sandbagger
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Looking brilliant Chris!
Builds By Baz- Full scale Mk II Colonial Viper
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Time has been difficult to juggle, but I managed to get a bit of work in on the project here and there.
I've started making link for the 30mm cannon ammunition so I can make up two belts of 15 for each wing.
I've also finished bringing the interior walls up to the window sill so now I can bring the outer hull skin all the way up to meet them for an air-seal with the canopy frame.
I've also started the ejector seat configuration, starting with a spacer box underneath to raise it and provide a base to build the rest of the unit from. I also cut the top of the seat off as they did with the original prop to allow for the headrest and integrated systems in the top of the seat.
I've started making link for the 30mm cannon ammunition so I can make up two belts of 15 for each wing.
I've also finished bringing the interior walls up to the window sill so now I can bring the outer hull skin all the way up to meet them for an air-seal with the canopy frame.
I've also started the ejector seat configuration, starting with a spacer box underneath to raise it and provide a base to build the rest of the unit from. I also cut the top of the seat off as they did with the original prop to allow for the headrest and integrated systems in the top of the seat.
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^^^ Thanks JB. 
My shaping press worked for a few, but then it started distorting and I was constantly having to bash it back into shape. So, I went back to the drawing board and strengthened it with plate steel and welded another pipe inside the 40mm pipe to stop it from squashing. The results are much more consistent.
My shaping press worked for a few, but then it started distorting and I was constantly having to bash it back into shape. So, I went back to the drawing board and strengthened it with plate steel and welded another pipe inside the 40mm pipe to stop it from squashing. The results are much more consistent.
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I decided to make the colours BSG accurate instead of real world accurate.
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forttusken
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Nice ordinance Baz!
Got more panels and painting done on mine plus finalizing of my seat arrangement:
I plan to put an LED strip under the hood above the instrument panel.
This picture shows the seat to joystick arrangement. It is still a reach and after watching a scene in BSG I could tell Starbuck had to reach forward a bit so they didn't design this with ergonomics in mind.
The box under the seat houses the PC sound system subwoofer which I have tapped to also run the two bass shakers in the seat.
Got more panels and painting done on mine plus finalizing of my seat arrangement:
I plan to put an LED strip under the hood above the instrument panel.
This picture shows the seat to joystick arrangement. It is still a reach and after watching a scene in BSG I could tell Starbuck had to reach forward a bit so they didn't design this with ergonomics in mind.
The box under the seat houses the PC sound system subwoofer which I have tapped to also run the two bass shakers in the seat.
sandbagger
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Very neat Chris!
sandbagger
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Ta mate. They are made out of crap pallet wood, but they look the part from a distance. Paint covers all manner of sin.
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I wanted to at least make some attempt to make the back end of the rounds look like they have primers in them, so I used a 20mm spade bit to drill a hole and countersunk ring, then bashed in clout nails to be ground and polished later.
I also changed from rubbish pine to a hardwood made from half a dozen old rotten tree stakes. After sorting through them and cutting off the rotten half, I salvaged enough from the rubbish pile to turn a few more bullets. They turn much nicer.
Full story on the ammo here http://www.buildsbybaz.com/mk-ii-viper-munitions/
I also changed from rubbish pine to a hardwood made from half a dozen old rotten tree stakes. After sorting through them and cutting off the rotten half, I salvaged enough from the rubbish pile to turn a few more bullets. They turn much nicer.
Full story on the ammo here http://www.buildsbybaz.com/mk-ii-viper-munitions/
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sandbagger
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Are you going to have the same amount of ammo in that belt unit? Going to be heavy
Yes sir I am. Heavy is good. it will feel more real. The links are steel so that won't be a problem.
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Back to working on the cockpit. These instrument side shelves require careful fabrication. Slowing down and actually bought dressed timber this time, instead of rough ply.
The shelves in the screen-used prop were vacuformed and textured plastic. I am thinking I can achieve the same using timber and sanding it smooth, then using hammer-finish paint to achieve similar texture.
The shelves in the screen-used prop were vacuformed and textured plastic. I am thinking I can achieve the same using timber and sanding it smooth, then using hammer-finish paint to achieve similar texture.
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sandbagger
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Those ammo-belts are amazing:cool Eager to see how you're going to pull that building of panels (maybe a bead of silicone to smooth the angles would do). Hammer paint will work miracles mate
Wood putty and a wet finger.
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Almost done.
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Stellar job on that unit:cool Don't mind me if I steal some of your ideas
That's why we cosplayers and prop builders share! Go for it mate.
