A memorial to my mum (A BRTC25 Thunder Fighter in BSG livery).

[Rhaven Blaack]

Moving on to the Launch Tube Blast Door. I have to say that @Revell-Fan did a FANTASTIC JOB in designing this door. The design fits perfectly with the rest of the design on the launch bay.

There are five parts in all for the door (two main pieces, two frames and a panel). The parts for the door are very simple and straight forward to assemble. I have laminated all four of the main components of the door to 1mm thick (No, I did not laminate the grey rectangle that is at the top pf the photo).
(*NOTE* The "notch/cutout" at the bottom of the two door pieces is there to accommodate the launch rail that protrudes (slightly) into the door jam.)


The frame work is attached in place on the main parts of the door.


The grey panel is attached in place.


Both halves of the door are attached to one another.




The door is put in place. The door is held in place by friction (I did not glue it in place).


Here are a few "glamour shots".




Here is the backside of the door.


Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates as they occur.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Fan-FRAKKIN-tastic!!! This looks better than expected, especially the cutout for the launch rail. I have made the insert slightly smaller than the wall cutout to ensure that it does not get stuck.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Thank you sir!!!

 

[mijob]

Are you sure you didn't mix up your photos with the original studio photo's.
It looks awesome. Great build and great design.

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[Rhaven Blaack]

Thank you sir!!!
I am still learning on how to take good photos to show off my work.

 

[micahrogers]

Great work, and all these parts make a more realistic diorama. I Love it.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Thank you sir!!!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Time for a small update. I made a female figure (to represent my mum).
The figure is complete.


The figure is attached in place on the ladder






The ladder is put in place in the diorama.


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[Revell-Fan]

Awesome! The figures give a lot of life to the dio and elevate it to another level!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Thank you sir!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

I am currently playing around with ideas for adding a computer console (for diagnostic purposes) to the diorama. Whilst scouring the internet for a suitable paper/cardstock model for a computer (and other possible pieces), I came across this:

Sega Aero City, Measurements?

Sega Aero City, Measurements?

forum.arcadecontrols.com

This is a arcade console for "SAGA" gaming. However, I changed out the gaming controls for a keyboard and added a diagnostic screen to it, as well as resized it for my needs.
(*NOTE* I have other ideas in mind as well.)

Here is the template. It fairly easy and straight forward.


Starting with the main body piece.


Here is the keyboard.


The keyboard is attached to the main body piece.


This piece (the lower front panel) attaches to the underside of the keyboard and the bottom front of the main body piece.


The lower front panel is attached in place.


This is the monitor.


The monitor is attached in place.


This is the "crown" piece.


The "crown" piece is attached in place.


This is the foot rest.


The foot rest is attached in place.


This is the back panel.


The back panel is attached in place.


The console is sitting in place (to see how it looks).


I built a mechanic to operate it.




The console and mechanic are placed in the diorama (No, I have not glued it in place).


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[Revell-Fan]

Very nice add-on!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Very nice add-on!

Thank you sir!!!

 

[mijob]

Thats a great add on.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Thats a great add on.

Thank you sir!!!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

In a (somewhat and albeit brief) moment of insanity, I decided to try another idea that I had for the diagnostic computer. I found a template for the TRS-80 computer (which is the closest one that I could find, that actually looks like the one that was used throughout Battlestar Galactica). The cabinet was a redesign of the tool cabinet from the EPSON RACING TEAM collection (which I had used in my "ANOTHER FRAKKING OVERHAUL" diorama).

Here are the parts for both the computer and cabinet.
(*NOTE* Yes, the cabinet is a "functional" one. I also have to say "THANK YOU" to @Revell-Fan for helping me with deal with a few issues with the template that I was having).


Starting with the cabinet, I laminated the formers to 1mm thick, and assembled them accordingly.


I wrapped the "skin" around the formers, and assembled the "main body" of the cabinet.


Here are the parts for the drawers.


The drawer is assembled.




All three drawers are fully assembled.


The drawers are put in place.


Showing the drawers ability to be pulled out and put back.




Now, adding the framework and other greebling.






Moving on to the computer. I decided to rework the template so that I can recess the screen and the disc ports, and raise the keyboard and bottom plate.


The computer is assembled.








The computer sits nicely on the cabinet.


I placed the computer and cabinet in the diorama, to see how well it fit in with the rest of the décor. I have to say that I am rather pleased with how it turned out. I also prefer it over the previous computer console that I had in it.


Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates as they occur.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

So, after careful consideration, I have decided to consider this project "FINISHED"!


Here are a few more "angled" shots.









As for the actual title of the diorama, I am thinking of "THE LAST PATROL".

Thank you one and all for following me on this project and as well as all of the words of kindness and encouragement.

 

[mijob]

This diorama is a piece of art. Great job RB.
And cheers for a job well done.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

This diorama is a piece of art. Great job RB.
And cheers for a job well done.

Thank you sir! It was a fun and enjoyable build!

 

[Revell-Fan]

Perfect job! I love the working drawers!