Turbo laser tower pictures (in studio scale)

[Newbie Doobie]

Here are some pics that I got from the internet. I found these after I attempted to make one with a craptastic screen cap that I had stolen from where-I don't know,but this was all I had when trying to build my own turbo laser tower. I don't remember where I got the rest of these exactly,but they're are for all to share. I found these looking for death star references. These were from a display that was touring France at the time they were taken is all I DO remember. Enjoy!

 

[Newbie Doobie]

The first pic is the CRAPtasic screen cap that I used to make a turbo laser tower for a diorama. The second is MUCH better,and it shows the light bulbs that were used to mark where the laser beams were to come from. :cool

 

[DivineHeresy]

Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Newbie Doobie]

Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! It took me forever to find these! If you are planning to use these as reference,the dimensions are 12" high by 7" 1/2 inches each way. These are for the top. The bottom is one inch wider. ( the bottom is 8"1/2 inches across)

 

[DivineHeresy]

I'm not much of a model maker, maybe one day. I'm sure alot of people will find this useful though :thumbsup

 

[Bigturc]

Those are really nice pictures .. I plan on building on of these eventually, and will come very handy.

On my side, I've already cap'ed everything I could from ANH on the Turret. It's been posted in my ANH Screen Caps thread, but here they are again (click them to check them full rez, they're basically half sized here):

 

[Newbie Doobie]

Those are really nice pictures .. I plan on building on of these eventually, and will come very handy.

On my side, I've already cap'ed everything I could from ANH on the Turret. It's been posted in my ANH Screen Caps thread, but here they are again (click them to check them full rez, they're basically half sized here):

Thanks Turc! I hope that all who see this will use these too,as I won't be able to for a while. My next project is a TRUE 1/24 scale x-wing correctly modeled after red 5,then I'll make a red leader,then red three,and four,as red two has been done quite a few times more than I originally thought! You are the mighty Turc! I love the all the build threads you've shown so far. Are you working on any projects right now?

 

[DivineHeresy]

A few of these will go nicely with your X-Wing Al

 

[Bigturc]

My pleasure Doobie!
I've paused my build as other stuff has come up in my life that needs to be taken care of.

Hopefully, I'll be able to get back on them eventually!

I'd really like to find out if anyone ever ID'ed the kits on this tower?!

 

[Bigturc]

A few of these will go nicely with your X-Wing Al

LOL .. yeah .. some day!

 

[DivineHeresy]

You'd need a few more X-Wings aswell thinking about it, Al. :lol

 

[Newbie Doobie]

Here are some more tower pics.

 

[jschlosser]

I believe Steve Sansweet has 1 or two of the original towers from star wars.. I've seen the collection and may have some photos some where.

One of them had the motorized hook up. I'll see if I can find my picts.

 

[GF]

Great Photos!!!!


Do you think the main base color is white? the cannons are definetely grey.

GFollano

 

[Newbie Doobie]

Great Photos!!!!


Do you think the main base color is white? the cannons are definetely grey.

GFollano

Thanks! I understand what you mean. The harsh studio lighting makes it look white,but this is in primer gray! I use Plastikote,or duplicolor sandable primer. Duplicolor is easier to use,because it has a FAR SUPERIOR spray head,and you don't have to worry so much about orange peel texture. This way you don't have to spray in into a clean soup can,and then pour it into your airbrush jar to achieve a smooth finish. You can use Plastikote,this is what I used to paint my most recent red 5 with. This just takes a little more finesse when spraying it,and a lot more patience waiting for it dry between coats. I usually spray it in four passes,and it's done! Of course,I've been doing this for twenty plus years! Duplicolor I recommend for the beginner,or for convience.

 

[moff man]

I remember reading that there was only 2 of the large guns made for the movie.

 

[Newbie Doobie]

I remember reading that there was only 2 of the large guns made for the movie.

I'm not sure without any corroboration. But noting the budget that Lucas had to work with,I wouldn't doubt that they only made one!

 

[stonky]

In Lorne Peterson's book, he says that there was only one made.

 

[Newbie Doobie]

In Lorne Peterson's book, he says that there was only one made.

Thanks! That would explain why the weathering was exactly the same from screen cap,to screen cap! Everyone of these has the exact same marks in the same places.

 

[jschlosser]

Here's a photo of one from the movie.. hope this helps some (i have higher rez too):