Post by Reaper on May 3, 2009 12:32:33 GMT -5
This idea actually cames to me when Fine Molds started releasing their line of 1/72nd scale Star Wars fighters. My intention there was to get a couple of the X- wings and Y-Wings and do a Canon version and a "Hawkbat" version (the Hawkbats being My Rebel LEgion fighter Squadron) The Y-Wing would have been done as my personal ship of course lol.
Well, my focus has clearly turned to BSG and I was very happy to find that I could still continue with this idea. Starship Modeler, through their store offers a resin Kit of a Classic Viper in 1/72 scale.
www.starshipmodeler.biz/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1138
It's a fairly straight forward kit and does come with Decals. You can also choose gear up or done on it, same as withthe Fine Molds Fighters.
I have one of the kits here already, but want to get several more. I want to do a Viper representing the Galactica and the Pegasus (there are aftermarket Decals yhou can add the Pegasus marks to the kit)
www.jbot.ca/space/viper.shtml
I'm also going to get at least 2 more Vipers to conver into Scarlet Vipers. With a little cutting and mounting the top fin backwards, you can do it fairly simple. I may have to skip the angled intakes cause the resin isn't that shallow in there.
One of the Scarlet Vipers and one of the Standard Vipers will be getting the "BLackStar" treatment. I intend to order the decals in black (since there are color options) And use a slightly darker grey base coat for the viper. Both of these would represent my person Viper (Lt Edan that is lol)
To finish up my Vipers, I do intend on getting 2 of these:
www.starshipmodeler.biz/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=368
Yes, the Mk II Viper from The New SHow. But I do intend on building the Models in the style of the Original Show. All RCS thrusters will be filled in. the Pilot figure will be mod'd and painted to look like a Original Viper pilot. And even the decals will be done like the original (I'd order them from J Bot again, just to mod it) One will be a BlackStar paint job the other will be a Pegasus Paintjob. A "What if" Viper concept. If Cain did continue on searching for the Galactica and while the Galactica developed the Scarlet Viper, what would Cain develope. I'm doing the Mk II as Cain's advanced Viper.
To round out ships, I'm going to save up for one of these as well -
www.starshipmodeler.biz/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1311
A little pricey, but a great addition to the collection.
Finally what good are all teh ships if you don't have figures around them? No, there are no 1/72 scale Galactica figures, as far as I know. but in a scale that small, details are lost, allowing you to modify available figures easier.
My first choice were these - www.starshipmodeler.biz/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1129
I have 3 sets of them already, just need to sit down and start deleting some details, adding others and painting them.
other figure sets I've seen that I would get are these -
www.saveon-plastic-models.com/prods/see.htm
Well, my focus has clearly turned to BSG and I was very happy to find that I could still continue with this idea. Starship Modeler, through their store offers a resin Kit of a Classic Viper in 1/72 scale.
www.starshipmodeler.biz/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1138
It's a fairly straight forward kit and does come with Decals. You can also choose gear up or done on it, same as withthe Fine Molds Fighters.
I have one of the kits here already, but want to get several more. I want to do a Viper representing the Galactica and the Pegasus (there are aftermarket Decals yhou can add the Pegasus marks to the kit)
www.jbot.ca/space/viper.shtml
I'm also going to get at least 2 more Vipers to conver into Scarlet Vipers. With a little cutting and mounting the top fin backwards, you can do it fairly simple. I may have to skip the angled intakes cause the resin isn't that shallow in there.
One of the Scarlet Vipers and one of the Standard Vipers will be getting the "BLackStar" treatment. I intend to order the decals in black (since there are color options) And use a slightly darker grey base coat for the viper. Both of these would represent my person Viper (Lt Edan that is lol)
To finish up my Vipers, I do intend on getting 2 of these:
www.starshipmodeler.biz/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=368
Yes, the Mk II Viper from The New SHow. But I do intend on building the Models in the style of the Original Show. All RCS thrusters will be filled in. the Pilot figure will be mod'd and painted to look like a Original Viper pilot. And even the decals will be done like the original (I'd order them from J Bot again, just to mod it) One will be a BlackStar paint job the other will be a Pegasus Paintjob. A "What if" Viper concept. If Cain did continue on searching for the Galactica and while the Galactica developed the Scarlet Viper, what would Cain develope. I'm doing the Mk II as Cain's advanced Viper.
To round out ships, I'm going to save up for one of these as well -
www.starshipmodeler.biz/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1311
A little pricey, but a great addition to the collection.
Finally what good are all teh ships if you don't have figures around them? No, there are no 1/72 scale Galactica figures, as far as I know. but in a scale that small, details are lost, allowing you to modify available figures easier.
My first choice were these - www.starshipmodeler.biz/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1129
I have 3 sets of them already, just need to sit down and start deleting some details, adding others and painting them.
other figure sets I've seen that I would get are these -
www.saveon-plastic-models.com/prods/see.htm
I was on the other day and they are only selling the 2 seat cockpit now for the Revell kit. Love the ideal of a Blackstar Viper.. Might have to do one myself.