Author Topic: BSC 2018 Braz's CR30 Blockade Runner (Read 8815 times)

Braz · « **on:** December 29, 2017, 02:43:20 PM »

Probably the Big Red Button with the " Do Not Press" sign that attracts players so much.

or something else as someone is already doing an entry about joining this contest

Vanvlak · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2017, 03:02:09 PM »

Quote from: Braz on December 29, 2017, 02:43:20 PM

Probably the Big Red Button with the " Do Not Press" sign that attracts players so much.

or something else as someone is already doing an entry about joining this contest

Check Damas' thread

Braz · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2018, 02:30:40 AM »

-Captain! Everyone knows it is ill-advised to try to outrun an Imperial Star Destroyer.
-Yes, very risky but I know a few tricks and some special maneuvers. In any case, we have to try.

Yes, foolishly I am attempting to build a 28mm scale blockade runner. It is inspired by the CR90 Tantive IV seen in the opening scene of Star Wars. Okay, okay. To keep it reasonable it is approximately 1/3 of the size of a CR90 hence the CR30 designation; about 50 metres vs the 150m official size (well there is some dispute out there about that).

Here are my rough sketches to get the overall idea of design, size and internal layout. I always do that as I mentally need to know that the layout is plausible; in a galaxy far far away sort of way

And here I start making tubes. Lots and lots of tubes. Still making tubes.

Start of the nose/bridge section.

And the overall mid to forward structure as it is. The engine block will likely only have 8 engines vs the 11 on the Tantive IV. Some of my other ~~compromises changes~~ design decisions will be explained as I progress.

No detailed interior but may make the floor plan if have time.

Finally started. Phew.

Sir Dryden · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2018, 03:29:26 AM »

That's a very interesting start. I'll follow your progress with interest. I'd hesitate before tackling a project with so many curved surfaces, but you seem to be handling it without problem!

Your sketch reminds me of a Tim Eldred illustration in an old WEG sourcebook.

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2018, 06:42:33 AM »

very nice start

Blackwolf · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2018, 07:24:28 AM »

Good stuff!

Vanvlak · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2018, 09:04:09 AM »

Juxt · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2018, 09:43:26 AM »

This is going to be AWESOME!

Constable Bertrand · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2018, 10:43:37 AM »

Super start to the build matey! Looks bang on for a small-mid freighter.

Cheers
Matt

Andym · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2018, 12:02:02 PM »

Woah! Great start!

Rich H · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2018, 12:14:19 PM »

Nice start!

ichwillauch · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2018, 05:15:53 PM »

Looking forward to see this blockade runner!

Braz · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2018, 11:19:13 PM »

Thanks all.

Still building basic shapes and of course this morning I found some tubes of the perfect diameter which would have been less work. Doh!

Here is the first of the engine pods which will need more internal bracing. No detailing yet and so not exciting.

And starting to build out the mid-section.

And of course a project this size requires proper supervision.

Vanvlak · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2018, 05:58:06 AM »

I liked your build, but now I like your supervisor better

Mason · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2018, 02:29:56 PM »

Great stuff.
I absolutely love the design of the Blockade Runner, so I shall be avidly following your progress.

I have a very similar supervisor that tends to poke his oar in at just the wrong moment too.

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