Big Stuff Group Build " BSGB"

[armornutii]

The Mongoose has entered a 1/350 ship so sure what ya bringing to the party terror?

[Green KreationZ]

Either 1/350 Yamato or 1/350 Akagi. I have both in my stash.

[armornutii]

Dec 2, 2023 21:37:21 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

Either 1/350 Yamato or 1/350 Akagi. I have both in my stash.

  Your choice....or both I'll put you on the roster. Welcome aboard.

[Green KreationZ]

Dec 2, 2023 22:26:44 GMT -5 armornutii said:

Dec 2, 2023 21:37:21 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

Either 1/350 Yamato or 1/350 Akagi. I have both in my stash.

  Your choice....or both I'll put you on the roster. Welcome aboard.

Lol def not both. I’m think one by itself might take me several months. My first WIP post will reveal which one I decided to choose. 

[armornutii]

  No problem TzS, remember the rules, plastic sniffing only until the 2nd of Jan. LOL.

[dean48ws]

So, I need bigger than 1:72 for Sci Fi or including 1:72 and bigger? I have the Razor Crest from the Mandalorian in 1:72.

[Real G]

Dec 2, 2023 15:00:21 GMT -5 mz3 said:

Godzilla was delivered. The box is huge.

“Rinji news o moshiagemasu
Rinji news o moshiagemasu
Godzilla ga Ginza hoomen e mukatte imasu
Daishkyu hinan shite kudasai
Daishkyu hinan shite kudasai”

[moramartht]

Dec 2, 2023 15:00:21 GMT -5 mz3 said:

Godzilla was delivered. The box is huge.

Looks like the beastie is a bit peckish; here's the answer:


Cheers,

M

[armornutii]

Dec 3, 2023 0:01:00 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

So, I need bigger than 1:72 for Sci Fi or including 1:72 and bigger? I have the Razor Crest from the Mandalorian in 1:72.

   I have seen that kit, if you would like to build it in this GB the Razor Crest fits the criteria, how many shall I put you down for dean

[armornutii]

   Got you on the roster dean, welcome and thanks for playing. Excited to watch ya build this.

[armornutii]

    Thank you everyone for building this GB worthy of its title. This is going to be HUGE.
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   Remember guys this is a VERY LONG build so extremely low stress and hopefully fun. Please start you personal WIP thread and remember to check in and update often.
    Ok so 30days to the beginning of Big Stuff Group Build, BSGB. Hold your horses just slittle bit longer....and may the midel gids bless youbat Christmas with BIG KITS.

[kyledehart5]

Dec 3, 2023 0:01:00 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

So, I need bigger than 1:72 for Sci Fi or including 1:72 and bigger? I have the Razor Crest from the Mandalorian in 1:72.

That is indeed Big. I have no idea what to do with mine. Look forward to seeing yours.

[dean48ws]

As long as you guys are sure that this meets the criteria. This is the kit in question.



I also have Boba Fetts ship but it's 1:88. Why the difference in scale I have no idea other than they fit in the same size box.



Looking forward to this!

[dean48ws]

Dec 3, 2023 9:56:39 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Dec 3, 2023 0:01:00 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

So, I need bigger than 1:72 for Sci Fi or including 1:72 and bigger? I have the Razor Crest from the Mandalorian in 1:72.

That is indeed Big. I have no idea what to do with mine. Look forward to seeing yours.

I'm open to suggestions for this. I imagine it needs to be weathered in a similar way to an aircraft. Never done that before. Mind you, I don't think there are any hard and fast rules for weathering fictional space craft. You'd hope by then, finishes have advanced from acrylic paint   As far as materials able to withstand intergalactic space travel, laser weapons, the vacuum of space etc, they probably wouldn't need paint. Just a thought!

[armornutii]

Dec 4, 2023 3:45:22 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

Dec 3, 2023 9:56:39 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

That is indeed Big. I have no idea what to do with mine. Look forward to seeing yours.

I'm open to suggestions for this. I imagine it needs to be weathered in a similar way to an aircraft. Never done that before. Mind you, I don't think there are any hard and fast rules for weathering fictional space craft. You'd hope by then, finishes have advanced from acrylic paint   As far as materials able to withstand intergalactic space travel, laser weapons, the vacuum of space etc, they probably wouldn't need paint. Just a thought!

   While operating in the vacuum of space, you are correct, weathering would likely be kept to a minimum. Maybe a few pits and some scoured areas from micro meteor impacts or possibly faded from to long oriented towards a sun. Once the machine enters atmo all bets are off. My guess ir there would be " shielding" that would protect the craft but I think it would still get some minor heat damage from friction as it slows towards the surface of a planet. This is just a logical thought from a permanently Earthbound creature LOL.

[tcoat]

Dec 4, 2023 3:45:22 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

Dec 3, 2023 9:56:39 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

That is indeed Big. I have no idea what to do with mine. Look forward to seeing yours.

I'm open to suggestions for this. I imagine it needs to be weathered in a similar way to an aircraft. Never done that before. Mind you, I don't think there are any hard and fast rules for weathering fictional space craft. You'd hope by then, finishes have advanced from acrylic paint   As far as materials able to withstand intergalactic space travel, laser weapons, the vacuum of space etc, they probably wouldn't need paint. Just a thought!

Most of the smaller ships in the Star Wars universe enter the atmosphere on a very regular basis. Not only to they land but it is invariably on a plant with a very hostile environment. Entry into volcanic, dessert, ice, swap, destroyed, etc, conditions seems to be an almost daily event for them. 
Ships such as the Razor Crest, Boba Fett's ship or even the Falcon (remember it was a smuggler ship after all) are going to see the very worst of the conditions and no cosmetic maintenance so they are going to look dirty and beat to death. Can you picture the Mandalorian out there with a can of Gungan Turtle wax polishing up the Razor? These ships, large and small, are going to look like the WW2 aircraft that were based on the Pacific islands where the corse volcanic and coral based soil would blast paint right off very quickly.

Rebel ships that enter atmosphere (like all the alphabetical Wing fighters) may look a little better but still be pretty dirty and worn. When you have to scrounge all your resources and move you base on a moments notice you don't set up fighter wash bays or worry about the niceties of clean craft. Sort of how the small carrier based aircraft in the Pacific would look.

Empire ships, fighters, etc would however be spotless most of the time. The level of military discipline, massive available resources in materials and personnel and the frequent inclusion of very high ranking officials would dictate an extensive maintenance program. These would be the aircraft on the WW2 large U.S. carriers while stationed in Hawaii. 

The same would apply to any scifi universe where the same conditions are present.  


 

[kyledehart5]

Dec 4, 2023 3:45:22 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

Dec 3, 2023 9:56:39 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

That is indeed Big. I have no idea what to do with mine. Look forward to seeing yours.

I'm open to suggestions for this. I imagine it needs to be weathered in a similar way to an aircraft. Never done that before. Mind you, I don't think there are any hard and fast rules for weathering fictional space craft. You'd hope by then, finishes have advanced from acrylic paint   As far as materials able to withstand intergalactic space travel, laser weapons, the vacuum of space etc, they probably wouldn't need paint. Just a thought!

To me the razor crest was pretty rough. You’re right about there being no rules for weathering. I was thinking a whole multitude of different shades of metallic and definitely some gauges and heat stained metal and whatnot. Seems like you could have a blast with it!

[dean48ws]

Dec 4, 2023 7:23:46 GMT -5 armornutii said:

Dec 4, 2023 3:45:22 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

I'm open to suggestions for this. I imagine it needs to be weathered in a similar way to an aircraft. Never done that before. Mind you, I don't think there are any hard and fast rules for weathering fictional space craft. You'd hope by then, finishes have advanced from acrylic paint   As far as materials able to withstand intergalactic space travel, laser weapons, the vacuum of space etc, they probably wouldn't need paint. Just a thought!

   While operating in the vacuum of space, you are correct, weathering would likely be kept to a minimum. Maybe a few pits and some scoured areas from micro meteor impacts or possibly faded from to long oriented towards a sun. Once the machine enters atmo all bets are off. My guess ir there would be " shielding" that would protect the craft but I think it would still get some minor heat damage from friction as it slows towards the surface of a planet. This is just a logical thought from a permanently Earthbound creature LOL.

You're not alone with the whole earthbound bit! Great thoughts, much appreciated!

[dean48ws]

Dec 4, 2023 8:01:05 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Dec 4, 2023 3:45:22 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

I'm open to suggestions for this. I imagine it needs to be weathered in a similar way to an aircraft. Never done that before. Mind you, I don't think there are any hard and fast rules for weathering fictional space craft. You'd hope by then, finishes have advanced from acrylic paint   As far as materials able to withstand intergalactic space travel, laser weapons, the vacuum of space etc, they probably wouldn't need paint. Just a thought!

Most of the smaller ships in the Star Wars universe enter the atmosphere on a very regular basis. Not only to they land but it is invariably on a plant with a very hostile environment. Entry into volcanic, dessert, ice, swap, destroyed, etc, conditions seems to be an almost daily event for them. 
Ships such as the Razor Crest, Boba Fett's ship or even the Falcon (remember it was a smuggler ship after all) are going to see the very worst of the conditions and no cosmetic maintenance so they are going to look dirty and beat to death. Can you picture the Mandalorian out there with a can of Gungan Turtle wax polishing up the Razor? These ships, large and small, are going to look like the WW2 aircraft that were based on the Pacific islands where the corse volcanic and coral based soil would blast paint right off very quickly.

Rebel ships that enter atmosphere (like all the alphabetical Wing fighters) may look a little better but still be pretty dirty and worn. When you have to scrounge all your resources and move you base on a moments notice you don't set up fighter wash bays or worry about the niceties of clean craft. Sort of how the small carrier based aircraft in the Pacific would look.

Empire ships, fighters, etc would however be spotless most of the time. The level of military discipline, massive available resources in materials and personnel and the frequent inclusion of very high ranking officials would dictate an extensive maintenance program. These would be the aircraft on the WW2 large U.S. carriers while stationed in Hawaii. 

The same would apply to any scifi universe where the same conditions are present.  


 

Mate, these are really good points, most of which should have occurred to me. It does give me the right mind set for planning the build. Many thanks for your input, greatly appreciated.

[dean48ws]

Dec 4, 2023 21:31:59 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Dec 4, 2023 3:45:22 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

I'm open to suggestions for this. I imagine it needs to be weathered in a similar way to an aircraft. Never done that before. Mind you, I don't think there are any hard and fast rules for weathering fictional space craft. You'd hope by then, finishes have advanced from acrylic paint   As far as materials able to withstand intergalactic space travel, laser weapons, the vacuum of space etc, they probably wouldn't need paint. Just a thought!

To me the razor crest was pretty rough. You’re right about there being no rules for weathering. I was thinking a whole multitude of different shades of metallic and definitely some gauges and heat stained metal and whatnot. Seems like you could have a blast with it!

This sounds like a game plan, combined with what tcoat and armornutii said , I have a few ideas taking shape.

[kyledehart5]

Dec 6, 2023 2:12:03 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

Dec 4, 2023 21:31:59 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

To me the razor crest was pretty rough. You’re right about there being no rules for weathering. I was thinking a whole multitude of different shades of metallic and definitely some gauges and heat stained metal and whatnot. Seems like you could have a blast with it!

This sounds like a game plan, combined with what tcoat and armornutii said , I have a few ideas taking shape.

Cant wait to see it.

[rondriaan]

I always build in 1/9 scale so I'm going to give it a try in Braille scale (for me then). The 1/16 panzer III from Das werk.

[tcoat]

Well, considering the timeline and 1/350 ships are considered large scale I will place a second entry in along with my 1/6 scale machine guns!

[kyledehart5]

Dec 6, 2023 10:48:10 GMT -5 rondriaan said:

I always build in 1/9 scale so I'm going to give it a try in Braille scale (for me then). The 1/16 panzer III from Das werk.

Well this is awesome.

Dec 6, 2023 10:51:56 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Well, considering the timeline and 1/350 ships are considered large scale I will place a second entry in along with my 1/6 scale machine guns!

Man, I just absolutely love the look of almost everything having to do with the Japanese military. That's a great looking ship there. Can't wait to see it. 

[Tojo72]

Tone is another one of those unique IJN designs with all of her guns forward,will look great.

[armornutii]

Dec 6, 2023 10:48:10 GMT -5 rondriaan said:

I always build in 1/9 scale so I'm going to give it a try in Braille scale (for me then). The 1/16 panzer III from Das werk.

   Welcome to the Build Ron glad to have ya. Jan. 2nd in YOUR time zone is the start.

[armornutii]

Dec 6, 2023 10:51:56 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Well, considering the timeline and 1/350 ships are considered large scale I will place a second entry in along with my 1/6 scale machine guns!

  On the list good sir

[tcoat]

Dec 6, 2023 15:06:51 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Dec 6, 2023 10:51:56 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Well, considering the timeline and 1/350 ships are considered large scale I will place a second entry in along with my 1/6 scale machine guns!

Man, I just absolutely love the look of almost everything having to do with the Japanese military. That's a great looking ship there. Can't wait to see it. 

Have you seen my sub build from this kit series?

I-400 Build

Dec 6, 2023 15:10:18 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Tone is another one of those unique IJN designs with all of her guns forward,will look great.

Didn't know anything about this ship until I bought the kit. Technically the first ship to launch aircraft for the attack on Pearl Harbor. Sure it was just to check the weather but it was for the attack and they were aircraft.

[Tojo72]

At Midway one of Tone's search planes got stuck on a catapult,it's late launch contributed to the search pattern missing the American carriers and contributing to the defeat.

Also Tone sunk a British merchant ship Behar and rescued 85 survivors and beheaded them and dumped them overboard

[kyledehart5]

Dec 6, 2023 16:38:35 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Dec 6, 2023 15:06:51 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Man, I just absolutely love the look of almost everything having to do with the Japanese military. That's a great looking ship there. Can't wait to see it. 

Have you seen my sub build from this kit series?

I-400 Build

Dec 6, 2023 15:10:18 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Tone is another one of those unique IJN designs with all of her guns forward,will look great.

Didn't know anything about this ship until I bought the kit. Technically the first ship to launch aircraft for the attack on Pearl Harbor. Sure it was just to check the weather but it was for the attack and they were aircraft.

I had not. Before my time here on the forum. But I have now. Thank you for pointing it out! Excellent work.