Scratchbuilt Jabba's Sailbarge / Khetanna custom Toy and Model WIP

[MAKE BELIEVE]

Fantastic attention to detail
Great work. Keep us updated

 

[CelticWarrior]

I'd sell my left nut to be able to build like this. My attempts are so poor in comparison it makes me want to take up another hobby.

 

[wbobafett]

Thanks for the njice words guys. Much appreciated here!! It helps me to go on and on and on......

I'd sell my left nut to be able to build like this. My attempts are so poor in comparison it makes me want to take up another hobby.

Haven't checked your attemps yet but I am sure they are not that bad as you tell. You can learn a lot of tricks here if it helps. I started here as a newcomer as well. And if you made it on your own......handmade...be proud of it no matter what. Soon people will only be able to 3D print stuff.


UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna3#13feb2017


Now on with the sails and masts. Bought some brass parts to bend them like I need them:
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Added to the masts:

Dyeing some fabric (pictured with paper pattern). I searched long for a thin and proper cotton fabric to use. I also did some experiments on aging that sails. They were treated with water plus joiner's glue to make them stiffer.

Going into detail:

First test on the ship:

Masking and "when spraying goes wrong"....

I have found a solution to it now. But it takes a lot of time. i had to remove the brass bars and wash it with acetone. I needed 5-6 hours to fiy this mess....done for now.. :/

 

[Snow Builder]

Un-freaking-believable!

 

[gedmac66]

DITTO!!! :thumbsup

 

[Sym-Cha]

Those sails look incredible in shape ... some weathering and fixing up and you're about to sail those sand dunes, mate

Chaïm

 

[joberg]

Love it to bits! Those sails really look great

 

[BrundelFly]

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!

 

[Bengrim09]

Your work is outstanding

 

[noDice]

Hi there,
I just registered to say hello from germany from all my kids and me. We are watching this all the time and check regular if something new has been posted. My kids and I are so stunned by this!

Keep on and thanks for sharing!

regards from germany!

 

[gedmac66]

Hey wbobafett ,
wondering if you've got any updates to share ?

Ged

 

[gedmac66]

Is this project ongoing , completed ? Any updates coming soon ?

 

[G W Zipper]

We want more sail barge! Best thing on RPF! Updates? Pictures? Please?

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[GF]

top notch!!!

 

[Boba Frett]

Amazing work! Any updates?

 

[wbobafett]

No updates.....sorry to say. Life.....

But this project never died.....no matter how long the breaks lasted. I am sure I will finish this one day. So please be patient. Thank you.

Regards

Wolff

 

[gedmac66]

Thanks for responding Wolff ,

Nice to hear from you .

For my part , I hope you didn’t feel ‘ harassed ‘ for updates . Take care , and wishing you the best .

:cheersGed

 

[Sym-Cha]

Hi Wolff,

Have you seen this update for crowdfunding a sailbarge by Hasbro already?

https://www.hasbrolab.com/



Still even at that size it's not as detailed as yours ... looking forward to some more progress

Chaïm

 

[wbobafett]

So.....it's been years now. Life came in the way...second kid....new job....anyway: we moved....and I have the space now. Hoping to finish that barge and building a sarlacc pit. All parts are there....and almost no damages.

 

[scarf man]

Wonderful!