I used the same way to build those, only that I reinforced them with 3 mm thick cardboard to make sure they will be able to carry the weight of the engine part (the stand I made doesn't support the engine, only the main hull).
Sulaco 1/700
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the reactor group is finished and in place:
Thanks for watching.
I wish you peaceful Christmas.
Thanks for watching.
I wish you peaceful Christmas.
@zathros: the size is 61,5 % of the original kit. It's comfortable for presentation, but makes it harder to build some of the greebles and details…but every one is worth the "pain"
A little update. Attached the ridge on the top.
Procress so far:
Next: BIG GUNS…
A little update. Attached the ridge on the top.
Procress so far:
Next: BIG GUNS…
Started the left hand big NPB gun. Main structure is done, now its greebling time…
Cforrest900
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this build is ASTOUNDING! I've always loved seeing pictures of this model, but have never had the courage to try it myself. Props to you for such a GREAT build and build thread
Thanx guys.
the left gun is finished and at place:
the left gun is finished and at place:
Instead of doing the same gun for of the other side, I decided to build the Engine group first.
The Basic cylinder is finished. Again I enforced the circles with cardboard.
Also 3 of 4 of the "leafs" - without the greebles:
The Basic cylinder is finished. Again I enforced the circles with cardboard.
Also 3 of 4 of the "leafs" - without the greebles:
group is ready to get clued to the middle section:
there is only one little problem. One part is to wide. It needs to be cut to fit the gap to next section. I will do this after the glue together the two sections…
there is only one little problem. One part is to wide. It needs to be cut to fit the gap to next section. I will do this after the glue together the two sections…
I started with the next group - the engine exhaust:
Here are a few difficult parts such as the boxes with 2 internal channels. To obtain the correct distance between the two inner profiles , I have 2 layers of paper glued as spacers on
Now was the build together quite easily:
Here are a few difficult parts such as the boxes with 2 internal channels. To obtain the correct distance between the two inner profiles , I have 2 layers of paper glued as spacers on
Now was the build together quite easily:
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Started on the next group:
this railgun will be rotatable later…
A toothpick is used as an axis:
this railgun will be rotatable later…
A toothpick is used as an axis:
Thank you Rhaven Blaack.
Finished the big right side gun:
Next I glue the 3 main sections together…
Before I do the hardest group of the model: the upper railgun.
Also thinking about plate next to the displayed model - maybe with some embossed elements…
A first impression (still WIP):
Finished the big right side gun:
Next I glue the 3 main sections together…
Before I do the hardest group of the model: the upper railgun.
Also thinking about plate next to the displayed model - maybe with some embossed elements…
A first impression (still WIP):
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Started the LAST GROUP - yeebee!
But this is again a big challenge for me. A lot of round shapes.:nailbiting:
so I 'll start with the easy parts.
Parallel I also work at the name plate further.
The Corp. logo parts laminated onto thin cardboard.
Also the main "metal" plate was laminated to thick corrugated cardboard. The side surfaces are covered later with paper strips.
The white spot is later excised and inserted to simulate a molten acid hole.
But this is again a big challenge for me. A lot of round shapes.:nailbiting:
so I 'll start with the easy parts.
Parallel I also work at the name plate further.
The Corp. logo parts laminated onto thin cardboard.
Also the main "metal" plate was laminated to thick corrugated cardboard. The side surfaces are covered later with paper strips.
The white spot is later excised and inserted to simulate a molten acid hole.