If you don’t mind me asking Invar, what method are you using for placing/securing the FO in , and (going by other reports) how many drill bits have you gone through so far ?
Ged
any updates on this phenomenal build ?
I feel you there. However, I think that no other model is going to demand such fiber optic anguish as a Star Destroyer unless someone does a commercial styrene SSD Executor model.
White Elmer's Glue?
Are you wanting a light hold to be able to easily separate the halves in the future? Elmer's and styrene do not exactly make secure bonds.
Just a thought - maybe he’s putting it together like that to paint/weather before taking it apart again to install the fibre optic strands ?
Elmer’s white glue is cheap for such a long bonding perimeter as the SD model. With plenty of surface area and clamping, it bonded good and sturdy. Yes, I’m sure if I dropped it on the floor it would come apart but than I’d probably have bigger problems.
INVAR you’ve done a excellent job on your model. I know it’s sometimes hard to see the work you’ve put into it because you’re so close to it. The effort in adding extra detail really shows. I especially like the the first pic in post 174. That head on shot is great even though it’s not painted yet. It looks real to me.