Mindmax Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Dear forum members, I have seen the wonderful Turbolaser diorama from Tony Agustin from 2003. I was so fascinated from his work that I decided to build one as well. As I was not a model maker and have never tried to build something from scratch this project has been a big challenge for me. The X-Wings are from Bandai 1:72. In total it took me 200 hours +. I hope you like it! Edited March 25, 2018 by Mindmax Pictures were not longer available. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbrazen Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 That's fantastic! I'd like to try something similar with the new smaller Bandai X-Wings... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 A unique build. Looks terrific, well done. What's next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Many thanks! What's next? Not sure...I'll keep you informed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 now that's awesome! Time very well spent. Love it - thanks for sharing it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanised Dwarf Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 72 Wow is not a big enough word! Utterly spectacular work! I have always wanted to model a trench run and this half terrifies me and encourages me :-D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Pirate Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 WOW! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I think you've been holding out on us, look what I inadvertently stumbled onto in your bucket: Looks like a very good 1/72 Fine Molds Falcon (with mods). Impressive, most impressive! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Oh, thank you! This is the big Hasbro 28" Millennium Falcon. I did only a repaint so far. I still need to build nice sidewalls. Additional parts from Randy Cooper are looking nice but are far to expensive. And how did you manage to Show the picture directly and not only the link? Edited May 4, 2016 by Mindmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Here some pictures of the Turbolaser in-progress: Part 1 http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Mindmax/media/image_zpsa3xbctry.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=2 Part 2 http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Mindmax/media/image_zpslrdib2kr.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=1 Part 3 http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Mindmax/media/image_zpsmzulzhzc.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) The framework of the Turbolaser has been done by thick paper plates (4mm). Over this I have glued styrene plates. The rest has been mostly done from styrene parts which I have cut the way I needed them. The gun center is bress and the rest has been made from styrene and Lego parts. Only a few parts are from other plastic models (helicopter, racing car, jet). Maybe I will replace the gun with a gun which looks more like the original gun. I can replace it easily because it is not glued with the tower itself. Edited May 4, 2016 by Mindmax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Here some pictures of the Turbolaser in-progress: Part 1 http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Mindmax/media/image_zpsa3xbctry.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=2 Part 2 http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Mindmax/media/image_zpslrdib2kr.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=1 Part 3 http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/Mindmax/media/image_zpsmzulzhzc.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=0 Thanks for the in progress pics! If you have any more, post them up, I'd love to attempt something like this someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 These are all pictures I have from the progress. The construction itself is not complicated. It is just very time consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 And how did you manage to Show the picture directly and not only the link?Navigate to the relevant image you want to post from Photobucket. Copy the IMG link (URL). When posting on Britmodeller, paste the link (URL) into the post.Use the "More Reply Options" to access the full post editor, and select Preview Post. Check everything is to your satisfaction and Add Reply (i.e. post the reply). Once you get the hang of it, you may as well edit your previous posts to include the images - people will be able to immediately appreciate your work rather than have to click through to it (some can't be bothered). For example: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Many thanks for your explanation! I will try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) . Edited May 5, 2016 by Mindmax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) . Edited May 5, 2016 by Mindmax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) . Edited May 5, 2016 by Mindmax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Navigate to the relevant image you want to post from Photobucket. Copy the IMG link (URL). When posting on Britmodeller, paste the link (URL) into the post. Use the "More Reply Options" to access the full post editor, and select Preview Post. Check everything is to your satisfaction and Add Reply (i.e. post the reply). Once you get the hang of it, you may as well edit your previous posts to include the images - people will be able to immediately appreciate your work rather than have to click through to it (some can't be bothered). For example: It does not work the way I do it: I have copied the URL from Photobucket, than I have pressed the "More Reply Options", than I have pressed "Preview Post", than I paste the URL into the post window and pressed "Add Reply". But this gives only a new post with only the link again. The old post has not be changed. I think I am to stupid for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Amazing. One of the best Star Wars scratch builds I've seen. Fantastic work Mindmax Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thank you for your nice compliment Andy, I am happy that you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sinclair Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Truly amazing project! -matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thank you Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thats superb! An excellent little scene, great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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