Studio-Scale TOS Battlestar Galactica Shuttle from Scratch

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We had another long build session last week. This is taking a bit longer than most projects because we are building not one but *three* models at the same time. So, each time we finish an area, we have to do it all over again -- and then again.

The first model's rear section is finished and plated. The corresponding front section has been fully framed and we're in the middle of skinning it. Before that could begin, though, we had to "marry" the front and rear sections together permanently. There's no going back now! LOL

Because the original studio model was likely carved/sculpted, recreating it using frames and skins is really quite tricky. There is a lot of twisting in the skins as the angles change from one area to another. Still, we think it looks pretty good so far.

This project was made possible by the generous assistance of several people. They include (in alphabetical order):

• Jon Billings
  
• Mark Bradley
  
• Phil Curl
  
• Jeff Garton
  
• Gene Kozicki
  
• Richard Lindstrom
  
• Rob McFarlane
  
• Mike Salzo
  

Photos of this build can also be seen on Facebook. Thanks for looking!

BTW, if you are interested in the original Battlestar Galactica filming miniatures, check out a new Facebook group here.