Trying to build a 2ft Geonosian Starfighter

[3d-builder]

What do you guys think about the profile shape for the upper pod, I have two profiles will get the other pic up as soon as possible.

 

[3d-builder]

This one is a bit more round at the rear less pointed:lol I have no clue can't find good pics either!

 

[3d-builder]

What do you guys think about the profile shape for the upper pod, I have two profiles will get the other pic up as soon as possible.

I like this shape better but can't decide......if you like this one also I will buy you a beer!thumbsup

 

[steveo]

looks good. is that foam core you're using? how are you cutting the curves so cleanly?

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

I say go with what ever you like, theres not alot reference for prequel ships. So go with what you like.

But i like your choice go with that.

Al

 

[3d-builder]

looks good. is that foam core you're using? how are you cutting the curves so cleanly?

Steveo no thats 3mm poly styrene for the keel and lower hull
profile shape. Ahhhh as far as cutting it cleanly where it's straight
I use a nice machined edge of steel, where it's curved I cut by hand
I just make sure to cut a bit away from the line and sand it in.

Hope that helps!:thumbsup

 

[3d-builder]

I say go with what ever you like, theres not alot reference for prequel ships. So go with what you like.

But i like your choice go with that.

Al

Ok I owe you a beer Al thanks!!:lol
I am going with the pointer version!

 

[REL]

Here's a few pics I found on starwars wiki. I think you got it right with the pointy version. Just remember, pointy is better, always.

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/9/9f/Nantex_NEGVV.jpg

 

[REL]

Wait a minute. Actually it looks like the nose is rounded over a little bit but doesn't come to a sharp point. So just ignore what I said about the sharp point, that's the result of working with bondo with little or no ventilation.

 

[Chronicle]

Man, I would love a build of this ship. How unique. Great start Michael.

Clay

 

[darth_myeek]

There is something fantastic about flat poly styrene, and a manual pencil sharpener.

:thumbsup

-DM

 

[3d-builder]

Here's a few pics I found on starwars wiki. I think you got it right with the pointy version. Just remember, pointy is better, always.

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/9/9f/Nantex_NEGVV.jpg

Thanks rich I saw both of these I went with the bottom shot which is what gave me the pointy nose!!:lol From the side profile it looks pointy, but I guess you have to consider the addition of the other side , which will make the nose a bit blunter? I think I will be ok I can always sand the nose down to round it off, plus vacuum forming is going to naturally round it a bit....well I should say forming with out a vacuum pump will make things rounder!!:lol

 

[3d-builder]

Man, I would love a build of this ship. How unique. Great start Michael.

Clay

Thanks Clay I need to see this work and have my pod car finished by October!thumbsup

 

[3d-builder]

There is something fantastic about flat poly styrene, and a manual pencil sharpener.

:thumbsup

-DM

Ya real old school!thumbsup

it's about to get older in here yet!!:lol

 

[3d-builder]

Ok I did some last trimming and figuring, then I decided to cut
the lower keel for the bottom half of the (top Pod).Does that make a lick of sense?:lol

Anyway then I went on to cut the cross sections out,
I know someone is going to ask about the holes.:lol
I put them in there so the clay will go through and make contact
with the adjacent clay in the cross sections.

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

Moving right along, looking great.

 

[3d-builder]

Thanks Al!

Ok first to get this elevated over some water, so it becomes
a one stop clay shop!
Then add the clay, I am up over the tops of the cross sections
If you stay below you have to add, if you try to get it perfect
you always seem to be low!:lol if I went with being lower I
have to add the Apoxie Sculpt thats another 24hrs, if I use Bondo
thats quick but I don't like it with the heat.So I will hope for the best
and sand it down right before the cross sections........and it will
probably still be off!!eek:thumbsdown

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

looking good. like the pointier version better. this is a cool one.

 

[3d-builder]

Thanks Al I have to make 4 patterns for this...bit of a drag but it will
be nice come forming time.

 

[Smiling Demon]

That's looking good!!thumbsup