directorcass Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 After 3 months she is finally done. It uses 31 LEDs, 170 feet of .5mm fiber optic lighting over 500 windows (I lost count at 500). This was an absolute blast to build. High praise and kudos to Zvezda for releasing a kit that no other plastic kit maker would touch at this size. I look forward to my next (super modified) build this summer. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Finished off the 3D printed Tantive IV this morning. I added laser canons from stretched sprue and replaced the antenna that had broken off with a new one. The antenna was made with stretched sprue and the thinnest piece of paper (from a pack of chopsticks) I could find. The ship was mounted to a metal wire and added to the SD's base. I'll get more pics of the final set up tonight. The 3D print is just a wee bit smaller than my Anigrand, but not by much. It's hard to get good pics of something so tiny! And what a friend on FB said I must have looked liked. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68 SQUADRON Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 😍 looks amazing. Well worth the effort you put into it. A real show stopper, or starter if it's a new hope😉. I was dubious about this kit when I saw mad monk's at Peterborough last month but I think I will be adding it to my grey army now, Il need a project for the cold wintery night's of July n August n I think this may just be it. Hope I get to see it at a show sometime soon if its safe to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Thanks guys. It was such a fun build, I'm going to do another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I think you've done a really great job of this and I am really looking forward to starting mine one of these days, (and I know there is always a BUT) but in the interests of giving constructive and honest feedback (and not just an empty "good job") I would strongly recommend that on your next one, if you do decide to light it, I would suggest using warm white LED's as opposed to white. White is just too white and (personally) think they are better used on engine or external lighting - not internal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Congratulations on a fantastic build. Very satisfying I am sure. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherMole Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Very smart and very well executed. Makes me want to do one but it is just SO big - I have no idea where I would put it. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 A really great kit very well built. It looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Outstanding build. It's a great looking Star Destroyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Madhatter, are you telling me how to build and light models???? I've been doing this for 40 years and I will tell yo.............Yeah, your right, warm whites would have been better. LOL!!!!!! And yes, I will definitely be using warms on the 2nd build! Thanks for the comments guys! I HIGHLY recommend this kit to any SW fan. Even if just built right out of the box with a basic paint job, we have never had a kit like this before! With that, I decided I was not happy with the R1 paint scheme (mostly white) and decided my original grey wash just didn't enhance the details enough. I got my oils out last night and mixed up a nice dark grey, but not black oil wash. I applied that with a 2 inch brush over the entire model. I let that sit for about 30 minutes. I then took a clean rag dipped in Turpenoid, and wiped down the surface. Wow! What a difference. The nooks and crannies now pop with detail, it's still white but with a much warmer grey tone instead of the creamier white tone. So much happier now. I'll do another set of pics tonight as I also have the Tantive mounted as well. In the mean time, here is a teaser picture. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Ooh, that's a big improvement isn't it? Can't wait to see the new set of pics! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoyen Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Wow! Beautiful model. I like how you've weathered it just right and didn't go overboard. makes a huge difference and large scale ships. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks guys. Yes, it looks soo much better. Pics coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlo Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis9444 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Fantastic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Here are some pictures after I did the darker wash. Looks much better and details pop much more now. Plus, I just sold it! I'll be boxing it up and sending it to a new home. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eureka Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 That is superb. Its another one I have added to my wanted list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Superb Where'd you get your Blockade Runner from if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) It's on Shapeways. Just search 1/2700 star destroyer. https://www.shapeways.com/product/BU2FD7RUZ/1-2700-rebel-blockade-runner-zvezda-star-destroyer?optionId=61521233 Edited March 31, 2017 by directorcass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 wow...amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Wash looks good, but won't you miss it once it's gone? Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 wowee - fabofantastico - a great piece of modelling. I simply cant justify the Zveda price ticket for their ISD as its nearly a quarter of what I paid Randy Cooper for one of his beasts and only half what I paid for an Anigrand ISD kit of the same. All the same, your Rusky version is superb - and the RBR 3D print is brilliant. May the force be with you, always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Very well done it looks superb,i recently got hold of the original Anigrand resin kit no time to build it yet,but one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Impressive! Most impressive! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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