Razor Crest - A Return to the Bench

[Rhaven Blaack]

I'll need to have a good root around in the resources one day, but there's so much already printed out to catch up on

You can't or Khan't go wrong with a Miranda class, one of my all time favorite Star Trek ships - I find the NX-01 a bit flat, nice, but squashed

It is interesting that you fancy the MIRANDA class Federation Starship. When I was starting scratch building paper/cardstock models, the U.S.S. RELIANT was the very first (STAR TREK related) starship that I built (unfortunately, I no longer have it).
With that being said, there are a few good templates of the MIRANDA class Federation Starship available (both in the resource section and on the internet).

 

[Chuffy70]

It is interesting that you fancy the MIRANDA class Federation Starship. When I was starting scratch building paper/cardstock models, the U.S.S. RELIANT was the very first (STAR TREK related) starship that I built (unfortunately, I no longer have it).
With that being said, there are a few good templates of the MIRANDA class Federation Starship available (both in the resource section and on the internet).

I did a little one not long back, I have an old AMT kit of the Reliant in the stash and always wanted to add lights to it.
If I can find some Aztec masks suitable for that particular release, then I will grab an off the shelf light kit and have a go...
So much to do!

 

[Chuffy70]

Nearly at the end of part-prep.

Remaining parts


Everything cut away and creased, along with some shafts from two cotton buds which will become the guns.


Finished pieces all brought together ready for final assembly.


Problems!
Due to the over thick cardstock everything has been shifting and the cockpit slab has come over the front end.


Which means the front glazing area is not fitting correctly.


So close, but sadly not good at all - I know I can do better...


As I was on an errand in my local city, I loaded up the file and went back to the printers and got myself another print.
This time on correct 'stock'
I will try again, and this time succeed


THANKS FOR WATCHING... STAY TUNED FOR THE SECOND COMING...NO NOT THAT ONE! RAZOR CREST PART 2

 

[mijob]

I missed your humor but its back. Good luck with your seccond attempt.

 

[Chuffy70]

I missed your humor but its back. Good luck with your seccond attempt.

Appreciated, You have to have a laugh and not take things too seriously...
Second attempt is looking promising

 

[Revell-Fan]

Stay sharp!

 

[Chuffy70]

Stay sharp!

Always...although I do prefer 'frosty' now and again

 

[Sky Seeker]

At times its not 'BIG' enough! Although I do feel blessed to have the space.
Also at times I have to share this wonderful amount of space with my partner, she has to have the use of it for her sewing machine.
I would like to do a Galactica, as long as there's a decent enough file for one, as to an Enterprise, I have one waiting in the wings (re-fit I think)

Careful about women and their sewing projects! Word to the wise - DON'T GET IN THEIR WAY!!
The big mat makes sense now. Remember to duck!
As to the Galactica, have you or any else ever seen a model with turrets? The TV show showed them, but I've never seen one on a model.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Only the new BSG had visible turrets all over the surface. The classic one did not have turrets. Probably they were omitted because of time constraints. The studio model was detailed from back to front. The smoother front clearly shows that detailing was rushed to get the model ready for principal photography. IIRC the team wanted to add even more details to the front but when the first shots were scheduled it was decided to call the model done in order not to run into continuity issues when scenes filmed first were mixed with scenes filmed later. So the turrets are only seen in close-ups.

 

[Chuffy70]

Careful about women and their sewing projects! Word to the wise - DON'T GET IN THEIR WAY!!
The big mat makes sense now. Remember to duck!
As to the Galactica, have you or any else ever seen a model with turrets? The TV show showed them, but I've never seen one on a model.

Luckily I have a very understanding partner, she puts up with all my hobbies, thus a bit of leeway into me giving up (our shared) space for a week is within acceptable parameters... as a famous computer once said

Only the new BSG had visible turrets all over the surface. The classic one did not have turrets. Probably they were omitted because of time constraints. The studio model was detailed from back to front. The smoother front clearly shows that detailing was rushed to get the model ready for principal photography. IIRC the team wanted to add even more details to the front but when the first shots were scheduled it was decided to call the model done in order not to run into continuity issues when scenes filmed first were mixed with scenes filmed later. So the turrets are only seen in close-ups.

…and @Sky Seeker I think @Revell-Fan answers your question... nice information by the way 'this is the way!'

 

[Chuffy70]

"RIGHT THEN!"

The second coming of the Razor Crest.
All the Main Hull parts have been redone in the better cardstock and have been a joy to construct this time around.


Not entirely necessary, but compressed the parts to ensure a tight fit.


Small comparison on the front showing the 'lesser' amount of play and a better fit/alignment.


Much the same description as the previous photo, gaps are now noticeably smaller.


A tab was added to the underside of the hull where these two meet - There is a subtle angle here, and was worried that glue was not going to flex very well.


Small adaptation on the ramp, as the part when folded looses the detail - so I just cut it off and placed it onto the hull.
It keeps the printed detail and will allow the ramp to be positioned correctly


THANKS FOR WATCHING... HOPEFULLY THE NEXT INSTALLMENT WILL BE THE LAST UPDATE

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

You are doing a GREAT JOB on this project!

 

[Chuffy70]

You are doing a GREAT JOB on this project!

Cheers, but taking far too long to do, I wasn't planning on building the second one...

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Cheers, but taking far too long to do, I wasn't planning on building the second one...

Just remember that this hobby is not about "how fast one can build a model". It is the enjoyment of the build as well as learning new skills and techniques.
So, do not worry about how long it takes you to build a model. Just enjoy the time that you spend working on it, and have FUN!!!

 

[Sky Seeker]

Only the new BSG had visible turrets all over the surface. The classic one did not have turrets. Probably they were omitted because of time constraints. The studio model was detailed from back to front. The smoother front clearly shows that detailing was rushed to get the model ready for principal photography. IIRC the team wanted to add even more details to the front but when the first shots were scheduled it was decided to call the model done in order not to run into continuity issues when scenes filmed first were mixed with scenes filmed later. So the turrets are only seen in close-ups.

RF - thanks for the explanation. At long last a mystery uncovered.
Was wondering about that when I built the Defender years ago. If that one had turrets, why didn't the Galactica, which was the space equivalent of a carrier mixed with a battleship. Always something new to learn.

 

[Sky Seeker]

Cheers, but taking far too long to do, I wasn't planning on building the second one...

Sometimes that happens. Usually, I just modify the bad portions of the model depending on how far along it is. I don't see anything amiss with your model and it's on my list. Love what you have done.
Just take your time and enjoy the ride.
As the builder you will always see the messed up portions while an outside viewer will go "Wow look at that". It's all perspective I guess. Keep moving forward.

 

[Revell-Fan]

RF - thanks for the explanation. At long last a mystery uncovered.
Was wondering about that when I built the Defender years ago. If that one had turrets, why didn't the Galactica, which was the space equivalent of a carrier mixed with a battleship. Always something new to learn.

My "in universe" explanation is that the turrets are covered by retractable armour plates when not in use to protect them from micro meteorites and radiation. In addition, the small scale and the fast movements do not allow you to see them properly during the battle scenes.

The more interesting question is what happens to the laser blasts which are fired but which miss their target. Do they travel lightyears across the galaxy till they finally hit something? Do they shut down or self-destruct after a while of travelling?

 

[Sky Seeker]

My "in universe" explanation is that the turrets are covered by retractable armour plates when not in use to protect them from micro meteorites and radiation. In addition, the small scale and the fast movements do not allow you to see them properly during the battle scenes.

The more interesting question is what happens to the laser blasts which are fired but which miss their target. Do they travel lightyears across the galaxy till they finally hit something? Do they shut down or self-destruct after a while of travelling?

Ok I can buy the armor answer.
Now onto the laser question. First off these are pulsed "lasers" with a surprising limited range to be effective. If they did travel with the original energy like a traditional laser all they would have needed to do is get a spotter where the Cyclons and hit them from a long long way out. Probably though you have to also account for the movement of the intended target.
More than likely it would travel on, but since space isn't truly empty the laser would probably hit dust or rocks or atmosphere and be dispersed eventually more than likely sooner versus later.
Although for communication purposes in outer space, the communication range of free-space optical communication is currently of the order of hundreds of thousands of kilometers.

Laser communication in space - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Good thought provoking question.

 

[Chuffy70]

Just remember that this hobby is not about "how fast one can build a model". It is the enjoyment of the build as well as learning new skills and techniques.
So, do not worry about how long it takes you to build a model. Just enjoy the time that you spend working on it, and have FUN!!!

Yes indeed, model making should be fun of the build, along with a certain degree of 'enjoyment factor'
Luckily within paper modelling, we have that second, third or however many it takes

Sometimes that happens. Usually, I just modify the bad portions of the model depending on how far along it is. I don't see anything amiss with your model and it's on my list. Love what you have done.
Just take your time and enjoy the ride.
As the builder you will always see the messed up portions while an outside viewer will go "Wow look at that". It's all perspective I guess. Keep moving forward.

Thank you, having an almost 99% OCD factor, the model has to be made as instructed, if if possible to match source material.
I'm trying very much to reduce that percentage to "well, that looks okay, move along"
The first build did allow for learning, and in the end provided donor parts for the second one.
Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder they say...

 

[Sky Seeker]

Yes indeed, model making should be fun of the build, along with a certain degree of 'enjoyment factor'
Luckily within paper modelling, we have that second, third or however many it takes

Thank you, having an almost 99% OCD factor, the model has to be made as instructed, if if possible to match source material.
I'm trying very much to reduce that percentage to "well, that looks okay, move along"
The first build did allow for learning, and in the end provided donor parts for the second one.
Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder they say...

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" - Or the beer holder!!