Colonial Viper (variant) scratch build.
- Thread starter Rhaven Blaack
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Time for another update! This time I added panels to the engine shroud/cowling (and dry fit the engine exhausts).
Here are the parts for the top engine shroud/cowling.
The parts are assembled.
The parts are attached to the shroud/cowling.
I used an emery board and fine grit sandpaper to round off the edges of where I joined the pieces for the panels for a smoother (and more "finished") look.
I finished attaching the other panels to the other shrouds/cowling.
Again, I used an emery board and fine grit sandpaper to round off the edges of where I joined the pieces for the panels for a smoother (and more "finished") look.
I dry fitted the engine exhausts to see how well they will fit.
Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcasting Network for further development as it happens.
Here are the parts for the top engine shroud/cowling.
The parts are assembled.
The parts are attached to the shroud/cowling.
I used an emery board and fine grit sandpaper to round off the edges of where I joined the pieces for the panels for a smoother (and more "finished") look.
I finished attaching the other panels to the other shrouds/cowling.
Again, I used an emery board and fine grit sandpaper to round off the edges of where I joined the pieces for the panels for a smoother (and more "finished") look.
I dry fitted the engine exhausts to see how well they will fit.
Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcasting Network for further development as it happens.
Great work! Love the inclusion of the sanded edges, this adds a level if finishing that looks superb.
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SO, I had a minor spirt of inspiration and decided to add a few extra panels (for added greebles).
I am just going to jump in with the photos.
Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcasting Network for further development as it happens.
I am just going to jump in with the photos.
Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcasting Network for further development as it happens.
The soul of the scratch build... change the design during the build... not after.
Through out my history of building models, I have to admit that I have done both (sometimes on purpose, sometimes by accident).
I guess it is time for another update! 
The next phase of development is the cockpit interior. I have started with the pilot seat.
I started by just making a simple seat form. I then rolled strips of cardstock to make the "cushions" (of course, we want our pilots to have some comfort whilst on patrol or fighting Cylons (or what ever other enemy comes their way)).
I attached side plates to cover the sides of the "cushions".
I added a headrest.
I attached a back rail that will attach to the back wall of the cockpit interior.
I painted it and added seatbelt harness.
Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcasting Network for further development as it happens.
The next phase of development is the cockpit interior. I have started with the pilot seat.
I started by just making a simple seat form. I then rolled strips of cardstock to make the "cushions" (of course, we want our pilots to have some comfort whilst on patrol or fighting Cylons (or what ever other enemy comes their way)).
I attached side plates to cover the sides of the "cushions".
I added a headrest.
I attached a back rail that will attach to the back wall of the cockpit interior.
I painted it and added seatbelt harness.
Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcasting Network for further development as it happens.
