Zvezda Star Destroyer

[peteski]

Wow!

[David G.]

I don't think I've seen this much detail on any other model.

There's so much detail that it's difficult to get a sense of scale.

David G.

[Madhatter]

LOL, thanks David & Pete. Its not a small kit by any stretch coming in @ 60cm in length. The base will be just over 80cm x 40cm roughly.

[gotnitro?]

absolutely stunning work!  The pre-shading panels, then drawing lines around areas really give a dimension to the parts making everything cohesive.

[Madhatter]

thank you Jeff

I've made yet another amendment to the base and have scrapped the buildings in favour of smaller structures like this:

 

[David G.]

On 5/27/2023 at 10:14 PM, Madhatter said:

thank you Jeff

I've made yet another amendment to the base and have scrapped the buildings in favour of smaller structures like this:

 

 

Good idea, that should help keep the eye focused on the subject.

David G.

[Madhatter]

Thanks David I am much happier with the more subdued top plate - and it'll make my life so much easier

I have finished building the machinery stuff for the hole section on the right side of the base. It's made up of 2 layers which will be sufficient to give a scale of depth. You won't see much if it but I will be adding some lights under the first floor to make it more visible and for some interest (gotta have more to look at than just the ship right?)

This is now all ready for paint which I will do tomorrow night.

Ground floor:

First floor:

together:

And with the top plate on:

 

Simple but effective I think. I'll take some more shots once it's all painted etc
As always, thanks for stopping by
Si

 

Edited May 29, 2023 by Madhatter

[David G.]

Talk about depth! 😮 

Yeah, it definitely will need some lighting. Subtle lighting.

David G. 

[Madhatter]

continuing on with the base, the insert is painted and lit:

 

I have sprayed black underneath since taking that shot to add light blocking. It looks pretty good to me

The walls have also been started. You won't see much once the middle layer is added but there is enough to make it interesting:

 

 

 

Well, that's it for now but I'll update this again once the bottom layer has been finished. I think I'll need to black base the bottom first before I start on the top layer as it'll be impossible to get in there once the middle deck has been added. The top plate is almost ready for paint too. I still need to add frame work to it which I'll do once the bottom part is done.

As always, thanks for stopping in and having a look

Si

 

 

[David G.]

Very cool lighting effects.

David G.

[HJK]

OMG, David, this absolutely crazy. Every time I think this will be the maximum level of detailing you lift it to the next or even a step higher. Forgive me the word, but this is insane☺️. I for myself am desperately trying to detail my out of the box models just a bit, but the level of detail you are performing on this thing is absolutely stunning. I really, really look forward where this will end. I definitely hope that you will keep on with this level of gorgeous work until the model is finished. Good luck my friend and stay focused. Juergen

[Madhatter]

Hey Juergen! Long time no see -- hope you've been well? Thank you for the kind post - its very appreciated It's coming along nicely now. Still need to cast some more parts but this happens pretty quickly

See you around soon

Simon

[HJK]

Hi Simon, I'm terribly sorry, I addressed you with a wrong name. I read the last post (David) and started writing so I used his name, sorry David.

Take care, Juergen

[David G.]

1 hour ago, HJK said:

Hi Simon, I'm terribly sorry, I addressed you with a wrong name. I read the last post (David) and started writing so I used his name, sorry David.

Take care, Juergen

No worries Juergen.

I wish I could take credit for such work, but I defer to Simon. He's the genius here.

Best Regards,

David G.

[Madhatter]

thanks guys: )

The bottom layer is now pretty much ready for painting. I just need to add some PE ladders to the frame work and it'll be done. Then to make the top layer which will be pretty much the same as whats on the bottom. I'll add in some lighting too to both layers  - just for added interest

 

 

The next update should see some paint on it! Getting closer to the end - sort of

As always, thanks for stopping in and having a look

Si

 

[David G.]

I just keep scrolling back and forth enjoying all the eye candy.

David G.

[gotnitro?]

Amazing display! I keep looking over the photos trying to pick out items I'd recognize where ya sourced em from..like Easter eggs lol

[ea0863]

Oh my gosh Simon! I just happened on your post and am AMAZED. You are not building a model, you are doing a masterpiece! Thank you for posting.

[Madhatter]

Thanks Emre

I have been working on it in the back round but not as much as I want. I'm not far off finishing the base construction so, I should update this with what I have done.

I'll try do that later today after work

Thank you though for stopping in and having a look

[HJK]

Hi Simon, how're you doin'? Long time, no see, so I hope you've been well so far. And I certainly hope you're still working on the SD, although it probably asks you for a huge amount of patience, doesn't it? But you have been a tough guy up to now so I look forward that you will muster the strength to finish that monster space ship. If it's of any support for you, I promise I'll keep my fingers crossed. All the best and take care, Juergen

[Madhatter]

hey Juergen

Thanks for the check up bud. Sorry to say, I haven't touched it for the past month or so as I have been busy with other real life projects plus a couple of car kits I had to finish. I am in the finishing stages of another project I've had going which I will post soon.

Once that's done, the plan is to go back to the base and try get that finished and then if I still have reserve mojo, I will keep on going with the fiber installation - a mammoth task to which I have had supply issues to boot.

However, just for you, I will add a couple of pics as an update

 

 

 

Midsection layers:

 

 

 

Thanks again for looking in Juergen (and everyone else too) and I shall see you all again soon

Si

[David G.]

Thanks for the update Si. It's nice knowing that you're still out there.

It will be phenomenal when it's finished.

David G. 

[Madhatter]

thanks David. Yeah mate, I'm still around - just not posting as much these days. I've been doing more building and  other things in RL than I have time to spend at my laptop ( a rarity I assure)

[Madhatter]

Dusting this one off yet again. Seeing as I have some making up to do in regards to this thread, here's a couple of the most recent (as of tonight) of where I am up to.

I'm over half way done on the left hand side but now that I've added some extra plating on this side, I'll have to do the same on the other side and also the top plate. I have to go careful that I don't extend the shelf too far out or all the detail work will be lost which is why I will be installing SMD's on both levels.

Up until 2 nights ago it was looking like this:

 

And now it looks like this:

 

And a couple of close ups. Bear in mind, the detailing is not yet finished as I need to blend the parts in more which I will do over the course of the next couple of weeks

 

 

 

 

Hopefully you can see where I'm going with it. Once it's primed etc, it'll look totally different and much more cohesive

Thanks for sticking around!

Si

 

[David G.]

It's great seeing an update on this Si. As it is knowing that you're still around and working on it.

I'm still amazed at the length and depth of work and detail you've put into this.

By any chance, have you been keeping track of your time investment on this project? I'd be curious to know how many hours you've logged on this build.

David G.