Possible Star Destroyer variant...

[Scorpius]

So I'm currently toying with the idea of a deck through carrier/star destroyer after being inspired by Out Of Time's own variant, so blame him, lol....

I'm still working on the design, but so far, said model would be 25" x 14".

At the moment, I'm very pleased with the overall shape. I"m going to build a mock-up in 3DS Max to see where I want to go with it....

First though I need to finish my Corsair, lol.

[Max Zephyr]

Very cool! I like the lines of the ship thus far. Now get ready for a greebly greedy monster MUAHAHAHA.

[Scorpius]

Very cool! I like the lines of the ship thus far. Now get ready for a greebly greedy monster MUAHAHAHA.

Hey, thanks man!

That's okay, I've got greeblies coming out of ears!

What sparked the idea was looking at OOT's build, then as I was rummaging though the storage area at work, I found a plethora of old circuits, rectangular chips, etc... good side trench detail. Plus the plastic totes of crap I have at home, my wife might actually be pleased when I tell her that I'm using the shit up. :grin:

I also have access to a rather large supply of scrap plexi, so why not?

[modman06]

great shape, very aggresive looking, definetly keep working on it. need to build that one.


AL

[Kuhn Global]

So I'm currently toying with the idea of a deck through carrier/star destroyer after being inspired by Out Of Time's own variant, so blame him, lol....

I'm still working on the design, but so far, said model would be 25" x 14".

At the moment, I'm very pleased with the overall shape. I"m going to build a mock-up in 3DS Max to see where I want to go with it....




SWEEEET!.... I really like that top shape Carlos! :D

Keep the updates comin'! :D

[R L Bleecker]

Hey, Carlos, the more the merrier! Mine technically isn't a variant of the SD, though it obviously comes from the same shipyards and design houses. It's MUCH smaller than a Destroyer and much less heavily armed, which is why I call it a Cutter. By Imperial standards, it's tiny; only around 2500 ft in length more or less.

Yours... about how big will it be ( 'real world' ) and how will it compare to the Devastator/Avenger types?

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys!

I'd envision it as somewhere in between your Cutter and the normal Star Destroyer....

If a SD is typically 6 miles long, this would probably fit in at around 4. I haven't exactly worked out the math that far yet, for the time being I'm playing with shapes.... You never know, I may end up turning this into some behemoth of a battlecruiser... My first idea was that the space in between the front "mandibles" for lack of a better term, would serve as the entrance to the carrier decks, but what if I toy with the idea of putting some real big frickin canon or mass-driver there or something, ala Narn cruiser, lol.....

I've attached some very quick renders of what I have so far, which is devoid of a superstructure yet.

[Scorpius]

Okay fellas, last rendering of the evening. Not bad for 2 hours of work...

[Kuhn Global]

Dang Carlos!!! That didn't take you long at all!

NIIIIIIICE!!!

BTW.... the length of an Imperial class SD (like the Avenger) is 1600 meters according to the new cut-away book release of all six movies (Star Wars - Complete Cross Sections). It made GREAT sense so this is what we are using to determine size relevance to each other. Converting down to inches, and using the future 4 foot (48 inch) Avenger project as 1600 meters,... if Bob's were real life, then his would measure 900 meters at 27 inches. ;) I also have another planned in the near future of the fan designes VICEROY class....measuring 1700 meters and actually being 51 inches in length. ;)

Now... an SSD (The Executor)???? I would need a HUGE facility to place that to scale with the others! LOLOLOLOLOL

I REALLY like this new class you have made! What do you call it again? And, what are the chances of making it available? Even as a mesh to have parts printed? ;)

[Max Zephyr]

Now... an SSD (The Executor)???? I would need a HUGE facility to place that to scale with the others! LOLOLOLOLOL

What! No room for a 41 foot build??? LOLOLOL



Love the rendering it really brought this concept to life!

[Talen]

kinda reminds me of the SD from the fan film series IMPS

[Scorpius]

Dang Carlos!!! That didn't take you long at all!

NIIIIIIICE!!!

BTW.... the length of an Imperial class SD (like the Avenger) is 1600 meters according to the new cut-away book release of all six movies (Star Wars - Complete Cross Sections). It made GREAT sense so this is what we are using to determine size relevance to each other. Converting down to inches, and using the future 4 foot (48 inch) Avenger project as 1600 meters,... if Bob's were real life, then his would measure 900 meters at 27 inches. ;) I also have another planned in the near future of the fan designes VICEROY class....measuring 1700 meters and actually being 51 inches in length. ;)

Now... an SSD (The Executor)???? I would need a HUGE facility to place that to scale with the others! LOLOLOLOLOL

I REALLY like this new class you have made! What do you call it again? And, what are the chances of making it available? Even as a mesh to have parts printed? ;)

Kurt, the model currently measures 27.25" x 14" overall, putting it at about 1/2500 scale or 1700 meters in real life. It will look positively sick next to my itty bitty Enterprise-A, lol! Can you say big shumbitch!? :D

I'm still leaning toward making this a carrier-type ship. I wasn't planning on kitting it, as I don't want to deal with the expense at the moment, however when my plans are complete, maybe I will build 2 at once....? Also once drawings are finalized, I could do a detailed mesh that you could use.... I eat, sleep and breathe 3DS Max. :)

I think I'll call this a Medusa-class Carrier. :cool:

Once I finish the drawings, I'll make a template for the 4 hull wedges out of MDF and use that to rout plexi copies. It's easy, quick and accurate. Once the internal structure and provisions for lighting are accounted for, it's just a matter of doing the rest.

[Scorpius]

kinda reminds me of the SD from the fan film series IMPS


I haven't watched that in a looong time, now you've got me curious! ;)

[Kuhn Global]

Kurt, the model currently measures 27.25" x 14" overall, putting it at about 1/2500 scale or 1700 meters in real life. Can you say big shumbitch!? :D

I think I'll call this a Medusa-class Carrier. :cool:



Excellent Carlos!!! This design almost BEGS to be done in large scale! ;) Since I am eventually having another fan design built that is stated as 1700 meters actual length, then another would be kewl to consider with the same length measurements! :)

I like it. Medusa Class Carrier. Nice. :D

I started a thread in the Star Wars Reference area regarding the sizes stated in the Cross Section Book....
http://www.resinilluminati.com/showthread.php?p=25572#post25572

I found that VERY interesting. ;)

[Kuhn Global]

Carlos.... Here is the Fan design that I am having built soon.... the Viceroy Class... It will be 51 inches when finished. ;) These fellas designed a KILLER beastie with this! My hat is off to them! :D

http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/attachments/3d-gallery/35563d1183549161-rising-threat-fleet.jpg

http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/attachments/3d-gallery/35565d1183549186-rising-threat-imp-march.jpg

http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/attachments/3d-gallery/35566d1183549198-rising-threat-viceroy.jpg

[Scorpius]

Carlos.... Here is the Fan design that I am having built soon.... the Viceroy Class... It will be 51 inches when finished. ;) These fellas designed a KILLER beastie with this! My hat is off to them! :D

http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/attachments/3d-gallery/35563d1183549161-rising-threat-fleet.jpg

http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/attachments/3d-gallery/35565d1183549186-rising-threat-imp-march.jpg

http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/attachments/3d-gallery/35566d1183549198-rising-threat-viceroy.jpg

Kurt, is she cloaked? I can't see anything, did you forget the linky?

EDIT: I found this: http://bmcforums.image22.net/viewtopic.php?p=323&sid=8d42077e37756ec8d9a084d18fe75340

Me likes it much!

[Apophis]

Kurt, is she cloaked? I can't see anything, did you forget the linky?

EDIT: I found this: http://bmcforums.image22.net/viewtopic.php?p=323&sid=8d42077e37756ec8d9a084d18fe75340

Me likes it much!

That one looks good, but i think yours looks more menacing with the wedge shape instead of a rounded one, it looks a bit Star Trekish in my opinion, too many curves and too many colors.

[Scorpius]

Thank you Apophis. I understand what you mean.

The shape is still evolving, but here is a short video....

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/?action=view&current=test.flv

The bridge and neck section have evolved more since I did this test vid. More to come as it goes...

[Scorpius]

I plan on building a foam-core mock-up this weekend if time permits. Stay tuned.....

[Kuhn Global]

That is BEAUTIFUL Carlos!!! :D

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! Keep the progress coming! :D AWESOME!!!

[Scorpius]

Thanks Kurt!

[Scorpius]

Okay, I finished the wireframe version and used that as a template to create a new version in Max from the ground up. She's still devoid of detail though.

I'm satisfied with everything except for the look of the front carrier deck. I'm still not quite sure how to approach that have it still look like a star wars vehicle.

More to come soon....

[Kuhn Global]

Whoa!!!:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

I REALLY like this Carlos!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D

Fantastic design!!!

I understand about the launch bay in the front. To me, it just looks like it needs the more detail that simply has yet to be added. ;) This is still in it's infancy after all, eh? ;) I know you will make that front area be even more fantastic with whatever additions you make! :D

[Scorpius]

Thanks Kurt!

It's coming along dude!

[R L Bleecker]

We like wedges. More wedges!

[Scorpius]

Atomic wedges, not wedgies. :D

[Apophis]

I gots an idea, how about the top and the bottom of the hull open from the superstructure forward on the top and from the reactor forward, so your fightercraft can go up or down, sorta see through hull, and keep the nose pointy?

[Scorpius]

I gots an idea, how about the top and the bottom of the hull open from the superstructure forward on the top and from the reactor forward, so your fightercraft can go up or down, sorta see through hull, and keep the nose pointy?


Interesting, if I am imagining it as you describe. Sort of like 2 very large open bays... pointy nose.... Very interesting. I'll mess around with that idea as well, thanks!

[Scorpius]

You know what Apophis, I like your idea better. The upper/lower bays would be connected via a series of doors on a common bulkhead, some open, some closed. At an angle, you'd be able to see clear through the ship. Plus, I'd be able to tie my 2 side bays into it. There would be 4 large seperate, but interconnected hangars.

I LOVE IT! :D Think of the detailing and lighting options. Excellent idea!


New length of the model is 31". She's somewhere around 2000m.

[Apophis]

Your welcome!
Now that is gonna look cool! I cant wait to see some renders!
The bays are all lit up and you can see ALL of the ties "hanging".
You could really detail the inside of the hull, there would be several "decks" showing, when you look inside, and all of your landing craft and shuttles could be on the outside hangers.
The larger ships like the Falcon or RBR could be in the aft hanger, facing the superstructure, with the magnetic field around the hanger?
All kinds of options.

[Scorpius]

Gents, thanks very much!

Final size is 31" x 14", 1/2500 scale. The real ship would be 1,968.5 meters.

I have just about all the drawings done that I need, so I can start construction. I'm holding off on the next version of the digital model so I can concentrate on fabrication drawings. This Sunday I'll go into work early to utilize my shop and some scrap materials, which are plenty. I'm excited about this project. I haven't done any studio scale stuff since college, which was a decade ago. I've gotten sidetracked here and there, but scratchbuilding sci-fi is my first love, along with armor that is.....They compete in my brain for 1st place.

[Scorpius]

I got started by boxing out the upper hangar deck. She looks good! Tomorrow I'll start with the lower deck and the hull. Pics to come when I get something worth taking pictures.

[Apophis]

Ooooo, i wanna see! This`ll be cool !
I cant wait for the pics!!!

[Scorpius]

Nothing fancy so far... I've got the hull wedges cut out. They need some minor filing in places, and I'm working on the upper hangar bay. The photos came out a bit blurry, but I was in a hurry at the time.

I'm also going to build a couple of smaller escort craft too to go with the hangar bays. Probably a Flurry and a Hyperspace Marauder.


http://www.moscroatia.com/slike_za_enciklopediju/766_hyperspace_marauder_2.jpg

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Flurry_egvv.jpg

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Lancer_schem.jpg

[Max Zephyr]

Sweet! I really like the direction you've taken this.

[Scorpius]

Thanks Max! More to come soon.....

[Scorpius]

My next step is to build up the structural framework on the hangar sidewalls. At work I was rooting around in the storage area, and I found a butt load of ancient circuit board parts that will come in handy for building the Tie bays and other details of the waistband parts. They are cool, I'll have to take photos..... Then I'm going to start on the lower hangar bay which is similar but about twice as deep as the upper one. the two will be joined in the hull through a series of rather large blast doors. I'm going to build up the hangar detail in layers, and I need to go to the hobby shop to get some small scale trussing from Plastruct. After that I'll start working on the hull.

[Scorpius]

Just to show you fine folks that I haven't been sitting around with my thumb up my ass.... Albeit to some that would be appealing, not I however.

The hangar bay is just taped in place for now to take the photos... She's coming along smoothly.

Now I've got to go back to the shipyard and work on her. :)

[Max Zephyr]

Oh now that is a fine sight indeed! I love it when the hull takes shape.

[Scorpius]

Thanks Max.

[Scorpius]

No updates these last couple of days, things have been rough. Maybe later I'll get some work done, unless I crash early.

[Kuhn Global]

I have been out for a few days..... Carlos.... this is really coming along!

LOVE the size measurements! And you have REALLY nailed the aggressive design! :D

Very nice sir!!! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Scorpius]

Thanks Kurt!

I got a couple of additional hull plates attached to the top tonight. I hope to have more pics by the weekend. :D

[REL]

Wow I like this a lot! Pretty cool.

[modman06]

Damn thats looking good, sleep later get to work.

AL

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys! I will sleep when I am dead Sir! :D

[Scorpius]

I've done some minor detailing on the upper nose area this evening, but in reality I'm waiting for those slow bitches from Plastruct to expedite my friggin order that I placed nearly 2 weeks ago. I'm kindof at a stand still until they deliver.

[Kuhn Global]

I've done some minor detailing on the upper nose area this evening, but in reality I'm waiting for those slow bitches from Plastruct to expedite my friggin order that I placed nearly 2 weeks ago. I'm kindof at a stand still until they deliver.

LOLOLOLOLOLOL..... how many times have we all gone through that one?!!! LOLOLOLOL.... remember to breathe my friend! :D

I can't wait to see this beastie come to it's physical life!!!

[Scorpius]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL..... how many times have we all gone through that one?!!! LOLOLOLOL.... remember to breathe my friend! :D

I can't wait to see this beastie come to it's physical life!!!

Thanks Bro! She's gonna look sweet on top of my entertainment center, especially in the evening with the lights on and engines ablazing. :D I'll keep plugging away at her and eventually even have a FINISHED model. :D :D :D

[U-boater]

I've done some minor detailing on the upper nose area this evening, but in reality I'm waiting for those slow bitches from Plastruct to expedite my friggin order that I placed nearly 2 weeks ago. I'm kindof at a stand still until they deliver.

I feel your pain!

It's a real nut-crusher gettin' stalled on a project! But...

Keep up the good work! :hail:

[Scorpius]

Thanks U-boater!

[Scorpius]

Ahh, I finally got my goods from those felchers at Plastruct, time to get back on task. :D

[modman06]

great, cant wait to see more of this. dont you hate to wait for supplies. im in that boat myself now.


al

[Scorpius]

great, cant wait to see more of this. dont you hate to wait for supplies. im in that boat myself now.


al

Thanks Modman.

I usually don't mind waiting for supplies, it's just that for 15 years, whenever I've had to order from Plastruct, their sales people always have a friggin attitude. Unfortunately it's usually the only place to find certain things....

[Scorpius]

Well the entire top has been gotten it's plating/cladding, and now it's time to move onto either the bottom or the superstructure... Pics tomorrow.....

[modman06]

Cooool lets see some pics.

al

[Scorpius]

Cooool lets see some pics.

al

I'll some photos tomorrow. I'm tired now.... and lazy feeling.... don't feel like using the energy it takes to put 2 AA's in my camera and then connecting it to the puter, LOL... For God sakes man, I'd have to get up out of my chair! :eek:






:grin:

[modman06]

well if i would of known that you had to get out of your chair i would have waited until tomarrow to ask for pics.


AL

[Scorpius]

well if i would of known that you had to get out of your chair i would have waited until tomarrow to ask for pics.


AL

Hahaha! It's all good! I have to give it a wash anyway so the panel lines come out in the photos. That will help me visualize the detail as well. I have them broken down pretty well, but given the scale of the ship, I want to bring them down to the next level.... I'm going to be blind by the time I finish. :D

[Scorpius]

I promised photos and photos ye shall have.

[modman06]

alright some pics. Looking good, glad to see you get out of the chair, LOL just kidding.


al

[Scorpius]

Thanks for the support Al.

[Apophis]

It looks exactly the way i pictured it!!! Outstanding job so far Scorp!

[Scorpius]

Thanks Apophis! I appreciate it.

[Scorpius]

Small update tonight.....

Working out details of the upper hangar deck. It's going to be fun lighting this area.
The lower hangar deck is going to meet this from from the aft side, and is going to be twice as deep.

[Kuhn Global]

duuuuuuuuuuude! :cool::cool::cool::cool:

Carlos! You've got my drool factor up a few notches my friend!!! :D:D:D:D:D

[Scorpius]

Thanks Kurt. SO MUCH work to do..... :p

[R L Bleecker]

Yes.. these SDs require a LOT of attention!

Great job, Scorp!

[Scorpius]

Yes.. these SDs require a LOT of attention!

Great job, Scorp!

Indeed they do. :D Thank you. :cool:

[Scorpius]

Gentlemen!

I actually felt well enough today to cut some styrene for this beast! Monday I have to go back to work reluctantly after 2.5 weeks of bed-rest, so I hope to knock out some serious work on this over the next few days.

While bed-ridden, I had plenty of time to plan out my next project, which will be a 1/24 version of this craft below that Talen so kindly posted in the Star Wars section. I'm also thinking about kitting a smaller version of it, say 1/48 scale. Mine will look largely the same, but many of the details will change. I don't like the flat bottom or the guns underneath, which IMO make it look like a toy. The top of the cone section will have a gun turret. I'm also doing something different with the engines. The creator of this design classified it as a bomber, but I'm going to create an interceptor/ patrol gunboat version of it. See the link below.

http://www.resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7710&d=1206255138

So that is the update for now. I hope to have pics by Sunday. Also I will try to find the time to work on Mike/Last Battlestar's CD cover.

[Scorpius]

A quick screenshot WIP. For now, back to the carrier.

[Apophis]

Well, that looks nice, but can i have the 1/24 scaled one? Please, pretty please?

Seriously, the 1/24 is the best scale i think.

[Scorpius]

Well, that looks nice, but can i have the 1/24 scaled one? Please, pretty please?

Seriously, the 1/24 is the best scale i think.

LOL, Possibly! I agree, I'd like to kit it in 1/24. It depends on how much I can invest in it. First I've got to get through this Star Destroyer. :D

I'm trying to concentrate on the job at hand, but when you get an idea that becomes obsessive, especially when stuck in bed for a few weeks, it ends up being all you can think about. :D

[modman06]

Looks like a another great one to build. welcome back. cant wait for more WIP pics.


al

[Apophis]

LOL, Possibly! I agree, I'd like to kit it in 1/24. It depends on how much I can invest in it. First I've got to get through this Star Destroyer. :D

I'm trying to concentrate on the job at hand, but when you get an idea that becomes obsessive, especially when stuck in bed for a few weeks, it ends up being all you can think about. :D

By all means, please continue with the SD. It is better to do one kit at a time, so that it has your undivided attention.:cool:

Is this craft a clone wars bomber by any chance? It looks to have a similar engine configuration as the Radiant VII and chancelor Palpatines shuttle.

Ya know come to think about it, it would look much sleeker and fighter like w/o the bottom guns, just make it smooth.
Also, on a side note, the craft has inkings of the Y-wing in its elements. For instance, the engines have the vectoring vanes, the ion cannon on top, the canopy is close, and it has a place to put the R2 unit. I will have to study it a bit more to see if there are anymore similarities.

[Scorpius]

By all means, please continue with the SD. It is better to do one kit at a time, so that it has your undivided attention.:cool:

Is this craft a clone wars bomber by any chance? It looks to have a similar engine configuration as the Radiant VII and chancelor Palpatines shuttle.

Ya know come to think about it, it would look much sleeker and fighter like w/o the bottom guns, just make it smooth.
Also, on a side note, the craft has inkings of the Y-wing in its elements. For instance, the engines have the vectoring vanes, the ion cannon on top, the canopy is close, and it has a place to put the R2 unit. I will have to study it a bit more to see if there are anymore similarities.

Talen found the renderings at sci-fi meshes website. I think it is meant to present a clone wars/republic bomber. I also picked up on the extension of the basic Y-wing layout. I'm working on some stuff now and will show a few quickie renderings tomorrow. ;)

[Kuhn Global]

Talen has great taste... and so do you Carlos...

...in 1/24 scale..... YES!!!! PLEASE?!!!

What is this thing called? And... I can't wait to see more on this SD design!!! :D

http://www.resinilluminati.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7710&d=1206255138

[Scorpius]

Hi guys!

Just a real quick update.

I am no longer employed. I imploded on Monday afternoon at work, which was my first day back to work after surgery. It was ugly. My entire department pretty much told the Vice President of Education and Programming to "go fuck herself" and we all walked. Let's just say that she fucked up, and there will be lasting repercussions for her from this. 5 people under her "leadership" quit in the last week. She'll be lucky to have a job at all within the next few days, along with our pathetic CEO.

So my efforts now are mostly focused on the job hunt. I'm still working on the Star Destroyer as time permits, but I've been pretty busy as you can imagine. This project though is important to beef up my portfolio. I'll pop in here and there and post pics when I can, but my time at RI right now will unfortunately have to be curtailed a bit.

Best wishes to you all! Many thanks for your friendship.

Carlos

[Kuhn Global]

Wow Carlos! That is pretty major. However, with your talents, I am certain you will find work quickly. :)

Keep us posted my friend. :)

[Scorpius]

Wow Carlos! That is pretty major. However, with your talents, I am certain you will find work quickly. :)

Keep us posted my friend. :)

Thanks Kurt, I appreciate it, all the best bro! :D

[777]

I hope the powers that be in your area realise that you walked for a reason and sort the problem out. All the best.

[Scorpius]

Reposting the updates

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0672.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0674.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0675.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0677.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0678.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0679.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0683.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0690.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/ShiftyTheKid2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/StephanieEastwood-1.jpg

[modman06]

great stuff, love all the little details. keep it coming. had to repost this for you.




al

[Scorpius]

Thanks Al, stay tuned. More to come later.

[Scorpius]

Quick mock up with the bridge in place temporarily.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0699.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0697.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0698.jpg

[modman06]

alright, thats great. love the size. keep it coming.

al

[Scorpius]

Thanks Al!

I'm getting ready to cast some greeblies and my engine nozzles. Soon the rubber will flow from the force.

[Apophis]

I get one of these when its done, right?! Excellent job! I really like how its coming together!!

[Scorpius]

Thanks Apophis. When I started this I was originally going to build 2 at the same time, but that didn't pan out, so she's one of her kind.

I'm working on the Mercury capsule by day and this by night. I'll have pics of both tomorrow. I've got some rubber molds done and I have a few more to go. Before I get much further though I have to start shopping around for LEDs. I am going to see about getting a decent Xmas set or possibly just making a wire harness. I have to save $$$ wherever possible.

[R L Bleecker]

Boy this thing sure is hummin' along!!

[Max Zephyr]

Looking killer!

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys!

More tomorrow, I'm off to bed for now.

[Kuhn Global]

Thanks guys!

More tomorrow, I'm off to bed for now.


NO!!! NOW NOW NOW!!! LOLOLOLOLOL

Have a good nights rest my friend! :D

[Kuhn Global]

she's one of her kind.



Hmmmmmmmmmm...... now that would be a shame. ;)

[Scorpius]

Thanks Kurt. ;)

Here's some photos of some molds. I have a few more to go.

Here's the main engine mold. The top half can also double as a KTM original #4 butt plug.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0717-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0722-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0723-1.jpg

Greeblies.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0730-1.jpg

Bow of the top so far.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0712.jpg

[Apophis]

Neato man!

[JohnLogan]

Great Job!! Thanks for sharring.
-John

[modman06]

Looks great, love the engines,.. HMMM love the silly cone molds. great stuff.



al

[Scorpius]

Thanks gentlemens.

I've ordered some pre-wired 12v LEDs this morning, so I am waiting for those. I'm going to be casting more greeblies and starting to detail the Bridge and work on the superstructure. The fun never ends, eh? I may take photos later if I get the chance. I have to take my son to the dentist.

[Kuhn Global]

Always looking forward to viewing more on your progress Carlos! :D

This beastie is what this hobby is all about! :D

[Scorpius]

Thanks Kurt!

I got my LEDs from BestHongKong today. I have to get a 12v power supply. I haven't had time to do any work on her all week with my daughter sick and sleep deprivation. Just pure exhaustion. I've gotta kick the Mercury kit into high gear, so progress will be slow on this. I did start detailing the bridge though last week.

[Kuhn Global]

I hope things are going better for you this week Carlo?. :) A sick child is hard enough as it is, eh? ;)

Any updates on this sweet custom SD?

[Scorpius]

Hey Kurt!

No, unfortunately no updates. I've been concentrating on the Mercury project, as that is a paying one.... ;)

[Kuhn Global]

Hey Kurt!

No, unfortunately no updates. I've been concentrating on the Mercury project, as that is a paying one.... ;)

Money DOES do the talkin', eh? :D I completely understand! And I can't wait to see more! :D

[Scorpius]

Howdy, I'm back after a wee sabbatical. Been pretty busy with "life" things. Anyway, I finally got around to a couple of photos.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0785.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0788.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0790.jpg

[modman06]

Alright looking good. been waiting to see more on this.


Al

[Apophis]

Oooooo, greeblies!

[Kuhn Global]

:D:D:D:D:D:D

Time to get the drool bucket out again! ;) :cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys!

We had to buy a new phone for the house, so the old one kindly donated it's 12v power supply and associated jack for this project. I may actually do some work on her tonight, as I've been jonesing. Things are crazy hectic around here these days.

[Scorpius]

Test fitting of various parts in progress. You can see how the 4 bays will interconnect. Still forever and a day to go..... I want it to be purrrfect.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0818.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0821.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0822.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0825.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0820.jpg

[Kuhn Global]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

THIS totally ROCKs Carlos! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

I soooooo love this scratch build! I look forward to view it completed! :D

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Scorpius]

Thanks my friend!

I'd like to see it completed too LOL! Hopefully in a month or two, but that may be too optimistic of a timeframe. I'd say by Xmas for sure.... :D

[modman06]

Looks great, i like the hangar bays.


Oh yeah i didnt see an AIP compass anywhere on the table.




Al

[Apophis]

I like it Carlos!!

[Griffworks]

Excellent work, Scorpius! I have to confess to being enraptured by the Purty Pikshurs, so haven't read everything you've written and ask your forgiveness. Is that film that your'e using for the exterior landing bay doors?

[Griffworks]

Since I see yer on....

Bumpity Bump! :D

As someone else has for their Avatar....

Moarpleez! :D

[Kuhn Global]

GREAT bump Griff! :D

Carlos! DUUUUUUDE! Please sir.... may we have some more?! ;)

[Scorpius]

Hey guys.

No no recent updates, although I plan on working on it today. I had to take a couple of days away from modeling after finishing the Mercury. The only things I've done was disassemble it and removed the mile of tape holding it together, and see those cardboard boxes in the photos above? I had to empty those onto the table to organize and find things, that took awhile LOL.

Jeff, those aren't film they are cpu parts I found at my last job in storage. I just had to acquire them. ;)

[Kuhn Global]

Carlos...whenever you get to it... you know I am ALWAYS ready to view your updates! :D This scratch build ROCKS!!! :D

[Scorpius]

The lower bay is nearly complete and will be ready for installation soon. I have some more minor detailing to do to it, and to frame out the opening on the bottom of the ship. Then I can plan the lateral bays. If I get the chance soon (which is doubtful!) I'll be working on the rest of the superstructure.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0888.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0886.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/Sava_Fett/Gorgon%20Star%20Destroyer/100_0890.jpg

[Kuhn Global]

B E A UTiful Carlos! :eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:D:cool::cool::cool::cool::co ol::cool:

[Raist3001]

Man, you guys are so frackin' talented. Well done Scorpius.

[modman06]

Coolness. maybe one day ill do one of these.

Al

[Kuhn Global]

VERY interested progress request bump! :D

[Redfinger]

very clean work!

Ashton

[Scorpius]

Thanks guys. Unfortunately no recent updates. Skylab has my life consumed at least for a couple more weeks.