New Zvezda Star Destroyer Model kit
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Scarecrow Joe
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Im currently waiting for mine too. Will build it mostly out of the box and plan to do lighting. Ive done a couple lighting projects already but never with fiber optics as these will be needed for this baby.
I decided to model the Tantive IV in 1:2700 scale to fit with my destroyer that's on the way. It's 1.85 inches long when assembled. I left the aft engine section hollow so you can light it if you're really ambitious. I doubt I'll light it..after all the main reactor was shut down minutes into the movie!
You can see the item at: http://shpws.me/N7N4
You can see the item at: http://shpws.me/N7N4
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Hunk a Junk
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John Knoll said during his talk at Celebration Europe that the RO SD was based primarily on the 3-footer, but that since the 3-footer lacked detail on the upper super structure they "cribbed" some of that detail from the 8-footer. He uses the word "hybrid," true, but when you hear his entire comments he makes it clear that the RO SD is primarily based on the 3-footer because it's "era appropriate." So it's not a half and half hybrid. It's more the 3-footer with some additional 8-footer details.
Here's the link. The star destroyer talk starts at 12:46. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUafi3EWBY8&t=1876s
mktodd
Sr Member
True, but it's a little more than just the upper detailing. The original SD had no lighting other then the engines and docking bay. The comparison between the rogue one and Empire SD's shows that they added a lot more encrusted detail that the smaller scale of the original SD did not lend itself to.
The end result looks awesome on screen, regardless. It's just a shame there's no physical version to show off like the old ones..
Cheers
Toadmeister
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I had the opportunity too see the traveling prop exhibut many years back. Seeing the Star Destroyer model in person is just incredible. I could have stared at that thing for hours! Pictures on a computer or mobile device do not do justice.
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Same. I saw the 3ft Star Destroyer and 5ft Falcon in person about 5 years ago. Incredible.
Sapguy, are you going to make your Tantive IV available for purchase????? I would love to have on in scale with the Big Z!
Speaking of the Big Z, update from USPS Tracking- "Processed Through Facility ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS) December 22, 2016 1:45 am"
Double Giggity!!!!!!
Speaking of the Big Z, update from USPS Tracking- "Processed Through Facility ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS) December 22, 2016 1:45 am"
Double Giggity!!!!!!
One more unboxing video, this time with captions, to whet your appetite:
Oh, it also has Jammie Dodgers!
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Timmythekid
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Anyone know what the port of departure is out of Russia? Mine was shipped from perm, which I thought would be a straight shot out to somewhere in europe, but it's gone to Moscow now. I mean, it's nice that it's getting so well travelled before spending the rest of its life under acrylic, but....
Yorkie Fett
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So do you not get stung with import charges from Russia?
Only reason I've held off ordering is due to the crazy import taxes I'd get charged here in the UK.
I figure if I hold out till the Revell release in April, I'll save myself quite a few £££s!
Yorkie Fett
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Boy, lucky you!
I must have spent hundreds of £££s over the years importing props from other countries.
It also seems he's interested in an arms race with Russia. Best get anything you want from Russia now before Jan 20.
You or me? Who's getting it first in the States? Mine should have left NY already on its way to KY.
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