The plastic tubes for engines has a 40mm diameter. The only plastic tubing I found with that diameter was a type of tubing normally used for indoor plumbing. However I can't recommend it, the plastic in those tubes resist manipulation, like cutting and scribing, making it difficult and time consuming to create anything. Even worse, plastic glue doesn't work at all, and super glue doesn't work properly either. I estimated the ship to be about 235 meters long with the help of a picture showing a Lambda docked between the forward prongs. At a scale of 1/470, the ship is about 50cm long, 20cm wide and 10cm high. Anyway, I've added the structures surrounding the docking ports.

I've entered the filler and sanding stage. Boring, boring, boring! Gotta do it in stages as well, as some parts are easier to sand now, before additional structures are added.

Only myself really as everyone who plays in my area generally have sizeable collections of their own. We do have an idea to borrow heavily from each other for the next tournament. We are talking about oddball lists like 8 academy TIEs, 7 bugzapper Zeds, 4 spacecows, that sort of thing.

While I still don't like the ship type, I can't deny that your take on the ship is a bloody beauty. Great job mate!

More panels added to the belly.

Belated happy new year! Anyway, finally started on the 'belly' of the ship.

Barry is right, this is the ship I'm currently scratch building. My first estimate put it around 200-250 meters in length, though after seeing a good photo of a Lambda docked with the ship I could narrow it down to around 235 meters. Far too big for X-wing epic, though a good candidate for Armada.

Middle finally added and a shot of the entire build so far (engines not yet glued into place).

I have no idea what ship that is but it looks awesome! Great stuff as always!

Third layer added.

That's a good idea! Who knows, maybe in the future? I think I've found the needed replacement blades, but the tooth scrapers are certainly something to check out. I'm all for using items and tools way outside of their intended purpose! Your post reminded me of a story I read a couple years ago about a dentist in Hawaii who was a lad in WWII. So began his love affair with aircraft. So he began by building kits. Much later in life, he made a kit in aluminium. Then sometime after that, he started to build 1/16 scale replicas of several of the warbirds from WWII, as accurate as possible. With working landing gear and controls/flight surfaces. In aluminium. Using a Dremmel. He went through a couple, by which time Dremmel heard about what he was doing, and sent him a replacement Dremmel. How accurate? Take off the manifold of the engine, and you'll see the exhaust ports, complete with their own brass gaskets...!! Link here Sorry for the sidetrack, we now resume our typical broadcast. 8] His work has been showcased in the IPMS Journal and Fine Scale Modeler. I think his name is Henry Lee but I maybe wrong. His work is nothing short of amazing. Edit. Link now working. I was wrong, name is Park not Lee. Also corrected spelling. I think I've seen that guys' work before but I'm not certain. Anyway, his models are damnably impressive. For some reason it reminds me of a very impressive RC aircraft I once saw, a scale model of a Ju-87 Stuka with exquisite detailing which had taken years to build. Of course, the owner/builder managed to crash it on the first flight! Framework for the third layer added.

More layers added.

I dare say that MacrossVF1 is a Macross/Robotech fan. I could be wrong, but some how I doubt it. And it would be my guess he's primarily a Macross fan. Oh yes, I'm very much a fan of Macross AND Robotech. Robotech and Transformers formed a very important part of my childhood during the 80s and they are the reason why I will always claim that everything is better with robots. As for the nickname itself, I started using it during the mid 90s when I took my first steps in the fledgling Internet and I've kept it ever since. My real name is Kenneth so if you wish to refer to me by that, feel free.

First layer glued into place. Angled pieces like this are always difficult to get right, which was made even more difficult due to the left and right side not completely matching each other. Half a millimetre off at the beginning of the build can easily multiply and become a one or two millimetres off towards the end.

Added some much need inner structure to the rear of the ship.

I've been doing commission work almost one and a half year by now so I have some words of wisdom to share. Putting a price tag on your work: This is extremely difficult, but ultimately comes down to what the commissioner is willing to pay. In the beginning I would recommend putting the price fairly low. For my very first commission, a Kath Scarlet Firespray, I think I earned about 20$. Better to start way low and work your way up. If you are well known and highly respected for your painting skills, you will be able to charge more. Spreading the word: If you want to have any chance of people contacting you for commissions, you need to show off your work in a multitude of places. For instance, I have a simple blog where I post all my works, and I also upload my stuff to places like Cool Mini or Not. Pictures: Now this one is kinda obvious, you need to take a lot of pictures of the models you paint. However, you should really invest in some photo equipment and a proper camera if you are serious about doing commission work. Whatever you do, NEVER use a phone to take the pictures you need. Make a name for yourself: This one is a bit harder, but if possible, try to find a niche. It could be something as simple as embracing a certain style of painting. For instance, I'm building up a decent reputation for nice looking Star Wars repaints, but what I'm probably best known and most respected for are my scratch builds. At least that's the impression I've gotten. I hope these words of wisdom will help you.

Palob is a pilot I love in theory, though in practice he always seems to get killed first. My opponents REALLY don't like him. Palob with ion turret or TLT is a simple and decently cheap setup that works well, though rec spec is a nice addition as well, as it really helps any HWK survive longer.

Yeah, a little clickbaity I suppose and probably better suited to the Off-topic sub-forum, but c'mon! It's Darth Vader as Santa! The hilarity is strong with this one.

If I had one it wouldn't take long to repaint it. I'm an expert after all!

Of course! I mean, I have no idea what you are talking about. I use a Tamiya Plastic Scriber II, however while it is an excellent tool, I can't recommend it. It comes with a total of three blades and that's really it as Tamiya do not seem to sell replacement blades. I've found a mention that a company called Olfa supposedly makes the blades and/or makes similar blades though I haven't checked it out yet. Anyway, not much time to work today due to the holidays. Blasted Christmas getting in the way of my building time!

While it doesn't look like much, this latest step has been fairly time consuming. A high level of precision is needed for the connecting parts between the engines to fit snugly against each engine. It's almost on the same level as German Engineering .

The mercs/bounty hunters had a ship that might fit the bill (though only visible for a sec or two) and the resistance had a transport which Leia arrived in. It's enough for one wave but no more than that.

While I didn't think to compare the K-wing to a Catalina, it certainly fits! Uconventional design, large wingspan, gun turrets and blisters, capable of carrying bombs and torpedoes, long operational range. The K-wing should quite frankly be nicknamed the Catalina. Anyway, the engines are now mostly complete. The middle one do not have as much detail as the other two, since it will mostly be covered with other stuff.

Started working on the engines. The base of each engine is plastic tubing normally used for indoor plumbing though it's not the most ideal stuff to work with. It's softer than plasticard, difficult to sand and scribe and many types of glue just don't want to stick to it. However, it was the only thing I could find that had the necessary diameter.

I'm posting about it right now!