Naboo Royal Cruiser
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Alan Cross
Sr Member
I like this design too. Good luck with your hunt.
Hello All,
Fairly new to RPF.
I love this design as well, very art Deco. I would also like to see a kit. I thought about producing one, but I don't think there would be enough interest.
I've had a look at that kit and it's hard to tell about the detailing from the website. Is it close enough for you to 'correct/update?
Scott
Fairly new to RPF.
I love this design as well, very art Deco. I would also like to see a kit. I thought about producing one, but I don't think there would be enough interest.
I've had a look at that kit and it's hard to tell about the detailing from the website. Is it close enough for you to 'correct/update?
Scott
The Fantastic Plastic kit was retired back in 2009 but it would need quite a bit of rework to make it more accurate.
I was hoping one of the amazing model makers here would have had a better kit to offer or be willing to create one.
I'm sure there would be many members willing to sign up on an interest thread if a reputable builder would take on the challenge.
I was hoping one of the amazing model makers here would have had a better kit to offer or be willing to create one.
I'm sure there would be many members willing to sign up on an interest thread if a reputable builder would take on the challenge.
Stunning design and been in love with it since I first saw it.
Chromed kits were not that unsual once upon a time.
Sad they never did that with this.
Chromed kits were not that unsual once upon a time.
Sad they never did that with this.
I love the design too. If somebody were to offer a good kit, I would buy it.
Well,
I'm always looking for the next kit to produce. I am in the process of producing two new kits for W.F., but due to RPF regs. I need a few more posts before I can advertise them here. I'm working on that as I type. They are being discussed on SSM, on the bench. ( OK to mention other forums? Don't remember if it is mentioned in the rules. :$)
Any idea of the scale you all would prefer? 1/288 scale puts the wingspan @12", fairly large IMO. Would you prefer larger? I would also need a lot of info/research to create an accurate master pattern. Any help appreciated:cool
You can check my website to see my work. I created the TOS Galactica for Timeslip as well as the Super viper and the Aries1B for AJA Models, just to name a few.
Regards,
Scott
I'm always looking for the next kit to produce. I am in the process of producing two new kits for W.F., but due to RPF regs. I need a few more posts before I can advertise them here. I'm working on that as I type. They are being discussed on SSM, on the bench. ( OK to mention other forums? Don't remember if it is mentioned in the rules. :$)
Any idea of the scale you all would prefer? 1/288 scale puts the wingspan @12", fairly large IMO. Would you prefer larger? I would also need a lot of info/research to create an accurate master pattern. Any help appreciated:cool
You can check my website to see my work. I created the TOS Galactica for Timeslip as well as the Super viper and the Aries1B for AJA Models, just to name a few.
Regards,
Scott
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
Cool site Scott. If you plan not to tackle this one, any thoughts on doing a Imperial Shuttle, such as Vader's or the Emperor's shuttle or the Tydirium from RotJ in 72nd scale?
I think that MPC released one a ways back. I assume they are as rare as hens teeth.
I would consider that seriously. As you are aware, there needs to be interest in purchasing the subject before any material is cut. If I think there is enough interest, I will create a kit.
I also have to be careful not to make the kit too high a profile, lest the legal hawks of Lucas Film Licensing swoop in with a C&D!:cry
Thanks for the request/info about that subject.
Scott
I would consider that seriously. As you are aware, there needs to be interest in purchasing the subject before any material is cut. If I think there is enough interest, I will create a kit.
I also have to be careful not to make the kit too high a profile, lest the legal hawks of Lucas Film Licensing swoop in with a C&D!:cry
Thanks for the request/info about that subject.
Scott
SGluedMyFingers
Well-Known Member
1/144 would be great with F-toys Naboo Starfighters.
Carson Dyle
Sr Member
Yeah, I like the big, silver, retro Naboo ships too.
I nabbed one of Rich Long's Royal Naboo Starships several years ago. Beautiful replication, but as I recall Rich was pretty underwhelmed by the number of kits he moved.
Of course, it was a BIG sucker, and not exactly inexpensive, so that may have accounted, at least in part, for the lackluster sales.
The real challenge with these ships is reproducing the mirror-like chrome finish. Rich and I both experimented with several finishing approaches including mylar, electro-plating, and the ALSA spray-on stuff, but we never quite managed to lick the problem to our mutual satisfaction. Rich may disagree, but I have a hunch he'd have had more success in the sales department had his prototype display featured the correct finish.
Nevertheless, in spite of all the above, I'd jump at the chance to pick up a Spicer NRC. The Fantastic Plastic kit is fine for what it is, but there is certainly room for improvement.
I nabbed one of Rich Long's Royal Naboo Starships several years ago. Beautiful replication, but as I recall Rich was pretty underwhelmed by the number of kits he moved.
Of course, it was a BIG sucker, and not exactly inexpensive, so that may have accounted, at least in part, for the lackluster sales.
The real challenge with these ships is reproducing the mirror-like chrome finish. Rich and I both experimented with several finishing approaches including mylar, electro-plating, and the ALSA spray-on stuff, but we never quite managed to lick the problem to our mutual satisfaction. Rich may disagree, but I have a hunch he'd have had more success in the sales department had his prototype display featured the correct finish.
Nevertheless, in spite of all the above, I'd jump at the chance to pick up a Spicer NRC. The Fantastic Plastic kit is fine for what it is, but there is certainly room for improvement.
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
Forgive my ignorance, but what is a VUM finish? vacuum-metalized or something else?
I had my SS statue chrome painted.
Granted it was a smooth surface to start with but amazing results.
http://www.creationsnchrome.com/
Granted it was a smooth surface to start with but amazing results.
http://www.creationsnchrome.com/
I sent the statue in with the painted plain silver paint that the Hong Kong factory gave it. I forget what the cost was, like eighty bucks maybe? I think prices went up since though.
One of these days I need to finish my resin Raiders idol and see how they do on resin. I think they can do it as long as it is very smooth.
