The "Jilted Harlot"

[Quaralane]

All right,
I've finally gotten a start on my entry for the Build.
Going to start out with the FIne Molds 1/144 Millenium Falcon as a base


But, going from an older conversion I did several years ago on the AMT cutaway kit, I'm going to modify it into a more custom ship from a Star Wars RP I'm in.
Instead of the "Millenium Falcon," I'll be building my YT-1300 as the "Jilted Harlot."

These first pics are actually of that older build, and are mostly to show what I have in mind for the hull and engines.

Now, for the obligatory shot of the sprues before I get started.
There are a lot of parts there to work with, even for such a small model.
That yellow piece is the panel I'm using to cover the back plate on the upper part of the hull. It still needs the panel lines scribed into it.


Upper hull grills are in place.


As are the lower hull grills


And most of the sidewalls


I'm still debating whether I'm going to light her up, and if I'm building her gear down.

Youtube link:
MF Group Build-Jilted Harlot-Part 1

 

[Grendels]

A nice start! I say light her up! With LED's of course nothing flammable, like gas, or alcohol... But you are allowed to use testors tube glue if you like.

;D

 

[JohnSimmons]

I would've never thought of making a rubbing for the template great idea! And interesting design looking forward to it.

 

[Grendels]

I would've never thought of making a rubbing for the template great idea! And interesting design looking forward to it.

I have seen builds where people made a rubbing with frisket film and then used the rubbing to cut out the frisket film....

Easy way to make a paint mask.

 

[Chiefpettyofficer]

of course nothing flammable, like gas, or alcohol...

Hahahha!

 

[java]

Looking forward to this one,it will be an interesting build.

 

[fumblethumbs]

Gee, you've really put some thought into this build Q. It will be very interesting to watch this come together with the mods you are doing! Oh yeah...Love the name!

 

[Quaralane]

Thanks, guys.
Going to shoot for the lighting at this point.
Have some interesting light dispersion techniques I may try

 

[Solander]

Up to a good start, Q! Can't wait to see more

 

[fumblethumbs]

Q's lightin' her up! Nice!

 

[Quaralane]

Thanks guys.

Update time on the Harlot.

To make room for my lighting idea, I trimmed out the ridge that would normally hold the engine grill on both the top and bottom halves of the hull



Using the very small grinding bit in my Dremel, I engraved some panel lines into the upper plate add-on


Using a combination of epoxy and Aves, I've attached the plate to the hull.
It's clamped while it cures


For lighting the main engine, I've set 3 3mm leds into a "lens" of tinted clear resin.
The "mold" was made of clay and the grill part.


Now, it needs some cleanup before I wire it up


Youtube link:
MF Group Build-Jilted Harlot-Part 2

 

[Grendels]

Nice idea for the lighting, that resin should disperse the light very well. I might have to use it with my build.....

 

[Junkie]

Moving right along Q. Can't wait to see how those engines look.

 

[schweinhund227]

Feeling Intrepid there Patrick ?

Your ship has a longer engine area… while another SMA Member…. is doing one with a Shorter and Boxier Engine area…. Pretty Neat modifications !!!

The light box idea is Slick !!! This is basically what I have on mine !!! a big CLEAR PLUG !

The guy that made it; Sanded the Exterior part down to give it a DULL and Frosty look ! Which disperse the light and hides Hot spots… Working this kind of magic in 144th scale is pretty formidable

Keep up the good work !!! This promise to be pretty darn Cool once all put together…

Later

 

[Quaralane]

Thanks, guys.
Glad you like the engine idea. I may try something similar with the cockpit. We'll have to see

 

[java]

Interesting idea,the pink clay reminds me of that stuff people use to hold their dentures in place.

 

[Quaralane]

It's actually more red, in person.
I use it for temporary molds, sometimes.

 

[CTspeedshop]

Excellent Work So Far Q!!!

 

[Quaralane]

Thanks, CT.

Wasn't feeling too hot today, so nothing got done.
Hopefully, I can make some progress on her tomorrow

 

[fumblethumbs]

Way to think out of the box Q. She's going to be an original! Great progress.