Raise a glass to Mr. Compressor! The time spent watching your videos just flys by. Always an enjoyable part of Saturday morning. My copy of the model should be here on Monday and I will be watching for the masks to be sold.
Great tutorial and tips regarding the painting, the LED lighting system, the masks for the windows and the series of clamps for the rings. Very helpful so that the rings are not glued out of alignment. It will be great to see a method to actually rotate the model. And a great story about working at the video store in the 80's.🙂
Lou - I used Citadel Chaos Black for a light blocker and Citadel Corax White as a final on my XD-1 Discovery and then did Aztek Dummy paneling in very light shades of gray and it turned out great. Corax White is an "un-pure" white, but not quite gray, either. Under external LED illumination, it looks more "white" than anything else - reinforcing your assumption about lighting being a factor in appearance.
44:40: That's PRETTY, Lou! Sparkly and shiny! And yes, let us hang our banners at half mast, and put our hats on our hearts for Mr. Compressor! May he rest in pieces!
Thank you, as always, Lou - I have my copy of the model and will be following you - at an increasing distance! I wondered, during your progress, whether you could help the blackout of leakage by doing something which you already showed? That is, shining a light from the 'good' side, and using a brush to paint the inside black, as you could see the windows clearly. Also looking for the masks to be out here soon. Thanks again, and keep up the brilliance!
Seeing a partially constructed space station blew my young mind. Even though I was maybe 10 or so I nonetheless realized that this small detail elevated the believe-ability of the film.
I remember being overseas and for entertainment in our communications facility we had a satellite dish feed. This was in 1997 so many stations would just loop a tape of music rather than spend money on more expensive movies or tv shows. The German station that usually was on would put on a long one that focused on sixties and seventies music with the video being NASA footage of the space program from Mercury to Apollo. The highlight for me was the launch of Apollo 11 to “This night tonight “ by Nazareth. It just seemed to fit the moment.
R.I.P. Mr. Compressor. I remember when you introduced him to your audience. I never knew that was Space Station V. I’ve watched the movie numerous times, and read the book once, but I must have missed that somewhere. Did the kit come with a little baby ship, that you could stick on a tiny stiff wire, like it’s coming in for a landing? What was the name of it? The Omni Comp? No, that was a skateboard wheel. HMS Pinafore? No, that was a ship in a play. Well, you know what I’m talking about. This is turning out really well. I’m looking forward to the finished product. And this kit was more than the pod? Wow.
Oh, by the way, Wheel in the Sky works perfectly! Even the lyrics really kind of fit! Picture Floyd in the shuttle: "don't know where I'll be tomorrow..." (!). Later dude...
Hi Lou, It looks really great. Aluminum lacquer works great to block light leaks.The spinning is going to be very tricky as they rotate in opposite directions, very slowly, I'm also curious how you are going to display it, can't wait for next week👍🏻👋🏻
Why don't you use aluminum kitchen foil to block unwanted lighting? Glue with gloss varnish. Easy cut, easy application, easy trimming. Just a suggestion... Love your work. CONGRATS and keep it up!
Definitely saving each of these episodes!! This will have to be a bucket list kit. If you are comparing the price of it to the early Finemolds MF, I won't be purchasing this any time soon.
Alas, poor Compressor, I knew him well... I had to laugh at the start, "Wheel in the Sky" was perfect. Your commentary about how lighting was done is "value added entertainment". As always, I appreciate your sharing your artistry .
Am building a scratch built station lighting fixture with motion, lights and music, the pull-chain is the shuttle that slowly rises with the music to dock. 3D printing and scratch building are my friend.
Hey Lou, wondered how soon one of you guys would do this one! Just got mine 2 weeks ago today and it's about #&';@/*-.+$"!@# damn time!!! Don't know about you, but I was sick and damn fed up with Moebius yanking us around for more than a year on this kit! Coming soon, coming soon, due out, due out, yada yada yada, nothing nothing nothing! They better NEVER do that again! Hear me Moebius: NEVER again! Either put it out or shut up until you do! That's an ORDER! Ahem... had to get that out of my system! I'm better now. Yeah... unboxed the kit and inspected all the parts but haven't started it yet, as I'm still working on the Aries and trying to work on my Enterprise history lineup and other stuff. And constantly interrupted by the demands of life. I, too, am planning to build mine on a rotating stand, but not quite sure how just yet. Looking forward to your next video for inspiration! 2001 is my favorite movie of all time and I've wanted this kit for most of my life. Had the Orion and the Moon Bus back when but sold them at a Trek Con in the 80s. Regretted it ever since. Have them all now except for HAL and the Space Pod. (On the list, but I wanted this kit first. And I really don't want the huge basketball size Pod. Want a smaller one like about 5 or 6 inches wide, like some on ebay.). With this one, my 2001 collection is almost complete. Also, I loved your videos on the Aries, which gave me "fuel" while I started work on mine. Got a lot of the subassembly done but the flight deck is a bitch. Have to flip it to accurize it to the movie. (The Aries sequence is the worst continuity offender in the picture) This means carefully cutting the seats out, making the door the floor, the floor the ceiling and the ceiling the door to the central elevator! Which is more complicated than it sounds! Then reassemble it all so the windows are on the lower part of the dome and the pilots can look down at the Lunar surface like in the movie. Also, so the door leads into the elevator, cause the way it's seen in the movie, that door would open in the ceiling of the passenger level! What the hell!? That's why I had to do such a big modification on the flight deck. You and others have done such a beautiful job with the kit that would stun most people, who wouldn't even notice, but I know the difference, and it would forever bug me. Oh, by the way, I figured out why many were having trouble getting the top dome to fit down snug and straight: the part is warped from the factory. Holding the dome upsidedown like a salad bowl, look straight across from edge to edge at eye level, and you can see the slight "waver" in it. It isn't straight all the way around. This guarantees that it'll never seat perfectly on top of the model unless you glue it, which creates the problem of how to open it to display the interior. (Or maybe change the batteries if you decided to build that inside the model. Or the LEDs.) A problem I'm trying to solve myself and don't know if I can. Anyway, just wanted to send a tip 'o the hat to a fellow modeller and share a bit. Been watching your videos for awhile and loving them, and thanks for the good look at the actual Aries filming model! Glad that at least that much survived! (I now have the very good books about it as reference that you showed before, but I only wish I could've gotten those 50 years ago!). OK, enough for now, and thanks Lou! Have a better one!
I'm a bit slow I know but it only recently occurred to me how silly it would be in reality to start the station spinning before construction was finished. I mean trying to to add pieces in 'gravity' whilst in earth orbit would be near impossible!
Lou could you include your lighting suggestions with the paint mask set. I would really appreciate your input on what lighting you use. I have been waiting for this model for a long time and you are a big help to doing it right!
@@aztekdummyI’m waiting for my kit right now, and will be ordering your window masks too. Can I find that led strip on Amazon? Does it run with a 9v batt, or a 12v wall wart? I’d like your exact color and brightness, why reinvent the wheel (in the sky)? Great work!
If you plan to rotate the model and light it, I found a special rotational element that allows that. I used it on my 2006 version of the Randy COOPER design Time Machine build.
Hi Richard, do you have info. you can share regarding a special rotational element? I would like to follow Lou's lead and apply that effect to my mounted model as well. Thank so much!
It is called a Slip Ring Rotating Connector. They come in a variety of sizes and number of wires. I can post photos, as well as my installation. Don't wish to hijack your post. How can I show photos.
They have 2 parts with color coded wires that mate. There is a bearing within a sleeve or housing. One side is fixed. The other can free rotate while maintaining the electrical connections.
Raising a glass to Mr. Compressor. He always knew just when to air his opinions during the builds.
Raise a glass to Mr. Compressor!
The time spent watching your videos just flys by. Always an enjoyable part of Saturday morning.
My copy of the model should be here on Monday and I will be watching for the masks to be sold.
Great tutorial and tips regarding the painting, the LED lighting system, the masks for the windows and the series of clamps for the rings. Very helpful so that the rings are not glued out of alignment. It will be great to see a method to actually rotate the model. And a great story about working at the video store in the 80's.🙂
Oh no not Mr Compressor!!! 😂
I finally met him in May and he seemed just fine.
Another great episode Lou.
Always a pleasure to watch you work Mr. Clamp-It, will miss Mr. Compressors interruptions.
Here's to Mr. Compressor. 🥂He died the way he lived.
Man, I think I've heard Lou's compressor more than my own over the years. 😁😁
Was he a blowhard?
How did I know this thing of beauty would be on the bench this week! I now have a way forward and THIS IS THE WAY! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Going to miss Mr. Compressor. His timing was impeccable!
Amazing and very entertaining as ever Lou , i love the compressor story mate ! cheers
Looking good so far curious to see the spinning wheel!
Lou - I used Citadel Chaos Black for a light blocker and Citadel Corax White as a final on my XD-1 Discovery and then did Aztek Dummy paneling in very light shades of gray and it turned out great. Corax White is an "un-pure" white, but not quite gray, either. Under external LED illumination, it looks more "white" than anything else - reinforcing your assumption about lighting being a factor in appearance.
Lou + that new compressor sounds like a heater running in someone's basement 😅keep up the great work 💪
44:40: That's PRETTY, Lou! Sparkly and shiny! And yes, let us hang our banners at half mast, and put our hats on our hearts for Mr. Compressor! May he rest in pieces!
Sad to see Mr Compressor go. Kind of like Wilson in Castaway. Anyhoot, cool build and it’s looking awesome.
Nice kit. Looking good!
Thank you, as always, Lou - I have my copy of the model and will be following you - at an increasing distance! I wondered, during your progress, whether you could help the blackout of leakage by doing something which you already showed? That is, shining a light from the 'good' side, and using a brush to paint the inside black, as you could see the windows clearly.
Also looking for the masks to be out here soon. Thanks again, and keep up the brilliance!
Seeing a partially constructed space station blew my young mind. Even though I was maybe 10 or so I nonetheless realized that this small detail elevated the believe-ability of the film.
I honestly wasn't sure if I needed this kit, but seeing how good it looks all painted and lit up really makes me want to grab one now.
Awesome Lou! Your masks are the best, especially for the 2001 kits! Can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
It was well worth the extra work to light block the ring Lou, that definitely looks cool
lit up!!! You do awesome work!! 👍👍👍👍👍
What patient work with those window masks! Can't wait to see your plan to make it turn!
Very nice.
At the 19 minute mark I was reminded of seeing one of the grail cups from Indy and the Last Crusade.
I remember being overseas and for entertainment in our communications facility we had a satellite dish feed. This was in 1997 so many stations would just loop a tape of music rather than spend money on more expensive movies or tv shows. The German station that usually was on would put on a long one that focused on sixties and seventies music with the video being NASA footage of the space program from Mercury to Apollo. The highlight for me was the launch of Apollo 11 to “This night tonight “ by Nazareth. It just seemed to fit the moment.
Awesome build Lou, can't wait to see it finished!
R.I.P. Mr. Compressor. I remember when you introduced him to your audience.
I never knew that was Space Station V. I’ve watched the movie numerous times, and read the book once, but I must have missed that somewhere.
Did the kit come with a little baby ship, that you could stick on a tiny stiff wire, like it’s coming in for a landing? What was the name of it? The Omni Comp? No, that was a skateboard wheel. HMS Pinafore? No, that was a ship in a play. Well, you know what I’m talking about.
This is turning out really well. I’m looking forward to the finished product. And this kit was more than the pod? Wow.
Wow the lighting is really good, not sure why it would not be, as your lighting is always amazing!
Oh, by the way, Wheel in the Sky works perfectly! Even the lyrics really kind of fit! Picture Floyd in the shuttle: "don't know where I'll be tomorrow..." (!). Later dude...
2001 station and Journey...
Excellent!
RIP Mr. Compressor😥
R.I.P Mr.Compressor. We salute you! 21 airbrush salute!
Lokks beautiful Lou!
I’m pretty sure that the Solarium & coffee shop on Moonbase Alpha had a “Come on in, we’re open” sign that was neon…
Hurry! I NEED those window masks!
Hi Lou, It looks really great. Aluminum lacquer works great to block light leaks.The spinning is going to be very tricky as they rotate in opposite directions, very slowly, I'm also curious how you are going to display it, can't wait for next week👍🏻👋🏻
Uh, no they don’t.
@@johnrusac6894 You are right, they don't, memory trick😊
Ordered this model yesterday!!!!
Why don't you use aluminum kitchen foil to block unwanted lighting? Glue with gloss varnish. Easy cut, easy application, easy trimming. Just a suggestion...
Love your work. CONGRATS and keep it up!
I agree. Using paint to light block leads to ugly brush marks (or grain if sprayed). Foil is foolproof.
Nice so far 😎
I'm sorry to hear about Mr. compressor may he rest in Peace 🙏
That scotchbright tape they used on Space 1999 did work real good. Also remember Brian Johnson from 1999 did work on 2001. I think he was a cameraman.
I'm going to have to try that reflective tape trick.
Aww poor Mr Compressor...
Venting the air out of the tank's valve, at the end of the day, will vent the moisture and reduce the rust that weakens tanks.
im learning that. this one has an easy to reach pressure relief
@@aztekdummy
I learned that from my mechanic after his shop lost its windows😆
Definitely saving each of these episodes!! This will have to be a bucket list kit. If you are comparing the price of it to the early Finemolds MF, I won't be purchasing this any time soon.
They didnt by any chance include the shuttle... LOVE your videos. Always nice AND informative. Regards from Denmark. Alex.
yes. there is a tiny shuttle
Alas, poor Compressor, I knew him well... I had to laugh at the start, "Wheel in the Sky" was perfect. Your commentary about how lighting was done is "value added entertainment". As always, I appreciate your sharing your artistry .
You mentioned the Stargate. I was thinking this could also be called the concept model for the Cardassian mining station Terok Nor.
I just watched Phil say that your masks were very therapeutic. Now, if anyone needed therapy...😅
I also lost a compressor this week 😢👍
Am building a scratch built station lighting fixture with motion, lights and music, the pull-chain is the shuttle that slowly rises with the music to dock. 3D printing and scratch building are my friend.
Here's to the finest Compressor in Starfleet o7
R.I.P Mr. compressor
If this model will rotate will the lightning be self contained , with a motor to spin the wheel with separate power ?
Please let me know when your Space Station V masks are available. Thx!
Culttvman has them now!
I worked at a Tower Video around 1989-1990.
Hey Lou, wondered how soon one of you guys would do this one! Just got mine 2 weeks ago today and it's about #&';@/*-.+$"!@# damn time!!! Don't know about you, but I was sick and damn fed up with Moebius yanking us around for more than a year on this kit! Coming soon, coming soon, due out, due out, yada yada yada, nothing nothing nothing! They better NEVER do that again! Hear me Moebius: NEVER again! Either put it out or shut up until you do! That's an ORDER! Ahem... had to get that out of my system! I'm better now. Yeah... unboxed the kit and inspected all the parts but haven't started it yet, as I'm still working on the Aries and trying to work on my Enterprise history lineup and other stuff. And constantly interrupted by the demands of life. I, too, am planning to build mine on a rotating stand, but not quite sure how just yet. Looking forward to your next video for inspiration! 2001 is my favorite movie of all time and I've wanted this kit for most of my life. Had the Orion and the Moon Bus back when but sold them at a Trek Con in the 80s. Regretted it ever since. Have them all now except for HAL and the Space Pod. (On the list, but I wanted this kit first. And I really don't want the huge basketball size Pod. Want a smaller one like about 5 or 6 inches wide, like some on ebay.). With this one, my 2001 collection is almost complete. Also, I loved your videos on the Aries, which gave me "fuel" while I started work on mine. Got a lot of the subassembly done but the flight deck is a bitch. Have to flip it to accurize it to the movie. (The Aries sequence is the worst continuity offender in the picture) This means carefully cutting the seats out, making the door the floor, the floor the ceiling and the ceiling the door to the central elevator! Which is more complicated than it sounds! Then reassemble it all so the windows are on the lower part of the dome and the pilots can look down at the Lunar surface like in the movie. Also, so the door leads into the elevator, cause the way it's seen in the movie, that door would open in the ceiling of the passenger level! What the hell!? That's why I had to do such a big modification on the flight deck. You and others have done such a beautiful job with the kit that would stun most people, who wouldn't even notice, but I know the difference, and it would forever bug me. Oh, by the way, I figured out why many were having trouble getting the top dome to fit down snug and straight: the part is warped from the factory. Holding the dome upsidedown like a salad bowl, look straight across from edge to edge at eye level, and you can see the slight "waver" in it. It isn't straight all the way around. This guarantees that it'll never seat perfectly on top of the model unless you glue it, which creates the problem of how to open it to display the interior. (Or maybe change the batteries if you decided to build that inside the model. Or the LEDs.) A problem I'm trying to solve myself and don't know if I can. Anyway, just wanted to send a tip 'o the hat to a fellow modeller and share a bit. Been watching your videos for awhile and loving them, and thanks for the good look at the actual Aries filming model! Glad that at least that much survived! (I now have the very good books about it as reference that you showed before, but I only wish I could've gotten those 50 years ago!). OK, enough for now, and thanks Lou! Have a better one!
So will you be selling paint masks and if so how would one get a set?
I have sent the first batch of masks to culttvman. Look for them to show up on his site this week .
Janeway of air compressors.
I'm a bit slow I know but it only recently occurred to me how silly it would be in reality to start the station spinning before construction was finished. I mean trying to to add pieces in 'gravity' whilst in earth orbit would be near impossible!
and yet that's how the ISS was built. not spinning, but in zero G. if you're attached, everything is relative
@@aztekdummy Granted, but what if you 'dropped' something? 😂
@@richeels68 thats why even the tools are tethered. And there are magnets for the nuts and bolts.
Lou could you include your lighting suggestions with the paint mask set. I would really appreciate your input on what lighting you use. I have been waiting for this model for a long time and you are a big help to doing it right!
it's just the readily available strip led lighting. nothing special.
@@aztekdummyI’m waiting for my kit right now, and will be ordering your window masks too. Can I find that led strip on Amazon? Does it run with a 9v batt, or a 12v wall wart? I’d like your exact color and brightness, why reinvent the wheel (in the sky)? Great work!
@@ericpaine it's a common led strip. Available most everywhere. It can run between 9 and 12 volt, I prefer 9. It will be a wall wart.
I'm sorry for the loss of Mr. Compressor. I have a question, when are the masks going to be available?
The first order has gone to cult. I'd say next week.
@@aztekdummy thank for the update
You could just mount this and claim you’re done as it is. It is, after all, a “station under construction.”
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE..........SPACE..........REMEMBER...
Hi Lou, I just plugged you over on Dan Monroe's channel for your Vally Forge:) you want to build mine?
i've got one in my stash for my own build and i think that's all i got left in me
@@aztekdummy Darn, I had to ask, hope to live long enough to do mine an about 30 other super rare spaceship kits.
If you plan to rotate the model and light it, I found a special rotational element that allows that. I used it on my 2006 version of the Randy COOPER design Time Machine build.
well, don't keep it to yourself. Share with the class.
Hi Richard, do you have info. you can share regarding a special rotational element? I would like to follow Lou's lead and apply that effect to my mounted model as well. Thank so much!
It is called a Slip Ring Rotating Connector. They come in a variety of sizes and number of wires. I can post photos, as well as my installation. Don't wish to hijack your post. How can I show photos.
They have 2 parts with color coded wires that mate. There is a bearing within a sleeve or housing. One side is fixed. The other can free rotate while maintaining the electrical connections.
@@richardstiers9010 Cool, this sounds like the engineering solution for maintaining continual electrical prower during rotation of the model!
Why doesn't Tamiya make a flat white that has some meat to it? I hate using it.
Assuming you are not powering the lights internally.
no