My TOS GALACTICA BUILD

[MARK M3]

Getting started on this between client build ups. The first (and best) Battlestar Galactica from the classic 1978 Television series. This Model will feature my usual attention to detail and a full lighting package...

 

[MARK M3]

I have started on the "head" of the Galactica. I needed to fill in the gaps for the port and starboard inserts. Not a big deal.

As seen in the picture, the detail is crisp and clean. Now I am drilling out the portholes for installation of the fiber optics.

after that the interior of the model will be treated for light leaks...

 

[MARK M3]

I have drilled out the portholes in the head and neck and even in the main body area, to thread my Fiber Optics through. I also drilled out openings in the connector slots to allow the wires and optics to be threaded through.



I drilled out the portholes in the bridge module...as is.


The model is pretty much dry fitted together and fits together like a glove. Very little seam filling(if any).

 

[Robiwon]

That looks fantastic! What's your plan for paint?

Other than the bridge, which is easily fixable, I think Moebius definitely hit this one out of the park!!

 

[MARK M3]

That looks fantastic! What's your plan for paint?

Other than the bridge, which is easily fixable, I think Moebius definitely hit this one out of the park!!

I agree sir! I haven't decided on the paint scheme yet. After I drill out all the port holes, then it's time to light block, Then I will detail paint the ship.

 

[MARK M3]

UPDATE...



I have assembled the model with cement and dry fitting, so I can easily dis assemble the ship to Light block, and finish the drilling for the fiber Optics. I also know how I will be threading the wires through the ship...





Here's a comparison shot net to the old Monogram kit...

 

[Robiwon]

Well I don't see any difference at all between the kits.......



:lol


Looks fantastic!

 

[MARK M3]

UPDATE!!!



The model has been light blocked and airbrushed. I have installed the engine Lighting and started on the Fiber optics on the Bridge and head area. Fun!

 

[Apollo]

Very nice!!!!!

 

[Ty1972]

Looking good!

 

[MARK M3]

UPDATE...



The model has been assembled and all fiber optics and lighting rig installed. I still need to add the decals and additional detail painting.







Another view...







And one of the landing bays(better pictures coming)...

 

[MARK M3]

I have toned down the lighting to reflect the scale of this ship...I don't like overly bright models.



I still need to Air brush the Launch bays and add the red markings...

(Again, It's not finished yet. I am still refining the model and look to my taste.)

 

[MARK M3]

Here's a bow shot showing the adjusted lighting to the lights...







Other Side...







Rear engine and Landing bay...

 

[MARK M3]

NOW it's starting to look right0!

 

[MARK M3]

UPDATE...TOS BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COMPLETED...

 

[MARK M3]

A Rear engine shot. Again, I don't like lights for the sake of lights. I added them to where I could see them on the Filming Miniature(yes, I omitted some). The lighting has been adjusted to believable scale And color...They didn't have white LEDS that look blue back in 1977, they used Incandescent lighting.

 

[Borjis]

great job.

in one shot they look blue, then yellow after you adjusted them.

did you switch from a white source to a yellow for the fiber optics?

 

[MARK M3]

great job.

in one shot they look blue, then yellow after you adjusted them.

did you switch from a white source to a yellow for the fiber optics?

Before final assembly, I swapped out the White LEDS FOR THE WARM yellow ONES. The white were too bright for this scale and looked blue...BOTH WRONG for this model.

 

[MARK M3]

Engine lighting detail...

 

[MARK M3]

A couple more beauty shots of the model...Lighting to scale, no overly lit white Leds!! Can't beat it!!