Studio scale Tantive IV

[Themodelshopman]

A typical drawing with correcrtions and variations

 

[Treadwell]

Lookin' good!
I was curious what you were going to do about that center engine. The exhibition photos show it out of alignment, and I couldn't decide if it was intentional, an accident, or due to age.

 

[Themodelshopman]

Thrusters in the works, finding the recipe for the other 10....

 

[Scott Graham]

Love that last photo. This is so INCREDIBLY AWESOME!!

 

[Themodelshopman]

It IS borderline to insanity...

 

[Bigturc]

I've always loved the corvettte .. now, the big question, where does your family eat now?

 

[Fuzzual]

i've said it before, and I'll say it again . . . Just amazing work!

 

[dmaul]

It IS borderline to insanity...

Borderline, I don't think so. I'm no shrink Dr. but I think you are way over that line. Looks so damn good makes me want to cry.

 

[MonsieurTox]

She's wonderful Lasse !

The engines are probably (I havent built one so I could be wrong) the most scaring thing to build ! And those big heatsinks or whatever they are... How are you doing them ? :wacko Maybe with CNC styrene parts ? Keep up the good work !

 

[kodofett]

wow thanks so much for posting pics. on here. Great Job!!!!

 

[almar bouwman]

That thing is HUGE :eek!!
Your wife must be very happy with you.

 

[Themodelshopman]

Some tedious repetitive work being done on the engines. All cut by hand and block sanded.

 

[SFlullaby]

Oh Man, viewing its building speed and model size, this is a crazy model build for crazy model fans.
BREATHTAKING!!thumbsup

 

[clancampbell]

Ambitious, slightly mad and beautiful!!!!

Rich

 

[asemblyrequired]

outstanding. I wish I had your time and space to work.

-james

 

[eagle1]

What more can you say, other than just WOW!.
I guess you could say this is old school modeling at it's very best Lasse, just you, styrene & a whole heap of dedication.
You really have created something quite special mate, she's looking awesome!.
Thanks for the ride!.
Stu

 

[Themodelshopman]

I considered casting the thrusters in resin, but i do not trust it to maintain its roundness over time. These thrusters are suspended without a lot of support, so i chose plexiglass to avoid warping.
Scratching each one is a ballbuster, but now they are done. A lot of the details will be resin of course.

 

[Themodelshopman]

Applying skin to the first thruster...

 

[Blackbirdcd]

Great work so far. I just saw the original model here in Seattle, Washington at the Star Wars Exhibit. Didn't realize how big that thing was!

 

[GlazyUK]

When I win the lottery, I'm gonna get you to build something for me !! Maybe a lifesize version of this ! Stunning work !