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Post by madhatter on Apr 18, 2024 3:43:50 GMT -5
now, this one is still ongoing and has been since 2018. There are over 780 photos in my flickr album and I am not going to link them all as I'll be here all night
Naturally, you'll want a sneak peek at what's in the album before you spend a while looking. Who am I to say no
under the paint, it looks like this:
and that's just the bridge. Wait till you see the body and you'll understand why its taken me this long. Because of the huge amount of photos, I'll nly pick out a couple to give you an idea of the scope of this project
And I am scratch building a base for it too - which is also taking up a massive amount of time
That last photo is pretty much where I am up too at this stage. There are 3 levels in total and there is soo much more to do. I've gotten maybe half of the front right edge done and it still needs to be blended into the top plate. All of the creamy white bits are all cast resin parts that I have made or scavenged from ships etc I haven't touched it in a few months as I have been busy with other projects, but I am hoping to get back to it soon As I said, that's a mere fraction of the photos and work that has gone into it.
Anyways, please feel free to look through the album should you so be inclined Thanks for looking and I'll see you all very soon Si
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Post by floki on Apr 18, 2024 4:07:47 GMT -5
This is amazing work!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 18, 2024 4:33:15 GMT -5
So much eye candy to take in on this build with all the beautiful work going on Simon. When you do end up finishing this one it's going to be a modern art masterpiece!!
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Post by tcoat on Apr 18, 2024 5:49:47 GMT -5
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Post by handiabled on Apr 18, 2024 8:59:28 GMT -5
I'm utterly speechless....... I will be watching for this in the future as you chip away at it.
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Post by lyle on Apr 18, 2024 9:02:37 GMT -5
My Thesaurus ran out of the room screaming. .ZMan, oh man what a visual treat.
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Post by madhatter on Apr 18, 2024 9:24:51 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, I'm stoked you like it. Hopefully, it'll come out as I have it in my head. If so, yeah, it'll be my best work ever
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Post by dupes on Apr 18, 2024 10:28:29 GMT -5
Not sure which part I like better...the ship, or the base! I admire your focus. I'm unable to keep myself on a single project long enough to pull off something like this. Kudos.
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Post by Real G on Apr 18, 2024 12:03:28 GMT -5
Holy Intergalactic Bazongas.
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Post by armornutii on Apr 18, 2024 14:04:51 GMT -5
My head hurts....WOW . I've seen Star Wars atleast a 100 times and still can't put that much detail down....WOW!!
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 18, 2024 14:12:42 GMT -5
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Post by BattleScale Collectica Show on Apr 18, 2024 14:47:55 GMT -5
sweeeeeet
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 19, 2024 17:45:20 GMT -5
As the others have said. Just mind blowing. There is too much to see in every single photo. Absolutely incredible.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Apr 21, 2024 10:08:52 GMT -5
Heavy detail, impressive, Simon!
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Post by madhatter on May 27, 2024 9:11:51 GMT -5
well, here we are again with a tri-monthly update. Yes, I have finally sat my rear end back down to try get this base finished - or as close to as I can before I find something else to do. However, I do want to make a fair effort to get as much done as possible and I have set myself a deadline which I won't publish because I probably will exceed it! In order for me to blend the lips in with the top as much as possible, I had to glue the edge to the top so I could get everything to fit. Whilst that sounds like nothing unusual the size of this top plate is not almost as long as my whole work space which makes handling it a delicate operation. Anyways, here's a few pics of where I am up to. I have almost finished the front right edge and am now making my way round the sides. All to be repeated with the left sides. I won't go as crazy on the rear as I have up front because no one will likely look at that part
I am sorry for the slightly blurry photos - my hands have been more shaky than a wet dog of late - its cold here (at least that's what I'm telling myself). I should use a proper DSLR and a tripod to take the photos - but I was being lazy and using my phone. You get the idea anyways Righteo then - see you again in a couple of months
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2024 14:03:14 GMT -5
Every time I see an update on this build I continue to be blown away. Excellent work on this epic build Simon!!
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Post by BattleScale Collectica Show on May 28, 2024 7:41:39 GMT -5
that is going to be an EPIC build....props to you man. Can't wait to see the mounted piece.
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Post by Leon on May 28, 2024 7:51:11 GMT -5
WOW... That is totally amazing and all the detail is incredible.
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Post by buddho on May 28, 2024 8:35:53 GMT -5
Masterful work here...so impressive!
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Post by Medicman71 on Jun 2, 2024 13:51:50 GMT -5
Wow! Just insane!!
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Post by madhatter on Jul 2, 2024 2:22:31 GMT -5
hey all Yes, this is still on going but it's really moving now towards finishing the SD itself. I have to install the lower hull fibers yet, but I am going to be making a start on that this week. Then it's the top half and that has a LOT of holes to fill. Damn my over enthusiastic drilling! Well, that's it. Next update will see the lower half finished and wired in. Thanks for sticking around. I hope the extreme length of this project hasn't dulled the interest. See you soon-ish Si
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 2, 2024 4:03:56 GMT -5
hey all Yes, this is still on going but it's really moving now towards finishing the SD itself. I have to install the lower hull fibers yet, but I am going to be making a start on that this week. Then it's the top half and that has a LOT of holes to fill. Damn my over enthusiastic drilling! Well, that's it. Next update will see the lower half finished and wired in. Thanks for sticking around. I hope the extreme length of this project hasn't dulled the interest. See you soon-ish Si Man that is CRAZY!!! Unbelievable amounts of work going into this gem of a build Simon!!
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Post by TJ on Jul 2, 2024 4:17:22 GMT -5
Wait.....how did I miss this? When my jaw hit the floor I couldn't get the words out. Holy moly this is awesome
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 2, 2024 5:36:16 GMT -5
Yeah...speechless. I just can't wait to see this
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Post by floki on Jul 2, 2024 5:40:49 GMT -5
That's a lot of fiberoptic lines
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Post by handiabled on Jul 2, 2024 7:57:39 GMT -5
I have no words.... That much fiberoptic is mind blowing.
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Post by lyle on Jul 2, 2024 8:00:36 GMT -5
Son, you need a hobby.
I am speechless at this level of detail. Amazing.
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Post by keavdog on Jul 2, 2024 9:23:46 GMT -5
Impressive work! All that fiber optic - whew. Enjoying the process but can't wait to see the finished beast.
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Post by project510 on Jul 2, 2024 10:29:29 GMT -5
Outstanding. Are you scratch building everything? Or are you building the SD from a kit? Where are you getting those pieces of the base, or are you making them yourself?
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