Gunnie
04-21-2008, 02:14 PM
When I have a good time at a model contest (even when I am asked to judge), I always come home fired-up to crack open another box and start something. Problem with this is that I already have an embarrassing number of started projects (25) crying out to be finished. I'm like anyone else...
So, I figure - what's it gonna hurt to start another one! :p
Ever since I bought Fine Molds' Jango Fett and Boba Fett versions of the KSE (Kuat Systems Engineering) Firespray-31 Class Patrol and Attack Ship, I've felt a bit contrained in what/how to model them. With the near-canon lore already written on this ship type, you can really only model either or - as Jango Fett stole one of the -31 prototypes when escaping from the prison on Oovo IV and destroyed the hanger with the remaining prototypes. Frakkin' Bounty Hunter scum!
I hate being hemmed-in. But, SW:Expanded Universe lore has KSE reviving the ship type in an attempt to re-enter the small starship market by cashing in on the notorious Boba Fett's exploits with his -31. So, that gave me an idea to take the basic kit and improve upon it for a more up-to-date version in the timeline shortly after the Battle for Endor. There really isn't a lot more information or drawings/photos to go on beyond that.
I'm going to do what I envision the -41 (my creation), the reintroduced KSE Firespray Class Patrol and Attack Ship, might look like as a Privateer in the hands of scoundrels.
I attached a photo of Andrasta (source: Star Wars Galaxies) as my source of inspiration. And, I'm going to use five figures from PetarB's excellent 1/72 scale line to populate my Privateer. Furthering the idea, I'm going to apply a custom paint scheme for my bootlegger's ship and I am seriously pondering the idea of applying a "cheesecake" pin-up on the fuselage side like the dancing Twi'lek on Andrasta. I am not sure if I'm going to do a human female, or what species to select right now.
I've decided my ship's Captain will be a female - but haven't come up with a name to christen my miniature - yet. The other four will likely be a mixed-race contingent. Writing this, it sounds a bit like Firefly, huh? I never watched the series, but did watch Serenity. Maybe that's where my drive is coming from...
It will be lit internally with 15 soft-white LED's driven by a small 3V powerpack that I can tuck away in the nose, allowing the miniature to free-stand without having to be tethered to the nearest electrical socket. I already have the lights/juice ready to put in the hull, but won't cut plastic until a few minutes from now. Gotta do my stretch-and-flex exercises to get pumped-up.
My goal is to update the basic design in some areas where the -31 is deficient, without changing the overall look and feel of the craft. I envision that is part of the draw KSE would be pushing in marketing the ship to potential customers. More to come...
So, I figure - what's it gonna hurt to start another one! :p
Ever since I bought Fine Molds' Jango Fett and Boba Fett versions of the KSE (Kuat Systems Engineering) Firespray-31 Class Patrol and Attack Ship, I've felt a bit contrained in what/how to model them. With the near-canon lore already written on this ship type, you can really only model either or - as Jango Fett stole one of the -31 prototypes when escaping from the prison on Oovo IV and destroyed the hanger with the remaining prototypes. Frakkin' Bounty Hunter scum!
I hate being hemmed-in. But, SW:Expanded Universe lore has KSE reviving the ship type in an attempt to re-enter the small starship market by cashing in on the notorious Boba Fett's exploits with his -31. So, that gave me an idea to take the basic kit and improve upon it for a more up-to-date version in the timeline shortly after the Battle for Endor. There really isn't a lot more information or drawings/photos to go on beyond that.
I'm going to do what I envision the -41 (my creation), the reintroduced KSE Firespray Class Patrol and Attack Ship, might look like as a Privateer in the hands of scoundrels.
I attached a photo of Andrasta (source: Star Wars Galaxies) as my source of inspiration. And, I'm going to use five figures from PetarB's excellent 1/72 scale line to populate my Privateer. Furthering the idea, I'm going to apply a custom paint scheme for my bootlegger's ship and I am seriously pondering the idea of applying a "cheesecake" pin-up on the fuselage side like the dancing Twi'lek on Andrasta. I am not sure if I'm going to do a human female, or what species to select right now.
I've decided my ship's Captain will be a female - but haven't come up with a name to christen my miniature - yet. The other four will likely be a mixed-race contingent. Writing this, it sounds a bit like Firefly, huh? I never watched the series, but did watch Serenity. Maybe that's where my drive is coming from...
It will be lit internally with 15 soft-white LED's driven by a small 3V powerpack that I can tuck away in the nose, allowing the miniature to free-stand without having to be tethered to the nearest electrical socket. I already have the lights/juice ready to put in the hull, but won't cut plastic until a few minutes from now. Gotta do my stretch-and-flex exercises to get pumped-up.
My goal is to update the basic design in some areas where the -31 is deficient, without changing the overall look and feel of the craft. I envision that is part of the draw KSE would be pushing in marketing the ship to potential customers. More to come...