ATOT model builders, lets see your projects!

[mmntech]

Anyone else here do some a little model building? I used to be big on RC airplanes then sort of fell out of it after we lost our place to fly. I've been trying to build some other things. Got a Savage RC truck I'm tinkering with on and off. My latest project is something a little more retro.

I just completed the Midwest Model VI steam engine kit. Took it for its first run on live steam tonight. This is an oscillating steam engine. The boiler is copper and fuelled by gelled ethanol. It's oiled using AT fluid I had lying around. It's pretty noisy since I accidentally bent the drive shaft slightly, causing it to vibrate. Puts out a decent amount of power for its size though. Enough for a small boat. I might pickup the boat kit as a winter project.

Here's a quick video of it in action.
http://youtu.be/nnlGjEjeWR4

 

[Baked]

Does LEGO Technic count? 'Cause I have lots of those.

 

[edro]

That's pretty cool.

Link to engine: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAR01&P=FR

 

[highland145]

Tags, hehe.

Does my fokker count as a model since I started with a block of wood?

 

[HydroSqueegee]

don't have a pic of the warehouse I'm building for my dad for christmas, but I have been tinkering with the scenery on the ol layout.

 

[mmntech]

Tags, hehe.

Does my fokker count as a model since I started with a block of wood?

That's really well done.

I'd actually like to do some more steam projects. I found some more powerful engine kits for sale on ebay. One shop even has a 10w steam dynamo for sale. Maybe come winter when all the xmas bills are paid off.

Speaking of steam models, this is really cool. This guy in Germany builds steam tanks and trucks. His steampunk all-terrain trike is pretty epic.
http://youtu.be/8ox1Cb9uoy8

 

[waggy]

very cool. i do model (plastic) every now and then.

i would love to get into the woodworking of small toys. but the expense is what is stopping me.

 

[Nintendesert]

I have a Starfury I need to put the LEDs on and finish up. I'll be sure to share it when I'm done!

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Working on some 40k models. One day I hope my army will look like this.

 

[waggy]

a buddy of mine used to do Gundems like that. they were amazing. I could never do that fine of painting though.

 

[Possessed Freak]

Working on some 40k models. One day I hope my army will look like this.

I have a hell of an Iron Warriors army (retired forever), and I have a huge fantasy Empire army still in boxes which I plan on making into the Army of Jerusalem. But that has been in the boxed stage for 5 years now!

 

[shortylickens]

Those look like deranged Guardsmen.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Those look like deranged Guardsmen.

They ARE Guardsmen, The Death Korp of Krieg. The manliest bastards you will ever find.

I only wish I could model and paint as well as these guys.

 

[waggy]

whoa. I wish i had that kind of skill. as it is i can't draw a straight line heh