From: Doug Evans <devans@n...>
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:53:06 -0600
Subject: [LST] Test & [FT] SW EP1 Snapfast models
As I've not seen anything off the list since fairly early last night, I've decided I wanted to try a test, just in case it's NOT a case of no one with something to say at the moment. Following my own advice, this test HAS content: I'd like to revisit a topic earlier presented, using Star Wars Episode 1 Snapfast models for ships in FTII battles. I'd appreciate hearing other's experience trying to adapt these. After finding a few extra plenty cheap, I'm trying several cut and paste ideas. The first and simplest is the Sith Infiltrator, where I just flip it over so the bridge doesn't seem so obvious, and TOO large a scale. I'm having difficulties deciding on ways of chopping this 'un, so if you've done some, let me know. Perhaps running this in reverse, and making engines on the now-back? Next in straightforward wacking order is the Republic Cruiser. I've clipped the side engines and most of the 'fins' off the back. I may try shaving closer to the center body. Finally, I've again done the flip, and I think, with the better paint job now on top, and the 'chin' mount for a gun, it's not half bad. Just to be repetitive, I think I'll try flipping the Large Transport, making the front the rear, forming an engine nozzle from the large hatch, and trying to make a bridge to cover the ugly crack on what is now the top/rear bulge. The Landing Ship has me stymied. I may try cutting the rear wing down some, flying it backwards with props on now-tail for Crimson Skies. Kinda small, but it'll already be painted, sort of... So, I've two warships, a freighter, and a non-FT kit for $2US-$4US, and only some simple cutting and MAYBE a simple wash(the Rep Cruiser needs SOMETHING).