JNordgren42
Sr Member
I really want a model of the Rocinante/Tachi from the Expanse and I'm not spending $200 for the Fantastic Plastic resin kit (I'm a cheap *******), so I have decided on a two pronged approach. I found an excellent paper model whick I am currently building so I can get some experience with the broad stokes of the overall design. Once that's done I plan to scratch build my own using primarily styrene sheet. I may do some kit bashing here and there for detail, but it's mostly flat planes so the design should work out well in plastic. I'll also have to figure out a strategy for the drive cone, possibly turning it out of wood on a lathe and then casting it in resin, but that's quite a bit down the road.
But first comes finishing the paper model. I managed to get most of the drive section done this weekend, with the exception of the supports and small detail bits on the cone. I'm really impressed with how well this kit is designed so far.
But first comes finishing the paper model. I managed to get most of the drive section done this weekend, with the exception of the supports and small detail bits on the cone. I'm really impressed with how well this kit is designed so far.