UHU02's Viper MK-II (REBUILD)

Rhaven Blaack

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Thank you very much! I have to say that this is an enjoyable model to build. With me adding even more detail, it is really helping me build my skills with working with fine small parts.
 

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It is time for the landing gear.


Here are the components for the landing gear.
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As you can see, I opened the elliptical slots on the sides. I raised the hinge pins and the part on top.
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The main tube is attached.
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I raised other detailed parts to give it a bit more of a realistic feel.
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The front landing gear strut is finished.
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All three are now finished (with the same details).
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The landing gear is attached.
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Rhaven Blaack

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Here are the ammo racks that go in the wing struts. Since this is an "overhaul", I got rid of the "bullets" by taking the under panel, cutting the holes out, and using it fo the top of the panel, so there are no "bullets" visible.

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The ammo racks are attached.
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I permanently attached the landing gear as well.
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Rhaven Blaack

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Here is the tail components. I wanted to add detail to the tail. The center piece is printed on regular printer paper, so that I would have a very bulky tail.
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The tail is attached.
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The plain is finished (for what I am doing).
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As some of you have guessed, I have plans to build a large diorama of a maintenance hangar bay. However, in the interim, I have decided to rebuild my original diorama (ANOTHER FRAKKING OVERHAUL). There will be a few changes though.

Here is the platform. I have added the squadron patches and raised the lettering.
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I mentioned in my last post that there are going to be a few changes to this diorama.
Here is one of them. These are aircraft jack-stands designed by @sakrison.

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Now on to other interesting components for this mini diorama.
Here is the Mule Tractor (designed by @silveroxide which is available in the Resource Section). Now, I did make a few changes and added a few things.

Starting with the tyres. I followed @silveroxide's recommendation of wrapping strips of paper around a dawl until you get the right thickness. I also raised hub so that the "black areas" look recessed.
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Here is the chassis.
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Here is the body
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I raised the circles and the rectangles in the center, and recessed the larger rectangle.
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The panel is attached.
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I raised the center light panel with the red lights and attached the "caution" panel.
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I enhanced both the front and back bumper.
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Now for the rest of the details.

I added side panels to the seat.
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I attached the main and side control panels, seat, and steering wheel.
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I decided the add axles to the wheels for a more "realistic" look.
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I covered the axles to help with holding everything in place.
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The little Mule is now finished and added to the diorama.
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Rhaven Blaack

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Here are few more components: A handheld tool box, equipment cabinet, and flight ladder (designed by @silveroxide.)

For the tool box, I raised the drawer fronts and made an actual handle.
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With equipment cabinet, I recessed the handles, defined the wheels to make them look more like wheels, and raised the framework.
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I am really not that happy with the flight ladder. I think that the side rails are too wide.
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The components are added to the diorama.
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I wouldn't worry about the ladder, as when it is placed in the diorama, it really looks good, the sum of the whole being greater than the parts. :)
 

Rhaven Blaack

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Here is some "furniture" for the diorama.

Here is a simple work bench. I raised the matt on the table. I also re-enforced the supports for the legs.
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Here is a stool and chair. I added the BSG logo to both the stool and the back fo the chair.
Since the Viper is on jacks, I decided to make a stool and have the maintenance crew on the stool, instead of lying on a creeper crawler.
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I re-enforced the back post of the chair and the back "cushion" to give it a more "realistic" look.
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The furniture has been added to the diorama.
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I now return you to your regularly scheduled programming. Please stay tuned to Colonial Fleet News for further updates as they come.
 
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Rhaven Blaack

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Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement.

As for a coffee vending machine, I will look into that. However, I do have coffee cups that I can include.
 
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