Love this project so much. Take you're time and do it right, don't worry about how long it takes. Great work!!
Builds By Baz- Full scale Mk II Colonial Viper
- Thread starter sandbagger
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forttusken
Well-Known Member
Frack, that is awesome! Great work!
Hard to come up with superlatives that haven't already been used.... 
Brilliant update. Can't wait for the next one.
Brilliant update. Can't wait for the next one.
joberg
Legendary Member
^^what he said mate...what he saidHard to come up with superlatives that haven't already been used....
Brilliant update. Can't wait for the next one.
sandbagger
Master Member
Thanks guys. Your encouragement is always appreciated.
Right now I am building a work scaffold over the starboard engine nacelle, so that I can install the turbine and drive shaft into the top nacelle.
Baz.
Right now I am building a work scaffold over the starboard engine nacelle, so that I can install the turbine and drive shaft into the top nacelle.
Baz.
sandbagger
Master Member
One of the things I learned whilst building the Iron Man suit, was not only the extra attention to detail, but the LAYERING of details. Covering up the top details of the landing gear with bay doors adds that extra dimension, when someone stoops low to inspect what is obscured by the doors, thus seeing all the cool stuff underneath.
I also added top nacelle engine details using an old bucket, scrap sheetmetal welded together and some copper pipe.
As usual, the full story is logged on my website, www.buildsbybaz.com . My main mission is go encourage others to have a go at big projects, or even little ones, as a way to focus energy, motivate and give one a reason to get out of bed in the morning, or to look forward to going home after work, etc.
Baz.
I also added top nacelle engine details using an old bucket, scrap sheetmetal welded together and some copper pipe.
As usual, the full story is logged on my website, www.buildsbybaz.com . My main mission is go encourage others to have a go at big projects, or even little ones, as a way to focus energy, motivate and give one a reason to get out of bed in the morning, or to look forward to going home after work, etc.
Baz.
While the build is awesome... in every way and impressive. The little details demonstrate your commitment to present so much more for the fan to see beyond the base presentation. Simply in awe.
sandbagger
Master Member
sandbagger
Master Member
Update:
Top engine nacelle engine details complete and nacelle re-mounted.
New intake details created and installed in top nacelle. There are no details inside this area in BSG lore, so I've been given a go ahead by the BSG crew to write my own. So let it be written, so let it be done.
Foot pedals fabricated, spring loaded and a stainless steel safety mesh welded in so kids can't get their foot stuck in it.
Top engine nacelle engine details complete and nacelle re-mounted.
New intake details created and installed in top nacelle. There are no details inside this area in BSG lore, so I've been given a go ahead by the BSG crew to write my own. So let it be written, so let it be done.
Foot pedals fabricated, spring loaded and a stainless steel safety mesh welded in so kids can't get their foot stuck in it.
Such an incredible build!!!
sandbagger
Master Member
joberg
Legendary Member
Great update mate Cockpit looks mighty good! Are you going to lift the canopy while sliding it forward. You could add an additional thickness to your rail. Canopy going forward and mounting that additional thickness, thus lifting it upward and clearing the entire front/flat part while sliding forward...if you know what I mean.
Cockpit looks mighty good! Are you going to lift the canopy while sliding it forward. You could add an additional thickness to your rail. Canopy going forward and mounting that additional thickness, thus lifting it upward and clearing the entire front/flat part while sliding forward...if you know what I mean.
sandbagger
Master Member
The back end of the rail has a ramp, so that once on rollers the first push forward will lift the back end of the canopy. The front end roller will be set for 1/4 inch clearance. When it drops back it will squash a bulb seal under the canopy edge.Great update mate
joberg
Legendary Member
I think that'll work mate
sandbagger
Master Member
Finished the aft landing gear doors and welded them on.
Made cardboard windscreen panels, bought a sheet or 4.5mm thick perspex, (plexiglass), flattened templates, traced and cut with a fine jigsaw.
After semi success forming it with every heater, heat gun and butane torch I could find, today I borrowed a LPG weed burner to spread the flame evenly over the material. I got a beautiful even bend out of it.
All fitted up now, running in tracks beautifully and the tracks are now secured to the formers via steel brackets.
Runs like a dream.
Moving on to the wings now.
Made cardboard windscreen panels, bought a sheet or 4.5mm thick perspex, (plexiglass), flattened templates, traced and cut with a fine jigsaw.
After semi success forming it with every heater, heat gun and butane torch I could find, today I borrowed a LPG weed burner to spread the flame evenly over the material. I got a beautiful even bend out of it.
All fitted up now, running in tracks beautifully and the tracks are now secured to the formers via steel brackets.
Runs like a dream.
Moving on to the wings now.
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!
enterprise0216
Sr Member
Absolutely fantastic! Your passion shows just like GC said presentation is great, but the DETAILS! just nail it keep it up!
