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    Jun 23, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2551
    PHArchivist said: View Post
    I think I mentioned that I did leave the lights on for 24 hours a few weeks ago. Thank the maker that the styrene dish didn't melt.

    Oh, and by the way...


    Wow! That is HOT!! I want tha' one!
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    Jun 23, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2552
    Rob, dude.

    Do not go backwards. Ever forward. You can change the center of the dish any time in he next 10 years. You don't have to do it now. Wait for the 3d Laser hologram DS beam projector to come out first...

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    Been considering this...

    I would not re-build the entire dish. Extracting the dish would introduce so much trauma to the model, and generate so much more work - not ony rebuilding the entire dish, but detailing the edges as well.

    But I AM beginning to thing about cutting out the center circle. Not the smallest disc right at the very center, but the next one out.

    If I can find a fine cutting tool (think like a serated Exacto blade), and cut along the raised ring, then I can remove that section and sand down all the raised elements I cannot otherwise efectively get to. Then I can replace these raised elements with adhesive strips (much thinner than plastic).

    I'd then back the now open hole with a larger section of dished styrene to provide support for the removed-and-now-correct center circle. Glue it back it, recreate the raised ring with adhesive strips to cover the seam an bam!

    Maybe...
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    Jul 5, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2553
    that is the most authentic looking replica of the death star I've seen yet. holy cow it's amazing. make me want to build one some time or another.
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    Aug 23, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2554
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    Thing about the "windows" is it will be mindless work. Especially if using a template like you suggest; would make it even easier. There will be little art or mental gymnastics involved.
    Ah the words of the naive...

    I couldn't have been much farther from the truth.

    Bottom half is done, working on the band. Then on to the top half. Over 8,000 so far.
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    Aug 23, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2555
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    Ah the words of the naive...

    I couldn't have nee much farther from the truth.

    Bottom half is done, working on the band. Then on to the top half. Over 8,000 so far.
    Go, Go, Go, Go!!!!
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    Aug 23, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2556
    Wow! I feel tired just looking at it. I have it easy with the big Enterprise. I doubt there's 50 windows.

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    Aug 24, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2557
    unbeleivabley stunning....that is awesome !
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    Aug 29, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2558
    Great work, Bob! ETA? (just kidding)
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    Sep 2, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2559
    Wow man..just wow.
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    Sep 2, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2560
    I gotta post up ore pics. The entire lower dome is lit.
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    Sep 2, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2561
    I need to post new pics. The entire lower dome is done.
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    Sep 2, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2562
    Rob. I was thinking that we need to hang out soon.
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    Sep 2, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2563
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    Rob. I was thinking that we need to hang out soon.

    Actually, I'm open all weekend - no W&K (wife & kids). Was thinking of doing a shop day; calling you, MM, maybe MD.
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    Sep 2, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2564
    Bob,
    You gotta need to post up some more new pics soon,
    the entire lower dome is done lit!
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    Sep 3, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2565
    Yea, c'mon, new pics, new pics!!!
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    Sep 3, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2566
    To say this is impressive is a gross understatement!
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    Sep 4, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2567
    Pics......por favor'
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    Sep 7, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2568
    Gotta love it, awesome build!
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    Oct 22, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2569
    This Pumpkin is now fully operational! Happy Halloween, Bob!
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    Dec 28, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2570
    All right here's something for all you dweebs out there busting my balls for slow progress and no recent pics!

    (Click on the thumbnails for larger format)

    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails 122711-001.jpg   122711-002.jpg   122711-003.jpg  

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    Dec 28, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2571
    DAMN! Wow! Cool! Neat! And I feel your pain!

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    Dec 28, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2572
    That looks fantastic!
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    Dec 28, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2573
    truely amazing rob !
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    Dec 28, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2574
    Funny, I was just thinking today about this build and was going to post for an update. Thanks Rob; she is looking grand!!!
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    Dec 28, 2011 - Re: Building The Death Star - PRODUCTION #2575
    No ball busting here, just eager anticipation. Looking grand
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