Star Wars Interdictor Scratch Build

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 15, 2004 7:01 PM

I am big into Star Wars as well. That interdictor is looking great so far.
That's a cute looking little shuttle too. Shy [8)]

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ua0124

Member since
January 2004
From: Arizona

Posted by ua0124 on Friday, October 15, 2004 6:53 PM

Matt keep up the great work. I am a huge Star Wars fan. Cool [8D]

Ernie If I can not do something about a problem, it's not my problem; it is a fact of life...

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Friday, October 15, 2004 5:08 PM

I moved on to the main docking bay. If you look to the right on the first pic you can see the thermal formed reactor buldge. The second pic shows how the top of the bay has several small openings that will let light into the bay from the internal hull lighting. I tested it from an external light source and it makes the bay glow like the studio pics of the Star Destroyer.

The only thing missing from a docking bay like this is a scale shuttle. Evil [}:)]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Thursday, October 14, 2004 9:20 PM

now those two small domes are those GWG's or deflector shield generation domes.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Thursday, October 14, 2004 6:42 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by stipp

I got a question, Howd did you get the curve on the superstructure? Just curious. If i had the time, and the knowlage I would love to undertake such an cool idea!

First thing was to find the shape that I wanted. I cut out the bottom of the control tower and then the topside but the top needs to be just a little longer to make up for the curve. I attached the fore and aft faces of the tower to the bottom and cold formed the top so that the back gently curved down. This was then glued in place to the bottom assembly. The sides where added by using a piece of card stock to trace the profile of the side panels. Transfer the card stock patern to some styrene and cold form them. Hope this helps.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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stipp

Member since
March 2004
From: Chulak/Jaffa Cree!

Posted by stipp on Thursday, October 14, 2004 3:39 PM

I got a question, Howd did you get the curve on the superstructure? Just curious. If i had the time, and the knowlage Dunce [D)]

I would love to undertake such an cool idea!

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Thursday, October 14, 2004 3:11 PM

Here is an over view of the surface detail. I start by chopping up tons of different shapes and thickness of styrene. Using fine point tweezerers gently stab the styrene bit so it stays on the end of one tine. Place a tiny drop of glue where you want the detail then set the bit in place. If your ambidextrous this whole thing will move along fast Laugh [(-D]

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And this is how it looks all put together. In the first pic you can see something I added (marked with the arrow) that should be on the ship but wasn't clear in the schematics. The flight control deck that would normaly sit just in front of the surface decks on the Star Destroyer would sit at the bottom of the center trench on the Interdictor. So I mounted it on a column bringing it to deck level. I thought it looked good there but tell me what you think.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Thursday, October 14, 2004 2:32 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mikeym_us

at least the styrene your using will allow you to drill through it the original AMT star wars Star Destroyer kit is a pain to drill through. and what are your plans for the deck details.

The Star Destroyer kit is a REAL pain to deal with on any level. SoapBox [soapbox]

There are tons of fit problems, some of the detail is wrong or missing, and lets not talk about drilling...or how many bits you'll break. I'll be posting some pics on the surface detail here soon and you can see the plan in action. Sorry I missed you're question on lights Mike. Woody sent you to a good source they have good selection and pricing. If you or Woody want more info on my source feel free to e-mail me.

And in a word stipp...YES Big Smile [:D]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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stipp

Member since
March 2004
From: Chulak/Jaffa Cree!

Posted by stipp on Thursday, October 14, 2004 5:10 AM

FIBEROPTICS! Are you mad!? Cool! Keep us posted Matt!

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Thursday, October 14, 2004 4:01 AM

at least the styrene your using will allow you to drill through it the original AMT star wars Star Destroyer kit is a pain to drill through. and what are your plans for the deck details.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 5:27 PM

Thank you stipp

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mikeym_us

now isnt there supposed to be a set of Gravity well generators on the bottom of the ship ?

Yes there are. From the look of things in the schematic the gravity wells are 4 units that extend through the upper and lower hulls. The acrylic half spheres will be used on the bottom also. I've been working on the upper and side trenchs for now. I don't want to close up the bottom until I can work in some fiber optics and wire the engines. If you like I'll post a pic of the upper trench in progress...its lookin cool Big Smile [:D]

Or I can keep you hanging for the final views Evil [}:)]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 5:08 PM

now isnt there supposed to be a set of Gravity well generators on the bottom of the ship ?

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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stipp

Member since
March 2004
From: Chulak/Jaffa Cree!

Posted by stipp on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 3:21 PM

Now that is perty durn good! Really awsome! Shock [:O]

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 1:22 AM

Ok guys I got to work on the upper decks and trenches.

This first pic shows a test fit of the completed array to the upper hull. The fit turned out great to my surprize.

This is the materials used to make the side trenches. The I-beam also helps to support the upper hull.

To find the hight of the front and back of the upper deck I layed a circle template on top of the sphere.

This is a view of the upper deck layout.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 11, 2004 11:21 PM

Your model really is looking GREAT! Maxx, Can't wait to see more.

Trekker

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, October 11, 2004 9:25 PM

RECIPE FOR AN ENGINE ARRAY

690 parts styrene
1/4 oz liquid plastic cement (brand not important)
6 #11 Xacto blades
4 bandages (use as needed)
music of your choice (but not needed)
1 blender
Prep time:38 hours
Cook time: (it is not recommended to heat the array rather try serving cold with just a pinch of testors enamel)
Enjoy Dinner [dinner]

Here is the lighting set up for the main engines. From left to right: super bright 5mm LED (like those found in the bright key chain lights), panel mount 5mm LED light holder (will be inserted into the styrene tube), 1/4" styrene tube (main engine stub), silver mylar ( will go inside engine stub), and the main engine bell.

Now back to the trenches...quite literally.
ps: The blender you ask? Will thats for the mixed drink of your choice after this optical nightmare is finished. Wink [;)]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, October 10, 2004 12:31 PM

That looks great Matt! I can't wait to see them all lit.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mikeym_us

so where you getting the grain of wheat bulbs anyways Matt?

I don't know where Matt is getting his but Micro-Mark sells them in bundles of 100 lamps for $40. They have clear bundle and an assortment bundle of clear, green, amber, and red.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 10, 2004 6:09 AM

Holy ! Matt that is a thing of beauty! This is one of those posts where I can't wait for the next one!

Keep em coming!

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stipp

Member since
March 2004
From: Chulak/Jaffa Cree!

Posted by stipp on Saturday, October 9, 2004 11:06 PM

Matt, That is really cool! Cool [8D]

Your doin a hell of a great job! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Saturday, October 9, 2004 9:54 PM

We have ignition! I test fired one of the main engines and it looked good to me so I'll go with the plan I had using the mylar as a reflector. I'm still waiting for the lights to show up so I can run all the engines at once Mischief [:-,]

I'll call it my bench top tanning system. Cool [8D]

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, October 9, 2004 6:54 PM

so where you getting the grain of wheat bulbs anyways Matt?

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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stipp

Member since
March 2004
From: Chulak/Jaffa Cree!

Posted by stipp on Saturday, October 9, 2004 7:21 AM

Great idea! I didnt think you were going to illuminate the whole thing! Wow! I gotta see this when its done. Keep us posted with the details and pics maxx!

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Saturday, October 9, 2004 12:21 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mikeym_us

paint the interior of the bells with Testors Chrome it will reflect light alot and will be easier to use than foil. and I also suggest grain of wheat light bulbs but of course I have no Idea where to get them or how much they cost.

Thanks for the input. What I have done so far is to sand the back side of the bell so only the the rings and blades where left. The bell will then mount to a styrene tube lined with some kind of silver mylar wrapping paper to act as a reflector and will be lit by a bright white LED. I just placed an order for a bunch of LEDs and grain of wheat bulbs and the cost is not bad at all. Most of the multi-packs are around $2 to $4 for several bulbs.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Saturday, October 9, 2004 12:01 AM

paint the interior of the bells with Testors Chrome it will reflect light alot and will be easier to use than foil. and I also suggest grain of wheat light bulbs but of course I have no Idea where to get them or how much they cost.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Friday, October 8, 2004 10:40 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by stipp

I like those engine bells alot! can i have a few?

Thanks stipp I was very happy with the way they looked after detailing. I am working in some lighting for the main and secondary engines to show more of that detail. On the studio model of the Star Destroyer they had to add reflectors around the bulbs to get that great looking glow out of the main engines. So we'll see what I can come up with.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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stipp

Member since
March 2004
From: Chulak/Jaffa Cree!

Posted by stipp on Friday, October 8, 2004 4:54 PM

I like those engine bells alot! Approve [^]

can i have a few? Propeller [8-]

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Friday, October 8, 2004 12:42 AM

Thanks guys. I jumped around a little and started the secondary decks on the upper hull. I need to take a trip to the store and restock on styrene so I can finish up the engine array. At this point I have a good guess at what will be needed to complete this build and as far as supplies go it is turning into about a $12.00 build(not including time Dead [xx(]

). Not bad when you look at the price of kits these days. Once I get the array done I'll post it and the upper decks in order.

Stay tuned,
Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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JCon

Member since
March 2003
From: Northeast Washington State

Posted by JCon on Thursday, October 7, 2004 10:25 PM

The workmanship is fantastic on this build Matt! Keep up the good work and keep posting those updates! Way to go there Vratix, two more posts and you will be moving up in rank!

Happy Modeling, Joe Favorite Quote: It's what you learn after you know it all that counts!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 7, 2004 11:03 AM

DOH! I responded with the gravity well thing before I noticed there was a second page with the answer already there :P silly me.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 7, 2004 10:59 AM

Actually, the gravity well generators are used to bring other ships out of hyperspace :). I'm a Star Wars junkie. I really enjoy watching this stuff being built. Great job!! Way more skill than I have, haha. I'll be watching for more progress reports. I'm excited to see the final product.

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