Author Topic: Y3K Kestrel (Read 3809 times)

Damas · « **Reply #15 on:** January 03, 2020, 10:44:24 PM »

Shaping up rather splendidly, well done!

Grimmnar · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2020, 04:32:07 AM »

Quote from: Braz on January 03, 2020, 07:01:17 PM

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

Yep that's it. Asked this before and have it linked, just wanted to verify.

Grimm

Braz · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2020, 04:14:26 PM »

More progress.

Building the turrets. The first is a skylight/observation blister. A cut off nail will pin the turret to the roof.

The completed skylight blister.

The second is a gun turret.

The completed gun turret.

A better view of the rear. Stairs still to be built.

The top panel detailing has been added. Seen here with the gun turret.

And with the observation blister.

Going to work a bit on the Build Something Contest now.

Billchuck · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2020, 04:32:09 PM »

With so many amazing builds around here lately, I’m going to have to give it a go myself soon. Great work.

Ultravanillasmurf · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2020, 08:17:20 PM »

That is amazing.

Suber · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2020, 11:39:29 PM »

Unbelievable

gamer Mac · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2020, 11:40:26 PM »

great shapes

Bahir · « **Reply #22 on:** January 11, 2020, 09:26:15 PM »

wow, that is incredible! How long does it take from start to finish for you to create something like that?

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #23 on:** January 11, 2020, 09:58:52 PM »

Nicely done

snitcythedog · « **Reply #24 on:** January 11, 2020, 10:12:29 PM »

Quote from: Braz on January 04, 2020, 04:14:26 PM

Going to work a bit on the Build Something Contest now.

Only if it is a crashed version of this ship!!

Braz · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2020, 07:56:00 PM »

Thanks all.

@Bahir I wild guesstimate it at 16 lazy hours* I will try to track it next time as I am curious myself.
* lazy hours being 15 minutes here, 2 hours there all while watching shows so not 100% concentrating on the build therefore I'm not really sure.

Quote from: snitcythedog on January 11, 2020, 10:12:29 PM

Only if it is a crashed version of this ship!!

Shhhh

Munindk · « **Reply #26 on:** January 16, 2020, 08:56:46 AM »

Wonderful ship, cant wait to see it painted

How big is it?
Do you do a lot of calculations to figure out the angles of the slooping circles?

Ragnar · « **Reply #27 on:** January 16, 2020, 09:37:18 AM »

Crazy mad skills

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 16, 2020, 09:40:46 AM »

very nice indeed

Braz · « **Reply #29 on:** January 25, 2020, 07:42:30 PM »

Thanks all

Quote from: Munindk on January 16, 2020, 08:56:46 AM

Wonderful ship, cant wait to see it painted

How big is it?
Do you do a lot of calculations to figure out the angles of the slooping circles?

Approx 10"(25cm) wide, 13" long(33cm), 4" (10cm) plus the turret height depending on the turret.

No calculations. I use a compass to get the basic curves measured from middle of the ship.

Then cut a bigger piece (image 1), trim to fit (image2), use that pieces as a template to make multiple panels (image3), stick multiple panels together to get a bigger curve slightly bending each piece to fit the curve. There are some panel misses and scrap cardboard, and that is just part of the process.

Some of the pieces may end up too long. I just end trimming them in place after which ensures a correct fit.

Hope that helps.

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