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The ISD's engines have been painted and installed. Vader can now resume hunting the Rebel scum.
But now he demands that his Super Star Destroyer be readied for his arrival.
The crafty Rebel scum have installed a fuzz buster on their ship.
“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”
Rob,
The Snowspeeder decals are in teeny, tiny 1/144 scale.
What scale is is the snow speeder decals?
The ISD still needs its engines, but they wil be addressed soon. So next up is the Super Star Destroyer.
The instructions printed on the underside of the lid reminds me of those toys that came out of cereal boxes and Crackerjacks for some reason. Except those toys were nowhere near as cool as this!
I'm still trying to erase the seam lines where the front and rear hulls join. You can kind of make out the imperfections in this photo.
Gamera,
Yeah those star destroyer "wallpaper" decals are exactly like the ST Aztec ones. Trimming them out is gonna be fun! I think I'll make up stencils to determine where to make the cuts.
Here are better pics of the Snowspeeder decals (which look a heckuva lot easier to apply):
I have been asked a couple of times about the size of the Blockade Runner and ISD so I took a couple of pics:
I misplaced my giant fake quarter, so I had to use the giant fake hand.
Oh those decals are cool. When you and Rob were talking about them I didn't think they were basically the same as the aztec decals for Trek ships.
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
The decals came in today!
Star Destroyer (4 sets on a sheet!) and Super Star Destroyer:
Snowspeeder (again, 4 sets!):
The Speeder sheet has decals to make either Luke's craft with the grey striping, or a regular craft with the orange striping. Aaaaand you get chipped options for both. So cool!
So the current ISD will be finished as is, without the panel decals. I'll do an Empire Strikes Back version later with a slightly darker hull color and the decals. That still leaves three spare sets...
Hee hee! I should change the thread title to “Star Wars: The Mecha-Colle Kit Thread”.
So why can’t Polar Lights or Round 2 do a Spaceballs Winnebago? Oh yeah, ‘cause Lucas forbade it. He knew that merchandising was where the real money from the movie was made!
Maybe Bandai could somehow swing a 1/48 Mecha-Colle kit...
"What the hell am I looking at?! When does this happen in the movie?"
"You're looking at now, sir. What you see now, is happening now."
"Why can't we go back to then?"
"Because we just passed it."
"When?"
"Just now."
"So, when will then be now?"
"Soon."
"You can have my illegal fireworks when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers...which are...over there somewhere."
Gamera I can see Vader strangling everyone in engineering demanding 'Why won't the ship go!?!'
I can see Vader strangling everyone in engineering demanding 'Why won't the ship go!?!'
Vader. “Crewman, why aren’t we moving?!”
Crewman “Uh sorry sir, it appears that the guy building the ship forgot to paint and install the engines.”
Vader “WHAT?!!!”
Crewman “Uh... He was busy. He... he must have been distracted by the Rebel Scum ship he was building at the same time. It, it won’t happen again sir. Oh no. No no no no no, wait sir, please sir, not that!”
Vader “Yes THAT!”
Crewman “Uwrrrrrrrrrrrrr...”
Vader “Now the rest of crew, get this ship moving now. And somebody get me my coffee! I can’t pursue Rebel Scum without having my coffee, you all know that!”
Crew “YES SIR!!!”
Those look fantastic Real G. I'd swear they were studio models in the photos other than the SD missing her main drives.
The Blockade Runner is 5 inches, the ISD is 4-3/8 inches.
The detail Bandai crams into even their mini SW kits makes the US sci-fi kit makers look like slackers.
And they make slacker modelers like me look good!
OK calling this one done!
I have the ISD and SSD wallpaper decals inbound, but might keep the current ISD as-is to pay homage to the original 1977 version.
Yes, I know that the main engines of the ISD are not there - they are still waiting in the paint shop.
I need to get out my regular camera, as I cannot get proper depth of field with my phone.
Oh Rob, the buyee has become the buyer. I have fallen.
Shipping should be OK - USPS domestic service has been doing fine. International mail on the other hand is another kettle of fish! I have a package from Japan that shipped 3/28 and still no hint, hide, nor hair of it. No notice of refund from the seller, so I assume it's sitting somewhere in Narita Airport gathering dust.
No matter, I have plenty to do! I made some paint tweaks on the Blockade Runner, and so after a flat coat it will be finished - hooray! The SSD needs a little filler at the patched joints, and the ISD only needs its engine bells painted and weathered. Darn, these mini kits ARE addicting. They definitely helped me get the modeling juices flowing again.
I'm having a get together with my modeling buddies this weekend, something we have not done since February. We number less than 10, we won't be holding hands (but models and magazines WILL be shared), and no one knows anyone who got infected. I think I'll work on the TIE fighters!
Real G I ordered the wallpaper decals for the ISD and SSD, plus the Snowspeeder. Dang. I’m supposed to be the one making people buy stuff.
I ordered the wallpaper decals for the ISD and SSD, plus the Snowspeeder.
Dang. I’m supposed to be the one making people buy stuff.
Well, I apologize to your wallet for pointing out these decals. I'm glad you see things you like.
Thanks for the pic Rob! Well, the TIE does not have any absolutely necessary markings, so it's not a big deal. I am tempted, however, by the "wallpaper" decals for the ISD and SSD. The Snowspeeder is one I definitely want to get.
The purchase was back in January and all I can get to call up is a thumbnail:
It came in a greeting card sized envelope backed with a piece of cardboard. Total delivered was just under $8. Shipping was 55¢.
Black basing of the SSD is on!
The detail for such a small kit is insane.
Oh nuts, more stuff to buy! Thanks for the link Rob.
I got them from a seller on eBay in January, but he doesn't list this particular set any longer. Here is what he does have https://www.ebay.com/sch/yogurt80/m.html?ssPageName=&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2654
Rob Gronovius I picked up that same little 3 TIE set at Hobby Lobby and got a set of aftermarket decals for it. Haven't got to it yet though.
I picked up that same little 3 TIE set at Hobby Lobby and got a set of aftermarket decals for it. Haven't got to it yet though.
Oh, do share a pic of the decals please!
Nah, just have to remember not to use black on a white subject. I used light and medium greys, tinted with purple which seems to complement white. And use as little oil paint as possible, and place it only where you need it. I am finding oils are more forgiving than Vader or the Emperor.
armornut Excited to see this one loom over the rest of the Imperial fleet. Vaders on that ship... Relax there's alot of Capitol ships, keep your distance but DON'T look like your trying to keep your distance......I DON'T KNOW fly casual.
Excited to see this one loom over the rest of the Imperial fleet.
Vaders on that ship...
Relax there's alot of Capitol ships, keep your distance but DON'T look like your trying to keep your distance......I DON'T KNOW fly casual.
Yeah, such a nonsensical move. Best lampooned by the “Family Guy” parody of ROTJ.
Hmm, cool! Looking forward to seeing you paint the SSD. I always thought of the shipas a bluish-grey too.
Love how you did the SD, the light grey seems like a pain to get shaded and weathered correctly.
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