SS Star destroyer
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There's a rumor flying around that MR may be considering doing one. I believe (if I recall correctly) that they are in the process of receiving one the SDs used in the films, and are looking at their options. I can only imagine the large cost and size - unless MR does a scaled down version like the Snowspeeder.
Kuhn Global
Sr Member
That would be Rick Ingalsbe. That you Rick? 
Anyway,.. one of his beaties is on tour and I think a second (more detailed) was used in the stated 5-25-77.
Many have built up these beasties and most never get completed due to the fine details just burning out the builder. I would enjoy seeing at least the 3 footer offered to the public at some point soon.
Julien (Tox) has one of the most BEAUTIFUL scratchbuilds of this beastie in the works which measures in at approx 41 inches. I hope to see that when I see you in a few months J.
If MR does a 3 footer,.. I hope they handle things a bit better than they did with the 1701. I simply require honest and reliable info, not their CS "wag the dog" and "pointing the finger of blame to anyone they could" approach.
That said,.. I would welcome a 3 footer from them if they fixed the above fiasco.
Of one thing I have a passion for in SW..... it's the Star Destroyer...
Anyway,.. one of his beaties is on tour and I think a second (more detailed) was used in the stated 5-25-77.
Many have built up these beasties and most never get completed due to the fine details just burning out the builder. I would enjoy seeing at least the 3 footer offered to the public at some point soon.
Julien (Tox) has one of the most BEAUTIFUL scratchbuilds of this beastie in the works which measures in at approx 41 inches. I hope to see that when I see you in a few months J.
If MR does a 3 footer,.. I hope they handle things a bit better than they did with the 1701. I simply require honest and reliable info, not their CS "wag the dog" and "pointing the finger of blame to anyone they could" approach.
That said,.. I would welcome a 3 footer from them if they fixed the above fiasco.
Of one thing I have a passion for in SW..... it's the Star Destroyer...
ringa
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Kuhn Global @ Mar 19 2007, 10:41 AM) [snapback]1443284[/snapback]</div>
Kurt. What's up, my friend?
Both of my Star Destroyers were based on the ANH version, which was my favorite. The first one was used in 5-25-77, while the second, more detailed one is still on tour with "Action. An Adventure in Movie Making."
It seems at the time I was building my replicas no one was attempting Star Destroyers. But, since then there have been a few, like the ones mentioned in this thread that are absolutely SPECTACULAR...
For those who would like to see photos of the model in the museum, or if you would like to learn more about 5-25-77 from behind the scenes, you can visit my website at www.RickIngalsbeStudio.com
That would be Rick Ingalsbe. That you Rick?
Kurt. What's up, my friend?
Both of my Star Destroyers were based on the ANH version, which was my favorite. The first one was used in 5-25-77, while the second, more detailed one is still on tour with "Action. An Adventure in Movie Making."
It seems at the time I was building my replicas no one was attempting Star Destroyers. But, since then there have been a few, like the ones mentioned in this thread that are absolutely SPECTACULAR...
For those who would like to see photos of the model in the museum, or if you would like to learn more about 5-25-77 from behind the scenes, you can visit my website at www.RickIngalsbeStudio.com
Eagle
Sr Member
Who did the first "big" Star Destroyer?
Mine was built March/Jun 2005. http://stardestroyerproject.com/24incher1.aspx
...and sold a year later... :confused
Mine was built March/Jun 2005. http://stardestroyerproject.com/24incher1.aspx
...and sold a year later... :confused
PHArchivist
Master Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Eagle @ Mar 19 2007, 12:54 PM) [snapback]1443366[/snapback]</div>
This thing absolutely blows my mind.
This thing absolutely blows my mind.
My guess - MR will do it studio scale. I saw the real one here in LA and it's not that much larger than their Falcon. I was surprised how small it was actually.
They have the Falcon under there belt...why not.
Estimated price $2000 - easier to paint than the Falcon.
They have the Falcon under there belt...why not.
Estimated price $2000 - easier to paint than the Falcon.
tk8456
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I forgot to add, when I did mine, be sure to split up the fibre optics and get a few blue LEDS as well as plain white ones.
Plus, rather than the standard fibre optic through a hole idea, I also added some 'bay' like windows too.
Easy to do. Make a very thin strip of perspex etc and carefully cut/file a few slots out of the hull. Glue the fibre optic flat onto the strip to shine light across the face of your clear/tinted strip, not through it.
Glue the optic away from your hull slot and add a few to each side for bigger windows. Sometimes it didn't work well (wrong angle etc) so put epoxy all over the clear strip to trap the light on the strip.
Very very fiddly to add these but adds a well cool bit of 'spacelike' ear to the whole ship
I did experiment with chocolate wrappers to get different light but just scrubbed that and stuck to white and blue.
Good luck with this dude. You've given me the bug again now.
I over did it a bit so know when to stop
Plus, rather than the standard fibre optic through a hole idea, I also added some 'bay' like windows too.
Easy to do. Make a very thin strip of perspex etc and carefully cut/file a few slots out of the hull. Glue the fibre optic flat onto the strip to shine light across the face of your clear/tinted strip, not through it.
Glue the optic away from your hull slot and add a few to each side for bigger windows. Sometimes it didn't work well (wrong angle etc) so put epoxy all over the clear strip to trap the light on the strip.
Very very fiddly to add these but adds a well cool bit of 'spacelike' ear to the whole ship
I did experiment with chocolate wrappers to get different light but just scrubbed that and stuck to white and blue.
Good luck with this dude. You've given me the bug again now.
I over did it a bit so know when to stop
