Studio-Scale TOS Battlestar Galactica Shuttle from Scratch

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The first model is almost ready for priming and final delivery. The second and third models still have a ways to go.

The cockpit windows and removable cockpit roof may be the most complicated and tricky part of the entire build. Just like the original, the entire roof comes off with the windows attached. In 1978, they were made up of two layers of very thin styrene. Ours are built the same way. We had to come up with several "tricks" though to add stiffness and increase the structural integrity of the assembly. It turned out remarkably well.

Unlike the original, this model has a detailed cockpit and even the inside of the roof is detailed to match the interior set built for the show. It will be fully illuminated as well. This created enormous challenges in terms of gaining access to install and service the lights. We had to come up with a totally unique way of attaching the assembly to the rest of the ship. It mounts using magnets and screws. The screws are hidden underneath what was the "front mount cover" on the original studio miniature.