The Authority on Star Destroyers

[Watson]

I know that we have seen some really nice SD models built over the last few years, but who do we consider to be a leading expert in all things Star Destroyer?

I mean who can answer the tough questions?


It seems unlike Trek where everyone claims to be an authority we are lacking a SD expert?

JDH

 

[star-art]

That's a tough question. I would think someone working on a studio-scale replica would have to be pretty expert. Someone building a reduced-scale replica can get by with a lot of artistic license, so that does not necessarily require the level of expertise on the subject needed for a studio-scale replica IMO.

No one has ever built a studio-scale replica of one of these. Rick Ingalsbe has built two ANH models that are almost studio-scale. No one has ever even attempted an 8.5-footer as far as I know.

Several people are now experts on the parts for the ANH model and a lot of people in the studio-scale hobby have recognized many of the parts on the big ESB model.

I have patterns in the works for an accurate ANH replica. These are pretty good so far but need to be tweaked. I have not had time to get back to work on them yet.

With all that said, the folks who have built the smaller replicas have done a fantastic job. Having to scratch all that detail is no easy feat.

 

[Kuhn Global]

I would love to see a list of names or name regarding this. A previous thread shed some light on some very nice pieces out there. 8.5 footer would be outstanding.

 

[Pauleysolo]

I have commisioned a guy named Lee to do a 24" version for me- his stuff is great- I do not believe he is a member of the board however- here is his website

http://home.woh.rr.com/hobbypics/images/Commission.htm

 

[REL]

Very nice.

 

[Mechinyun]

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I have commisioned a guy named Lee to do a 24" version for me- his stuff is great- I do not believe he is a member of the board however- here is his website

http://home.woh.rr.com/hobbypics/images/Commission.htm
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Holy ****

Thats incredible. :thumbsup

 

[Darth Domain]

The talent of some people out there just never ceases to amaze, that is the most beatiful, detailed model i've seen up to date

 

[Watson]

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I have commisioned a guy named Lee to do a 24" version for me- his stuff is great- I do not believe he is a member of the board however- here is his website

http://home.woh.rr.com/hobbypics/images/Commission.htm
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Yeah Lee does awesome work but even he has admitted to eyeballing a few things here and there. I guess none of us other than at MoM have gotten close enough to a SD to actually get real measurements off the model.

 

[vaderdarth]

Stunning work .......

Dave

 

[Pauleysolo]

I got into the ILM Archives in 1998 as a friend of mine worked on Phantom Menace-and I saw the 8.5 footer from ESB --I got within one inch of it and let me tell you- it was the most detailed model I have ever seen...Just awesome-the scribed panel lines- the tiny armor plating--the edge detail-amazing. It was in amazing shape as all the Empire models were--the Star Wars ANH models looked like they had been treated a bit rougher, paint chips, some dirt etc. etc. Perhaps they were lovingly restored for the MOM tours.

With CGI they will probably never build a physical model as detailed as this ever again for a motion picture.

There was no way I could take measurements- they wouldn't even let me take pictures.

The Executor Super Stardestroyer was not out of it's crate- but I hear it is also incredible.

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

That SD is amazing. The other stuff he has on the site is also jaw droppingly good. Damn...I wish I could paint like that.

 

[Stormy320]

Wow- that's awesome.

Does anyone have the link to the member who built one about a year ago.

I think it was larger. Looked Awesome.