Razor Crest from Mandalorian / Roland Tari

MikeBer

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This is part of the rear landing unit printed on A4 which I practised with to get the feel of the build.
I will start by printing out the parts on plain paper just to check the fit, correct tab locations and method of assembly. Once satisfied I will number the parts and then start to build in modules.
 

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zathros

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I have decided to start this model again and I will publish my progress as I go along.
As a first step, I opened up each pdf page in GIMP and then saved them individually as page 1 to 8 Bitmap files. Then, one at a time, I opened up each page in MS Paint and copied the parts one by one and pasted them onto new A4 sized pages. Some of the parts were too big so I divided them into 2 pieces. I ended up with 13 x A4 sized pages.
I have also decided to number each part to make assembly easier.
The main problem that I found previously was the tab positions so I have started to relocate them on the drawings to make assembly easier.
As I build, I will fine tune the parts and then upload the relevant pages to Mediafire as they are completed.


Great idea!! :)
 

MikeBer

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This is a very well designed model but unfortunately the parts were printed in A3 format.
Because the majority of modellers only have an A4 printer, including myself, I’ve re-arranged the parts (without a reduction in scale), to fit onto A4 sized sheets.
4 of the parts were too big to fit onto A4 sheets so I divided each of the 4 parts into 2 pieces each, using panel lines for the joining interfaces.

Another thing that I was not happy with was the tab positions. As a personal preference, I don’t like tabs to alternate between two parts as I feel that this gives rise to “wavy” join lines. I prefer the tabs to all be on the one part so that a clean straight join is obtained.

The assembly guide of the original model only consisted of pictures with no discernible sequence or part numbering so I have numbered all the parts on the A4 sheets, using a modular numbering system.

The model was well designed to be built in modules, so I’ve kept to this, starting with the main body (B).

As a personal preference, I find it easier to scribe all parts that bend before cutting them out.

Once I am satisfied with each module, I will upload the relevant pdf pages to Mediafire for you to download should you wish to build it.
 

MikeBer

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Main body.

Join the base parts B to Ba and then re-enforce base B with 1mm card using the template guide provided.

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Assemble parts B3a & B4a and when dry, fit them to sides B3 & B4. Note that there is an alignment dot on one of the tabs on each part. This tab faces the front of the body.

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Using cereal box card, reinforce sides B3, B4 and part Ba as shown, leaving room for the base tabs at the bottom.

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Join sides B3 & B4 to base B.

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Join parts B1 to B2 and then to Base B and sides B3 & B4.

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Rear landing unit.

After assembling parts L1a, L1b, L1c & L1d, glue them to part L.

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Now attach sides L2 & L3 to L.

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Note that the front and rear bend slightly.

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Add reinforcing card.

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Now attach this unit to the body.

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This completes module 1. The files can be found here :-

http://www.mediafire.com/folder/e2cv2r9jdye20/Razor_Crest

Please feel free to tell me if you pick up any problems or mistakes.
 
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Rhaven Blaack

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Thank you for posting this thread! It is going to be very helpful to all who build this model.
I like how this is taking form! You are doing a great job on it! I can see that there is a great deal of greebling potential.
 

zathros

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This will be the go to thread for building this model. Also, that Stagecoach on your Blog is fantastic!! :)

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MikeBer

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There is a modification to part TB2 on the Page 2 pdf. The new version is uploaded but will not affect the construction of module 1.
 

MikeBer

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Upper body (Module 2).

Attached T to T1 and then glue on the card stiffeners.
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Join parts TB2 to TB3 and TB4 to TB5.
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Add card stiffeners to these assemblies.

Construct part TB7a and attach to part TB7.
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Construct part TB7b as shown.
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Now, attach TB7b to part TB7 by initially gluing the tabs as shown in RED.
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Wait until completely dry and then glue the rest of the tabs around the underneath of TB7b.
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Attach TB7e to TB3 and then attach TB7.
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Repeat for TB7f, TB5 & TB7.
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Now attach this assembly to T1.
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When dry, continue to attach this assembly to the base T, one tab at a time.
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Attach pieces TB7c & TB7d to TB6 (Note the raised edges).
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Attach card stiffeners to TB6 and then glue TB6 to TB7.
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Glue TB6a to TB6 and when dry attach to TB2 & TB4.
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This completes module 2.
When dry, the two modules were joined together.
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The files can be found here:-
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/e2cv2r9jdye20/Razor_Crest

Next step is the cockpit and front landing unit.............
 
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