6' ANH Blockade Runner - Replica Build

[t2sides]

And Pt 2 continued of this update... port side.

 

[3DImpact]

Crazy amazing!

Takes me many many months for a little Y- or X-Wing and you knock out these massive builds with their exquisite greeblie and paint/weathering details in no time. I bow my head in shame...

Dan

 

[JamesM242]

MAGNIFICENT! This thread has been a joy to follow and I can only imagine the sense of satisfaction from seeing your hard work come together in such a fantastic result!

 

[joberg]

Stop it already; you're giving me a heart attack with your speed of building/painting

 

[Doc H]

As much, and possibly more so, than being absolutely impressed with your work and that it CAN be done, I am grateful you are doing it. To me, the model you are building helps to preserve, in a historical value, the importance of the originals, and removes being so precious from the equation. Not that this model isn't now also precious. The difference is, we have a chance of seeing it, exploring it, interacting with it, even if in photos.

 

[t2sides]

LOL!! Thank you all!!
DocH - that was very kind, most kind of you to say all that! Thanks!

OK, another update, some pics of the LEFT/PORT side and engine.

Again, this is still VERY MUCH a work in progress. I still have to finish connecting the engine, inserting that 'pillow' bulkhead section to the front of it. All the painting/weathering still has a ways to go. This is all the 1st an 2nd 'layers', more to add, then a final 'mist' overspray.

Thanks again for all the support!
-Sean


Left side Engine, then moving forward:

And here's the 'door', love all the details they put in here from the original 'Pirate Ship' that they maintained.

 

[t2sides]

And here's a few more of the Underside:


Engine: (still more details and weathering to add)

Thanks again!
-Sean

 

[Searun]

As much, and possibly more so, than being absolutely impressed with your work and that it CAN be done, I am grateful you are doing it. To me, the model you are building helps to preserve, in a historical value, the importance of the originals, and removes being so precious from the equation. Not that this model isn't now also precious. The difference is, we have a chance of seeing it, exploring it, interacting with it, even if in photos.

Your words are well chosen. The Star Wars builders of these Studio Scale models on this thread reach out to the wonder and enjoyment of many and will do so for generations.

 

[Doc H]

Your words are well chosen. The Star Wars builders of these Studio Scale models on this thread reach out to the wonder and enjoyment of many and will do so for generations.

Kind of you to think so. Thank you.

 

[eagle1]

Blown away yet again Sean!.
Such a treat every one of your updates & to see this iconic miniature being realised. Loving seeing the details replicated part for part...as i said...always a treat & always a huge smile comes across my face gazing at your pics.

 

[eagle1]

Your words are well chosen. The Star Wars builders of these Studio Scale models on this thread reach out to the wonder and enjoyment of many and will do so for generations.

As much, and possibly more so, than being absolutely impressed with your work and that it CAN be done, I am grateful you are doing it. To me, the model you are building helps to preserve, in a historical value, the importance of the originals, and removes being so precious from the equation. Not that this model isn't now also precious. The difference is, we have a chance of seeing it, exploring it, interacting with it, even if in photos.

Wonderfully said...my sentiments exactly!.
These replica miniatures are true labors of love & the joy they give the builder & also the folks that follow along the build in pictures & for those that see them in person is simply priceless.

 

[joberg]

Many members, here, have done Museum quality work These models should be on a SW Tour for everyone to see and enjoy

 

[PHArchivist]

One of my favorite ships...

Glad you included the centerfold.

 

[Wolfsburg]

I'm just continually in awe of the work done here. What a display that'd be!

 

[Jaitea]

Top paint job on top of a top build

John

 

[JediMichael]

Not much else I can add that wasn't already said.....
Unless you went back to 1977 and prefectly cloned the ILM models...or something.
Deathstar II next.....

 

[norscout]

So here's the Engine Section. A bit of the initial build up shown, using Acrylic Tubes and assembly, the side 'boxes' that I 3D printed and applied to the Tubes, then some pics of the paint build up.

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Very nice work! Awesome commitment to original detailing. I think I found the engine nozzle detailing I'll go with on my Cargo Ship. Keep it simple like these. Previously I was unable to locate any of the T bar plastic strips, even on Plastruct & Evergreen Amazon pages. Any suggestions on a good place to order them?

 

[norscout]

And then the painting/weathering. Painting not yet completed, but a start...
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After assembling the Tubes to the Engine core, added the rest of the Greeblies in front of the double 'fans'


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Sneak peak at the Body with the Engine.

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Man these parts are looking awesome. Makes me want to build!

 

[joberg]

^^
Yep! These types of builds are inspirational

 

[Searun]

Interesting that certain folks have such a broad range of skills at a master level. Not just that of an artist, but a researcher and builder. Those who appreciate what was created 46 years ago by this modeling technique are transported, as if by a time machine, when looking at these photos. Love the ANH Blockade Runner same as the Falcon. Need to watch the movie again with my 53 year old Star Wars addicted son.