YT-1000 Corellian Freighter scratch build

[Gattaca]

I've been working on this for about a year now, I've been inspired by all the fabulous model builds on this site so I thought I'd give it a try. The model is 16 inches long and built entirely of styrene sheet, cast parts and of course model tank and plane parts. I'm getting close to finishing up, hopefully this summer. The model was just primed in white so the picture is in sepia to show the detail a bit better.
I have more info on my blog at Gattaca Models and Props: September 2012
(I hope it's ok to post a link to my blog, if not let me know and I'll remove it.)
I'll try to add more pictures here as I get more work done.

 

[Albertese]

Looks quite good! I've always wanted to scratch-build some of the non-canon YT variants.

--Alex

 

[Jaitea]

I love it......and the components you're making could be used for other YT variants......top quality stuff

Can't wait to see the paint-job

J

 

[ProfKSergeev]

Sharp work. Dig the blog, too; you've got a nice shop. What's your next project?

 

[Gattaca]

Thanks for the kind words and to all those that visited my blog, my 'page views' sky rocketed yesterday. I was asked what my next project would be, I'm pretty sure it will be something much simpler. This project is fun, but it's taking a long time. The web site "Concept Ships" has lots of cool space ship art that have inspired me to build more smaller models that would take a few months to build, not years. Also, I'd like to try building something of my own design.

 

[EddieL]

Judging by the quality of your work on this freighter I look forward to seeing something of your own design.

Kudos.

Cheers
Eddie

 

[Gattaca]

Just glued the upper and lower hulls together, now I can start working on all the side details.

 

[zookone]

Looking awesome!

 

[darkoutcast]

I really like your work. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Gattaca]

I took a couple snap shots of the model standing on it's side. The light from above helps show some of the detail better than my first post.

 

[futurepast]

I just started scratch building stuff from styrene in my spare time, you sir should write and sell a book on the subject, holy cow!

 

[Gattaca]

Thanks futurepast, you just made my day!! I do have a blog if you haven't visited it there is a link in the first post above.
Have a great day!

 

[brandomack]

Beautiful job. You did a great job on the armor plating.

 

[trekriffic]

Really nice work on the YT-1000. I visited your blog. The red truck model looks just like your old truck. Love the tank too. At the risk of sounding redundant, you sir are a very, very good model builder.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

Wow that looks really cool!!! I want to build the Yt-2000 eventually.

 

[Wes R]

I love all these alternate freighter designs. They need more air time in the movies. keep up the good work. Just started reading the blog and glad I'm not the only one who buys from Micromark lol.

 

[jjsmlee]

Excellent build. Love the design and details.

 

[EddieL]

Well that's looking the bee's knees!

Inspiring work indeed.

I'm looking forward to your progress.

Cheers
Eddie

 

[MKWJTC]

Nicely done! One can see all the work hours in the details.

 

[curlyhairedboy]

wow, scratch-built! that's incredible work right there, especially the armor plating.