Trekkie313
Active Member
Re: Scratchbuilt Star Destroyer 1/2222 scale
What size is your model gonna be when compared to an MP/ERTL kit?
What size is your model gonna be when compared to an MP/ERTL kit?
Scratchbuilt 1/2222 Star Destroyer Avenger
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Scratchy
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Re: Scratchbuilt Star Destroyer 1/2222 scale
I don't know what the MPC/ERTL kit measures out to, but my ISD is 28.25 inches or 720 millimeters
I don't know what the MPC/ERTL kit measures out to, but my ISD is 28.25 inches or 720 millimeters
Scratchy
Sr Member
Re: Scratchbuilt Star Destroyer 1/2222 scale
I've been out of the game for awhile. I managed to paint the secondary engines and test for any light bleeding through. I sprayed them with a silver, inside and out, followed up with a flat black, finishing with the base coat
Here's one engine in normal light with an LED
Another with the lights dimmed down in the room, no light pollution
I've been out of the game for awhile. I managed to paint the secondary engines and test for any light bleeding through. I sprayed them with a silver, inside and out, followed up with a flat black, finishing with the base coat
Here's one engine in normal light with an LED
Another with the lights dimmed down in the room, no light pollution
Re: Scratchbuilt Star Destroyer 1/2222 scale
Sitting back and really enjoying this build. You have the precision of a surgeon. Spectacular work.
Carl
Sitting back and really enjoying this build.
You have the precision of a surgeon. Spectacular work.Carl
PeteVenkman
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Re: Scratchbuilt Star Destroyer 1/2222 scale
Absolutely breathtaking work.
Absolutely breathtaking work.
Scratchy
Sr Member
Re: Scratchbuilt Star Destroyer 1/2222 scale
I used .060" sheet styrene for the hull & structures. Adding various thicknesses for the detailing (.005, .010, .015, .020, .025, .030, .035, & .040)
I purchase 4'x8' sheets of it straight from the manufacturer that's located in my area, it's cheaper for me. Some people will go to a plastic distributor. I'll get specialty styrene that has a pattern from a hobby store.
I used .060" sheet styrene for the hull & structures. Adding various thicknesses for the detailing (.005, .010, .015, .020, .025, .030, .035, & .040)
I purchase 4'x8' sheets of it straight from the manufacturer that's located in my area, it's cheaper for me. Some people will go to a plastic distributor. I'll get specialty styrene that has a pattern from a hobby store.
MonsieurTox
Master Member
Re: Scratchbuilt Star Destroyer 1/2222 scale
Looking great Jay !
Will cast some of the parts you scratchbuilt as they are used dozens of times in the superstructures ?
Keep up the good work ! :thumbsup
Looking great Jay !
Will cast some of the parts you scratchbuilt as they are used dozens of times in the superstructures ?
Keep up the good work ! :thumbsup
Scratchy
Sr Member
Re: Scratchbuilt Star Destroyer 1/2222 scale
No, I most likely won't cast any parts that I scratch, and I will admit that that is the more intelligent way of building the details. I cut pieces and glue them on as I go. Something like the secondary engines, yes, but I don't see myself spending the money on extra rubber for that, I'm only making one.
Besides, I have a LOT of styrene to use up.
Thanks for the kind words MonsieurTox.
No, I most likely won't cast any parts that I scratch, and I will admit that that is the more intelligent way of building the details. I cut pieces and glue them on as I go. Something like the secondary engines, yes, but I don't see myself spending the money on extra rubber for that, I'm only making one.
Besides, I have a LOT of styrene to use up.
Thanks for the kind words MonsieurTox.
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