Full Size TOS Colonial Viper in aluminium

[binarysunset]

Hi

Among my many projects, I'm also building a full size TOS Colonial Viper based on an aluminium airframe.

My progress to date can be found here:

http://projectviper.wordpress.com/


Enjoy!

 

[Kaylee]

WOW!

Are you an A&P?! That looks like pro work!

 

[blue2k]

I do hope you finish this project, it has potential. Cannot wait for the cockpit section.

 

[kwalsh0000]

Amazing already! Cant wait to see it all done and with paint..you have the skills man!

 

[asalaw]

Awesome! And I see you're using actual "airworthy" construction, yes? One of the guys at Techshop is scratch-building an experimental airplane from blueprints, and his fuselage construction looks exactly like yours. Awesome!!

 

[gunnerk19]

Wow!

If you don't mind, I'd like to share your link with a TOS BSG page I belong to on Facebook.

 

[Apollo]

Let me know when she's done so I can take her out!

 

[binarysunset]

Thanks for all your feedback and encouragement. It's very motivating to know people have an interest in the project.

Kaylee, not sure what an A&P is?? I don't have any particular skills in metal fabrication or airframe construction, but I'm learning heaps as I go.

asalaw - yes I'm attempting to use the same airframe construction techniques as the guy you know. The materials I'm using are not exactly aircraft grade, but the techniques are the same as used by home builders.

gunnerk19 - I am happy for you to 'spread the word' and share the link wherever you see fit. What is the name of your TOS BSG page on FB? I'd like to take a look.

 

[Felgacarb]

Yikes! That is an amazing project- I look forward to seeing more!

 

[ARKM]

I just watched the BSG TOS "movie" on blu-ray last night. Until then, I had not seen any BSG TOS footage in probably over two decades. Brings back memories. I love the viper and I hope to see your finished build. Very cool.

 

[Scotophor]

"A&P" = Aircraft & Powerplant certified mechanic.

Does anyone know how many full-size Vipers (original or replica) currently exist, and where they are or who owns them? I saw one recently, I can't say where or when due to NDA, and I was wondering if it was built for that event or if it was pre-existing.

 

[DigiGal]

@binarysunset, May the Colonial Gods be with you ! ! !


That is one impressive build you've got there, thanks for blogging it and sharing the link here.

 

[Apollo]

Supposedly all the orginal ones were destroyed.

Their is another member here that was building one, I think he was in Ca.

Does anyone know how many full-size Vipers (original or replica) currently exist,

 

[binarysunset]

Happy to share with like minded people. I wanted to document the build as best I could in photos and hopefully inspire other builders.

I would love to see full size versions of the many other sci fi fighter ships, eg x-wing, a-wing, buck rogers Thunderfighter, etc.

 

[binarysunset]

I spent a lot of time researching the design of the TOS Viper and found no evidence of any currently in existence. From what I read, the original props were apparently destroyed in a fire at Universal Studios.

Supposedly all the orginal ones were destroyed.

Their is another member here that was building one, I think he was in Ca.

 

[division 6]

Sweet build.
Please keep on going.

Didn't Richard Hatch have one that he sold off in the last couple of years?

 

[gunnerk19]

gunnerk19 - I am happy for you to 'spread the word' and share the link wherever you see fit. What is the name of your TOS BSG page on FB? I'd like to take a look.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/GalacticaModels/

 

[gunnerk19]

There is another member here that was building one, I think he was in Ca.

I don't know if he's a member here, but there's a gentleman named Dale Long in Cali that is also building a full scale Viper, although his is not a TOS model.

 

[JiminSTLouis]

Kaylee, not sure what an A&P is?? I don't have any particular skills in metal fabrication or airframe construction, but I'm learning heaps as I go

Airframe and Powerplant mechanic.

Outstanding work! You definitely have skills in metal fabrication.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Apollo]

Cool!! :thumbsup

No this was TOS and he was, is a member, really nice guy invited any and all to come over and help with the build.

Gonna try and search for the thread when I have time, I wonder what become of it.

I don't know if he's a member here, but there's a gentleman named Dale Long in Cali that is also building a full scale Viper, although his is not a TOS model.