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Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« on: July 15, 2023, 07:24:32 PM »
The Moldy Crow has always been one of my favorite Star Wars designs since I first saw it in Dark Forces as a kid.  I even tried to make my own out of cardboard and packing tape back then.  It was an absolute monstrosity.  This, I’d say is a giant step up.  So far, I’ve got everything assembled and put the beige base down.  Then I hit the engines and underside with a bit of matte black.   But the rust wash had made this thing pop even better than I imagined!   I’m planning on trying to add detail to the interior and will be adding the red stripes next.   I’m very happy so far, though!

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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2023, 07:26:18 PM »
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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2023, 10:12:14 PM »
That is really looking brilliant. I agree with you, I've always liked the design of the ship, but I always hated the name! I look forward to seeing this when finished!

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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2023, 06:58:57 AM »
Weathering is continuing this morning!

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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2023, 08:48:32 AM »
Wow this is fantastic. Let me get some of this on the front page.

It is looking fantastic!

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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2023, 03:13:35 PM »
Just a few more steps!   I didn’t like the 3D printed chairs provided, so I took extra BMF gunner seats and added them.  I want more details inside and I’m considering putting in clear plastic for the windows, but so far so good!

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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2023, 12:54:35 PM »
Excellent! I would love to work on a kit like this!

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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2023, 06:25:44 AM »
Looks great. Off to share the update.

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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2023, 05:48:02 PM »
The finished product!  When I was a kid, I was obsessed with The Moldy Crow once I saw it in Star Wars Dark Forces.  I remember making my own version of it out of cardboard just so I could have one.  (It lasted about an hour before falling apart.)

Knowing how deep a cut that vehicle was, there was never any hope that I’d see one produced by Hasbro.  Well, now 3D Printing is a thing.  I poured about a month of work into assembling, painting and detailing the ever living crap out of this thing and a childhood dream is realized. 

I never imagined I’d be able to make something this impressive and I am so happy with how it turned out.  This is now the crown jewel of my Star Wars collection.

Also, I was told by the guy from Seinar that he’s going to be resin printing windows as some point and will be hooking people who already bought from him with a set!  The one thing I was missing!

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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2023, 11:37:58 PM »
Well, that's turned out absolutely brilliant! That's one fine ship. You should be proud.

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Re: Kyle Katarn’s Moldy Crow (3D printed by Seinar Customs)
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2023, 06:23:23 AM »
I agree its fantastic. Off to share on the front pages.