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Post by tiking on Aug 30, 2016 12:43:03 GMT -5
Impressive! Most Impressive! Got lots to learn from you buddy.
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Post by John Everett on Sept 1, 2016 0:42:55 GMT -5
With the engines mostly done, I was able to "Star Wars" much of the exterior as well as half of the rear loading bay. The original ships would have never been armed with a laser blaster. But as this one is meant to be in "extracurricular" service....  
Wiring is a bit of a mess. But it all comes down to the single plug at the rear of the ship.  
And the first half of the loading bay. 
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Post by Leon on Sept 1, 2016 4:34:14 GMT -5
WOW,That is a lot of nice detailing John! I like the addition of the laser blasters.  |
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Post by jpc1968 on Sept 1, 2016 6:47:12 GMT -5
Great as always. Love the Greeblies.
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Post by wing_nut on Sept 1, 2016 6:57:21 GMT -5
Most excellent detailing John. Great as always. Love the Greeblies. Greebles and nurnies make all the difference.  |
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Post by John Everett on Sept 2, 2016 13:56:54 GMT -5
More nurnies and greebs! The doorway is narrower due to the aft bulkhead sections added.  How they look under the internal LEDs.  
A few days off and I'll be able to enclose the cabin and paint the exterior. Beyond this is just the windshield and landing gear. I have a feeling the gear will be a breeze compared to the glass. |
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Post by Leon on Sept 2, 2016 15:09:00 GMT -5
That looks amazing John! Everything looks like it belongs there.  |
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Post by k1w1 on Sept 4, 2016 0:16:08 GMT -5
Fantastic work John.
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Post by thechaos on Sept 4, 2016 3:25:40 GMT -5
Impressive Work I like It.
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Post by John Everett on Sept 13, 2016 12:39:36 GMT -5
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Post by jpc1968 on Sept 13, 2016 13:41:31 GMT -5
I have been waiting for an update. Thanks! looking good
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Post by dennis on Sept 13, 2016 17:17:30 GMT -5
Great challenge John, Browning 50's, ammo container lids, German WW2 magazine pouches is my spots, shows my limited modelling range of figures only. But a great build and a fun thread to follow, well done.
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Post by Leon on Sept 14, 2016 4:04:11 GMT -5
Black looks good John!
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Post by John Everett on Sept 14, 2016 7:37:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement, gentlemen. The trim brings the base to its final elements. But I still need to run the wiring and work out a switch for the lights.    Better.  |
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Post by tobias5555 on Sept 14, 2016 10:36:38 GMT -5
Come on, tell us the truth: You are working for Lucasfilm.
It´s really breathtaking what you build here.
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Post by Leon on Sept 14, 2016 11:19:10 GMT -5
The base really looks awesome John!
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Post by John Everett on Sept 15, 2016 21:41:36 GMT -5
We got wheels!.......sort of wheels.  There's still a long list of small stuff to get finished as well as the potentially really, really difficult windshield to figure out. But otherwise, the scene is entering the final miles. I just need to get enough days free of adult responsibility to dedicate to the shop.  The button which turns on the lights. I've noticed that a model-show visitor will spend longer with a model if they can exert some external influence upon it. Also, the intermittent usage of such a switch allows the batteries to last about 10 times longer.  Gear down and cemented!   lights on/lights off comparisons.     That's all I've got for now. Thanks for following the build! |
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Post by Leon on Sept 16, 2016 4:49:48 GMT -5
John,that looks totally awesome! Excellent work. |
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Post by bbrowniii on Sept 17, 2016 12:08:55 GMT -5
That is just a great build. I'm speechless!
But, I do want to push the button to play with the lights!!
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Post by John Everett on Sept 19, 2016 16:53:33 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Sept 19, 2016 18:41:49 GMT -5
Nice work on the windscreen John! Looks really great.
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Post by dupes on Sept 20, 2016 6:02:53 GMT -5
The trick with good greeblification (seriously, it's a word) is disguising every part and making it look like it "belongs" - bang on!
The windscreen - soldered?
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Post by John Everett on Sept 20, 2016 12:26:00 GMT -5
Yes. The frame is soldered brass. This will be covered in thin strips of styrene to which I can glue the individual panes of "glass". I think there will be 7,000 individual panes of glass.  |
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Post by jpc1968 on Sept 20, 2016 13:55:03 GMT -5
Just do as the old ILM guys did back on original trilogy, no glass. The Falcon had no glas, tie fighters, Princess Leia's corvette.
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Post by tiking on Sept 21, 2016 8:36:00 GMT -5
Truly a Masterpiece. You never seize to amaze me.
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Post by John Everett on Sept 22, 2016 17:59:59 GMT -5
Just do as the old ILM guys did back on original trilogy, no glass. The Falcon had no glas, tie fighters, Princess Leia's corvette. Sorry. This one's getting windows....just as soon as I figure out how to accurately cut them. If my count is correct, there will be 22 "pains" of glass. I think I'll let the paint dry for a while. Finished brass  Plastic sheathing to provide a plastic-plastic anchor for the windows.   Black  Grey 
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Post by thechaos on Sept 25, 2016 2:55:34 GMT -5
a so impresiv build. Gread Work.  |
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Post by John Everett on Sept 25, 2016 20:09:13 GMT -5
Been working on the curved "cooling plates" on top of the ship. I'll get them posted once they're painted and installed. But while waiting for glue to dry I made a small character to go in the scene. 
Some of the red decals are crooked. But I'm not too worried about it.  |
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Post by Leon on Sept 26, 2016 4:32:18 GMT -5
Awesome work on the droid and the windscreen is looking good John! |
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Post by tiking on Sept 26, 2016 9:34:21 GMT -5
you are way ahead of you time buddy. I love the work you have put into this build. Pure genius.
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