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Offline Braz

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Y3K Kestrel
« on: 27 December 2019, 04:49:48 PM »
Recently saw this thread ( http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=121628.0;topicseen ) which reminded me how I was impressed by the kit when I saw the first WIP photos and said to myself: I would really like to have that.

But 200 universal credits :o :o :o  has awoken my inner Scrooge and I still have to wait a week for the start date of the Build Something Contest so here is my hommage to the Peregrine.

Some lazy hours later while doing other things and watching shows at same time from stolen moments over the last 3 days because of "Xmas stuff" (Humbug!), 3-4 medium chipboard sheets, 4 tissue boxes, foamboard and some wire to get to this point. I figure I'm about mid way in the build at this point.



 More to come

Cheers
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Offline Ultravanillasmurf

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #1 on: 27 December 2019, 04:55:26 PM »
Nice start...
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Offline zrunelord

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #2 on: 27 December 2019, 05:07:08 PM »
Uber kool Braz
Wonder what's it going to look like when ready...

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« Last Edit: 27 December 2019, 06:25:05 PM by zrunelord »
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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #3 on: 27 December 2019, 05:41:30 PM »
I always enjoy your builds  8)
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Offline ichwillauch

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #4 on: 27 December 2019, 05:48:30 PM »
fantastic start! Looking forward for the finished spaceship
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Offline fluffy05

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #5 on: 28 December 2019, 11:28:01 PM »
WOW!

Great start  ;)

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Offline gamer Mac

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #6 on: 29 December 2019, 12:14:18 AM »
Great build looking forward to your progress
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Offline Suber

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #7 on: 29 December 2019, 04:19:05 PM »
 :o o_o
I can't find the words. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
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Offline Vanvlak

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #8 on: 29 December 2019, 04:33:36 PM »
Cool, Braz - and you call this a little something to while away the time until the BSC stars?!??
Waiting to see more.  8)
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Offline Damas

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #9 on: 29 December 2019, 07:53:48 PM »
Thumbs up! Such a clean build, I can't wait to see it progress.
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Offline Elbows

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #10 on: 29 December 2019, 08:48:18 PM »
I hate craft-builders...I struggle to cut a damn square out of card. :D
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Offline Braz

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #11 on: 29 December 2019, 10:59:30 PM »
Thanks all ( including the hate on from Elbows :D )

One of the modifications I made was that I wanted to be able to load a standard cargo container which necessitated making the ship taller overall.


Kitted out the toilet while it's still accessible. A feature of the original model.


Also kitted out the the sleep bunk. It wasn't glued in earlier for this purpose.


And the fiddly part, building the roof, with all those curves and angles.


cheers
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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #12 on: 30 December 2019, 12:15:20 AM »
Another wonderful build. 
Quote from: Elbows on 29 December 2019, 08:48:18 PM
I hate craft-builders...I struggle to cut a damn square out of card. :D
You and me both.   ;)
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Offline Grimmnar

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #13 on: 03 January 2020, 05:19:03 AM »
Braz, which chipboard you use again?

Grimm
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Offline Braz

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Re: Y3K Kestrel
« Reply #14 on: 03 January 2020, 07:01:17 PM »
Quote from: Grimmnar on 03 January 2020, 05:19:03 AM
Braz, which chipboard you use again?

Grimm
Grafix Medium Weight Chipboard - there are different sizes available.
https://www.amazon.ca/Grafix-CB81125-Chipboard-11-Inch-Natural/dp/B00161W6L8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MNX2V66XB6UJ&keywords=chipboard+sheets&qid=1578076148&sprefix=chipboard%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1


Some more WIP pics. Landing gear which won't be too detailed as will mostly be out of sight.


The engine. Built a quick jig, seen at bottom, to get the right shape .


Didn't like the high flat side so built these add-ons. Haven't decided yet at what height it will be.



I'm further along with much of the detailing done but need to take some more pics to post. Looks like the materials for the structure will come in at 5 chipboard sheets (8.5 x11) and 6 tissue boxes.
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