Recent content by snake7

Thanks again for your warm feedback I've started assembling the main fuselage. My smooth-sailing relaxation mode with this build hit a bit of a speed bump due to a few unexpected alignment issues, so I really have to stay focused and think several steps ahead now. Because this model...

I've finished the basic assembly for the wings. Of course, they will get their laser cannons, engines, and some additional small details later on, but for now, this major phase of the build is complete. When putting these together, pay close attention to the inner edge beam to ensure it...

Since the topic of scissors came up, I figured I would explain how I cut all my parts for this build. I barely use scissors at all. I only use them to rough-cut part sections away from the main sheet to make them easier to handle. For actual part cutting, I exclusively use hobby knives. My...

Frankly, I don't know. No brand on the scissors, only stainless steel stamping

I've started assembling the upper right wing. Usually, I like to work assembly-line style when dealing with repeating parts across multiple wings. However, this specific wing features the cutaway sections that expose the interior systems—like the power coupling in the middle and the deflector...

Thanks guys! To complete the wing frame, I assembled the walls that separate the engine compartment from the rest of the wings. Here again, the lamination method was used to get incredibly stiff parts. I followed uhu02's advice to roughly cut out the parts for lamination first, glue them...

I continue to build the frame. Next up are the rear spars for the wings. Each one consists of 4 layers, and once glued, they are remarkably sturdy. You definitely have to pay close attention to the numbering and direction here. Uhu02 even accounted for the bending angles by designing each...

Here it is

That's exactly the picture I found and saved in favorites for reference. Mine also has names and explanations to various internal systems that shown here And thank you all for warm comments. I'll try to do my best with this model. By now I'm really enjoying the process

Hi everyone, again! Starting a new model—I'm on a roll with Star Wars right now. I just can't stop and get back to armor models yet! :) This is one I've wanted to build for a long time: the X-Wing designed by uhu02. Having already built his TIE Interceptor, I know exactly what to expect: a...

This is why I stick to the idea of building paper models "as is"—only painting the edges without smoothing the curved surfaces with putty, sanding, or overall painting. I want to show the magic of creating complicated 3D surfaces from flat 2D sheets of paper.

Thank you, guys! I enjoyed building this Trooper and already planning next project. See you soon ;)

Final photos And how can it be without bonus ;) Click here

The final assembly was the SD-48 survival backpack. First of all, I assembled all the parts separately and then glued them into one pack. There are some mistakes in the template compared to the IRL pack: Part 132 needs to be placed with the big dial down. The upper parts are placed on the...

Assembled the pauldron and additional magazine pouches. Since this sandtrooper is a commander, he's wearing an orange one. Now it was time to put all the parts together on the body. First, I positioned the pauldron. There was too much of the white back color popping out, so I painted...