(TOS) Colonial Viper (MK-I)

[Rhaven Blaack]

This time, the engines are the topic of this (long awaited) update. I started with the top engine (as it had a couple of added features that the other two do not).

Here are the parts sheet for the top engine.


Starting with the intake. I louvered the "fans" and "domed" the center piece.


The outer skin of the intake is attached.


The intake is complete.






I started on the exhaust. The two parts of the outer skins are for recessing the rectangles.


I raised the ribbing.


All of the ribbing is attached.


The outer skin of the exhaust is complete.


These ae the parts for the inside of the exhausts. I laminated the physical texture parts to (about) 0.5 mm.


The exhaust is complete.




This is the assembled center (main body) of the engine.


This is the assembled cone that goes between the main body and the intake.


I raised the details and formed the straight pieces (that run the length of the piece) into "half-pipes".


The cone piece is complete.


The engine is completely assmebled.




All three engines are assembled.

 

[micahrogers]

Great build do far. Makes me want to do another.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Great build do far. Makes me want to do another.

Great build do far. Makes me want to do another.

Thank you sir! Granted, the greebling is a bit challenging. However it is a fun and enjoyable build!

 

[DanBKing]

Looking great! You are giving me lots of ideas for when I build mine....

 

[mijob]

That's a heavy looking engine, verry nice job

 

[Revell-Fan]

That's a heavy looking engine

Now that you say it, I should add this to the big version:

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Looking great! You are giving me lots of ideas for when I build mine....

Thank you very much! I am glad that I can be an inspiration!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Continuing on with the engine assembly (and other components on the engine mount).

I attached the engines.






These are the brackets that go around the engine exhaust (they are laminated to 0.5 mm).


The brackets are in place.




These are the spacers that go between the bottom engines and the bottom center plate.


The spacers are in place.




These pieces go one each engine (one per engine).


I laminated the hexagonal pieces and the rectangles (each) to 0.5 mm, then put the rectangles on the hexagonal pieces.


The hexagonal pieces are in place




These are the panels that go on the sides of the engine mount.


The panels are complete. I raised all of the details and greebled the panels as much as possible.


These are the "hoses" that go from the panels to the engines. The are laminated to 0.5 mm.


The panels and "hoses" are in place.




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

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

It is time to attach the wings and tail so that this thing can actually fly!

Earlier in the thread, I had posted that I assembled the wings and tail. Here they are again.


The wings and tail are attached!






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

 

[Revell-Fan]

Excellent! Don't forget the landing gear flaps.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Excellent! Don't forget the landing gear flaps.

Thank you! I will be attaching the landing gear permanently (which is what I am working on now).

 

[Awry_Chaos]

It is time to attach the wings and tail so that this thing can actually fly!

Earlier in the thread, I had posted that I assembled the wings and tail. Here they are again.
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The wings and tail are attached!
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Please stay tuned to your local Colonial Broadcast Network for further updates as they come in.

A most excellent work of craftsmanship, Master Blaack!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

A most excellent work of craftsmanship, Master Blaack!

Thank you sir!

 

[Revell-Fan]

Thank you! I will be attaching the landing gear permanently (which is what I am working on now).

Ah, OK! My thoughts were faster than your build..!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Ah, OK! My thoughts were faster than your build..!

Not to worry. It is OK. I fully understand!

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Ah, OK! My thoughts were faster than your build..!

You have to think fast around Rhaven, he can build anything in almost no time at all! He'd be perfect for Chief Tyrol's crew!

 

[mijob]

So nice to see the greebling on this model.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

So nice to see the greebling on this model.

Thank you sir!
I have to say, I am greatly enjoying this project! It have challenged my skills. Not only that, but this thread has proven that this model (at 1:48 scale) can be greebled to the fullest extent.

 

[DanBKing]

Wow! That went fast. I blink and you've almost finished it ....

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

Wow! That went fast. I blink and you've almost finished it ....

Time flies when you are having fun!!!