Small update. Basically got more of the same done. Almost got one side completed! :D
Anyway, here's a few more shots:
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Looking awsome. The patience you have just exemplifies the craftsmanship. Anxious to see this one complete.
That, my friend, is a secret and you'll have to wait and see! :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eclecticos
Ok here we go- a Sunday night update actually posted on Sunday! :D
Well I finished one side of the ribbing, so I thought I would do one panel of the outer armor to see how it looks on there.
I am using a couple sheets of styrene, one .040 and one .010.
I took the sheet of .040 and cut out the shape, after making a paper pattern.
Then on the .010, I outlined the same shape and drew some squares, triangles, and other shapes according to
the reference pic.
I took an exacto knife to it, almost cutting each shape out, but leaving them attached for now. I matched it up
to the main piece and taped the ends together.
Now that I mated them up how I want them, I open it up and put a dab of glue under each panel.
Fold it back over and glue it down.
After a few minutes, I can pull off the leftovers, completing all the cuts along the way.
And voila! We have raised armor paneling! Much easier than cutting them out and pasting them on individually.
A shot of the panel in place on the landing bay. It's just taped on for now, because I will need to paint
underneath it before permanently gluing it down.
Now it is on to the other side of ribbing. It may be a while 'til my next post, because I won't be doing
anything different and exciting for some time. At least until I do the ends. :D
Coming on a pearler.
Actually lookin' BSG like.
This mod will be amazing. Love to see worklogs like this with materials I didn't even know. That styrene is a very interesting material.
Oh my effing ghod, Bod.... this thing is going to be A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Stellar construction detail!
Styrene... I have never used it. Where do you get it from? Hobby shops? And am I corret in seeing that it is semi rigid but is bendable with a little heat? Very good! How is it after it cools? Is it flexable? brittle? Just curious....
I love the original BSG, and I have loved the few BSG's that I have caught on TV (almost made me start watching the TV again... *almost*)
The use of that Stacker is a perfect use for the style of that case! Your use of a foam mold and plastic is a stroke of genius! I had never heard of that stuff, else I would have used that on the BOSS scoop! Much better results!
(madly scribbles notes down in notepad)
I just wanted to chime in and say, "Beautiful work bro!" I am watching this thing like a hawk!
/me subscribed!
Wow thanks man! :D
Yeah any hobby store will have it. I got my sheets from hobbylinc.
Those strips are somewhat flexible, but can turn into a wet noodle with very little heat. Once cooled it regains its rigidity.
I'm taking a bit of a break right now, since we just had an addition to our family last week. A beautiful baby girl! :p Our second one, so as you can imagine my spare time has all but disappeared. Once we get into some semblance of a routine, I might be able to sneak out to the garage from time to time. We'll see how it goes. Right now, I am just basking in the glow of our new daughter and lovin' life!
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Babies really are the ultimate form of modding, if you think about it in the right light! ;)
Congrats bro! More so on the new addition than this sweet mod! I know *right* where you are, as when our 2nd came in, my modding time went straight out the window, and she stole my wittle heart.... ;)
Kudos to you, the wife and the fam! I assume that everyone is happy and healthy? Wifey doing well?