Scarecrow Joe
Sr Member
I decided to start this thread since, I dont know why, this new kit has been finally available but the WIP threads have been just a few....well only one here at the RPF! LOL! Ive had a lot of experience with model building, from cars, military, planes, sci-fi and figures, working RC 4x4s etc. Ive even tried my hand at a lot of lighting projects in a lot of these but never tried fiber optics. So, when I got my hands on this kit I said to myself....why not? Maybe choosing a 2 feet SD as my first FO project was not the smartest thing in the world but well...I hope it gets at least finished!!!
Starting with the basics, everyone so far agrees that the kit has a great finish and quality. Its easy to put together too. Of course with the FO thing in mind one has to keep thinking ahead and building the kit in sub-assemblies so the hundreds (if not thousand) of little holes for the FO can done.
20170114_191058 by Oscar Baez Soria, on Flickr
Assembling the front and back ends is easy to do too using some clamps in the process. Im using Tamiya thin cement. The seam looks goo to me but you can fill it if desired. Check Robiwon WIP thread to see some cool ideas on this subject.
20170114_205323 by Oscar Baez Soria, on Flickr
The engines build is straightforward and is easily modified for LED lighting. Used a Dremel and some files to open them up and round files to smooth it out. Im using 5mm 12v LEDS, in fact the whole system will be 12v.
20170117_182333 by Oscar Baez Soria, on Flickr
20170117_182351 by Oscar Baez Soria, on Flickr
I ordered the Tantive IV to add some additional coolness to this already super cool SD!
20170117_203345 by Oscar Baez Soria, on Flickr
20170117_203357 by Oscar Baez Soria, on Flickr
I felt the front and back end of the halves joint could help a bit of reinforcing so took my 4 minute epoxy and further strengthen the structure on the inside. Of course this optional but it seemed like a good idea.
20170117_203436 by Oscar Baez Soria, on Flickr
Starting with the basics, everyone so far agrees that the kit has a great finish and quality. Its easy to put together too. Of course with the FO thing in mind one has to keep thinking ahead and building the kit in sub-assemblies so the hundreds (if not thousand) of little holes for the FO can done.
Assembling the front and back ends is easy to do too using some clamps in the process. Im using Tamiya thin cement. The seam looks goo to me but you can fill it if desired. Check Robiwon WIP thread to see some cool ideas on this subject.
The engines build is straightforward and is easily modified for LED lighting. Used a Dremel and some files to open them up and round files to smooth it out. Im using 5mm 12v LEDS, in fact the whole system will be 12v.
I ordered the Tantive IV to add some additional coolness to this already super cool SD!
I felt the front and back end of the halves joint could help a bit of reinforcing so took my 4 minute epoxy and further strengthen the structure on the inside. Of course this optional but it seemed like a good idea.