robiwon Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) A little something I've been working on. Taking this to a local meet this weekend here in KY, probably spend the day drilling windows and BSing... Going to see how well this works on resin. I'll bring a few fresh batteries with me! Edited June 7, 2016 by robiwon Model completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 That's huge! What scale is that supposed to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 It's about 1/2000 scale, give or take, based on how big one believes the "actual" ship was. Total length of this model is 37.5 inches long, just over 3 feet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I never realized that the Battlestar Galactica was 4720ft long. It's really big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Looks intimidating, but probably very rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 It's a very well designed kit. A joy to work on.The ship is generally accepted to be about a mile long, give or take... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Sure is long and lots of detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 I'll post some more pics after work today. Spent last evening drilling windows. The windows are .5mm for fiber optics to light them. I got the port side done and part of the top, drilled about 150 windows, still need to do about another 200. I'll then start running the .5mm fiber optics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Is this scratch built or a kit? Any details would be appreciated. the new Battlestar Galactica was one of my favourite shows.David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I can't imagine the paint detail and washes this thing will involve, much less the lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 This is a resin kit made by Mike Salzo. You can find him on FB and scifi forums like the RPF. Drilled about 150 holes for fiber the other day. Still need to drill another 200 or so. The ship will be lit with .5mm fiber optics. Picture taken at last weekends meeting of the Kentucky Modelers group. It was a big hit to mostly car modelers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Got some more work done on the Big Girl. Starting to run fibers in the head. Got the gap under the bridge squared away with Aves epoxy. More fibers to run and then even more fibers to run!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 All the fiber work is done. 300+ windows. Both .5mm and .25mm fiber was used. Fibers are all bundled up and trimmed. Now to install the electronics!! Bridge with .25mm fiber. Mike's replacement launch tubes in place. Much better than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Robert, your's is going to be the olny build at your next Model Show that will Shine in the Dark!! That's Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thanks! I did a quick lighting test this morning using a flashlight shinning on the fibers, Whoo-Hoo it's going to look great! But didn't have time to upload the pics. before heading to work. I'll post them tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Quick lighting test. Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Next project moving on to the bench after the Big G is done will be the Moebius 18 inch Jupiter 2 kit. I picked up this sealed kit at our last club meeting for $40. What can I say? I like BIG models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Engine test on the Galactica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Sounds like you've got yourself a Jr. Engineer helping in the background! The lights look Good Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Daughter and grandson doing dishes, lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Wow, it'll be fantastic when it's finished.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the comments guys, appreciate it! A few more lighting tests. Starting to look good! Also, a picture on how I did the engine lights. Engine lights. Tamiya paint cap, 12 LEDs in total. It has 8 flickering blues and 4 steady whites in the center. She's almost ready for paint! Edited May 5, 2016 by robiwon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 That is looking fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks, hopefully finishing it up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiwon Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Walk around test with all the lights and engines a glow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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