Hasbro BMF Conversion With RC Parts

Gus76 · Dec 3, 2015

After some consideration I have decided make my build using Randy Cooper's parts.

I started with building the frame to hold the shell with all the part upgrades. First I made it out of cardboard to make sure it fits in all the holes on the shell.

The metal tubes for the front lighting are actually AEG barrels I didn't need

For the landing lights I am using smaller 4mm tubing

astroboy · Dec 3, 2015

YES!

I love the Randy Cooper parts. Even more than the studio scale version

Gus76 · Jan 11, 2016

A small update. Started detailing the upper hull.

Gus76 · Jan 18, 2016

Working on the maintenance pits for the upper hull. Will have them 3D printed in SLA resin once they are done. I am also planning to do a run of them.

cbrant · Jan 18, 2016

Interested in those!

Gus76 said:
Working on the maintenance pits for the upper hull. Will have them 3D printed in SLA resin once they are done. I am also planning to do a run of them.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/volteco/pic01_zpsz7j3h9vp.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/volteco/pic02_zpss9oinnte.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/volteco/pic03_zpspf6bh1pt.jpg

cellarboy · Jan 18, 2016

Wow I'd love me some of those when they are available!

leyrich · Jan 18, 2016

Cool keep up the good work and the parts I sent you look great

:thumbsup

2805672 · Jan 19, 2016

Gus76 said:
Working on the maintenance pits for the upper hull. Will have them 3D printed in SLA resin once they are done. I am also planning to do a run of them.

Really interested in these!

Gus76 · Mar 10, 2016

Thank you very much for all the good feedback! I finally have an update. I was able to get access to a 3D Printer and print all the maintenance pits I have designed.
This are the finalized maintenance pits/bays in 3D:

And these are 3D printouts:

circular%20pits%20printed_zpsi9e84wku.jpg

And this is how the look on the model. Please don't mind the putty around

I have created a thread in the project runs section so please check it out if you are interested.

tek2graphics · Mar 10, 2016

WOW! That's beautiful!! Looking forward to more!! :thumbsup

Jaitea · Mar 10, 2016

B E A U T I F U L

Great job Gus,....me want

J

Gus76 · Mar 10, 2016

Thank you, John

retiredadguy · Mar 10, 2016

Sswweeeetttt!!!!!

2805672 · Mar 11, 2016

PM sent! Those bays look great!!

newmagrathea · Mar 11, 2016

Gus76 said:
Working on the maintenance pits for the upper hull. Will have them 3D printed in SLA resin once they are done. I am also planning to do a run of them.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/volteco/pic01_zpsz7j3h9vp.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/volteco/pic02_zpss9oinnte.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/volteco/pic03_zpspf6bh1pt.jpg

I may be interested in a set of those.

rbeach84 · Mar 12, 2016

Gus, did you base your parts on a specific MF version or are they your own interpretations?

Regards, Robert

Gus76 · Mar 12, 2016

rbeach84 said:
Gus, did you base your parts on a specific MF version or are they your own interpretations?

Regards, Robert

Robert,
It is based on 32inch filming miniature from ESB.
Thanks,
Gus

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Taiters · Mar 13, 2016

I agree on the randy cooper upgrades, those are what I plan to use as well. Your maintenance pits look awesome. I might have to add those to my list of additional upgrades.

Gus76 · Mar 17, 2016

Photos showing the maintenance bays with a layer of primer:

And on the model:

rbeach84 · Mar 17, 2016

Good as reference!
R/ Robert

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