Building the 4' Star Destroyer

**ckwanwoo** · Oct 14, 2007

[FONT=Arial][COLOR=white]Hi RPF buddies [/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][COLOR=white]In this forum, I already have another post regarding ANH ISD.[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][COLOR=white]But I'd like to update periodically progress of my ISD using this post.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][COLOR=white]For my SW museum, I 'd like to make the Imeprial Star Destroyer mark-I.[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][COLOR=white]If someone asks me "what is the most impressive scene in the movie you've seen recently"?[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][COLOR=white]I will say it without hestitation, Leia's pod escape from the Star Destroyer.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][COLOR=#ebebeb]First, I estimated the length of 3’ ISD in order to make the frame as follow.
[/COLOR][COLOR=#ebebeb]The length and wide are 910mm X 460mm based on Lucas museum book which is published from Japan.[/COLOR][COLOR=#ebebeb]I think that the length in the book is wrong.
[/COLOR][COLOR=#ebebeb]Several months ago, "Ringa" said the length of ISD is about 4feet.
[/COLOR][COLOR=#ebebeb]i.e.) 4feet = 4 x 304.8mm (= 1feet) = 1219.2mm
[/COLOR][COLOR=#ebebeb]I tried to prove above story using Tamiya 1/35 8rad.
[/COLOR][COLOR=#ebebeb]Used part of 8rad in ISD is exactly 152mm as 1st pic and 2nd pic.
[/COLOR][COLOR=#ebebeb]Also, the length of ISD is similar to 8 x used part of 8rad.i.e.) 8 x 152mm = 1216mm[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][COLOR=#ebebeb]From above result, I found the length of ISD is nearly 4feet. (refer to 3rd pic)
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[FONT=Arial][COLOR=white]Secondly, I measured the length and proportion of ISD using Excel spread sheet because I've never been used 3D tools such as CAD.(refer to 4th pic)
[/COLOR][COLOR=white]The basic frame is made from wood and the method is the same process by ILM modeler.
[/COLOR][COLOR=white]It's a tremendous...Actually, I feel MR AT-AT beyond ISD frame is too small.
[/COLOR][COLOR=white]From now on, I will border with acrylic framework the sides of ISD.[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][COLOR=white]In the 5th pic, I used a measure to the tune of 500mm in order to compare to ISD.[/COLOR][/FONT]

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**ckwanwoo** · Oct 14, 2007

[FONT=굴림][FONT=7522_10][COLOR=white][FONT=Arial]Thirdly, I made a beginning for the upper/lower boards of ISD.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=white][FONT=Arial]First of all, I made the pre-upper/lower boards using remained wallpaper at the house-moving and I cut out the upper/lower boards from acrylic materials in the acrylic store around our town.(refer to 1st and 2nd pic)[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=white][FONT=Arial]For measurement of the size, I attached a part of 8rad on the sidewall as 3rd pic.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=white][FONT=Arial]In the last pics, you can see the comparison shot with SS X-Wing to estimate the ISD's size.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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**ckwanwoo** · Oct 14, 2007

Yesterday, the bridge are nearly finished.
But I have to identify several parts...

**Treadwell** · Oct 15, 2007

That's coming along GREAT!

**darthvaderv** · Oct 15, 2007

Great work, looking forward to more progress

**ringa** · Oct 15, 2007

Very nice! Keep the photos coming!

**scattrap** · Oct 15, 2007

This is probobly one of my second favoite ships in the starwars universe. The first being the Slave one. You are making that scrach modle building look easy! Though I know its not. Keep us posted with photos, might just inspire me to atempt a scrach build... though not as advanced as this.

**ralphee** · Oct 15, 2007

Wow CK, you have been busy, that looks a fantastic start there, and so nice to see a studio ISD project.
Cant wait to see more.

bests.....lee

**MonsieurTox** · Oct 16, 2007

Awesome job CK !

I cant wait to see more update, keep us posted !

**ckwanwoo** · Nov 25, 2007

Hello everyone

My ISD is updated slowly...
Actually, I didn't made upper board of ISD in order to do Lit-up...
so I have a temporary assembling of lower board and the bridge to take pics.
<My webpage...>
http://blog.naver.com/ckwanwoo/40044688670

As you may see, I 'm satisfied with the proportion of my ISD
Also, I hope you give me some advice about display
I'm considering a illumination stand of mini-studio as the below link...
Please advice me...

http://www.phobuy.com/shop/shopdetai...ch=&sort=order

**REL** · Nov 25, 2007

Wow this is looking very nice! I'll be watching this thread for updates.

**ralphee** · Nov 26, 2007

Great updates CK, ive been checking into your blog on a regular basis and im in awe everytime i do lol.

bests.....lee

**Treadwell** · Nov 26, 2007

Great pics! I love watching the greeblies accumulate, still in the various colors of their source kits.

**tk671** · Nov 27, 2007

Looks sensational Mate. A true testament to the Devastator.

**Rogue Studios** · Nov 27, 2007

Damn nice job! keep it up. Will be checking in on updates.

Lee

**Treadwell** · Nov 27, 2007

Your build pointed out something about the ANH SD to me that I hadn't noticed before. I saw that your tower supports jut out perpendicular to the plane of the angled top surface of the tower, instead of perpendicular to the plane of the horizon from the ship's POV. I was going to suggest a "correction" but checked reference to discover that this is accurate for the ANH SD (the other orientation being applicable to the ESB models).

Larn sumthin' new ever day....

**MonsieurTox** · Nov 27, 2007

Treadwell said:

Your build pointed out something about the ANH SD to me that I hadn't noticed before. I saw that your tower supports jut out perpendicular to the plane of the angled top surface of the tower, instead of perpendicular to the plane of the horizon from the ship's POV. I was going to suggest a "correction" but checked reference to discover that this is accurate for the ANH SD (the other orientation being applicable to the ESB models).

Larn sumthin' new ever day....

I never noticed that ! Thanks for pointing it out

Awesome job CK, too bad the pics are veryyyyyy long to load !

Anyway I wish you good luck for this long project !

**ckwanwoo** · Dec 30, 2007

Thank you for your reply

I updated some detail and the surface is coated...
But I have to find a lot of donor kits to complete the bridge detail.

http://blog.naver.com/ckwanwoo/40045955793

http://blog.naver.com/ckwanwoo/40045955912

thanx Eric.

**SFlullaby** · Dec 30, 2007

Very nice CK. You get the essence of devastator.

**JBReplicas** · Dec 31, 2007

incredible work, you guys are nuts!!!!

Id love to have the space to tackle something like this!!!

**tk1780** · Dec 31, 2007

Just to add my comments, that is realy looking like something. Will keep a keen eye on this thread. Well done so far

**vaderdarth** · Jan 1, 2008

Man that is really looking superb!!!

Dave

**ckwanwoo** · May 25, 2008

Hi Buddies,

Long time no update this post.
Recently, my ISD under construction is mounted on the speaker stand, which is inspired by Kurt's falcon stand. Thanks Kurt

Now, I'm trying to settle lots of donor kits and identify my theory for ISD's length. (Whether 3foot or not)
I guess the length is 4foot based on used 8rad part in ISD
As you can see, I have to fill the space w/ donor kits but unsettled kits is still a long way off.

For more pics, Plz refer to the below link

http://blog.naver.com/ckwanwoo/40051480296

**SFlullaby** · May 25, 2008

Wow, great work CK.

Even though it's in preliminary stage.

**ralphee** · May 25, 2008

Eric..you rock lol, she's looking amazing, have to say i still go back to your hompage a lot, love your collection buddy, this piece will make it all the better!

lee

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