ESB Background "Pontoon" ship

WINGNIT

Active Member

• Aug 27, 2016

• #1

Hello All,

Here is my attempt at the ESB background ship that looks like it had the LR232 on the back. I had a failed hull assembly from mine and decided to put it to good use. Aside from the screenshots, I couldn't find any reference. This is the best attempt with the lack of reference using donor parts from the same era as ESB. It is built on a wood frame. The pontoons are plastic cocktail cups joined with 3" PVC. The completed model is about 24" long.

Thanks!

 

Lee S

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Aug 27, 2016

• #2

Fun stuff!!!!
This wacky ship is on my ESB list to be built with all the leftovers one day :-D

Well done!

L

 

moffeaton

Master Member

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• Aug 28, 2016

• #3

These are the builds I love to see. Pushing the envelope with the most challenging subjects. I love your interpretation!

 

WINGNIT

Active Member

• Aug 28, 2016

• #4

moffeaton said:

These are the builds I love to see. Pushing the envelope with the most challenging subjects. I love your interpretation!

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Thanks Jason! After seeing the weathering job on your Death Star Crane though, it's inspired me to pop the pontoon off the wall and step up my weathering game on this! I went a little too quickly with this one.

Yes- As I try to learn kit ID's and try to do true studio scale, it is nice to sometimes jump in and play, "What Would ILM Do?".

 

moffeaton

Master Member

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• Aug 28, 2016

• #5

I love chipping this stuff, and nothing beats that "rust in space" look

 

OldKen

Master Member

• Aug 28, 2016

• #6

I just threw up in my mouth seeing your wall display!!!! OMG SICK!!! SO awesome man. Love getting a better look at this background ship. It's like a large OT pod racer. (In a good way)

I Soo look up to you guys and your dedication!

I wish I could join your club... It makes my head hurt reading through some of these threads!

Soo much time hard work and dedication IDing and collecting these parts!!!

 

nicholassagan

Active Member

• May 16, 2017

• #7

Such a great realization on this ship. Love it!!!

 

joberg

Legendary Member

• May 17, 2017

• #8

Love it too! I like the obscure prop/model and you did a stellar job on that one!

 

Carnet

Well-Known Member

• May 17, 2017

• #9

Do you have a picture of your entire wall...I love it. All of it. Great work!