That's looking fantastic! I want to thank Phil once again for his patience as the build has taken longer on my end than originally planned. While there haven't been any updates from me in a while, the head section is actually done (has been for a while) and is ready to go in the crate. Same goes for the neck section.
I've been slowly finishing the last details on the engine section as I'm juggling other stuff. I'm still waiting on a couple pieces to arrive (my laser-cutter has been having technical issues). Phil was kind enough to allow me to do some extra work such as installing the ventilation fans and designing a custom plug-and-play wire harness and lighting system for the entire ship. That required some extra engineering, time, new hardware to special order, and a few custom parts such as adapter plates for sealing the airstream around the fans.
Fortunately, I have the crates done, thanks to help from Richard2001. All the packing materials are in place and ready to go. This thing will be on its way soon! I'm waiting until everything is ready to go into the crates and then I will take one final round of photos, seal it all up, and get it out of here.
BTW, you may notice Phil that the coffin is crooked and asymmetrical. This was actually on purpose. That is one section that was very wonky on the original. If it were "fixed," all the parts around it would not fit. So, it was designed to match the original and the parts fit very precisely.
I've been slowly finishing the last details on the engine section as I'm juggling other stuff. I'm still waiting on a couple pieces to arrive (my laser-cutter has been having technical issues). Phil was kind enough to allow me to do some extra work such as installing the ventilation fans and designing a custom plug-and-play wire harness and lighting system for the entire ship. That required some extra engineering, time, new hardware to special order, and a few custom parts such as adapter plates for sealing the airstream around the fans.
Fortunately, I have the crates done, thanks to help from Richard2001. All the packing materials are in place and ready to go. This thing will be on its way soon! I'm waiting until everything is ready to go into the crates and then I will take one final round of photos, seal it all up, and get it out of here.
BTW, you may notice Phil that the coffin is crooked and asymmetrical. This was actually on purpose. That is one section that was very wonky on the original. If it were "fixed," all the parts around it would not fit. So, it was designed to match the original and the parts fit very precisely.
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Author, MODEL DESIGN & BLUEPRINTING HANDBOOK, Volume 1 SECOND EDITION NOW AVAILABLE
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