scopesmapeo
Jr Member
When I saw Tested's video about Dave G's Y-wing project I knew that it was something I was definitely going to jump on. I have been itching to get a 3D printer, and I figured this project along would be a good way to get started with 3D printing. I have used Shapeways quite a bit for some of my other prop making (lightsaber parts) and model making (scale kits) projects.
Anyway, I love the Y-Wing...it is down, dirty, ugly...my kind of star fighter. I have crafted a Y-Wing out of Lego, and I feel like Dave's files jump started a process that has been sort of a pipe dream for a few years now. My Lego Y needs a wingman and so I have started this journey.
BTL A-4 Y-Wing by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
I started with modeling the engine nacelles and the bits and bobs that are so iconic to the Y.
Grey 6 Engines by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
Engine Top by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
My intent is to make a "faithful representation" of the Y, and not get too bogged down in recreating everything perfectly. As you can probably tell the engine details are not exact copies...I wanted this Y to be my own. I went for a "turkey feathers" look on the exhaust nozzles...a nod to the engine exhausts on the X-wing.
I am using Autodesk 123D Design for this project...which can be a fussy program, but I have been using it for awhile and I'm familiar with it. I did some test prints through shapeways, and so far I am encouraged to jump in with both feet!
Untitled by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
Untitled by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
Untitled by Scott Peterson, on Flickr
The Saturn V booster needs some redesign work, same with the engine exhaust nozzles. The scale doesn't look right to me...both look too big. So, I will continue to tweak those until I can get them sized correctly.
Anyway, I love the Y-Wing...it is down, dirty, ugly...my kind of star fighter. I have crafted a Y-Wing out of Lego, and I feel like Dave's files jump started a process that has been sort of a pipe dream for a few years now. My Lego Y needs a wingman and so I have started this journey.
I started with modeling the engine nacelles and the bits and bobs that are so iconic to the Y.
My intent is to make a "faithful representation" of the Y, and not get too bogged down in recreating everything perfectly. As you can probably tell the engine details are not exact copies...I wanted this Y to be my own. I went for a "turkey feathers" look on the exhaust nozzles...a nod to the engine exhausts on the X-wing.
I am using Autodesk 123D Design for this project...which can be a fussy program, but I have been using it for awhile and I'm familiar with it. I did some test prints through shapeways, and so far I am encouraged to jump in with both feet!
The Saturn V booster needs some redesign work, same with the engine exhaust nozzles. The scale doesn't look right to me...both look too big. So, I will continue to tweak those until I can get them sized correctly.
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