3' galactica (new séries) project

[Danscrew]

I everyone,

So..........my fist thread............

I want to share with you my build of the galactica from the new series. I took the model from Squirrel web site (http://stevespaper.com/) and I will add some details to get it the more "realistic" as possible.

The parts that I did for now is the "top and middle front" of the ship. I will start the "bottom front" in the next few days. This one gonna be really tricky. I try twice in the past and no result.:curse:

For the middle and rear section, I will had son LED lights for inside the landing bays, the "GALACTICA" outside of the landing bays, the engine.....

I think it will be a long project due to the "no mutch" spare time that a got. So be patient.

You can look at Ekuth post who make an incredible model of the classic galactica (http://www.zealotmodels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=155567)

 

[Zathros]

WOW! The texture you did is excellent! Definitely worth keeping an eye on! Fantastic!

 

[ThunderChild]

Very interesting idea for the ribs. Nice work so far!

 

[F131]

Super cool. I will be watching with great interest.

 

[Millenniumfalsehood]

Clever use of yarn for the ribs!

You say this will be 3 feet? I look forward to the completion of this monster. :thumb:

 

[wulf111]

i have an idea, i dont know how well it would work though. saturate the yarn with glue and press it between 2 book lined with wax paper to get the rib look to them once dry you should be able to use a hair dryer to bend them to the shape of the hull.

 

[F131]

When I used to build (plastic) model ships, the rigging lines would be dipped in melted wax, then lightly pulled till cooled for nice straight rigging.

 

[Shin_kazama]

aaaaargh!!! someone made a better idea already!!! frak me.


just get myself a little more time then i would build my competing Big G, or P

 

[Danscrew]

I Folks,

Thank's for your interest for my model. It's my first time I do this and I think it's great ! :twisted:

So, I completed the front of the ship. I will now attack, after Xmas, the centre with the two bays. I'm just exciting about it. For this part I will ad some LED lights and I think it's gona be great.

Some comments for the structural ribs : I search a lot for the perfect material but I find nothing. I wanted something square, easy to work with and have the perfect size. And one day....."EUREKA !"....I find a bundle of gray wool. It's not perfect but it's ok......

To make the fibre look's more "perfect", I pass on the material with a fire starter (not matches). The flame burn the filaments and the wool will shrink. The ribs look then more smooth and compact.

Warning ! don't pass to close and don't burn yourself. :cry: You have just to make small passes at about ½ inch of the piece.

Note: If you wear neckties, you can do the same to eliminate the filaments.

See you after Xmas !

Have a good life
"So say we all"

 

[luciencarroll]

fantastic job i love big and detailed. inspiring idea with the yarn.

i have an idea, i dont know how well it would work though. saturate the yarn with glue and press it between 2 book lined with wax paper to get the rib look to them once dry you should be able to use a hair dryer to bend them to the shape of the hull.

that is brilliant i am going to have to try that when i finally get around to the 3 footer

 

[Danscrew]

I guys !.................I'm back !

I've just finish the left bay with LED lights. I had some minor difficulties but for the right bay it will be more easier.

Thanks for your comments.

Have a nice life
"So say we all"

 

[arkon]

super nice, good tips too!

 

[Zathros]

That looks like you could beat someone over the head with and give one nasty bump!! Very nice!

 

[inky]

This is looking good, love the LED effects.

 

[F131]

Agreed, the lights are a nice touch.

 

[ted181]

like the led effects

 

[Danscrew]

I guy's,

Some update....

I've finish the right landing bay. In the few day's I will start the center of the ship..

Se you soon...

Have a nice life
"So say we all"

 

[F131]

That really looks cool.

 

[Zathros]

Wow!! That is really awesome. The LED's take it to another level!!

 

[Jeffrey1773]

I'm loving it!