Battlestar Galactica - Light Bomber "Aurora" - Viper concept by Andrew Probert

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It's update time, folks! :)

The next major component has been assembled and this is how it was done:

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The bottom cover features three moving hatches.

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This tiny triangle is a sensor array; however, it simultaneously serves as a handle to move the middle hatch up and down. ;) It is put through the small hole and glued to the back of the bottom piece.

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This is the flare launcher.

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The rectangular pieces are laminated to 1.5 mm card.

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The frame is glued behind the middle hatch.

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The assembled flare launcher

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is put through the hole

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and glued to the hatch. A view from the back side:

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The landing gear compartments are installed:

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The bottom radiators:

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Rhaven Blaack

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VERY NICE!!!
I like the flare launcher. I like how it tucks away and is really not seen until it is deployed. It looks GREAT!!!
 
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This is frakin' awesome. This thing would look perfect coming out of Galactica's landing bay. You are doing the Lords of Kobol's work, my friend.
 

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I was thinking thoroughly about the detailing of the tubes. I could have gone the easy way and made them as straight tubes without any 3D elements, but I felt that wouldn't do justice to the plane. So I decided to go the full route, add a step and attach some small tubes around the front end of the engines just like the ones found on the Viper.

To make the job easier I chose to use some toothpicks.

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There are 36 tubes in total.

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Almost each of them features two small pieces of paper wrapped around.

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Three ready ...

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... 33 STILL TO GOOOOOOO!!!!! :nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting:

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Rhaven Blaack

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The engines looks good so far.
I am looking forward to seeing how they will turn out!
 

bgt01

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As someone who built 12 Connie starships in a row, I feel your pain about the repeating tubes.:banghead: But, you are making an awesome ship and those extra touches make it all worth it. May Lorne Green smile on your work.:)
 

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They way you spiraled those tubes is also a great way to make the inside of tires, and preventing them from collapsing, making a greater gluing area, and also, allowing for a center Rim to be made, as the rubber part of the tire would be very strong.

This model is awesome! :)
 

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;-) Many people listening to Zathros;-) isn´t it true?

Wonderful build - great ship. Looks rather difficult - nevertheless - hope some time it will be available as a resource.
Congratulations to your skills Revell-Fan.
 
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