Star Destroyer....18 years in the making.....
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JediMichael
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Thank you all, this has been quite a fun project over the years.
I went to this store called Skycraft in Orlando, Fl. http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/
This place has all kinds of crazy stuff, mostly for electrical type projects. I like going there to find random parts for models. However, the little parts I used for the antennas were in this case full of different type parts, but they weren't even labeled, so I don't even know what they are called or what they are even for. But each one was 5 cents, so good deal for 24 of them. I spent about 45 mins in there looking for things that could work.
I went to this store called Skycraft in Orlando, Fl. http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/
This place has all kinds of crazy stuff, mostly for electrical type projects. I like going there to find random parts for models. However, the little parts I used for the antennas were in this case full of different type parts, but they weren't even labeled, so I don't even know what they are called or what they are even for. But each one was 5 cents, so good deal for 24 of them. I spent about 45 mins in there looking for things that could work.
glorbes
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Love this build. The details look AMAZING with the coat of paint to pull it all together. I myself made a Cardboard Destroyer a couple of years back, and I intend to go back and make a more refined version in the future.
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=168615
Mine was mainly a quick build for my kid to play with, but the attention to detail and labour you have poured into this puts it to shame. Your build is inspiring
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=168615
Mine was mainly a quick build for my kid to play with, but the attention to detail and labour you have poured into this puts it to shame. Your build is inspiring
JediMichael
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Thank you.
I looked at your build, and looks like it was a quick fun project. Not bad for 3 days. When I started mine I was in 7th or 8th grade. I sure never expected it to turn out like it did years later.
zyates87
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What an incredible project. You should be proud of what you've achieved, JediMichael, what a fantastic model! The glow-in-the-dark paint is perfect for the windows.
I'm also very, very impressed with the Shuttle in your first photo (the Lambda class has always been my favourite SW vehicle).
I'm also very, very impressed with the Shuttle in your first photo (the Lambda class has always been my favourite SW vehicle).
JediMichael
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Thank you. Was working on this earlier today and will try and post some pics later.
That shuttle sat around for many many years, and last month my church had a Star Wars event...so I quickly sprayed the shuttle gray and hung it up. For not being anywhere close to actually done, looks pretty good from a distance. Although too messed up to actually try and finish it.
JediMichael
Master Member
Heres an update.
Ripped off the old domes. Funny looking now.
Old and new.
Could not find anything that looked like the real thing ILM used, so I made something that was close as I could get it.
Then I used wooden matchsticks for the poles.............AND HATED THEM. I hated them so much I ripped them back off later on.....so I kept thinking what I could use.
Then I thought...what about very small copper wire. I got some, even took the coating off and now I think its about the best I'm going to get this part.
Now I have to do the other one.
Ripped off the old domes. Funny looking now.
Old and new.
Could not find anything that looked like the real thing ILM used, so I made something that was close as I could get it.
Then I used wooden matchsticks for the poles.............AND HATED THEM. I hated them so much I ripped them back off later on.....so I kept thinking what I could use.
Then I thought...what about very small copper wire. I got some, even took the coating off and now I think its about the best I'm going to get this part.
Now I have to do the other one.
JediMichael
Master Member
Done.....I think......so that makes it 20 years in the making. Happier now.
Nice close up too see all the imperfections.
The left dome looks like its leaning a little bit, but only from a straight on shot like this, so not a problem to me. I'm very happy how this turned out and much better then those bouncy balls I started with.
Nice close up too see all the imperfections.
The left dome looks like its leaning a little bit, but only from a straight on shot like this, so not a problem to me. I'm very happy how this turned out and much better then those bouncy balls I started with.
yuumi2891103
Master Member
Great work!
I love both SD.
KATSU
I love both SD.
KATSU
JediMichael
Master Member
Thank you. The effort is always worth it.
Nice - Love this!
JediMichael
Master Member
Thanks.
Rhett Thanas
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I've been quiet on this thread for awhile now, but I am astounded by your patience and perseverance JediMichael. Keep up the great work, we're loving being a part of your big project!
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JediMichael
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North Korea's low budget ISD
JediMichael
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Been transferring all these old 8mm video tapes. This tape recorded in summer of 1997, my brother was filming in my room and talked about our 2 wacked shaped SDs.
Always fun to add little details to old threads like this, as this was my first biggest created thread here on the RPF.
Today, it sits on top of the entertainment center with a few other things. I keep saying I could make a stand to at least display it better, as its just kinda balanced there.
And my brother's tiny one that I ended up finishing. In the kitchen and totally out of place with this other stuff.
Always fun to add little details to old threads like this, as this was my first biggest created thread here on the RPF.
Today, it sits on top of the entertainment center with a few other things. I keep saying I could make a stand to at least display it better, as its just kinda balanced there.
And my brother's tiny one that I ended up finishing. In the kitchen and totally out of place with this other stuff.
Scarecrow Joe
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Nice work man! Keep it up! That's a labor of love for sure. Your creativity is off the charts!
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