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Rope Detailing1563 viewsMike Strain touched up the silver parts of the wire ropes that made themselves known after the pliers had an incident with them.
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Making things Plum1543 viewsWith all this ship has been through from moving between Pennsylvania and Missouri, a lot of problems arose. Here you can see where I'm fixing some serious warpage on the upper deck, as well as two sections that broke during the move.
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1490 viewsVarious props
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Rope Pegs and Shelf1471 viewsThis shelf was built by Mike Strain and will go along the inside edge of the ship
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Fixing Bubbles1452 viewsAir bubbles were trapped in this plastic cast of the min-ship set of the Defiance.
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Mid Deck Progressing even more....1411 viewsMaking the frame for the mid deck is done by laying the pieces out on the cut-out pieces of plywood to make sure they all line up. Then I add glue and hope for the best.
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Front Ship View1392 viewsAll decks in view where the action will take place
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3/4 Ship View1349 viewsHere's a nice angle of the ship. The new piece in front is unpainted. The wooden slats were cut and added by Mike Strain and Madison Strian.
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Mike Weldon, Madison Strain and Mike Strain work on the ship1335 viewsMike Weldon works on some trim while Madison "Big Mike's son" and Mike Strain work on some wooden slat boards for the sides
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1329 viewsThe ships animation rig that allows the whole thing to animate as though it's bobbing up and down in the water. The white piece up top is just an L bracket for hanging shelves on walls.
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1306 viewsThe ship is almost ready to begin filming with green screen in place. All that is left is to add the props, light and place the puppets where they belong.
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Clamping the two halves of the set together1301 views
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