Scratch-Build, Non-Studio-Scale (1-144)

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Back on the Horse...

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This started as a $25 rack from a local store-closing.  After months of analysis, I calculated the scale of the original model to around 1-98.  At the time, there were no ships in-scale, so I settled on 1-144.  I was an Engineer and a math guy, so this really intrigued me.  I also like to do "untried" dioramas.  After completing the fully-lit tunnel, it took two years to complete the port itself... and is completely hand-built.  The top of the port is removable and hinged access innards. This sat mostly under plastic for a decade.  In 2023, work restarted on the top/surface again, potentially for an appearance at Wonderfest 2023 (ROJ 40th)...

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Status:  In-Progress...

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Commercial/Kit-Bash/Scratch-Build, Non-Studio-Scale

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Ongoing Personal Project...

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I have chosen my next project starting in 2020...  Cross-Section Star Destroyer, based on a picture in the Star Wars Incredible Cross Sections book.  At the core is a Zvezda/Revell (1-2700) Kit, which is about two feet long.  I am planning to do general lighting, as well as light the "hero" side.  Hopefully it will also have my first 3D self-designed and printed parts, as part of this as a prototype and learning project.

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Status:  In-Progress...

The projects shown below were selected from the build stash as the next projects to be worked on.  Some are resurrections of older projects.  All projects are subject to change...

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RCM, Non-Studio-Scale (1-250)

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I've Got an Idea...

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This is a great rendition of the Hammerhead Corvette, from Rogue 1.  This ships was one of the fan favorites from the movie.  This one also screams for a section of ISD for display, like the core scene from the movie.

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Status:  Upcoming...

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Merlin Models, Studio-Scale (1-8)

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Still Drooling...

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I got in on the original 2020 release of this monster 3DP kit of Anakin's Podracer from TPM.  This thing is a monster of a kit, beautifully engineered as far as the parts breakdown and display options.

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Status:  Reviewing the painted examples...

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Korbanth + Scratch-Build, Half Studio-Scale

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On-Again, Off-Again Fun Project

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This started as a half-Studio-Scale ANH Death Star Kit, from the original film.  Since it had a separate main laser dish, I decided to try and custom-build the inside more to the Rogue-1 scene, where the laser was being mounted and you could partially see the inside.

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Status:  Playing with a 3DP STL of the main laser...

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