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3 foot Galactica WIP
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05-21-2014, 07:59 PM
Wow, I haven't posted here in a while. Here is my latest project, Mike Salzo's 37.5 inch 1/2 SS TOS Galactica. It's going to be lit with .5mm fiber optics, scratchbuilt landing bay interiors, and will have a few 3D printed replacement parts. Here she is as she currently sits on my much too small desk!
![[Image: th_100_6985_zpsccea6c77.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6985_zpsccea6c77.jpg.html) ![[Image: th_100_6986_zpsaad21e7b.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6986_zpsaad21e7b.jpg.html) ![[Image: th_100_6987_zpsbfb762d9.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6987_zpsbfb762d9.jpg.html) ![[Image: th_100_6984_zpsa7e86cab.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6984_zpsa7e86cab.jpg.html) ![[Image: th_100_6990_zps421358af.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6990_zps421358af.jpg.html) ![[Image: th_100_6992_zps3b248684.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6992_zps3b248684.jpg.html)
05-21-2014, 09:25 PM
Looks like a great kit. I love the Galactica and thought to myself that I would never be able to do it in studio scale so I have one of these on its way to me as I think it will be the next best thing that I can afford anyway.
05-22-2014, 07:37 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-22-2014, 07:38 AM by directorcass.)
When the 16.5 pound box arrives on your doorstep have a drool rag handy! It's an awesome kit with great casting. Mike outdid himself on this kit. I'll add a lot more in progress pics tonight.
05-22-2014, 12:44 PM
Cool, keep documenting your progress!
Mike
'Helm, make ready to move. Flank speed and fuel be damned!'
![[Image: 400px-Www-Wikia-Battlestar-Galactica-fr.PNG]](http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/galactica/images/thumb/f/ff/Www-Wikia-Battlestar-Galactica-fr.PNG/400px-Www-Wikia-Battlestar-Galactica-fr.PNG)
05-22-2014, 12:55 PM
It's a fantastic kit. Thanks for posting & welcome back!
05-22-2014, 09:05 PM
Would have killed for something like this to be available a few years back..
05-23-2014, 07:26 AM
Thanks guys. I'll post more pics after dinner tonight. Even though it wont be done for Wonderfest, I'm bringing it anyway. A few people want to see it. Anyone here going the WF?
05-25-2014, 03:33 AM
Fitting of the large parts on the bottom. Fit is pretty darn good. A little hand fitting to eliminate small gaps and she will be good to go.
![[Image: th_100_6998_zps1b89f9ac.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6998_zps1b89f9ac.jpg.html) ![[Image: th_100_6996_zpsb1233c46.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6996_zpsb1233c46.jpg.html) ![[Image: th_100_6995_zps0fd94e37.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6995_zps0fd94e37.jpg.html) ![[Image: th_100_6994_zpsc98bed05.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6994_zpsc98bed05.jpg.html) ![[Image: th_100_6997_zps3f676f86.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/directorcass/media/100_6997_zps3f676f86.jpg.html)
11-25-2014, 08:52 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-25-2014, 08:54 AM by directorcass.)
Sorry I have not updated this thread. The build has been on hold for a bit as I have been involved with getting a series of replacement parts 3D printed for this model. You guys have probably already seen them, but here they are again. First we have a new bridge. This version has 23 pre-drilled .25mm holes for fiber optic drilled. Non drilled is also available.
![[Image: Vn24nUh.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/Vn24nUh.jpg) ![[Image: Y8Ig2Xq.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/Y8Ig2Xq.jpg) Then we have a new nose for the Salzo Galactica. It's an absolute little jewel! ![[Image: dL00mqE.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/dL00mqE.jpg) ![[Image: zluW5A0.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/zluW5A0.jpg) And coming in the mail, the two new upper domes! ![[Image: Fqiqg1u.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/Fqiqg1u.jpg) Oh, and anyone building the little Moebius Galactica, these same parts are available for it as well! |
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