BSG LANDRAM (1:50 SCALE)

Rhaven Blaack · Jun 13, 2020

Greetings and salutations to all,

As some may know, I am seriously considering a large project that will be in 1:48/1:50 scale. That project is going to be a BSG hangar (maintenance/service) bay. So, I have start with the vehicles first. With that being said, I have decided to see the viability of building a landram in (1:50 scale). I will be greebling it out to the best of my ability. This will be included in the diorama.

Even though, you can only see the one parts sheet, I have printed everything out four times (so that I have the parts I need for the greebling).

Starting with the command cabin.

This is the support divider for the main view window.

The frame for the main view window is assembled. I laminated the walls to 0.75mm. I also laminated the support divider to 1.0mm. Doing this eliminates the need for glue tabs. All that I have to do is edge glue the part in place.

The main view window is fully assembled.

This is the top light assembly.
I raised the lenses (by one layer of card) and laminated the walls to 0.75mm so that I can edge glue the part in place.

This is the main light assembly.
I raised the lenses (by one layer of card) and laminated the walls to 0.75mm so that I can edge glue the part in place.

This is the plate under the front of the cabin.

I cut the openings for the lights, light assemblies, underplate, and side steps.

I recessed the side steps that are under the main doors (by about 1.0mm).
I finished the main assembly of the command cabin.

Now onto the rest of the details and greebles.
Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates as they come in.

Rhaven Blaack · Jun 19, 2020

So, here is another update.

Starting with the black under plates that are on the front. These are just one layer of cardstock (110# cardstock).

The black under plates are in place.

These brackets are for the steps.

The brackets are in place.

Here are the doors. After looking at the gallery of https://byyourcommand.net/ I realized that the first time that I greebles the doors (on my first build), I made them wrong. I had raised the rivet lines nad recessed the panes. So, this time, I raised the armour panels and the door latches.. They are screen accurate to the full size stage model.

The door are in place.

Here is the side vent.

The side vent is in place.

This is the front side wedge.

The front side wedge is in place.

Here are the parts for the window for the door.

The window assembled.

The window is in place.

I raised the top front panels. With the darker (top) panels, I "bubbled" it.

Here is a front view to show "bubbled" effect.

Here are the parts of the window of the right side rear door. Granted, these part are suppose to be "clamshelled", however, at 1:50 scale, I was having problems with the original parts. So, I just laminated the flat parts to about 1 mm.

The window of the right side rear door are in place.

Now on to the other side.

Rhaven Blaack · Jun 19, 2020

Here is left side.

I have attached the vents and the front side wedge.

Here are the side panels that go behind the front side door.

The side panels are in place.

This is the box that goes on the top panel. I have raised the side panel on the box.

The box is assembled.

The box is in place.

I have attached the wedge part next to the box and attached the box on the bottom plate.

Here are the parts for the front of the roof.
To be honest, I was a bit concerned if I would be able to assemble these parts.

The parts are in place.

The main command cabin is now complete.

Now onto the chassis.

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

Revell-Fan · Jun 19, 2020

The laminations look good so far but there are two mistakes. The black plates are supposed to be recessed as should the trapezoids inside the stepping brackets. The brackets have to be on the same plane as the rest of the outer hull.

Rhaven Blaack · Jun 19, 2020

Revell-Fan said:
The laminations look good so far but there are two mistakes. The black plates are supposed to be recessed as should the trapezoids inside the stepping brackets. The brackets have to be on the same plane as the rest of the outer hull.

Thank you. The trapezoids (steps) are recess. I just added a layer to the bracket.

You are right. The black plates should have been recessed. Oh, well. I look at them as extra armour plating (to deflect Cylon land mines.

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Rhaven Blaack · Jun 21, 2020

Here is the ground plate. Since this model is 1:50 scale, I have decided to laminate part 32 (the bottom side of the plate) to 1mm then laminated part 31 (the top side of the plate) to the stack. Doing so, adds strength and rigidity to the component.

Then I used the edge parts to "seal" the edges. The ground plate is finished.

Now onto the drive box and track system!
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Rhaven Blaack · Jun 21, 2020

OK, Here are the parts for the drive box.

The main part of the drive box.

The drive motor. I did raise both the center and outer strips (and recessed the circles in the center strip).

All of the main components for the drive box are assembled.

The drive box is now assembled.

Now onto the wheels.
Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates as they come in.

micahrogers · Jun 22, 2020

and at roughly 1/2 the original size? Wow.

Rhaven Blaack · Jun 25, 2020

So, here are the parts for the wheels.
I laminated the side parts of the wheels (the circles) to about 1.5 mm and rolled the outer part of the wheel.

The side circles slide inside of the wheel tube. The first wheel is assembled.

The first five regular wheels and the "drive" wheel are assembled.

All six wheels are attached to the right side.

The wheels for the left side are attached.

Now onto the tracks.
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dirkpitt289 · Jun 30, 2020

Very cool

Rhaven Blaack · Jun 30, 2020

Here are the main parts for the tracks (the top parts).

I cut out all of the black squares (that are actually holes).

I painted the back of the tracks black. Yes, I got a bit sloppy. However, once I put the blades on, the paint should not be that visible).

The long strips are what will be on the inside of the tracks, as well as hold the two halves of the tracks together.

The one side of the tracks are assembled. This is the inside of the tracks.

The outside of the tracks.

The tracks are wrapped around the wheels.

The other set of tracks are wrapped.

On to the blades.

Rhaven Blaack · Jun 30, 2020

Here are the parts for the blades (all 80 of them. 40 per side).

Here are how the blades are formed.

Some of the blades are attached.

One side of the track have all of the blades attached.

Now on to the wheel guides.

Rhaven Blaack · Jun 30, 2020

So, when I first detailed out this model (several years back), I attempted to make "wheel guides" for the track. However, the ones that I made were very labor intensive (and a major pain in the arse). So, I decided to try something new.

I took pieces from the "edges" from an extra "tracks" part to make "L" brackets for the wheel guides.

Here are the "L" brackets.

The "L" brackets are applied.

Both sides of the tracks are finished.

Rhaven Blaack · Jun 30, 2020

The ground plate is applied.

The command cabin is applied.

Now onto the gunners station.
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Rhaven Blaack · Jul 3, 2020

Starting with the swivel mount for the turret. Here are the inside parts for the top part of the swivel ring.

Here is the gunners station

The swivel ring is mounted.

The outer ring spacer for the turret.

The outer ring is in place.

I added numerous greebles and detailing.

Now on to the swivel mount.

Rhaven Blaack · Jul 3, 2020

Here are the blast shield and swivel ring.

The blast shield and swivel ring

I raised the armour plates on the inside.

I raised the plates on the outside.

Here are the parts for mounting the gun to make it pivit (up and down).

The mount is attached.

Rhaven Blaack · Jul 3, 2020

As you can see, I did not attach the gun barrels and other components to the mount before attaching it to the gunners station. I will add it later.

The bottom part of the (actual) gunners station is attached.

I closed up the station.

Here is the rear hatch. I raised the panels and the side piece.

The rear hatch is attached. I also finished adding the extra greebles.

THe gunners station is attached to the rest of the landram.

On to the rest of the turret to finish this project off (which will (more than likely) be after the holiday).

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

Revell-Fan · Jul 4, 2020

It looks great!

Rhaven Blaack · Jul 5, 2020

Here is the main parts for the gun turret (The barrels and mount).
I know that you cannot see it, but I cut the glue tabs off the end pieces and laminated the back piece to 0.5 mm and the front piece to 1.0 mm. Doing this gives the skin something more to hold onto and it will secure the barrels.