Troy Molitor Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 This is so far out of my comfort level but I really, really enjoy what's going on here. Can I ask how big this thing actually is? length wise? Super cool work going on here. The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) thanks guys The ship is about 63cm long. There are a couple of pics further back with a Tamiya glue bottle next to it for size reference Edited August 19, 2020 by The Madhatter Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 hey guys Well, the cursed COVID continues and so does this build. Over 2 years now and lots more to do. I've slowed down a bit lately due to other things on the go but there is some progress - probably not as much as you'd like. but there is some I spent a few hours on the dome thing on the bottom and I am pretty happy with how it's come out (one 1 side anyway - haven't done the other yet). I've added stuff to the man hull plates and now I'm concentrating on the raise edges along the center of the ship. I'm going to do concentrated pockets of details here and there but lessen it as I work outward You can see the difference in the 2 sides one of the overall shots. It's pretty bare on the right and not so much on the left. As I say frequently, I need to be careful not to loose the sheer size of it with too much detail. From afar, and under paint, it'll look a lot less busy but up close is where the time spent on this will come through. Anyway, enough words, you came to see pics, so here's my latest update Looks like I need to fix a couple of sprue pipe too: Anyways, that's all I have sorry. Sorry for the yellowish photos but I couldn't be bothered getting the light tent set up tonight, but next time, I'll hopefully have better quality photos As always, thanks for stopping by and having a look! Stay safe and I'll catch you round the boards Si scvrobeson, Brett M, TaffyMan and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Aybara Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Ok, well, now you're just showing off. Seriously, that detail is just amazing. One thing I always thought "Wars" did better than "Trek" is using these kinds of exterior details to convey the massive size of their ships. Exception being the Borg Cube. My hat is off to you, sir. The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 When you're all done with this, I'm guessing ILM will be beating down your door for a job. Matt The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks guys for the kind posts. Im going to break from the hull detailing and move to starting the base as I need a break from it. The base will be a model in itself so stay tuned Uilleann, Brett M and chrish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Looking great, Si. Interested to see what you have in mind for the base..... The Madhatter and chrish 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks Brett I've started to make my own death star tiles tonight which I'm going to cast multiple copies of. I'll take some pictures tomorrow night. Hopefully they work out the way I have it in my head but so far, it's looking good Out2gtcha, Brett M and Uilleann 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 As promised, here are a couple of pics of the start of my base. Doesn't look much now but these are just detail tiles which will form a much bigger area later on Yes, there will be a trench for X-Wings to run down to This base idea is nothing new, but I have always wanted to have a go at building something like this and this is the perfect time. If it fails, then I'll just stick to a pole and mirror (with something built along the sides or similar. I have a back up plan!) See you soon scvrobeson, Gazzas, Landrotten Highlander and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Lovely work! And the base will be amazing when done. Too bad you couldn't incorporate some sort of accurate curvature to the base, but I'm not sure how much curve the panels would evsk have at that scale. Either way, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I give you a lot of credit for sticking with this project and dealing with this level of detail for so long! I would have probably stopped/started/stopped this project 20 times by now. It all looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 thanks guys! I won't lie, it has been a test of my patience and perseverance, but I am determined to get it finished. Maybe even this year - but it's doubtful Brian, I may very well have curvature if the resin warps I'm going to try put some brass rod into the plates when I go to cast them to try stop that from happening but I won't count on it Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Love this build! I'm glad you are keeping on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 12:50 AM, Gazzas said: Love this build! I'm glad you are keeping on it. I'll second that. Incredible stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hi everyone Well, my replacement grid sheets finally arrived last week and I have now finished my master which I will make a cast of tomorrow and hopefully, will be able to produce enough copies to cover a large area. Started off with this: Ended up with this: Will post the results of the casting even if it fails Thanks for looking Si Uilleann, dodgem37, Gazzas and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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