Photon
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I started a new model recently. Its based on a drawing by artist Rob Turpin <https://thisnorthernboy.wordpress.com/>
I really like the design of this ship and I'm very excited to build it.I also like that its just a marker sketch and I can flesh out the details as I go. I contacted Rob and he is also excited to see how it turns out.
I found some 40mm styrene test tubes, so I'll be using that for the bubble canopy. Based on this, it follows that the final model will be about 300mm long.
I found some 40mm styrene test tubes, so I'll be using that for the bubble canopy. Based on this, it follows that the final model will be about 300mm long.
I turned the base for the canopy on the lathe from a 2"polystyrene rod. I also made the bottom ring to be glued on and add some extra detail.
I cut a section out and fit in this gunpod from an airplane kit. The kit part was sanded to match the contour of the bubble. The gap was sculpted in with epoxy putty.
I cut a section out and fit in this gunpod from an airplane kit. The kit part was sanded to match the contour of the bubble. The gap was sculpted in with epoxy putty.
I vacuum-formed the front section out of .060" styrene over a form made from some urethane foam. The final thickness wound up being about half that.
The convoluted middle section was turned from the same 2" rod. There is still some more lathe work to be done before I cut it to length.
That's all for now. Thanks for tuning in.
That's all for now. Thanks for tuning in.
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