Anigrand Star Destroyer build one for FuseNova and one for glen3631

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #1

This is a commission build for FuseNova.
The attached picture shows the parts for FuseNova's build.

What to look for in this build...
.25 fiber optic lighting
Lighted Engines
Spotlights in the Trench
and more

Tonight I will start with cleanup of the parts and get them ready to start drilling for the fiber optics.

 

Last edited: Mar 20, 2012

clancampbell

Sr Member

• Apr 5, 2011

• #2

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

Dang, i'd love to get one of these!

Rich

 

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 9, 2011

• #3

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

I have almost all of the upper decks cleaned and ready for windows to be drilled.

The Bridge is ready for 138 fiber optic strands to be installed. I tried to replicate every window as can be seen from the Sculpting a Galaxy book.

The three main engines rings have been cut off and are almost ready to be glued back in place.

I am sorry that there is only one photo but please remember that this build is in the very early stage of the build.

Enjoy!

 

Last edited: Mar 20, 2012

cosmic_x

Sr Member

• Apr 10, 2011

• #4

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

why did you cut the engine rings? I think I read this somewhere but forgot, sorry

 

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 10, 2011

• #5

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

Cosmic_x,
There is a seperation between the two parts as seen on the studio model. (see attached photo).
It looks way better than the entire part as a solid. It is a simple thing that can be done on the kit that really adds to the overall look.

 

Last edited: Mar 20, 2012

cosmic_x

Sr Member

• Apr 10, 2011

• #6

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

Ah, yes right, thanks man!

 

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 11, 2011

• #7

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

One more part ready for 145 fiber optic strands.

 

Last edited: Mar 20, 2012

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smaug85

New Member

• Apr 11, 2011

• #8

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

so what are the dimensions on this thing?

 

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 13, 2011

• #9

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

smaug85 said:

so what are the dimensions on this thing?

Click to expand...

The completed model will be approx 28" long x 18" wide.

 

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 13, 2011

• #10

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

I have another part ready for 88 fiber optic strands.

That is 371 windows so far!

 

Last edited: Mar 20, 2012

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 16, 2011

• #11

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

The collet for my dremel will no longer hold the small drill bits so drilling of the windows is on hold until a new collet arrives.
The warm white led's should be here by the end of the week along with the resistors.

Photo one: The upper hull is starting to take shape.
Photo two: The engines are drilled out.
Photo Three: Fiber optic has been started to be installed on the parts that have already been drilled.

I hope to have the upper hull and lower hull pieces glued together by the end of today. I may even work on some of the smaller pieces as I wait for the glue to dry.

 

Last edited: Mar 20, 2012

Jm419

Sr Member

• Apr 16, 2011

• #12

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

I didn't light mine, but this ought to be cool to see.

I'm waiting for natural sunlight to photograph my build in, so even though it's done, we'll have to wait for light that actually shows the details. It's really a nice model when it's all built up.

 

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 18, 2011

• #13

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

Jm419,
Your kit looks great. yes, you need to post some daylight pictures. I am sure that I am not the only one who wants to see them. Also, thanks for following this build.

I almost finished putting the hull parts together on Saturday. The back end of the top hull still needs attached together. The upper and lower halves are not glued together. Just clamped together to aid in keeping them straight.

 

Last edited: Mar 20, 2012

FuseNova

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Apr 18, 2011

• #14

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

Nice -looks like you're to the point of giving up the internal armature specs....

 

Jm419

Sr Member

• Apr 18, 2011

• #15

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

The hulls are the worst part - the trenches almost drove me insane.

 

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 18, 2011

• #16

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

FuseNova said:

Nice -looks like you're to the point of giving up the internal armature specs....

Click to expand...

Yup,
I want to find/figure out where the center of balance is (approx). You will have the specs soon.

 

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 18, 2011

• #17

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

Jm419 said:

The hulls are the worst part - the trenches almost drove me insane.

Click to expand...

Getting the trenches straight was a pain on the first build. Due to the nature of the kit and the material, I am not so sure it is possible to have them perfect.
I hope it goes much easier on this and the next build.
So far so good.

 

Jm419

Sr Member

• Apr 18, 2011

• #18

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

Mine aren't perfect, but they're close. Of course, mine isn't lit - so I'm watching excitedly.

 

dtssyst

Sr Member

• Apr 27, 2011

• #19

Re: Anigrand Star Destroyer build for FuseNova

The collet that I ordered from the bay did not include the collet needed so I am waiting for them to send me the correct collet.
I did get a replacement collet via home depot and the drilling of the windows has resumed.
As of yesterday, I started work on a Anigrand SD kit for glen3631. In the process of cleanup of the hulls and then the rest of the parts.

 

Robiwon

Master Member

Gone but not forgotten.

• Apr 27, 2011

• #20

This is one of the best accessories for any Dremel. No more searching for the right size collet. It just screws right on.

4486 Dremel Chuck / Model: 4486