Finally got this Beautify STAR DESTROYER done. Most of it reflects how the model looked when they filmed it in 1976, particularly the left side. I wanted to stay true to that original filming model, but leaving the right side blank just made it look unfinished. So, I chose to add in the parts that currently exist only on the right side as it is today, with the guns added for 'balance' as well. The right side of the bridge wall remains empty of details like the original.
It has been quite a journey, and glad to have finally finished it. A LOT of people to thank for helping me along this nearly 3 year off/on again project. Big THANKS for the help and inspirations from Craig Underwood, Jason Eaton, Quincy Cutshaw, Gene Kozicki, Rob McFarlane, Mike Salzo, Ryan Comer, John Sabean, Ed Minto, and Bryan Babich. Though a lot of work and effort went on to scratch build a lot of the super structure, bridge and parts, a big thanks to Charles Adams, Steve Neisen and Jay Boden for their help making the core structure and castings available to me. Without all these folks there is no way I could have achieved another nearly accurate filming miniature replica.
I'll put the pics in on a few posts.