Razor Crest from Mandalorian / Roland Tari

MikeBer · Feb 21, 2021

This is part of the rear landing unit printed on A4 which I practised with to get the feel of the build.
I will start by printing out the parts on plain paper just to check the fit, correct tab locations and method of assembly. Once satisfied I will number the parts and then start to build in modules.

zathros · Feb 21, 2021

MikeBer said:
I have decided to start this model again and I will publish my progress as I go along.
As a first step, I opened up each pdf page in GIMP and then saved them individually as page 1 to 8 Bitmap files. Then, one at a time, I opened up each page in MS Paint and copied the parts one by one and pasted them onto new A4 sized pages. Some of the parts were too big so I divided them into 2 pieces. I ended up with 13 x A4 sized pages.
I have also decided to number each part to make assembly easier.
The main problem that I found previously was the tab positions so I have started to relocate them on the drawings to make assembly easier.
As I build, I will fine tune the parts and then upload the relevant pages to Mediafire as they are completed.

Great idea!!

Revell-Fan · Feb 21, 2021

Excellent plan! Thank you very much!

Awry_Chaos · Feb 21, 2021

Very cool! Looking forward to seeing your progress!

MikeBer · Feb 23, 2021

I've finalised the parts for the body module and started to build it.
The build sequence will follow in a couple of days.

MikeBer · Feb 26, 2021

This is a very well designed model but unfortunately the parts were printed in A3 format.
Because the majority of modellers only have an A4 printer, including myself, I’ve re-arranged the parts (without a reduction in scale), to fit onto A4 sized sheets.
4 of the parts were too big to fit onto A4 sheets so I divided each of the 4 parts into 2 pieces each, using panel lines for the joining interfaces.

Another thing that I was not happy with was the tab positions. As a personal preference, I don’t like tabs to alternate between two parts as I feel that this gives rise to “wavy” join lines. I prefer the tabs to all be on the one part so that a clean straight join is obtained.

The assembly guide of the original model only consisted of pictures with no discernible sequence or part numbering so I have numbered all the parts on the A4 sheets, using a modular numbering system.

The model was well designed to be built in modules, so I’ve kept to this, starting with the main body (B).

As a personal preference, I find it easier to scribe all parts that bend before cutting them out.

Once I am satisfied with each module, I will upload the relevant pdf pages to Mediafire for you to download should you wish to build it.

MikeBer · Feb 26, 2021

Main body.

Join the base parts B to Ba and then re-enforce base B with 1mm card using the template guide provided.

Assemble parts B3a & B4a and when dry, fit them to sides B3 & B4. Note that there is an alignment dot on one of the tabs on each part. This tab faces the front of the body.

Using cereal box card, reinforce sides B3, B4 and part Ba as shown, leaving room for the base tabs at the bottom.

Join sides B3 & B4 to base B.

Join parts B1 to B2 and then to Base B and sides B3 & B4.

Rear landing unit.

After assembling parts L1a, L1b, L1c & L1d, glue them to part L.

Now attach sides L2 & L3 to L.

Note that the front and rear bend slightly.

Add reinforcing card.

Now attach this unit to the body.

This completes module 1. The files can be found here :-

http://www.mediafire.com/folder/e2cv2r9jdye20/Razor_Crest

Please feel free to tell me if you pick up any problems or mistakes.

Cybergrinder · Feb 26, 2021

I really enjoyed the show so really curious how this is going to turn out. Looking good so far!

Rhaven Blaack · Feb 26, 2021

Thank you for posting this thread! It is going to be very helpful to all who build this model.
I like how this is taking form! You are doing a great job on it! I can see that there is a great deal of greebling potential.