TRamsey 256 Posted July 22, 2013 Starting new project, will build 2 at one time with walk through instructions on build. 3 PS10, AdmiralThrawn and Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormtrooper721 245 Posted July 22, 2013 Love it! I am hoping that FFG introduces a "capital ship" class for X-Wing Miniatures, perhaps introducing the GR-75 Rebel Transport, the Rebel Corvette (Tantive IV), the Imperial Customs Corvette, and other smaller capital ships that could fit into the X-Wing Miniatures game. Can't wait to see them on the game board! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 22, 2013 Engines started, Math breakdown is ship should be 6.08 inches long after conversion to 1/270 scale. I will oversize slightly to get more detail at closer to 6 and 1/2 inches. 1 Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 22, 2013 Engine at beginning stage to rough shape with Squadron white putty. Engine core is modified electrical connector. 1 Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norsehound 2,691 Posted July 22, 2013 Love it! I am hoping that FFG introduces a "capital ship" class for X-Wing Miniatures, perhaps introducing the GR-75 Rebel Transport, the Rebel Corvette (Tantive IV), the Imperial Customs Corvette, and other smaller capital ships that could fit into the X-Wing Miniatures game. Can't wait to see them on the game board! I don't. It's impractical for FFG to do so and I don't want to be forced to shell out $50+ USD for an expansion just to get a few choice cards to be compeitive in tournaments. I much prefer large ships to come from efforts like these, where the players put in effort to make beautiful models for their customized games. I also hope for things like this the generic large ship rules I made on BGG come in handy... *shrug* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 22, 2013 Wing cut with panel line guides and engine mount mockup for size comparison every thing is measuring out so far. 2 Digitalkiller and Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 24, 2013 1st Pattern for hull cut with straight edge and exacto blade. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 24, 2013 First hull cut from 015" (0.4 mm) thick sheet styrene. I chose this thickness as it is easy to cut with scissors. Only 3 more to cut and detail for the hull size to follow. 1 Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RodTheCid 48 Posted July 24, 2013 very nice project, thanks for sharing I'll be chicking this out for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 25, 2013 Side hull pieces clamped together for sanding to ensure the same size is achieved for all four pieces. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWilde 157 Posted July 25, 2013 Great project idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormtrooper721 245 Posted July 26, 2013 I been seeing these while watching Season 3 of the Clone Wars and have been really liking them. I think that FFG should introduce a Fringe faction that could include these and be used by any faction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 26, 2013 Cockpit windows cut and outline for panel scribes started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 26, 2013 Lower frame superstructure started. 1 Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 30, 2013 Engines mounted to hard points on wings. 1 Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 30, 2013 Upper support added to inside fuselage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 30, 2013 Work on lower fuselage framing continues. 1 Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 30, 2013 Upper Fuselage assembled with wing mockup. 1 Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 30, 2013 Size comparison to standard Y-wing. 1 Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 30, 2013 I am thinking this paint scheme for at least one of the Cruisers. 4 Shanester40, Swarmtactics, Nataris and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormtrooper721 245 Posted July 31, 2013 Awesome work, TRamsey, just awesome, sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 31, 2013 Second Main hull assembly started. 1 Corellian Corvette reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 31, 2013 Thanks the build so far is going pretty well I think I could revise a few things to speed up production if I tried this build again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norsehound 2,691 Posted July 31, 2013 Huh, I thought it was going to be larger than it's turning out. So it's not much bigger than a Falcon?Looking forward to seeing it finished! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRamsey 256 Posted July 31, 2013 The scale conversion is 7 inches from front to rear. The Falcon is right at 5 inches if I am correct. So yes they are pretty close. I think anything over 12 inches seems like a terrain piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
