Bandai 1/144 Snowspeeder with canopy detail set and AT-ST

[Analyzer]

There is an amazing canopy set on shapweways for the 1/144 Snowspeeder. The fit was prefect, although it does take some careful cutting for the cockpit tub and the flaps.

You have to cut away a lot of the snap support for the existing canopy as well as the part for the flaps, best using a jewelers saw to cut out the main parts, but not quite cutting up to the edge, then clean up with an x-acto and files
The fit is so perfect, it doesn't even need glue. Also the details are quite impressive


Thanks for looking. Any comments and criticism welcome.

And this is closer to what it looks like not zoomed way in showing all the messy flaws

 

[edge10]

It look like he entangled in his own tow cable... wait that's just a hair.

Nice work. If I ever get around to building this, I need to look in to the Shapeways add-on.

 

[Analyzer]

It look like he entangled in his own tow cable... wait that's just a hair.

Nice work. If I ever get around to building this, I need to look in to the Shapeways add-on.

whoops

Thanks! The Shapeways add n is worth it. It really adds a lot

 

[korben44]

Awesome job! I have that upgrade part for mine, as well... I'll definitely be using it in my Hoth Diorama.

 

[Analyzer]

thanks!

(although I am not sure why all the pictures are showing up twice. I've tried several times removing them and it does not seem to make a difference

 

[johnojodo]

I got his open canopy kit, It's really nice too. Love the cockpit and pilot paintjobs

 

[3Dsf]

Nicely painted! Glad you like the parts.

 

[Analyzer]

I got his open canopy kit, It's really nice too. Love the cockpit and pilot paintjobs

thank you

Nicely painted! Glad you like the parts.

They are awesome, and as mentioned, the fit is absolutely perfect!

Any plans for a cockpit set for the 1/144 X-wings?

 

[korben44]

nkg does really high-quality work. Impressive...most impressive...

 

[3Dsf]

Thanks for the kind words. I started work on the X-wing canopy and cockpit, but it's on hold for now as getting the geometry 100% correct is a huge pain at 1:144...

1/72 Cloud City Diorama with PG Falcon and FM Slave 1

 

[monsterpartyhat]

I've built a 1:144 snowspeeder with that set too -- definitely one of the best tiny-scale upgrades you can find on Shapeways. Very satisfying.

 

[Analyzer]

Thanks for the kind words. I started work on the X-wing canopy and cockpit, but it's on hold for now as getting the geometry 100% correct is a huge pain at 1:144...

1/72 Cloud City Diorama with PG Falcon and FM Slave 1

Hopefully it works out, I'd even take the cockpit tub sans canopy and either cut out the windows on the Bandai, or scratch one or a bit of both. I was actually considering cutting apart one of the Snowspeeder ones to get the pilot/seat

Also your rebellious spaceship in two parts for lighting is brilliant. I picked up ones of those a while ago for in anticipation for when I get around to building the Zvedza Star Destroyer.

I've got my eye on a bunch of the 1/72 hangar stuff

 

[Britcinescribe]

Hopefully it works out, I'd even take the cockpit tub sans canopy and either cut out the windows on the Bandai, or scratch one or a bit of both. I was actually considering cutting apart one of the Snowspeeder ones to get the pilot/seat

Also your rebellious spaceship in two parts for lighting is brilliant. I picked up ones of those a while ago for in anticipation for when I get around to building the Zvedza Star Destroyer.

I've got my eye on a bunch of the 1/72 hangar stuff

Seconded! I've been on to NKG about 144 scale cockpits, too.

I've already cut out my Y-Wing windows in preparation for a scratch build if necessary...

 

[3Dsf]

It's tough. It was expensive before, but Shapeways' price increases make it really difficult to do test prints.

I've just updated the X-wing canopy design. But just to do a test print to see if it works will cost me almost £14! So I have to sell a whole ton of the damn things simply to break even from the test prints.

I've said this before, but designing 3D-printed Star Wars add-on plastic pieces is not the road to riches, folks! :\

 

[johnojodo]

I know it's a different print process from shapeways but would printing your own RnD on a small resin printer help?

 

[3Dsf]

It'd help, except for the final verification print. Though affordable resin printers always include supports, which means small models are tricky to test. Also, I can't justify the expense of a printer and I'd certainly not make back the investment.

 

[Analyzer]

It's tough. It was expensive before, but Shapeways' price increases make it really difficult to do test prints.

I've just updated the X-wing canopy design. But just to do a test print to see if it works will cost me almost £14! So I have to sell a whole ton of the damn things simply to break even from the test prints.

I've said this before, but designing 3D-printed Star Wars add-on plastic pieces is not the road to riches, folks! :\

It'd help, except for the final verification print. Though affordable resin printers always include supports, which means small models are tricky to test. Also, I can't justify the expense of a printer and I'd certainly not make back the investment.

That's kind of a bummer. You would think there would be a better way for designers to test out their stuff on Shapeways, especially since you are basically making them money once you release things for public printing

 

[3Dsf]

Yes. I’ve argued that they should have a discounted price for designers doing tests. To avoid abuse it’d be easy - you’d only get a discount or refund when the design in question gets bought by one or two people.

 

[Analyzer]

Yes. I’ve argued that they should have a discounted price for designers doing tests. To avoid abuse it’d be easy - you’d only get a discount or refund when the design in question gets bought by one or two people.

That sounds totally reasonable and I am kind of surprised they didn't already do something like that.

 

[3Dsf]

Incidentally, I uploaded my X-wing cockpit design to imaterialise.com. They wanted £24 for the print before shipping, compared to about £7 before shipping for Shapeways.