Randy Cooper Star Destroyer 42”

[Jaitea]

Hey all I’m starting a commission build of the Randy Cooper Imperial Star Destroyer 42”...it’s the one with the white light up side panels as opposed to using fibre optics.....I’ve built resin kits in the past & i know that usually there’s a lot of cleanup required with these things...BUT...I’m very pleased with this model...very clean cast...hardly any bubbles

I started by putting the frame together...but halfway through assembly...I decided to deviate from the kits interior & use my own favourite PVC Foamex

I measured out the original interior, & copied the angles,...so now I’ve made a very clean white Star Destroyer,...more progress soon

 

[Jamesfett]

I have this kit, partially built, and it rocks. Randy did a fantastic job. His first one was awesome but harder to put together. This one is easy to assemble, even for a guy with my limited modelling skills like me.

I will follow this thread for sure.

Can I ask what is PVC Foamex?

Thanks

 

[basementdweller]

Can I ask what is PVC Foamex?

It's a sturdy and lightweight sheet material made out of pvc. The foamed part means it's not solid but consists of small closed cells. It's like extruded polystyrene but on another level. Most things you ever want to know about it in terms of hobby in the following link:

‘Palight’ brand foamed Pvc

Foamed Pvc is an extremely versatile sheet plastic. Of all the different brands I’ve tried over the years Palight has proved to be by far the easiest to work with by hand. In fact it’s become my ow…

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[Jaitea]

It's a sturdy and lightweight sheet material made out of pvc. The foamed part means it's not solid but consists of small closed cells. It's like extruded polystyrene but on another level. Most things you ever want to know about it in terms of hobby in the following link:

‘Palight’ brand foamed Pvc

Foamed Pvc is an extremely versatile sheet plastic. Of all the different brands I’ve tried over the years Palight has proved to be by far the easiest to work with by hand. In fact it’s become my ow…

davidneat.wordpress.com

Yep thats it,...I think Randy uses it himself on some of his builds

https://youtu.be/7dv4a7j8gJg

J

 

[Jamesfett]

Thank you sir. Looks very interesting.


Can you do me a huge favor and explain the clear parts and how they work? I did not get them. Just the all resin version but I am curious how it works.

Thanks