Hi Gang,
Time for the "End of the Weekend Update"! Enjoy!
Fellow RPFer and 1/6th Scale Enthusiast Izzy was nice enough to 3D print a 1/4 scale captains chair and some full scale MF related tools!
1:1 scale ESB tools
New console armrest greeblies - the older acrylic versions were constantly breaking!
Chair next to console
Check these out! Iz took the full scale toggle switches and scaled them down...
ShapeWays did an AMAZING job printing these
In place on the console armrest - they fit perfectly!
Might reprint them at the highest settings but they look awesome!
New armrest greeblies
Another amazing "Izzy model" and ShapeWays print!
The armrest panel has to be redesigned to make room for the new greeblies
COOL
Let's get working on the seat!
Primer
YUCK!
We'll get that covered up and smooth
As much as I LOVE 3D printing... I wish there was an easier way to avoid all the sanding without loosing too much detail.
3 coats of primer so far
First pass with the sanding block
I had to rescribe some of the lines
Filler
Sit back and let that dry
As I said earlier I had to recreate / redesign the console armrest... 1/6th Scale
1/4 Scale
Adhere the two together
1/4
1/6th
Talking to Iz, we decided to put this one 1/6th console together as a master for Iz to follow when he puts his together. We'll work out the bugs and then maybe offer up a kit!
Nose
Primer
1/4 Scale
Side by Side
Every surface that has pinstripes will receive a water slide decal showing all the details - I'm hoping for success on this idea!
Let's get to some 3D details! The Tupperware lids for the nav chairs
In order to fit I designed a housing
Kudos to Izzy for the amazing and spot on 3D model!
Primer - that is so pretty
The other chair saw some MAJOR sanding/filing in order for the lid to fit
More 3D model goodness
Izzy's 1/4 Scale TRM model for the nav chairs - WOW!!!
Primer time!
Look at the details!
I then laser cut the base for the TRM
I adhered the silver nacelle lids
Primer
DEF needs a VERY light sanding
Still needs to be painted black
So pretty!
For funnzies I taped the cowl in place - can't wait to get this guy molded and finished up!
The TRM was painted and drying...
This pic was taken before I added the Tupperware lids
Center console dual lever greeblie
Filler
First of a few coats of primer/filler/sanding
I then designed a new base for the console
I had to raise it up 1" in order to clear the shelves
Adhered together and waiting filler/primer
First coat done
This is DEF the ship of Riddles... Each version changes
Clears the shelves
Finally... I got back to work on Izzy's 1/6th scale nav chair prototype - nacelles
I then cut four of these little 1/8th inch plastic half round pieces
Adhered them in place on the armrest
Primered and adhered into position
1/6th scale chair coming along
This is just a prototype
Size comparo
And this is where we are!
Waiting for a few more goodies to arrive so I can begin to move forward with the interior details. Also... sadly, the laser cutter needs a new tube so she'll be down for a short while... And a HUGE thank you to Izzy for taking the time to model all these awesome greeblies! Thank you, my friend!
More to Follow!
EDIT: I know these are not images of the 1:1 scale cockpit. Those pics are coming!