The Madhatter Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 All good guys - just wasn't sure if anyone was interested as it has been going for 2 years now I am top of the list of people eager to get it done already, but I just keep finding more and more to do I still have the lighting to install yet, and then find a way to mount it and do the base - not to mention the painting.... The finish line is there, but its still a fair way away yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Only two years? I started an Anigrand C-17 10 years ago.... 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 while I might not always reply to your posts, I always enjoy seeing what you are up to. please continue to amaze us with your progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Keep the updates coming, please! I've got an Anigrand kit in the stash and I'm following your amazing build as reference. Plus, I just love how it is coming out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 thanks guys - don't worry, I'll keep updating when I have something worth while showing. I will say however that I am glad to see there are people still interested in this build. Ray, mate, your 10 year build is something of a legacy really. I remember seeing it when you first started it. Maybe one year you'll finish it 😄 At least you got some lighting into it! Alex, thank you for the kind post. The Anigrand it is more in line with one of the studio models as opposed to mine which is just free-detailing and not referencing any of the models used in the films. So if you were looking at mine as reference, just remember, its not even close to movie accurate. If (like me) you don't care about that and just want a better detailed kit, then by all means, use whatever you want from mine. The Anigrand one is pretty well detailed already from what I recall of seeing one. I wanted one a long time ago but couldn't afford it at the time but now that I can, I don't feel the want anymore. That's no reflection on the kit, but I am just as happy with the Zvezda offering in regards to the size. Much more shelf friendly 🙂 I hope we get to see your build one day as you don't see many of these being built these days. There are plenty of builds which offer good advice on how to build it properly (so that it doesn't sag etc). Thanks again for the interest and responses guys. See you all again soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 I was lucky to get some free time this afternoon, so I took some pictures of where I am currently up to I have been working on this as well as the Batmobile and have actually got quite a bit done. I have cemented my base plans and I'll show you a picture later on of what I have in mind. So, I have been casting multiple copies of my very expensive 3D printed DS tile ready to layout on the sheet and that has consumed a fair amount of time so far, but TBH, it's not hard to mix up a batch of resin and make a copy while waiting for the spuds to cook or what have you. The surface detailing is coming along nicely. The main concentrations have been finished and now its just time to fill it out and then crack on with the side walls (what I have also started but not got very far with) And this is rough layout of how the base is going to go: Well, that's it for this update, but the next one will likely be the completion of the lower hull and more work on the base As always, thanks for continually coming in here and having a look Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) The SD and that base is going to look rather impressive when it all comes together Thanks for the update Si Edited October 27, 2020 by Trojan Thunder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 The detailing on the SD is simply amazing. Still get a kick out of that banana guy. 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 Cheers guys The base idea is blossoming into something tangible and I feel like it's going to be really awesome if it goes the same way I envisage it I really need to go to the LHS for supplies though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Well you are able to now 🙂 with restrictions eased again in your part of the woods! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Mate, I was so stoked to be finally allowed into a shop this morning. I spent a lot of time and money today but I did manage to get stuff I actually need. The main support brace was bent into shape the minute I got home. I should have a good update coming soon too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Hi everyone Thought I would update this quickly while I had some spare time. As I have said previously, I have made a good start on the base. Most of my time has been spent making casts but I have actually cemented stuff together. The main service trench has been made and I am now making the lower level details. I've tried to make it look under construction but I think I may have made it also look like it's destroyed. Not sure which yet.naturally, there will be some lighting in amongst all this to give it more life. I've quite enjoying making the base so far and if it goes like what's in my head, then this will be awesome. Maybe even better than the ship? Too early to say but here's where I am at currently: Well, that's it for now but once I'll update again once I have something worthwhile showing As always, thanks for stopping by and having a look Si Edited November 9, 2020 by The Madhatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 My G@D... Even looking at this on a screen makes me cross eyed! You are doing some amazing work, cannot wait to see this completed. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 More fantastic work! Wow! The detailing is incredible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 thanks guys! I am also quite keen to see the end of this project too 😄 I've added the plates to the lower left hand side of the base and am half way through the right. A few details here and there have made it look much more interesting. Once the lower plates are on, I'll make the wall behind them ready for the next level. Photos will make more sense once I take them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Be encouraged in all you do; I too have been following this for a long time even if I haven't commented. For months I've been in complete awe of the ventral bay! And the rest of course. Superb work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Thought I would show you where I'm heading with this. Got some good basic structure work done and am now working on the larger details before moving in to do the finer stuff. There are some casting holes here and there and will need covering etc which will be done with details. Most of this will unlikely to be seen but it's better to be safe than sorry and have visibly empty spots of nothing Anyways, that's it for now, but thanks for looking Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) I am happy to say that I have added all the detail I'm going to, to the bottom hull plate. I do have some stuff to add to the upper lips where the sidewalls meet the hull but that won't take long. All that's left to add detail too are the sidewalls themselves. I won't be going to mental there as the space is pretty short but enough to make it more interesting, and then it'll be the joyous task of adding the fibers. Anyway, that's it for now. I'm still casting pieces for the base and that is taking up a fair whack of time but the ship detailing is nearly finished! Sorry for the not-so-great pictures, I couldn't be bothered getting the photo tent out etc thanks as looking! Si Edited November 25, 2020 by The Madhatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikkod Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Oh my! Can't wait see this finished. You have done splendid job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 The amount of work that has gone into this... it's almost a shame to see paint cover up your attention to detail. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Good thing that you have this build log saved here, showing all of the work that has gone into this amazing build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 thanks guys! I made a start on the side walls this week and thankfully, the areas to detail are quite small, so this shouldn't take too long (hopefully). I'll have to paint the wall details of the superstructure before adding fibers as I won't be able to trim the fibers flush once they've gone in without damaging the detail there in the process. I still have to work out exactly how I am going to mount this but I have an idea and that's a start. Better than not having any ideas on what to do! All being well, I should have an update soon Thanks for your continued interest guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 Quick update while I wait for my work meeting to kick off. I took some pics last night of one of many test fits of the front sidewalls and upper and lower hull plates. I have to keep adding the walls and plates together to make sure the detailing I've added tot he underside of the edge on the top plate and again on the bottom plate don't interfere with the details on the sidewalls etc. Its very time consuming but it'll all look pretty cool once its together. Excuse the not so great photos. I promise next time they will be clearer Well, that's all I have for now, but once the front wall is done, I'll take a photo of the kit standard VS what I've done side by side so you can see the difference some extra details can make Well I have to go back to work but as always, thanks for stopping by and having a look Till next time! Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Jeez, man......loving your work.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 What I find amazing is that if I didn't know the scale of the base model, it wouldn't surprise me if you were to say this was a twelve foot model. The detailing is so intricate and well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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