building my own snowspeeder

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Zathros

Reality and "Star Wars", the two will never meet! You're right about scaling up, I've encountered this on a few models, it can come from just a design detail left out, or errors in scaling. Not a simple task. :)
 

dnalor

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That's the fun with star wars....it a fairy tail. :)


Some little errors i don't care...but when they get to large i really don't start a project...
That's why i didn't do a AT-AT or an AT-ST..
There are some fun little building projects of those 2..
But i think when blown up...they are a large paper-problem.
 
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Zathros

There quite a few models that suffer from this. Comes with the territory! :)
 

dnalor

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Ok..
started with detailing the part behind the cooling ribs..
maybe there will be a little more details...but i want the ribs installed.
So that i can start with the bottom of the speeder.
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Zathros

That looks great. The ribs (vanes?) will cover much of it, so too much detailing may not be worth it. :)
 

dnalor

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This is going to be interesting..
Today made my belly table..:)
So that i can work on the underside of the speeder..

I made some flaps..they look good..
but i think because of the orginal construction boxes i'm going to have a prob..

But i still have to figure that out.
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Zathros

I have extreme confidence in your abilities. I personally enjoy how you figure this all out and put it all out therefor everyone to see. It makes forum reading very interesting! :)
 

micahrogers

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These build threads are among the best on here, and the way you show How you build things is top notch.

Keep it up, you are a hero to a lot of folks out here.
:thumb:
 

dnalor

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:) Thanks for all those kind words..
I hope that i can help someone with those pictures..
And it's fun to see (also for myself) how i did it..

today i tried to construct some more of the underside..
it looks quite nice..number 1 i still have to cut but i only can do that when i have the complete side and see were every part stops.

And that is again something for tomorrow.
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dnalor

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OK..
The wing pieces are there..
and i started with the color part.
i've allready done the 2 back pieces and 1 front piece.
Detailing comes when i've installed everyting.
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Rhaven Blaack

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It is really starting to come together nicely.
I like that you are using corrugated cardboard for the main structure.
Keep up the GREAT work.
 

dnalor

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:) Yes it looks like everything is going to fit like i want to..
I only need to make the cover in the middle where the mounting point is..
And then i have every piece..

I used the normal cardboard because of the size i needed something sturdy..
So that it doesn't collaps...maybe i have to place some spacers but that is for monday..now it's WEEKEND :)
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dnalor

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Hi thanks.

No for this one there will be no lights..
i thought about it..
but this time i pass :)
maybe the next time.
 

dnalor

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I have glued the paper with the correct color on the belly parts.
And began with attaching it to the ship.
Also i'm making the detailing..
first with a marker...make it a little dirty..
And when completly attached..there will be some greebles.
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jarobinson

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Wow! This is an awesome build, I will be following this thread with great anticipation.
With the scale you build on you'll need a whole room to keep and display everything.
 

dnalor

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yip...in my computer room..there is still space for 2 ships..then is time to build my star wars attic :) there i can put some more models..
 

dnalor

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Yes the wings are glued ..
And one wing came of...>AARRRGHHH..uh sorry :)
I tried to fix it..
by give it some liqued-glue...uh..
and reinforced it with some hot glue..

I hope that will be enough.

But it looks nice..
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dnalor

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The underside plate what is used to cover up the air intake (i think)
is ready :)

i tried to copy it from a prop replica.
Now the last 2 last parts and some raised details...and then i think and hope that the underside is ready :)



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