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Post by tigrazor on Jan 1, 2017 16:06:34 GMT -5
Lets start 2017 with something BIG. The star, or to be more correct, Star Destroyer, is one of my long time favourites I always wanted to model. Of course there are already other models on the market and I thought twice about the question "Revell or Zvezda?" I decided for the Revell version - its large, but not too big, and although its an easy kit, the detail is very great. The only thing that is a bit strange (due to its "toy" status most probably) is the large gaps you have between the rudders on the lower part and the body. Nothing serious, this can be repaired with plastic sheet etc. Im getting a bit lazy on my old days, so I welcome the sound/light module in the kit. The focus of the build will be the paint - there are tons of panely that all cry for "10.000 shades of grey"!!!  If you wonder how big its gonna be - its ca. 40 cm long and 25 cm wide.  |
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 16:29:06 GMT -5
Should be fun to paint and weather Lucas!  |
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 1, 2017 18:58:05 GMT -5
Joining the party Lucas!
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Post by TRM on Jan 1, 2017 20:20:58 GMT -5
I'm in!! Enjoy!
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Post by dupes on Jan 1, 2017 21:14:23 GMT -5
40cm? Trying to figure out what scale that could be. 1/4000? 1/5000?
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 1, 2017 21:57:12 GMT -5
While others are doing their math............... 
Nice star destroyer
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 2, 2017 1:05:36 GMT -5
40cm? Trying to figure out what scale that could be. 1/4000? 1/5000? The box says 1/4000. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 2, 2017 11:45:30 GMT -5
FREAKING great choice!  |
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 4, 2017 13:21:39 GMT -5
Welcome all. First detailing with plastic sheet has begun.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 4, 2017 14:54:15 GMT -5
Cool! More details the better! LOL
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 4, 2017 15:25:50 GMT -5
Exactly. FYI - I heard rumours that Revell Germany will rebox the Zvezda ISD in some months - for a lower price of course. Can that be true? If so, I want a 2nd one. |
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Post by Leon on Jan 4, 2017 20:26:45 GMT -5
This is getting better with each update Lucas!  |
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 6, 2017 13:22:56 GMT -5
Cant have enough of that plastic sheet details.  |
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 9, 2017 14:57:04 GMT -5
Upper hull has enough additional details. Started to recreate the rear section with the help of tiny bits of plastic sheet.   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 9, 2017 16:09:42 GMT -5
Your hard work is paying off... I can see those details popping out!
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 10, 2017 11:27:36 GMT -5
No model without a base. A wooden frame was painted black and with the help of the local copy shop a big print of space was created. Two holes for the bottom of the ISD and the base - and off it goes. ISD is airborne and ready for paint.     |
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Post by jpc1968 on Jan 10, 2017 13:07:19 GMT -5
awesome, love the star destroyers. I wonder if they'll make Vader's Executioner?
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 11, 2017 0:09:13 GMT -5
DAMN! Beautiful base it is...
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 11, 2017 6:58:10 GMT -5
Thank you! The connection wasnt glued - for better transport first and I still can turn the model without lifting it from the table, perfect for expos for example. The ISD can turn and pitch. If everything would be that easy sometimes. |
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 11, 2017 8:01:47 GMT -5
Looking good Lucas!
Out interest, how big is it?
Thanks.
Andrew
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 11, 2017 8:56:24 GMT -5
Its ca. 40 x 25 cm.
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Post by TRM on Jan 11, 2017 9:28:56 GMT -5
Looking good Lucas!! Patience of a saint with the all those in-bits! It will all pay off in the end fr sure! |
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 11, 2017 16:46:19 GMT -5
Thank you!
Curiously, the tiny bits werent the biggest problem. Of course I had to redo some of them due to tiny connection spots, they just went off. But the biggest issue with the build was the washing. first I used Tamiya washings and it came out pretty chalky. Vallejos were far better in the end, it was done with a medium grey.
So.... the Star Destroyer build has come to an end, beauty pictures will follow as always.
The next SciFi build is in its beginnings - Pegasus' "Nautilus". WIP soon.
Thank you all for looking in here, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. See you soon...
Lucas.
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Post by Leon on Jan 11, 2017 18:45:55 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing the finished pics Lucas! |
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