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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #30 on: March 14, 2013, 12:56:50 PM »
Very cool!

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #31 on: March 20, 2013, 06:49:15 PM »
So once I built the ship frame, I realized that due to the geometry of the ship itself, I would need to build the cockpit completely and install it before securing the top of the ship.  Since I sized the whole ship around the Mobile Battle Bunker, I started with that in the center.




Working with my box of GI Joe greebles, I started adding to the cockpit.  I even decided to create the engineering station to the right of the co-pilot's seat.


Using more parts from the Mobile Battle Bunker, I created the rear wall computer stations.


Prior to paint, you can see that the cockpit was split into about 6-8 pieces in order to fit through the ship's roof.


Finished product, painted and weathered.






I've left the cockpit chairs out for now, pending a possible 3D purchase in the near future.... ;D

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #32 on: March 20, 2013, 08:52:27 PM »
The detail here is fantastic. Loving the play by play!

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #33 on: March 21, 2013, 03:19:55 PM »
Thanks for going back and showing all the wip pics Ashley. This vehicle can only be described as...EPIC!

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #34 on: March 21, 2013, 05:19:59 PM »
My goal was to get this displayed at C7 in Frank's diorama workshop but with Disney axing everything related to prequels / clone wars, I might not have a canvas or a receptive audience from the Mouse.

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #35 on: March 22, 2013, 03:08:14 AM »
My goal was to get this displayed at C7 in Frank's diorama workshop but with Disney axing everything related to prequels / clone wars, I might not have a canvas or a receptive audience from the Mouse.

Well Delaton you will always find a receptive audience here and I for one think this is one of the most outstanding scratch builds period. Your update is on the front page.
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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #36 on: March 22, 2013, 06:07:23 AM »
Well they may dictate the theme for the next dio build but that is normally up to Frank. I don't see them telling us what vehicles and figures could be on display. I am dying to see this amazing vehicle in person!

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #37 on: March 22, 2013, 06:41:48 PM »
WOW! this is amazing! i tried doing a build of the twilight and gave up 2 days in. now i really want to finish it! i only wish i had your attention to detail!
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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #38 on: March 23, 2013, 09:54:27 AM »
It's not so much attention to detail but time.  I started this project the day after I got back from Celebration 6.  Thanks for checking it out!  I have a lot more detail coming up in the Cargo Bay ad exterior!

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #39 on: March 23, 2013, 01:13:05 PM »
I just now made the connection of your awesome custom site. Very nice. I am gonna have to get that on our links page at the least. Perhaps down the road a banner exchange might work out.

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #40 on: March 23, 2013, 01:30:16 PM »
Customizers Cookbook hasn't really been updated since 2004.  I maintain it for the sake of, well, laziness.  All my stuff is on Delaton's Customs on FB now. 

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #41 on: March 23, 2013, 01:45:19 PM »
that Twilight is utterly superb i love the attention to detail !
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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #42 on: March 23, 2013, 04:25:47 PM »
Customizers Cookbook hasn't really been updated since 2004.  I maintain it for the sake of, well, laziness.  All my stuff is on Delaton's Customs on FB now. 

I noticed I couldn't find the Twilight on there with a cursory look. I will make sure we at least get your FB Link on your hyperlink pages here real soon.

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #43 on: March 23, 2013, 04:53:57 PM »
Awesome, thanks!  It's a lot easier to update my FB page directly from my workshop though my phone. 

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Re: Delaton's custom 1:18 scale SW vehicles
« Reply #44 on: March 31, 2013, 12:11:26 PM »
Very impressive work! I enjoyed the video!