I recently started this commissioned Galactica. The idea with this build is to replicate the studio models exterior detailing part for part while revamping the interior to make the model as light weight, durable and user friendly as possible. The body is skinned entirely in .60 styrene over a bass wood skeleton affixed to an aluminum armature.
Jim C
Last edited by ShowCraft; Dec 10, 2011 at 5:23 PM.
Here's some pics from the beginning.
The armature is 1/16" thin walled aluminum pipe tacked together with a 'pulse on pulse' welder that doesn't warp thin aluminum. The lighting will be all LED. I'm using an incandescent tinted LED fixture for the fiber optics and much whiter LED spotlights for the engines. These LED fixtures are extremely bright and are tinted to give off the same color temperature as halogen bulbs but without putting out any heat, negating the need for any cooling apparatus.
Jim C
Wow! Watching this thread with great interest.
Holy frak, I want your work shop! This will be a very cool build.
What a great idea! can't wait for more updates!
No fair, look at all those kits you have in the background of this pic. You have a head start on just about everybody!
http://www.therpf.com/attachment.php...0&d=1204562507
I'll be watching this thread! I would love to have the problem of "oh where to put this?"
"Were gonna need a bigger boat!"
What they said!
Last edited by FLUKE; Jun 13, 2008 at 11:43 PM.
That is beautiful, great work!
Alex.....
Thats really....really...BIG. Awesome work!
lee
Last night, I primed one side of the head just to see how the panel lines and other detail would show. (ignore the splatters of overspray) Its amazing how the clutter of bits and parts all come together under a coat of paint.
Jim Creveling
Last edited by ShowCraft; Aug 22, 2008 at 11:44 AM.
Fantastic! Just the inspiration I needed today. And I thought your first model was amazing. This is the most perfect and beautiful model of the G I have ever seen. It looks better than the original! Thanks for posting this Jim.
GREAT job as usual Jim!starwarsdoc said:
Clay.... is this your beastie Commission? I would LOVE to see this in person someday.
Kurt,
This is it indeed! I couldn't be more excited! Jim is doing a fantastic job if I do say so myself. You'd be welcome to see it Kurt. Keep up the great work Mr.Creveling sir!
Clay
This is Jim Creveling? It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. Well, you know what I mean...
I live not too far from you...
Beautiful work Jim, as always. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, just stunning!!! How long is this beauty?
Will
AWESOME!starwarsdoc said:
I am excited for you!
That primer really made the details pop! Nice job, and congratulations, Clay.
Beautiful ship and still one of my favours.
This will be killer when it's finished
Holy Frak!! Really nice job. It will be a pleasure to watch this come together.
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