StarshipBuilder's CR Galactica Build #2

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Moving along. A huge box arrived yesterday with parts for another engine section build (in addition to this one) and included a few missing pieces for this build. Most notably, the resin thruster openings for the back end are finally here. While I designed these for the model now on display in the Science Fiction Museum, I've never actually had the raw castings in my possession before.

I did a quick test fit just to see how they went together. The resin parts need some cleaning up, and there is minor distortion typical of such castings that needs adjusting. But, overall, they look like parts that were manufactured in a factory. I'm very pleased with how they turned out.

I took the main engine box off the jig and secured the acrylic pipe sleeve permanently in place. Work has also started on the front end. Finally, I built the sub-structures for the side boxes. These will get skinned in 1/16" black acrylic prior to final installation.