My 3' Imperial Star Destroyer

Hi guys,

I've been busy on my first studio scale scratch build project... my WIP 3" Star Destroyer. 3 months of on/off work so far (when the girlfriend permits)...I'd say I'm half way to completing this project.

There are untold 1/700 battleship/destroyer parts, Karl Morser parts etc....way too many to list right now (I can't even remember half of them)

I've worked from pics and drew up some very rough plans before making a start. Most of the work has been eyeballed so I'm sure it's a bit off in places.

It has lights in the engines and all around the body and bridge. More pics when I'm nearer to completion [img]images/smiles//icon_smile.gif[/img]



Thanks to BigVade for inspiring me to tackle this project [img]images/smiles//icon_smile.gif[/img]

Cheers
Neil

OHMYGOD! Neil that's great!!!

What did you use for the primary hull?

Thanks Mike [img]images/smiles//icon_smile.gif[/img]

The hull is made from 2 layers of 2mm thick styrene. I used brass rods to strengthen the frame. I am running my electronics along these too.




Cheers
Neil

Good Lord! I really wish that you guys would make plans for the basic construction though. If I had instructions for the basic shape I think I could tacle the rest - but Man that is one hell of an impressive model! Awesome work. Is there any way to convince you to take csome measurements of lengths and angles?

Jedi Dade

Thanks JD!
I don't see why not [img]images/smiles//icon_smile.gif[/img]

I have a template that I made for the hexagonal supports. Once you have the distance that these are spaced apart you can create the shape.

I'm not sure how accurate it is to the real thing, but it seems to have worked OK.

Neil

Looks really awesome! I wish I had the skills to build something like that!!

Really great work!!

Neil, as Vader would say......

"Impressive, most impressive"

I can't wait to see it completed and lit.

Rolando

Neil, as I've already told you! AWESOME!!! This is one thread that I will follow VERY closly![img]images/smiles//icon_smile.gif[/img]

Steve.

Beautiful work. Have you thought about making kits?? [img]images/smiles//icon_smile.gif[/img]

Neil,

You already know what I think about this! FANTASTIC work.
Can't wait to see it finished and I REALLY wish it would be possible to have a kit of this. I just don't have the skill to build one from scratch! I HATE YOU! [img]images/smiles//icon_lol.gif[/img]

Chris

VERY nice man!!

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Okay, it's a concensus then, we all hate Neil! [img]images/smiles//icon_lol.gif[/img]

The tubing for the structure and wiring is a great idea. Damn! I so want one of these now!

Cheers Mike [img]images/smiles//icon_lol.gif[/img]

Thanks a bunch guys!
So far this project has been a massive lesson in patience. I'm not the most patient of people and usually if I want something I want it NOW. After all my work I just hope the dodgy electronics don't set fire to it [img]images/smiles//icon_smile.gif[/img]

There are so many undercuts from the detailing on the model, particularly on the sides, the engines and the docking bay that, unfortunately it would never survive being wrapped in silicon. It would be torn apart removing it from any mold.

Neil

Incredible Neil!!

Having seen and held your work in person, I know how sweet this thing will be! [img]images/smiles//icon_cheering.gif[/img]

Wow - that is really fantastic.

I can't wait to see more pictures.

Your training is now complete. [img]images/smiles//vader.gif[/img]

Thanks guys.
Here are a few more pics. The lights come out blue from my camera, but they are white in reality. I went for LEDS to light the main engines rather than halogens. I'm sure you can see BigVade's influence on this part of the model.

I'm off travelling for a month so I'll be packing the model away until my return....then I'll finish detailing the lower section and begin work on the upper half. Who knows, I might get it finished by Easter [img]images/smiles//icon_smile.gif[/img]









Neil

Unbelievable! That is such a cool ship! Scary good talent at hand here!

Very Nice! I hope i can do mine that knid of justice.

Thanks Again guys. [img]images/smiles//icon_cheers.gif[/img]
Good luck with you model jcuri1. Have you started it yet?

Neil

Neil
Have not started assembeling, but have many donor kits. I'm trying to get a pattern going, i think getting the shape is the main thing. Once the hull is done, easy going? Again yours looks great and so do the rest of the others I have seen. Keep the pictures coming. John

That's a really cool build.

John, Yeah...I think once the shape is done, the rest is the fun part I think. I built my structure without having many kits, so I've been buying as I go along..mainly 1/700 Hasegawa kits. You can see, I'm using a fair bit of artistic license with the model. It's ANH size, but it's got an element of the larger model in it.

Here's my last update for a while. I've difused the light in the docking bay area. Sorry for the crappy pic, but I had the lighting down and had to alter the levels to compensate.

**EDIT**
Fixed the docking bay orientation issue.



Neil

Wow, that is really impressive. I can't wait to see more!

Just a word of advise if I may. I would personally tone down the outer skin texture detail as the original model was very subtle.

HOLY.........My god man thats AWESOME!!!! I just found this thread and I have to say that I'm humbled by your work! I'm stunned to hear that my ISD was an inspiration to you...I'm honored....thanks so much for the mention. It's so cool to see someone else doing in of these suckers. I can't wait to see how your upper superstructure/bridge turns out. You da MAN!!! [img]images/smiles//icon_eek.gif[/img]

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