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Micromeister
6th September 2011, 03:38 PM
Last time I ordered MMX motors I picked up a couple Fliskits on-line as well.
One was an Intergalactic Space Man Kit.
The Kit want together in no time at all (I didn't realize he's a feather weight recovery model).

As I finished the building I noticed one of the front leg pieces formed an interesting void in just the right space... My Spaceman has a belly button!!! Which got me thinking about how I wanted to paint and finish this model. Again looking at the flat head and other features it struck me he might make a Robot or robot frankenstein... or Frank-in-Space...man.
So with this as a base, started adding Rivets and looking for suitable neck bolts...we'll find something Soon I'm sure.
It also struck me why not start him off as a robot in the Steam-punk vain then expand from there. Perhaps a 2-Faced, Happy and Sad "Frank" or Halloween Green faced Frank... he's still a work in progress.

Went together so quick I didn't think to take build photos...had to start with Frank in primer:) Here's where we are at the moment.

Working on custom face decals. I'll likely use some of the provided decals as well when I finish the detailing...Hair or no hair...Green face, hands or arms... still a bunch of undecided things to go:) This one has been really fun fooling with I must say:)

Micromeister
12th September 2011, 04:53 PM
Frank got his green features , usual flat top and his two faced personality over the weekend.

Printed his new face on inkjet rather then my Alps just for fun which ment I had to back up his big smile and open frown with a small patch of white vinyl that seems to have worked out will.

digging through my micro scale fasteners last night I finally found some 00-90 machine screws and tiny hex nuts to make his neck bolts. Sorry I didn't have a change to take a photo of them installed.
Once his neck bots are set and I've printed and applied a couple "Frank-in-Space man" decals on this ring fin base we'll call him ready for flight;)

jflis
12th September 2011, 09:35 PM
Now, THAT'S creative! A face on the front and back, depending on his mood :)

I love it!

JPVegh
12th September 2011, 09:42 PM
I like it!!

Mr. Larry
13th September 2011, 12:33 PM
The one face looks like he's constipated :) O'K maybe not.

jflis
13th September 2011, 05:54 PM
The one face looks like he's constipated :) O'K maybe not.

nawww, looks more like he's got a rocket engine up his butt! OUCH! LOL

Micromeister
14th September 2011, 12:30 PM
nawww, looks more like he's got a rocket engine up his butt! OUCH! LOL

:lol: have to agree Jim!

couple of neck bolt added photos. He's all but ready to go.

BABAR
18th September 2011, 03:16 PM
Sorry, but I was trying to figure out what the middle fin in front was supposed to be:sigh:

The EGE
18th September 2011, 05:05 PM
Easier to balance on two legs than three, silly ;)

hcmbanjo
18th September 2011, 06:19 PM
Sorry, but I was trying to figure out what the middle fin in front was supposed to be:sigh:

That's Frankenstine's frank.

Micromeister
19th September 2011, 02:33 PM
We'll ignor the lude comments, remembering this is a Family friendly forum
instead going directly to the finished photos.

He's ready for flying. sorry for the slightly out of focus pics...this little camera seems to have a mind of it's own when trying to get closeups.

JPVegh
19th September 2011, 09:01 PM
Great details on a really small rocket, good job!

dragon_rider10
19th September 2011, 10:06 PM
We'll ignor the lude comments, remembering this is a Family friendly forum
instead going directly to the finished photos.

He's ready for flying. sorry for the slightly out of focus pics...this little camera seems to have a mind of it's own when trying to get closeups.

That is a great interpretation, Micro! Kudos!!

Micromeister
21st September 2011, 01:48 PM
Thanks for the Kudo's Jeff & Dagon rider;
Now if the weather will cooperate so I can get it in the air.

Micromeister
24th October 2011, 05:45 PM
OH man those this little rocket move!
Got to fly him on Saturday.. but all I caught at ignition was a smoke trail. Wow! it's quick off the pad.. got lots of laughs as he arched over and did a header very close to the RSO. RSO spot landing LOL!!!!