Yup, more model building. I’m working on meeting the June 14th deadline on the Enterprise E build and so far so good. I did manage this week to get her all buttoned up and ready for decals next week. There are a lot of decals that go on this model covering 90% of the hull. Currently all the clear parts and windows are covered to prevent over spray as I touch up the gaps and cracks followed by paint touch up.
Early this week I got the lighting all working and installed which was a big relief.
Here is a short video showing the first time I lighted it up all in one piece:
I also worked in the evening at home on the Maserati and made the chassis, mounted the body, and test ran the car on the track. It took two nights of tuning but the car runs fast and smoothly.
Then yesterday I sanded and primed the body and gave her a nice coat of red. Decals are on order and after they arrive they get placed and then clear coated at which time I can proceed with the finishing. I’ll be adding exhaust, wind screen, driver, etc.
Next I can’t wait to build this little beauty.
A package came from France yesterday. One of my Dad’s heros was the racing legend A.J.Foyt. And this car was my favorite and his. A.J. was my little boy hero and my dad was a friend of his. Back in the 60’s my dad built up a Stromberg Watson Roadster Sheraton Thompson for me. AJs winning car in 1964. I don’t know what ever happened to it but it was my wobbie and I took it everywhere I went for comfort. I was 12 years old.Now back into slot cars I wanted that car back and found a guy on Ebay that has resin bodies of the car. This will be a wonderful build full of memories of my late dad and all the fun we had racing.This is what the car looks like finished:
~Appropriate, considering this weekend is the famous Indy 500 race.
Mary’s Corner:
Mary has been painting and burning. Monday she painted a Red Betta with her alcohol inks
Wednesday she burned another trinket box, Bird song
Thursday and Friday it was time to dip into the wax and she painted her first encaustic abstract, Winter
In addition to all this, Mary and I spent some time doing some spring cleaning and arranging our studio starting with the office-showroom. We put up another shelf to elevate the masks so as you first enter the studio they are easily seen.
That’s it from us this week. Once I finish these models we’ll be back to the laser cutter and some interesting new products and creations! I’ve been posting fascinating articles on Buy Me A Coffee . There you can read and see more of the work that I do. The posts are free, you can visit the store when you’re looking for something fun or you can support the studio by subscribing. It’s all good. Love to have you with us.
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This Memorial Day weekend we remember those who gave everything for our freedom. Thank you.Love you Bunches and Thank you for your continued support.
Steve and Mary
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