Cygnus Update - LEVEL 2 body section

Here's a work-in-progress pic of the new body section that I'm working on...

Cygnus Update

So here's what I'm calling the LEVEL 1 Cygnus extension kit:

It consists of 9 parts; a hull extension, two top panels, two side panels, two piping standoffs, a piping extension and two nose detail pieces. Cost is a little higher than expected at $63USD. It will enable the kit builder to implement the extension with parts that are consistent in detail with existing kit and required little cutting.

HOWEVER, you may wish to wait to see how the LEVEL 2 parts turn out before committing. At the moment, my plan is to include two detailed hull extensions (shown below), an upgraded landing bay and Palomino, additional lattice detailing for the spine and sides of the ship and upgraded antennas -- everything that I can think of at the start of my build. This set will likely be around $120USD

LEVEL 3 - No doubt I will discover bits and pieces along the way that I want to add. These parts will become part of the level 3 expansion kit. Also, if you wish to acquire any parts "a la carte", get in touch and I'll work out a price... bverde84 atsign hotmail dawt com

Cygnus Level 1 Update

This week I updated the body extension section (removed piping standoff) and printed two piping standoffs for the original section. These and the side panel extensions are shown here:

I also printed a pair of lattice pieces for the nose, but they were too thin and flimsy, will redo those today.

Regarding the necessary extension to the piping rails, I WAS just going to say "screw it, make your own", but there's no sprue in this kit that matches. So I'll also include a piece for that. Also working on that today.

How far do you want to go?

So far I've been designing extension parts for the CYGNUS that match the body as it currently exists. But I'm considering some further modifications.

Off the top, I'm thinking about redesigning the extension section to have more authentic, open girderwork on the outside and more detailing on the tanks and piping... something like this. Only problem is if I upgrade A and B, then I have to do an upgrade section for the back of the hull as well for section C. Easily duplicated in CAD, but will add to the cost.

I'm thinking about making some detail sections to stick to the front of the mandibles (E).

Also thinking about chopping the antennae bases off (D) and replacing the antennaes with more accurate parts.

Not shown here, I have side panel exztensions for A + B that are working pretty well. Will post those in a bit.

I think what I will do in the end, is I will produce a level one and level two upgrade kit. Level one will be consistent with the current hull and will cost $50. Level two upgrades will be more dramatic and will require a lot more cutting... also slightly more expensive.

Feed back? Tim? Ford?

Cygnus Extension Parts

So you're building the MPC Cygnus from Disney's The Black Hole, but you want to be cool like James Small and add the missing hull section like this (I've always liked this build).

It'd be a shame to have to cannibalize a second kit to do this. Also potentially a bit expensive. That's why I've been working on a set of 3D printed extension parts.

I'm printing the side panel extensions today. Before too long I should have these selling on e-bay, or you can contact me directly at bverde84 atsign hotmail dawt com if you are interested in a set of extension parts. Final pricing is yet to be determined, but I expect to be around $50-60USD 

Craaaaaaaaaaaaap!

I accidentally listed all of our last auctions in Canadian Dollars! Welcome to our sort-of 25% off sale!

The Fourth Axis 2015 Auctions

The Fourth Axis 2015 Christmas Auctions will be starting up again this evening 8:00PM EST Nov 8 2015.

Just a few things this round to prime the pump. Lots of good stuff still to come!

So visit ebay and take a look!
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