| 1/288th Scale Nebulon-B Frigate |
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This is a large scale model of the Medical Frigate seen at the end of Star Wars Episode V, and again in Episode VI. It belongs to a class of ships called the Nebulon B Frigates. Presumably, there were more than one, and they were used by both the Empire and Rebel forces. I started this project in early 2001, and it remained undisturbed up until recently. It’s a tough model, surviving multiple moves. I started with an old drafting T-square, laminated wood, Plexi-glass and polystyrene plastic to form the spine. The engine module is sheet styrene over a wood frame and forward super structure is made from a combination of wood, plastic and kit bashed parts that I have accumulated over the years. I decided to take some artistic license and add-lib the kit parts in the forward section. Again, since there was more than one vessel, presumably no two ships would have been identical. Besides, it’s a lot easier and more fun to build freestyle. The model measures 3' - 6" or 42" (107cm) in length by 10 1/2" (27cm) in width. In addition to the infirmary, I'm adding a landing bay on the opposite side. I added a complement of fighters to the landing bay. The X-wings are out of the MPC Hoth set. I used sprew and white putty to fill in the gaps between the engines in the rear. I replaced the single plastic gun spire with .032 inch safety wire, and added sheet styrene "dishes". The landing gear are scratch built with electrical contact pins and plastic. The decals are a 1/4 sized copy of the Fine Molds 1/72nd scale X-Wing markings.
Photo: From the Archives Photo: Preliminary Arrangement Photo: Early Shot Photo: From Astern Photo: Bow On Photo: Starboard, Overall Photo: Starboard Bow Photo: Port Bow Details Photo: X-Wings, Unmodified Photo: Landing Bay, Unpainted Photo: Landing Bay, Finished Photo: X-Wings, Modified Photo: Red 2, 3 & 5 in Bay Photo: Main Hull Taking Shape |
