Another Zvezda Star Destroyer

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Sorry, I haven't touched it since the last update. I am moving interstate at the end of this year and it's easier to transport if in the current state than if I keep going in it. Once I'm set up again in my new place, I will be getting back into it. If its any matter, I have also been thinking about it heavily lately and am keen to get back into it. I can't even do any painting because am about to loose my shed. It sucks but rest assured, I WILL finish it but I want it done to a high standard, not just rush it. Mind you, its been 4 years already so I can't be accused of hurrying things along :)
 
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Slow and steady, wins the race.
 
wow - it has been a while hasn't it? Hi all, and thanks for stopping in. First of, sorry for the really long delay in doing anything to it until recently. RL has interfered a lot as have other projects blah blah. We all know the reasons why etc that things go on hold but, I do have an update that's worth showing

So, I am unable to paint anything ATM due to weather and other such stuff like getting ready to move up north to Brisbane at the end of the year, plus a reno and as such, that limited my options. But I have been chomping at the bit to get restarted on just something to do with this build as its just dragging on and on (rather my my words) so I thought I would continue on with the base.

And I must say, so far, I am super happy with it. It's coming out way better than I had hoped so far! I am almost finished the edging on the top plate as you'll see in a sec and the shape of it is working perfectly. I will need to cast another 2 or 3 plates and some more of the original plating for the bottom and mid tiers, but that won't take too long

So, first up, the top plate as it is now:

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The advantages of using resin is you can sand it super thin and then remove excess bits with a sharp knife to create new shapes

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And the bottom plate has also had some treatment started to it. There is HEAPS more to do of course

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And combined, it starts to take shape. There is a tier to go in between them but not there just yet

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Well, that's it now for the next 3 months.... nah, just kidding. It's 7 if you're lucky

Hopefully the next update will come sooner rather than later.

Thanks for any continued interest

Till then!
 
Hi all

Quick update

The edging is all done and putty applied. Still a couple of spots to clean up but nothing dramatic.

I've started to add some more detailing to the surface, with some gun batteries which i thought could be quite cool. I'm not trying to replicate the DS or its surface to its filming parents, so the relevancy of their existence is mute. Looking at them, I do need to change the shape slightly to mask their origins though. Just on the bottom front corners I think

I'm looking at making some kind of central building structure, like a control center of sorts, again, just to break up the surface more. Not too high, but high enough. I've been furiously rummaging through the spares box looking for something suitable but nothing is matching my idea, so I think it'll have to be scratch built.

Anyways, enough words

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I just started the detailing, but you get the idea of where its going

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That's all for now, but open to ideas, suggestions or constructive critique

Cheers
 
Hi all

Quick update

The edging is all done and putty applied. Still a couple of spots to clean up but nothing dramatic.

I've started to add some more detailing to the surface, with some gun batteries which i thought could be quite cool. I'm not trying to replicate the DS or its surface to its filming parents, so the relevancy of their existence is mute. Looking at them, I do need to change the shape slightly to mask their origins though. Just on the bottom front corners I think

I'm looking at making some kind of central building structure, like a control center of sorts, again, just to break up the surface more. Not too high, but high enough. I've been furiously rummaging through the spares box looking for something suitable but nothing is matching my idea, so I think it'll have to be scratch built.

Anyways, enough words

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I just started the detailing, but you get the idea of where its going

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That's all for now, but open to ideas, suggestions or constructive critique

Cheers
Mind blowing. I was wondering. You stated making the Death Star tiles out of resin. Are all those all 3d printed or did you scratch make a few and then make rubber molds and cast in polyurethane resin? Also did you think about putting in Death Star turrets?
 
HI Scott
Thanks mate. The tiles are a single 3D printed tile that I made a silicone mold of then cast around 70 copies of it.
I tried to make some of the turrets by stretching out some square plastic rod, but I couldn't get the right shape, so I decided to just make my own gun emplacements.
 
Hi again all

For the past 2 weeks (well, more like 6 days when combined) I have been working away on the top plate. I decided to make something to go on top as I feel it needs more visual interest. Yeah, I know its the DS tiles I'm using but I don't really want this to BE the Death Star - more, my own interpretation. I wouldn't go calling my display a battle-station. Probably more a mechanical planet
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It's far from being finished - I still have heaps to do, but before I really get lost in this and put more energy into it, I thought l'd just get a general gauge if this is a good idea or not

It's basically superstructure parts from my ill-fated Bismark and other bits and bobs. My favorite bit is the landing platforms

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this is where Im thinking of putting it

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If all else fails, it could always be a new hull part of a space ship

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Well, that's it for now, but feel free to let me know what you think.
As always, thanks for stopping by and having a look
 
I really like it! Let your imagination run wild. I agree that it breaks up a bit of the two-dimensionality of the current display base. I'd consider adding a few towers and the like to add some height.
 
Brilliant idea mate!
The destroyer already has your individual creative mark on it (also brilliantly executed), why not it’s display base as well, after all the Star Wars ‘Galaxy’ is HUGE !(y)
 
thanks for your input guys - good idea for some towers. Something similar has also crossed my mind. I have a fair few smaller structures littered over the top but will likely add more. I also briefly considered the idea of an overland cargo train but that might be pushing the boundaries of what I can achieve by hand somewhat. :D
Yes, the building will be lit - just in case anyone was wondering ;)

Oh, I almost forgot, the upsidw down field generator base. I'm not entirely sure what to do with it. I could either keep it like it is and use it as some kind of exhaust port or, add on some brass tube to the outer ring of poles level height to the center and create some kind of platform for a comms device on top? I'm leaning toward the exhaust port but am open to better ideas
 
I really like it! Let your imagination run wild. I agree that it breaks up a bit of the two-dimensionality of the current display base. I'd consider adding a few towers and the like to add some height.
Like this? I found this tower like structure last night in the box of spares and immediately thought this would be a cool addition:

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Also found in amongst stuff I fully forgot I had, was this little gem (the big bit in the center).

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I layed out a few parts just to get some kind of structure going. Obviously, its just a base, but what do you think? Should I use it as well or just stick to the one building? Is it a bit to 'Ol factory" in it's appearance or would it pass in the world of SW?
One thing that I've noticed or thought about is the rest of the tile details. Is it too much with another building? Are these buildings out of scale with the rest of it? I don't think so, but I am doubting my scaling abilities lately, so I thought 'd see if I can get some honest, constructive feedback.
 
I like it, but the scale does seem a little off compared to the rest of the surface (as in the tower is too large). It's hard to tell with a closeup shot. A wider view would give a better idea of whether or not the scale is off. But the design of the tower is cool. joberg mentioned sewing needles as antenna and I think that might be worth a try.
 
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