I know 3D models aren't as cool as plastic one's round these parts. However, as I was teaching myself Rhino for my TIE wings I decided to make some time to build a Falcon as well. The idea was to visualize any problem areas before hand and to also gauge the amount of materials I would need. I'm using the Maruska drawings as well as measurements of various Plastruct products. I'm also using my templates for the docking tunnels.
I'd also like to create a complete template of the curved hull complete with docking tunnel wall and maintenance hole cutouts. The chances of a skin fitting perfectly are probably low but it's fun to see if I can do it.
One cool area I've been working on is the support object underneath the gun placements. The base of the placement has a diameter of 5.7"....not a common measurement in say a tube. So, my little project is helping me solve what I will use, like say a 5.5" Plastruct tube and possibly stronger joints where the ribs meet said tube. All in all, I can play around with this as much as I like until I figure out what works best.
Julien, I used your build as inspiration for the center square tubing. I'm also using square tubes through mandibles. I think it will add more strength and they also serve as the outer mandible walls.
Eh....it's something to do.
Joe
I'd also like to create a complete template of the curved hull complete with docking tunnel wall and maintenance hole cutouts. The chances of a skin fitting perfectly are probably low but it's fun to see if I can do it.
One cool area I've been working on is the support object underneath the gun placements. The base of the placement has a diameter of 5.7"....not a common measurement in say a tube. So, my little project is helping me solve what I will use, like say a 5.5" Plastruct tube and possibly stronger joints where the ribs meet said tube. All in all, I can play around with this as much as I like until I figure out what works best.
Julien, I used your build as inspiration for the center square tubing. I'm also using square tubes through mandibles. I think it will add more strength and they also serve as the outer mandible walls.
Eh....it's something to do.
Joe