Hasbro Tie Bomber rework

[TCSloan]

thanks guys peciate it very much
heres a bit more ..with excpetion to a few small details the wing is done! finally!

these parts will be cast seperate. the center box thingy does have a variation between the left and right wing..so I'll just make up two castings and let the builder remove the details for one side.

 

[jessec]

Very Impressive Work!

 

[sasmysquatch]

Great work, the detail is absolutely amazing!!!!!

 

[jedimaster]

With this level of work i'm looking forward to seeing what you have in mind for a ss buildup/kit. Nice work.

 

[TCSloan]

thanks again. Im not sure what I will do next. Im thinking either another Toy update set or perhaps an SS kit.. possibly the AT-AP . It all depends on what reference I can find.

 

[TCSloan]

heres a small update..didnt get a whole lot done today..I keep being drawn to the forums ..its addictive! seems the further I go into this the more small parts I realize I'll need to cast seperate..before you know it, I'll have super duty update kit rather than a few replacements ..

 

[NAZGÛL]

Very nice! Seems like you got the accuracy bug for this. Looks great!

 

[TCSloan]

Im tryin..wish I could make it 100% but thats just not gonna happen.. btw, I was just thinkin..if anyone spots a part that I make, and it might happen to go on another ship/vehicle as well, can you let me know ? perhaps thatll save me time if/when I do work on the "other vehicle".

 

[TCSloan]

finally got some more work done. Heres the bomb dispensing pod? Unfortunatly its a complex piece ,so it'll have to be solid resin inside. Making it hollow wouldve just increased the cost I think. Still need to pick up some larger halfround to finish the details on each end.

 

[crackerjazz]

Your cuts are so precise, TCSloan! And the joints so perfect and clean. Multiple pieces look like exact duplicates. Just like laser-cut parts that assemble so neatly together. Just how you do it amazes me. Do you use some sort of special cutter - anything you can recommend?

 

[TCSloan]

thanks CJ, I appreciate that. For precise cutting I use the Chopper. Its very useful but I wish it could tilt so I could get angle cuts.
while Im at it, I'll post a quick update photo.. and does anyone have a detail shot of whats on top of the bomb pod? I can only make out some blocks of some sort and the tow hooks but thats about it, the photos are too blurry.

 

[TCSloan]

heres another small update..but a big one cause Im finally done with this piece which has dragged on and on... the vision block piece Im going to cast duplicates and then glue those on before casting the whole piece..I knew I wouldnt be able to make all 4 of them exactly the same. I think Im gettin close to wrappin this set up got the resin and RTV waitin on me..

 

[3d-builder]

WOW what a Toy mod, enjoying
the transformation!:thumbsup

 

[TCSloan]

thanks 3D ..heres another quick update. This is the rear plate for the center section. The two triangle parts from the Flak kit were a bit tricky. I decided to make a mold and pack it with Aves. Then I'll use that as a master to cast the part.

 

[TCSloan]

heres another quick update..this is the bottom/center portion Hasbro left out entirely. It'll have to be a mutli part assembly. I think I'll have to leave it up to the builder to modify the rear or bottom part if they want to mount it to a base like the ILM piece.

 

[TCSloan]

Im starting on the sample model now. These will also be the instruction photos.

 

[TCSloan]

Finally gettin some resin parts on. heres some progress photos plus some comparison with the toy parts. The brass tubing will be provided for the engines.

 

[TCSloan]

did the interest die in this?

 

[sqbiedoo]

did the interest die in this?

Nop:love still loving it:thumbsup

 

[hollywoodhardware]

Great work!!!