

So if you are on the fence.... don't be with this.

You did very well on this one Pat. :happy6: :occasion14:

Looking forward to your future projects! :hail:

Gothmog

03-23-2008, 06:22 AM

Pat E-mailed me that my THREE are on their way.... LOL . Hmmmm now what to do with them.... can't wait for these beauties.

Most excellent, Pat sent them Friday and they arrived on Monday, and all 3 are beautiful, Thanks again Pat these will work wonderfully.

Padawan v 2.5

03-25-2008, 07:22 PM

Frack that was fast. Two days from FL to NV is not bad for USPS. Glad you're satisfied with them. I want to see progress pics on these builds, it's not like you can complain about a complicated assembly.

P@T

Trekmanscott

04-01-2008, 08:52 AM

I have the base coat of Alclad Steel on mine. I masked it off last night and hope to apply Alclad Chrome to the engines this afternoon, and then get some Tamiya Clear on them tonight. Pics to follow

Aztek Dummy

04-01-2008, 10:10 AM

but I think I got a way figured to incorporate LEDs to light up the web.
I want to display the two I got as being "Back-to-Back" with the beginnings of a web between the two. I found a yellow "swizzle stick" that will stand in for the web and some tiny LED's. the trick will be in hiding a switch and deciding if I want to make the batteries removable or not.

Trekmanscott

04-01-2008, 10:53 AM

interesting idea.

My plan is to paint the base to look like a web. I painted a piece of Brass rod with Tamiya clear yellow. I drilled a hole in the rear of the model for the rod. Now I just have to get the base painted.

Aztek Dummy

04-01-2008, 11:50 AM

yes, there is a weight issue to be dealt with. Brass would be sturdier than the clear plastic stick i'm using.

I'm thinking that I'll mount it on a wall (like a dear head trophy) rather than a table stand. and make pegs out of clear acrylic to attach the ships that way the weight is off of the web and I can make a nice web background for the wall plaque

R L Bleecker

04-01-2008, 12:21 PM

I think that wall plaque is a great idea. What would be interesting is if the 'web' itself could be made of lightwire ( EL filament )...

Aztek Dummy

04-01-2008, 12:37 PM

I think that wall plaque is a great idea. What would be interesting is if the 'web' itself could be made of lightwire ( EL filament )...

or scribed or routed into the back of a sheet of plexiglass....

hmmmmm....

it makes the ganglia twitch...

R L Bleecker

04-02-2008, 01:12 AM

Yes it does!

Blappy

04-07-2008, 08:13 PM

I got mine and it looks good. The castings are crisp and mine had no pour stubs at all.

I loaned it to JBOT while he was here. He is going make up some nice iridescent APLS printed decals for the waffle panels on the sides. I'll see if he wants to market them to everyone.

Voyager-74656

04-07-2008, 09:22 PM

Aztek Dummy

04-08-2008, 05:04 AM

change of light plans...

I've scrapped the LED route in favor of my old friend Automotive neon!

I found a 6" piece (white, not my first choice, but I can paint it) that is the perfect thing. I'm going to run the wiring out the side (thru a mounting tube) and then into the wall plaque/base.

A slight delay, but I think an overall improvement, so It's worth it.

And YES I would be interested in those decals JBOT!!

Padawan v 2.5

04-08-2008, 05:43 PM

Well if there are going to be decals, I guess there need to be more models.

P@T

Trekmanscott

04-09-2008, 01:51 PM

I'd take some decals Blap

Blappy

04-10-2008, 06:36 PM

I talked to Jimbo about this. He said once they are done he will be offering them on his website. I'll keep all y'all posted.

Voyager-74656

04-11-2008, 01:03 AM

I talked to Jimbo about this. He said once they are done he will be offering them on his website. I'll keep all y'all posted.You sir, are awesome...

Thanks.