USS daVINCI starcruiser scratchbuild

[JP Modelworks]

I've been working on a new starcruiser design (for the past few months) that has it's roots in the USS GALILEO I built in the 80's. I'm trying to get this (and another design) ready for the big NOREASTCON model show this April '10.

If anyone remembers the GALILEO:

http://www.starshipmodeler.org/gallery12/jp_091807_galileo.htm



And the link to the USS daVINCI:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=91184&id=596648560&l=2e8a8dd42f

 

[MooCriket]

Can't wait to see what you do:cool

 

[Jeeves]

Agreed - the Galileo was very nice!

 

[JP Modelworks]

Finally have the ship assembled. Hopefully I'll be getting to the weathering and finishing the base soon. Photos at:


http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=91184&id=596648560&l=2e8a8dd42f

 

[Jayshum]

Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[JP Modelworks]

Weathering washes finished on the model. Next up...decals and marker lights.

 

[Riceball]

Nice job, looks like a cross between something from Star Trek & Aliens.

 

[MooCriket]

Really great work!!!

 

[REL]

Great job, I love that!

 

[franz bolo]

Weathering washes finished on the model. Next up...decals and marker lights.

What's the benefit of doing the weathering washes before the decals?

I usually do the decals first. Is there any benefit?

Looks great BTW!

FB

 

[JP Modelworks]

I wanted to get the Future mix on for an overall coat. I serves a two fold job. I've got the washes on the model and the Future makes the decal application easier. I don't like to cover the entire model with just Future. I try to keep the paint layers down to a minimum. The decals then went over the Future washes and Ill go back and spray flat clear over the model where necessary. It still looks like the decals are weathered with the rest of the model. Now I have to go in with some subtle pastel work.

 

[JP Modelworks]

Nice job, looks like a cross between something from Star Trek & Aliens.

You are correct! I was inspired by the Nostromo somewhat! :thumbsup

 

[ArtooThreepio12]

I've been working on a new starcruiser design (for the past few months) that has it's roots in the USS GALILEO I built in the 80's. I'm trying to get this (and another design) ready for the big NOREASTCON model show this April '10.

If anyone remembers the GALILEO:

http://www.starshipmodeler.org/gallery12/jp_091807_galileo.htm


I like your Galileo ship model. The look is just right and avoids Trekkian stereotypes even though it has twin (or quad?) nacelles. I like the color, too. Nice job.

 

[JP Modelworks]

Final "hero" photographs of the finished DaVINCI.

 

[aaron]

Final "hero" photographs of the finished DaVINCI.

thats a well thought up balanced design and skills well above mine thanks for the pics