Aztek Dummy Update 5/22/20 - Eagle 2 Episode 2

It's more building and painting this week as work continues on the Eagle 2

[@Chris-lk3fq]

Hey there, Lou. I just want to apologize to you. I have watched about 50 of your videos, especially the Big E, the REALLY big E, and I just realized I have never pushed the like button once on any of them, This is a huge mistake I intend to correct in short order. I also just wanted to tell you that you are MY kind of builder, my friend. You have obviously installed the, what I like to call, “close enough” circuit in your positronic brain. You chase detail and accuracy to a point, and when you hit that point, you say “close enough.” I can totally respect that. You do incredible work, amazing work, very well done, but you have the self awareness to know that perfection is not attainable, and really not worth the effort. I really like that about you. I watch you build things, and I say, hey, I could DO that, and I wouldn’t have to be totally crazy to do it. That’s really cool. You and I also seem to have a similar taste in movies, TV shows, and music from the seventies where we clearly both grew up. Keep up the incredible work. I admire it greatly. And let me add a vote for you to do an Enterprise Refit Aztecking video. I would like to see how you do it, but only if it strikes your fancy. No pressure or anything. Maybe someone will *pay* you to do one? Ha ha ha. Thanks for these videos, sincerely. They keep me sane. Stay safe!

[@les4767]

"Coats of white primer"(to the tune of "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues) Coats of white primer spraying the parts quarantine projects building these arts KZbinrs watching Lou build his dreams meticulous crafting such fun it all seems And we love Louuuuuuuuuuuu And we love Louuuuu OOOOOHHHHHHHH How we love Louuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@aztekdummy]

I am totally stealing that. Glorious!

[@les4767]

@@aztekdummy Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's nice to give back to you for all the fun I've had watching your channel and learning how to build models better, my friend. Peace.

[@cptcosmo]

My version "Coats of grey primer, always waiting to dry, decals are cut out, waiting to apply... Sanding through layers, always more defects to hide, panel line scribing can lead me to cry... and I prime, and I prime you, oh how I prime you!"

[@cptcosmo]

We need to send these off to Savage... LOL

[@SamLowryDZ-015]

IIRC those side extrusions on the pod are airlocks. And were no doubt 'stuck on' extras to existing pods models and so the tooling is correct and hence the gap at the bottom.

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

You see the cockpit separate from the rest of the Eagle and dock with another Earth-ship in the Season 1 episode Dragon's Domain. Great channel and a great build.

[@williamporter7596]

Lovely looking Eagle 2 so far. No scratch built additions to the cockpit though. It really does need some barber chairs. :)

[@iangreen4572]

I bought some printed ones from shapeways for when i build both of my Eagle 1s

[@MrPhotus]

I think they used mid 70s dentist chairs ;)

[@djcorny]

Roasted chicken, fries, a wonderful salad and Lou's new video infront. I love that day of the week. Also, thanks for putting Moody Blues deep in my brain, where they stuck now.

[@mikegilliam]

Great looking Eagle Lou. I'm still impressed with the overall size of the kit. I enjoyed watching the painting process and the use of the masks. Can't wait to see the finish!!

[@DungeonStudio]

"Coats Of White Primer" - my fave tune! LOL Really nice work you've done!

[@joel4166]

Lou-king Awesome already!!! My favorite sci-fi workhorse "The Eagle"

[@charlesforbin6937]

Great work Uncle Lou.....THIS IS MY FAAAAAAAAAAAVORITE CHANNEL!

[@portland-182]

If the feet don't trigger your OCD leave them. If you start to feel bothered later. they are easy to get at. It's your kit, build it your way.It's a hobby and you should be enjoying it :)

[@MrChief101]

You *are* looking more like you should be playing a banjo on a street corner-- but then don't we all? S'Funny, the International Hand Gesture for Airbrushing looks an awful lot like the Old Gypsy's Curse Finger... Oh yes, the ship! I thought it would wind up much whiter. I know there's a final over spray of white but that's not going to go as far as my brain contemplated. Perhaps it's my own personal white balance being off. Still, it's a big beastie.

[@MartinFutter70]

I would just like to say Mr Brown, as much as I enjoy Lou's main feature - I do look forward to reading your comments, a wit, cunning linguist and a way with prose that other vernaculists lack...may your verbiage prevail

[@terrywindsor1310]

You just gave your viewers the bird. LOVE IT! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dennisbisconti4583]

Most of this eagle is like the eagle 1 with the difference in the details on the landing gear pods and the engine's the piping on the back and the lab pod everything else is basically the same it's a beautiful kit there's very little you can do about the mould lines on the trus work that's just the nature of the injection molding process you just have to do your best and try to deal with it tho

[@aztekdummy]

you speak the truth

[@dennisbisconti4583]

Lou + I have the monogram 1/72 scale space shuttle stack had it in my stash I was on Pinterest the other day and someone I forget the name made the same kit they did a display of it taking off I think they used some of that expanding foam out of a can and lit up the engine's with LED'S it was a neat idea for my build I took some screen grab image's of it and they scratch build the very top of the launch tower in the smoke trails a very dynamic display

[@scifimodelshop]

So glad you was not going for 50 shades of gray.... looking great very large model for sure

[@tachi98lep]

Eagle 2 looks great! I love the Booster Pack!

[@EddieLopez711]

Cool shirt

[@andrewlocke4609]

excellent work

[@TreadwellJay]

41:46 hey, an RCA Selectavision!

[@TheShornak]

That gap you were complaining about if I remember correctly was in the original models too. Which wouldn't show up in 70s tvs. Also i read that pod was the pod with crain that they converted to the lab pod.

[@brikbardo4825]

Love the work on the eagle so far. Just a quick question what color Orange did you use for the Booster Rocket Tanks and would that Orange be suitable to use on a Rescue Version Eagle for the Orange stripes on the main Section?

[@keithingram8967]

Gaps in the landing pads - If its not going to be seen, why make more work for yourself.

[@harrisondavid8607]

Watching this 3 years later. Did anyone actually get the Queen joke in the decals? 😅

[@TheShornak]

You should check out Trekworks last couple of videos on the B36. He painted it with this silver that I think those engine bells would look great.

[@keithingram8967]

Hi Lou. I was wondering what brand of vinyl do you use for your masks? I would like to try and make some simple straight lines for rudimentary masks.

[@dennisbisconti4583]

Another great build Lou are you going to have the painting mask for this eagle will be making an order out for cult tv man

[@aztekdummy]

you bet!

[@EddieLopez711]

QUESTION How are ships painted in space? 😄😄

[@owenauer3406]

How do I order your paint masks, or they only sold on the Cult Tv Man website?

[@aztekdummy]

not only there. you can order from Starship Modeler and if you're in the UK, you can order from severnviewhobbies.co.uk

[@sci-fimodeler1701]

Nice build. In the middle of mine. Will you produce paint masks for this?

[@aztekdummy]

Yup . Maybe as soon as this week

[@Xeromith]

The Eagle is one of my favorite ships! I have the 22" Eagle 1 and I was wondering what shade of black are you using, flat black or gloss black?

[@aztekdummy]

tamiya flat black

[@Xeromith]

@@aztekdummy Thank you!!!

[@keithingram8967]

Can you use Vallejo Satin Acrylic Varnish with Tamiya Acrylic paints?

[@aztekdummy]

So far so good

[@keithingram8967]

Thanks.

[@michaellower2764]

Scuff up pads because they are landing on ruff ground.

[@morebassman5860]

Lou, Where do you get the vinyl masking tape that you use. I'm new to this and would like to try it. Do you have a tutorial on your site that shows how you measure your cuts. I watch you every week! Thanks for your videos!

[@aztekdummy]

I buy my vinyl by the roll from a commercial sign supply company. How I measure my templates is a closely guarded trade secret :)

[@philconner3946]

Ah, but I believe you DID give a brief peek behind the curtain within this past year....

[@aztekdummy]

It's a hunt for buried treasure

[@philconner3946]

I remember and your secret is safe 😉

[@morebassman5860]

@@aztekdummy I did some research on vinyl and I have a better knowledge of how it is done. If I was a professional builder I might invest but I don't build that many to make it worth it. And I wouldn't do it free handed.

[@matthewbaumann6236]

Does the difference between the two eagles mean that assembles like the thruster pack or modules will not be interchangeable?

[@aztekdummy]

the booster pack will fit on the older Eagle, and everything else would also interchange. It's more in how those elements build up, not their final dimensions that is changed this time around

[@matthewbaumann6236]

@@aztekdummy Thanks for the info I appreciate it.

[@40cal22]

I am interest in purchasing a vinyl template set for the Dynamic Digital Creations 1/17 scale BSG Viper MKII .

[@aztekdummy]

sorry, don't have a mask for that. If one were to provide me with a kit, I could take my measurements off of it

[@40cal22]

@@aztekdummy it is an honor " to have you take the time to answer my request . Your show brings back fond memories of sitting at the dinning room table and watching my father assemble his WWII airplane kits . I really enjoy your sense of humor and fun that you bring to the work table . I think if I just take my time and put all the care that I can " into bringing this kit to life it will be a very satisfying experience . Keep having fun" Lou and we (your subscribers) will keep having fun with" you ... Thank You ...