3-day Star Destroyer from Garbage!

[glorbes]

We have a new baby on the way, and as such purchased a fancy new crib...which came in a really big box. My little guy has been using various pieces of cardboard for a Star Destroyer, and I had a thought...I have this massive amount of cardboard destined for the curb...why not make a Star Destroyer from all that for my son?

Now, don't measure the proportions, but I figured the basic shape I roughed out was recognizable enough...

I used heavy cardboard for the main shape and structure, then thinner cardboard for the greeblie detail, and then cereal box cardboard for a few spots. Lots of carpenter glue, duct, and masking tape were also used.

Star Wars Vs. Star Trek!

Figure hatch!

Its about 33" long, and I sliced two sections open on the top for my little guy to stuff Star Wars figures into it. He seems pretty happy with it:

I spent a few bucks on white spray paint and foam balls for the shield generators (which I'll have to fix, since the partially disintegrated from the paint). Otherwise, I made it from stuff from the recycle bin...I can thank Atlanthia for the inspiration!

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Thats great, i bet he loves it. Now thats recycling

 

[SDIronclaw]

That is awesome, I bet your son was thrilled to death.

 

[ReplicantShadow]

Awww that's cool! Fun with crafts and creating from scrap and turning into something neat! Thank you for sharing!

 

[connormwood]

What a nice simple project, nice job. I love making stuff out of junk I find laying around!

 

[Ray22]

This is funny because the other day on tv there was a report saying that kids have more fun with the cardboard boxes on Christmas than the actual toys :lol.

 

[SofaKing01]

3 days well spent! You can see the smile! Great job!

 

[Scratchy]

Very nice work! I see a lot of quality playtime happening here!
thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[Stormy320]

My Dad made me a playset battle command center out of cardboard and dowels and I loved it.

Unfortunately my mom threw it away, but good memories none the less.

Great job here!

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Too cool and very well made! .)

 

[crackerjazz]

That's an excellent quick-and-dirty cardboard build - and really quick for just 3 days Kids don't care about the details we care too much about - all they know is that their cool dad built them a cool Star Destroyer and that's what counts.

 

[vismus]

Agree with CrackerJazz. You are a cool dad!
Great job!

May the force be with you!

 

[wildabeast]

Awesome build

 

[familyman]

Awesome job man. great job and all for your son,, just awesome.

 

[robn1]

Awesome job, Dad!

 

[Smiling Demon]

One proud little guy there!!

Kenny

 

[DD28]

Very cool, I am all for scrap/budget builds, that is one lucky little boy, love it.

Peter

 

[wannab]

Wonderful!
Kudos from one dad to another!


Doug

 

[streetjudge79]

That is so cool! what a great idea!

 

[mattrendar]

Love it ! Very cool