The next major component has been assembled and this is how it was done:
The bottom cover features three moving hatches.
This tiny triangle is a sensor array; however, it simultaneously serves as a handle to move the middle hatch up and down. It is put through the small hole and glued to the back of the bottom piece.
I was thinking thoroughly about the detailing of the tubes. I could have gone the easy way and made them as straight tubes without any 3D elements, but I felt that wouldn't do justice to the plane. So I decided to go the full route, add a step and attach some small tubes around the front end of the engines just like the ones found on the Viper.
To make the job easier I chose to use some toothpicks.
There are 36 tubes in total.
Almost each of them features two small pieces of paper wrapped around.
Three ready ...
... 33 STILL TO GOOOOOOO!!!!! :nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting:
As someone who built 12 Connie starships in a row, I feel your pain about the repeating tubes.:banghead: But, you are making an awesome ship and those extra touches make it all worth it. May Lorne Green smile on your work.
They way you spiraled those tubes is also a great way to make the inside of tires, and preventing them from collapsing, making a greater gluing area, and also, allowing for a center Rim to be made, as the rubber part of the tire would be very strong.
;-) Many people listening to Zathros;-) isn´t it true?
Wonderful build - great ship. Looks rather difficult - nevertheless - hope some time it will be available as a resource.
Congratulations to your skills Revell-Fan.