'SLAVE 1' Studio scale build

[FURBALL]

Is there something you cannot do? Wow...paint job is A+ for sure I guess you'll add the oil streaks on the pistons also?

Thanks Joberg, there's lots I can't do.... yet. I'm painting and weathering the underside units in sections, then with everything done I'll go back and balance out the tones and weathering, tweak any missed bits. That's 'PLan A'.

 

[tdb68]

i have been thinking when a new episode was coming out... i just found you here, and wha-la! a new episode!!!
I LOVE IT!!! its great to see the design to application! WOW, such beautiful work!

 

[FURBALL]

I've just finished painting the wings and underside of 'Slave 1' using Archive-X acrylics and oils.
You can see exactly how on my YouTube channel HERE

 

[AlexD]

Great video of your process!

 

[FURBALL]

Currently working on my video showing how I painted the rest of Slave1 Coming soon HERE.

 

[RichardJones]

Absolutely incredible work!

 

[joberg]

Amazing once again I know that the rod is a great way to display models; especially with moving parts (like the wings of this ship) Would a clear acrylic plate, with the proper attaching nut, do the trick also?
The plate would be the same width,(not the shape), as the bottom of the skirt and this plate secured to the base...you would still see the underside more clearly than the one with the rod
Just an idea

 

[FURBALL]

Absolutely incredible work!

Thanks Richard, that's very much appreciated.

 

[FURBALL]

Amazing once again I know that the rod is a great way to display models; especially with moving parts (like the wings of this ship) Would a clear acrylic plate, with the proper attaching nut, do the trick also?
The plate would be the same width,(not the shape), as the bottom of the skirt and this plate secured to the base...you would still see the underside more clearly than the one with the rod
Just an idea

Hi Joberg, that's a good option for displaying Slave 1. The problem I have is that with all the resin printed parts Slave 1 currently weighs about 6 kilos. An acrylic cradle would be a good option but you can see why my stand is designed to withstand seismic charges.

 

[Jaitea]

Currently working on my video showing how I painted the rest of Slave1 Coming soon HERE.

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Beautiful

J

 

[FURBALL]

Beautiful

J

Thanks J. The new video will be out this Friday.

 

[FURBALL]

Slave 1 is now finished.
You can see the how to paint Slave 1 in my video here
I will be re-designing Slave 1 and making all new files available through my website in due course.

 

[joberg]

Well, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed your build + paint and the tutorial accompanying every vids.
It's a very good representation of Slave I and I'm sure, that your new files will be even better (if that's possible, since I think your model is already A+)!

 

[FURBALL]

Well, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed your build + paint and the tutorial accompanying every vids.
It's a very good representation of Slave I and I'm sure, that your new files will be even better (if that's possible, since I think your model is already A+)!

Thanks joberg, glad you enjoyed the series. I'm currently switching between video editing and CAD work on Slave 1. CAD work is slow as I'm finding it difficult to re-create the panel lines but I'll get there. The main shape has been corrected now and it's looking a lot better. I'll post again when I have something worth showing.

 

[dtssyst]

Beautiful build. Loved the videos.

 

[FURBALL]

Beautiful build. Loved the videos.

Thanks dtssyst that's great. I'm now working on designing the all new files for 3D printing. progress is good but slow.

 

[mjhenks]

Wow. Nuff said

 

[Ogibendogy]

It's been great watching this build series, Sera. Thanks for sharing the approach, and I'm looking forward to the mounting hardware episode.

 

[FURBALL]

Grab some snacks and your favourite beverage, the 'FULL BUILD' video is now available

HERE

 

[Searun]

Furball,
Scrolled through your thread on Slave 1. Need to grab a glass of JD and Coke when I watch your build video. Comments from the experts on this web really are “lessons” in themselves. They say it all.
My input is appreciation regarding the level of detail achieved by CAD and 3D printing. Incredible range of technical computer knowledge and skill you folks posses. How you all then apply those tools like an artist with craftsmanship to then create the model. Has me shaking my head.