Randy Cooper 38" Star Destroyer Kit
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Kuhn Global
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Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
If I may, I would recommend Julien Ceresa (Monsieur Tox), just over the water from you... in France.
His 41" beast impressed me well.
I would also recommend Matt Meyer (Max Zepher) for such a project!
BOTH have produced BEAUTIFUL Star Destroyers!
And then there is Richard Long (REL)! He does the majority of any scratch work I have done.
I would love to see what comes of this...
Good Luck!
If I may, I would recommend Julien Ceresa (Monsieur Tox), just over the water from you... in France.
His 41" beast impressed me well.
I would also recommend Matt Meyer (Max Zepher) for such a project!
BOTH have produced BEAUTIFUL Star Destroyers!
And then there is Richard Long (REL)! He does the majority of any scratch work I have done.
I would love to see what comes of this...
Good Luck!
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KnightAsylum
Sr Member
Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
Randy Cooper is working on a 3 foot Star Destroyer right now that he will be selling kits of soon (at a great price I might add) You can find a thread about in over on the starshipmodeler.net website forums.
Some pics of the WIP
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dabar/sets/72157601379410415/
I know I will be getting one.
Randy Cooper is working on a 3 foot Star Destroyer right now that he will be selling kits of soon (at a great price I might add) You can find a thread about in over on the starshipmodeler.net website forums.
Some pics of the WIP
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dabar/sets/72157601379410415/
I know I will be getting one.
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Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
Me too
Randy Cooper is working on a 3 foot Star Destroyer right now that he will be selling kits of soon (at a great price I might add) You can find a thread about in over on the starshipmodeler.net website forums.
Some pics of the WIP
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dabar/sets/72157601379410415/
I know I will be getting one.
Me too
Eagle
Sr Member
Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
My concerns about it are:
• Will the resin hull plates sag over time? There is no armature. I'd be happier paying extra on the kit for plexiglass/acrylic hull plates - well worth the extra expense.
• Will the molded resin carry the detail? Look at the undercut in the trench parts! :eek
I've been watching developments on it with interest. Does look good - but will it cut the mustard? We shall see.
My concerns about it are:
• Will the resin hull plates sag over time? There is no armature. I'd be happier paying extra on the kit for plexiglass/acrylic hull plates - well worth the extra expense.
• Will the molded resin carry the detail? Look at the undercut in the trench parts! :eek
I've been watching developments on it with interest. Does look good - but will it cut the mustard? We shall see.
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DARKSIDE72
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Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
This is the studio scale forum you know...
This is the studio scale forum you know...
franz bolo
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Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
What are the Studio Scales of these ships?
FB
What are the Studio Scales of these ships?
FB
JD1
Well-Known Member
Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
It's been stated here that the '3-footer' is actually 4'5", or 53". I don't buy the assertion in the Chronicles that it's a 1/350th scale model of a 300+ metre ship. It just works out too nicely as a 1/1200th scale model of a ship 1 mile (5280') long.
It's been stated here that the '3-footer' is actually 4'5", or 53". I don't buy the assertion in the Chronicles that it's a 1/350th scale model of a 300+ metre ship. It just works out too nicely as a 1/1200th scale model of a ship 1 mile (5280') long.
Eagle
Sr Member
Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
RC's ISD goes on pre-order within a week. Limited to a run of x20! :eek
And then there's that 3 foot SULACO... :love
Then the Attack of the Clones unique, 'never been done before' commission build I'm getting. Gonna be v skint v soon! :wacko
RC's ISD goes on pre-order within a week. Limited to a run of x20! :eek
And then there's that 3 foot SULACO... :love
Then the Attack of the Clones unique, 'never been done before' commission build I'm getting. Gonna be v skint v soon! :wacko
GF
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barney five
Sr Member
Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
regular price is 485, preorder is 465
-Joerg
regular price is 485, preorder is 465
-Joerg
Eagle
Sr Member
Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
If you are worried about the Resin sagging for the hull "sheets" you could always back the hull plating with some fairly cheap and easy to cut plywood or if you want to go overboard some sheet acrylic, from your local Home Depot. I thought about the stability of resin over the long run of the hull as well, and if after seeing the end result think that it will sag that's my plan...reinforcement that will never even be seen. as for the trench undercuts - Randy's work is pretty good when it comes to making the masters - he knows how to avoid the undercut problem from viewing his previous work - although I admit the trenches and superstructure of the SD have more undercuts then his previous subjects. I have faith that it will the a superb kit - and if its not it will be a great start to a "refurbishment" :love For the price he's charging - its worth it for the basic shapes and details IMHO. If it exceeds that - so much the better.
Jedi Dade
If you are worried about the Resin sagging for the hull "sheets" you could always back the hull plating with some fairly cheap and easy to cut plywood or if you want to go overboard some sheet acrylic, from your local Home Depot. I thought about the stability of resin over the long run of the hull as well, and if after seeing the end result think that it will sag that's my plan...reinforcement that will never even be seen. as for the trench undercuts - Randy's work is pretty good when it comes to making the masters - he knows how to avoid the undercut problem from viewing his previous work - although I admit the trenches and superstructure of the SD have more undercuts then his previous subjects. I have faith that it will the a superb kit - and if its not it will be a great start to a "refurbishment" :love For the price he's charging - its worth it for the basic shapes and details IMHO. If it exceeds that - so much the better.
Jedi Dade
GF
Sr Member
Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
Can it be filled with expanding foam once you assemble the main hulls to avoid sagging?
GFollano
Can it be filled with expanding foam once you assemble the main hulls to avoid sagging?
GFollano
vaderdarth
Master Member
Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
I can't imagine why it couldn't GF. It's just a big open space in there. I was gonna do a bit of both in mine. Cut some plexi braces and then foam. I'm only planning to illuminate the engines and the open bay on the underside. Mine will be modelled much more like ANH than ESB (though it has more details than ANH). I plan to convert it.
Dave
I can't imagine why it couldn't GF. It's just a big open space in there. I was gonna do a bit of both in mine. Cut some plexi braces and then foam. I'm only planning to illuminate the engines and the open bay on the underside. Mine will be modelled much more like ANH than ESB (though it has more details than ANH). I plan to convert it.
Dave
vaderdarth
Master Member
Re: ESB Star Destroyer Commisson (24" - 38")?
I'm just gonna cut some braces and set them from back to front inside the hollow shell.......then run some PVC for conduit thru those......and reinforce the walls of the resin with spray foam. I should think that would keep her from sagging........ and still leave it lightweight enough.
Dave
I'm just gonna cut some braces and set them from back to front inside the hollow shell.......then run some PVC for conduit thru those......and reinforce the walls of the resin with spray foam. I should think that would keep her from sagging........ and still leave it lightweight enough.
Dave
