https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:14:08 +0000 MyBB https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3131.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:41:20 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3131.html https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3127.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:54:13 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3127.html https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3126.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 05:47:02 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3126.html
I’m somewhat recent in my introduction to studio scale modeling. Currently I am concentrating on ANH/ESB models: TIE Bomber (about half-done) and I’m just starting a 5’ ANH falcon. 

I’m in my last few years of high school teaching before retirement. On weekends I play in a couple country bands to help pay for all the rare kits and special parts, casting runs, etc.]]>
I’m somewhat recent in my introduction to studio scale modeling. Currently I am concentrating on ANH/ESB models: TIE Bomber (about half-done) and I’m just starting a 5’ ANH falcon. 

I’m in my last few years of high school teaching before retirement. On weekends I play in a couple country bands to help pay for all the rare kits and special parts, casting runs, etc.]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3125.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:53:43 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3125.html https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3124.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:39:12 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3124.html Located in London, Ontario, Canada - modelling mostly factory armour kits then made the switch to science fiction (SW, Alien, BSG), then collecting a handful of studio scale kits.  
Haven't dived into any scratch building or kit bashing yet but would love to try that out, along with some 3D printing.
Looking forward to viewing the part IDs here for the studio scale models.
Cheers,
Jason.]]> Located in London, Ontario, Canada - modelling mostly factory armour kits then made the switch to science fiction (SW, Alien, BSG), then collecting a handful of studio scale kits.  
Haven't dived into any scratch building or kit bashing yet but would love to try that out, along with some 3D printing.
Looking forward to viewing the part IDs here for the studio scale models.
Cheers,
Jason.]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3122.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:54:05 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3122.html https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3121.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:46:15 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3121.html
-Scott]]>
-Scott]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3120.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:10:06 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3120.html
When I first encountered this hobby, I thought it was ridiculously impossible to identify and buy each and every one of these donor parts, but more people than I thought. 
Your passion was a huge shock to me. (How on earth do you recognize that?) 

So, I've also joined here to embark on this journey. I love Star Wars, especially ANH, so I'm planning on 4ft ISD, escape pods, and more. 
That's why I'm buying mainly those kits from that time (recently I ordered and waited for the newly released sealab).
Korea, where I live, is too unfit for that hobby. The main reason is that most old kits are hard to get here. Especially Bandai's military. 
But I'll think of those difficulties as the beauty of this hobby and get through it. 
I hope there's a lot of learning here.
(donor parts ID, retooling kits to watch out for, model dimensions and structure, etc...) Nice to meet you!]]>
When I first encountered this hobby, I thought it was ridiculously impossible to identify and buy each and every one of these donor parts, but more people than I thought. 
Your passion was a huge shock to me. (How on earth do you recognize that?) 

So, I've also joined here to embark on this journey. I love Star Wars, especially ANH, so I'm planning on 4ft ISD, escape pods, and more. 
That's why I'm buying mainly those kits from that time (recently I ordered and waited for the newly released sealab).
Korea, where I live, is too unfit for that hobby. The main reason is that most old kits are hard to get here. Especially Bandai's military. 
But I'll think of those difficulties as the beauty of this hobby and get through it. 
I hope there's a lot of learning here.
(donor parts ID, retooling kits to watch out for, model dimensions and structure, etc...) Nice to meet you!]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3119.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:54:33 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3119.html https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3118.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:28:58 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3118.html
I've been following posts on Facebook and saw the SSM forums were "open" again. 

Anyway, I started collecting kits for a TIE bomber way back in the late 90's or early 2000's after seeing it at the Smithsonian exhibit a couple of times. Then life got busy (kids) and projects put on hold. Time to do something again!]]>
I've been following posts on Facebook and saw the SSM forums were "open" again. 

Anyway, I started collecting kits for a TIE bomber way back in the late 90's or early 2000's after seeing it at the Smithsonian exhibit a couple of times. Then life got busy (kids) and projects put on hold. Time to do something again!]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3117.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:26:33 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3117.html
I’m so happy to finally be able to join this group following Jason’s return, even though I dont read instructions properly 

I’m mostly a scratch builder who makes studio-scale sized stuff, but when I get the itch for a studio scale replica, it’s usually Gerry Anderson based, although I also get distracted by 2001, Red Dwarf, Blake’s 7 … 

Anyhoo, thanks for having me and can’t wait to see all your juicy builds!]]>
I’m so happy to finally be able to join this group following Jason’s return, even though I dont read instructions properly 

I’m mostly a scratch builder who makes studio-scale sized stuff, but when I get the itch for a studio scale replica, it’s usually Gerry Anderson based, although I also get distracted by 2001, Red Dwarf, Blake’s 7 … 

Anyhoo, thanks for having me and can’t wait to see all your juicy builds!]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3116.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:38:35 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3116.html
I’m glad to have been accepted into this community. My name is Luciano, I’m a prop maker with a strong passion for bringing screen-accurate replicas to life. I enjoy researching classic techniques and experimenting with both modern and old-school methods to achieve the best results. A big part of my work involves kitbashing, reusing and modifying model parts to add unique details and authenticity to my replicas.

I look forward to learning from others here, sharing what I can, and connecting with people who share similar interests.

Thanks for having me!]]>
I’m glad to have been accepted into this community. My name is Luciano, I’m a prop maker with a strong passion for bringing screen-accurate replicas to life. I enjoy researching classic techniques and experimenting with both modern and old-school methods to achieve the best results. A big part of my work involves kitbashing, reusing and modifying model parts to add unique details and authenticity to my replicas.

I look forward to learning from others here, sharing what I can, and connecting with people who share similar interests.

Thanks for having me!]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3115.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:33:39 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3115.html
I've been lucky enough to get in following Jason's triumphant return.

Looking forward to making the most of the amazing resources here!

I've been making models since I was a kid, and I've been digging into the scratch building side of things, as well as collecting parts used in star wars models.

Thanks again!

-Paul]]>
I've been lucky enough to get in following Jason's triumphant return.

Looking forward to making the most of the amazing resources here!

I've been making models since I was a kid, and I've been digging into the scratch building side of things, as well as collecting parts used in star wars models.

Thanks again!

-Paul]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3111.html Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:14:41 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3111.html
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  I am looking at the fiber optic install for my Battlestar and figuring out what size hole to drill for 1mm fiber.  It has to do with the small square plastic “chips” that surrounds every fiber.  I am thinking they drilled a slightly larger hole in the model, then drilled a 1mm hole in the small plastic chip.  This gives a bit more space for the glue to go.  But I’ve never seen/heard anyone talk about the small chips around the fiber.  Does anyone know why they are there?  Is it as I am guessing or some other reason?  I never particularly liked how they looked.  Was considering drilling 1mm holes in the model and then lensing the fiber end and gluing directly to the model without the chips.

Comments, thoughts??

THX,

Mel]]> Question for the collective.

  I am looking at the fiber optic install for my Battlestar and figuring out what size hole to drill for 1mm fiber.  It has to do with the small square plastic “chips” that surrounds every fiber.  I am thinking they drilled a slightly larger hole in the model, then drilled a 1mm hole in the small plastic chip.  This gives a bit more space for the glue to go.  But I’ve never seen/heard anyone talk about the small chips around the fiber.  Does anyone know why they are there?  Is it as I am guessing or some other reason?  I never particularly liked how they looked.  Was considering drilling 1mm holes in the model and then lensing the fiber end and gluing directly to the model without the chips.

Comments, thoughts??

THX,

Mel]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3107.html Fri, 10 May 2024 20:31:48 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3107.html
I'm Manu (manugu on theRPF) from Germany. From my side there is nothing to show yet. I’m currently looking at the Millennium Falcon (for sure not the first one ) and try to follow what people like for instance Joshua, Andre, Bjorn and others have masterfully achieved and shown here or at the RPF: to create a reasonable digital model as a basis and work on a physical model from there. There is a lot to learn from my side, looking forward to that. 

Cheers,
manu]]>
I'm Manu (manugu on theRPF) from Germany. From my side there is nothing to show yet. I’m currently looking at the Millennium Falcon (for sure not the first one ) and try to follow what people like for instance Joshua, Andre, Bjorn and others have masterfully achieved and shown here or at the RPF: to create a reasonable digital model as a basis and work on a physical model from there. There is a lot to learn from my side, looking forward to that. 

Cheers,
manu]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3103.html Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:06:41 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3103.html Down to needing only three sets, so trying to broaden my search and requests.

Parts 22, 23, and 27....

Anyone able to help? And thanks...

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Parts 22, 23, and 27....

Anyone able to help? And thanks...

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 I am also a garage kit producer. I acquired the masters, molds and rights to a few of the kit that Korbanth was producing and plan to continue the kits and also produce new kits.

Thank yo for allowing me to join this great community!]]>
 I am also a garage kit producer. I acquired the masters, molds and rights to a few of the kit that Korbanth was producing and plan to continue the kits and also produce new kits.

Thank yo for allowing me to join this great community!]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3101.html Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:58:38 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3101.html
Dirk]]>
Dirk]]> https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3099.html Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:11:56 +0000 https://www.studioscalemodelers.com/forums/thread-3099.html Went to the theater when I was 9 years old to see this new movie, Star Wars A New Hope... been a fan of the universe ever since. I've been building droids and animatronic projects for about 15 years. Some modeling on and off during that time but more serious in the last 10 years. My current project is a studio scale filming replica of the Sandcrawler, my favorite vehicle since childhood and a dream build for me.

My wife and I reside just outside of Phoenix with our 14 year old son. Thanks again for the addition Jason!
Cheers,
Michael. 



  20240101_171749.jpg (Size: 1.39 MB / Downloads: 3) ]]> Went to the theater when I was 9 years old to see this new movie, Star Wars A New Hope... been a fan of the universe ever since. I've been building droids and animatronic projects for about 15 years. Some modeling on and off during that time but more serious in the last 10 years. My current project is a studio scale filming replica of the Sandcrawler, my favorite vehicle since childhood and a dream build for me.

My wife and I reside just outside of Phoenix with our 14 year old son. Thanks again for the addition Jason!
Cheers,
Michael. 



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