Salzo 37 1/2 inch (1/2 studio scale) TOS Battlestar Galactica - with a twist!

[warfare]

Added more detail to the landing entrance walls..

 

[warfare]

While waiting for another 500" of 0.25 fiber I decided to replace a bit more detail. I have been light blocking the hull and am close to the final light test and final assembly. Once back together I can start adding more finer outer details like pipes etc.

 

[warfare]

Added the final bracing in the engine section. Re-cast some of the small details that broke off the engine sides and finished running the fiber optics in the main body.

 

[warfare]

This is the final configuration for the electronics. Everything controlled by 3 dimmer boards. The black dimmer switches also will control various lights which will randomly turn off and on again, giving some life and movement to the model. The bracing was designed to allow all the wiring to fit without much trimming. Engine lighting component has been "blacked out" for light blocking.

 

[barney five]

phenomenal engineering and a fantastic upgrade to the kit !

always loved the classic galactica

 

[warfare]

Thanks Barney. Just trying to learn from what others have done and add my own twists to personalize it a bit. Still allot more to come.

 

[gonzman70]

What an outstanding build !!! Could you mention where the grey parts in post #82 are from ?
Can`t wait to see more ☺

 

[Analyzer]

Very impressive!

 

[warfare]

Gonzman, the kit used for these parts is the Dragon Leopold #14504. 1:144 scale

 

[warfare]

Light blocked the head. After 3 attempts I finally got all the fiber optics organized and set up for LED's. Used heat shrink tube to contain the larger groups of fibers as they got tangled into a rats nest if not separated.

 

[warfare]

Wire detailing and lots of fiber optics.

 

[warfare]

Front landing bay cones added along with a bit more detail. Starting to finally look like a battlestar.

 

[warfare]

Update. More additions to the upper front neck. Added the two towers to the refinery area and enhanced the radar area sensor on the right. (dark grey)

 

[warfare]

Light Test. Beyond the standard lights there are 8 lights that randomly turn off and on. The brightness ad the timing can be adjusted.

 

[warfare]

Getting down to the end of the build. Final details being added before paint.

 

[g0rb]

Love all these little details! The lights look fabulous

 

[FZ6]

That's a really awesome job!!!

So nice and well detailed!!! And the lighting it's excellent!!!

 

[warfare]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support. Going to post more info on the lighting. Just having issues with the Landing bay decals, they have disintegrated to a degree and aren't the best. Any suggestions?

 

[warfare]

Any suggestions on getting other landing bay decals?

 

[edge10]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the support. Going to post more info on the lighting. Just having issues with the Landing bay decals, they have disintegrated to a degree and aren't the best. Any suggestions?

Depending on the condition, you could scan them and reprint them. Printing of the color white is always a problem though.

Is this the Randy Cooper landing bay set? If so, have you tried reaching out to him?