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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Braz on December 27, 2019, 04:49:48 PM

Title: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Braz on December 27, 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.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-271219163721.jpeg)

More to come

Cheers
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 27, 2019, 04:55:26 PM: Nice start...
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: zrunelord on December 27, 2019, 05:07:08 PM: Uber kool Braz
Wonder what's it going to look like when ready...

Z
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 27, 2019, 05:41:30 PM: I always enjoy your builds 8)
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: ichwillauch on December 27, 2019, 05:48:30 PM: fantastic start! Looking forward for the finished spaceship
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: fluffy05 on December 28, 2019, 11:28:01 PM: WOW!

Great start ;)
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: gamer Mac on December 29, 2019, 12:14:18 AM: Great build looking forward to your progress
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Suber on December 29, 2019, 04:19:05 PM: :o o_o
I can't find the words. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Vanvlak on December 29, 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)
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Damas on December 29, 2019, 07:53:48 PM: Thumbs up! Such a clean build, I can't wait to see it progress.
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Elbows on December 29, 2019, 08:48:18 PM: I hate craft-builders...I struggle to cut a damn square out of card. :D
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Braz on December 29, 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.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-291219232104-43118626.jpeg)

Kitted out the toilet while it's still accessible. A feature of the original model.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-291219232102-431171821.jpeg)

Also kitted out the the sleep bunk. It wasn't glued in earlier for this purpose.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-291219232102-43116993.jpeg)

And the fiddly part, building the roof, with all those curves and angles.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-291219232102-43115635.jpeg)

cheers
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: snitcythedog on December 30, 2019, 12:15:20 AM: Another wonderful build.
Quote from: Elbows on December 29, 2019, 08:48:18 PM
I hate craft-builders...I struggle to cut a damn square out of card. :D
You and me both. ;)
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Grimmnar on January 03, 2020, 05:19:03 AM: Braz, which chipboard you use again?

Grimm
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Braz on January 03, 2020, 07:01:17 PM: Quote from: Grimmnar on January 03, 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.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-030120194230-43176224.jpeg)

The engine. Built a quick jig, seen at bottom, to get the right shape .
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-030120194230-431771946.jpeg)

Didn't like the high flat side so built these add-ons. Haven't decided yet at what height it will be.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-030120194231-43179845.jpeg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-030120194230-431781681.jpeg)

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.
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Damas on January 03, 2020, 10:44:24 PM: Shaping up rather splendidly, well done!
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Grimmnar 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
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Braz 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.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-040120164335-431801261.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-040120164335-431832188.jpeg)

The completed skylight blister.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-040120164335-431841860.jpeg)

The second is a gun turret.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-040120164337-43186168.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-040120164526-431872199.jpeg)

The completed gun turret.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-040120165557-431912190.jpeg)

A better view of the rear. Stairs still to be built.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-040120164526-43188490.jpeg)

The top panel detailing has been added. Seen here with the gun turret.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-040120164526-431892138.jpeg)

And with the observation blister.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-040120164526-43190828.jpeg)

Going to work a bit on the Build Something Contest now.
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Billchuck 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.
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 04, 2020, 08:17:20 PM: That is amazing.
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Suber on January 04, 2020, 11:39:29 PM: Unbelievable :o
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: gamer Mac on January 04, 2020, 11:40:26 PM: great shapes :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Bahir 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?
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 11, 2020, 09:58:52 PM: Nicely done :)
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: snitcythedog 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!!
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Braz 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 ;)
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Ragnar on January 16, 2020, 09:37:18 AM: Crazy mad skills
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: tomrommel1 on January 16, 2020, 09:40:46 AM: very nice indeed :-* :-*
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Braz 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.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-250120192025-43677270.jpeg)

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.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-250120192025-436761153.jpeg)

Some of the pieces may end up too long. I just end trimming them in place after which ensures a correct fit.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/2880-250120192920-43678739.jpeg)

Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 26, 2020, 09:01:12 AM: It is still magic to me!
Title: Re: Y3K Kestrel
Post by: Munindk on January 27, 2020, 08:35:43 AM: Quote from: Braz on January 25, 2020, 07:42:30 PM
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.
Hope that helps.

Thank you very much, the very answer I was hoping for :)

Compass and rulers I can do, advanced geometry not so much...