BESPIN CLOUD CAR 3D MODEL

[GEEK1138]

Wassup guys, so the plan is to model this funky little craft from ESB and then produce a full size prop that is sort of crashed/wrecked, lying in a scrapyard, in some forgotten corner of the galaxy. But before all that I need me some help...so the interweb says full size is 7 metres in length and I have read somewhere that the SS model is around 15 1/2 inches long, (39.5cm)...so it can't be 1/24 or 1/36 scale, so what scale is it?
There are some pretty decent files around, of this ship, but for my taste, either a bit too clinical or missing some details...so here's my rendering...still plenty to do;

 

[Mr. E Man]

I think it was stated somewhere that the Cloud Car studio model was at 1/10 scale. I'm certain that there are others who may be more knowledgeable than I.


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[13doctorwho]

Assuming your numbers are correct, the scale is approximately 1:17.68 (15.5 inches * X= 275.59 inches [7 meters]). So, I would guess 1:18 was the intent.

 

[joberg]

Another crazy project by non-other member than GEEK1138 No need to say that I'll be watching closely

 

[GEEK1138]

OK thanks, so doing the math, if studio scale is 1/10, then the model has to be 70cm long?? Also, I am not sure my numbers are correct...there is very little info on the SS model...if anyone has one of the beautiful Lasse Henning models, I'd appreciate knowing the size

 

[GEEK1138]

No information forthcoming regarding the sizing, so I'll just carry on modelling and keep my fingers crossed.
Only the pilots and the cockpit kit parts to go... and seeing as it's Movember it will be the pilot with the tache first;

spoiler alert...just the cutest little spoilers ever

 

[joberg]

Looks great already

 

[GEEK1138]

OK pilots done;

 

[jcoffman99]

Oddly enough I just started printing this. This is 1/10. She’s a big one.

 

[GEEK1138]

well there's the thing...how can it be 1/10 scale when the full ship is supposed to be 7M long. I would assume that printer is 500 x 500 max so that model must be around 40cm...not 70cm, which would be 1/10. Surely it must be more like 1/18 scale?

 

[GEEK1138]

OK modelling is finished...added the greeblies and mocked up an idealised cockpit. The files are up and I will be printing this in studio scale, to work out how I am going to tackle the 1:1 build;
https://imperialprinthub.etsy.com/listing/1832111983

 

[joberg]

A beauty once again mate

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

That is dang awesome. One of the ships I have meant to own and build for a long time.

 

[publiusr]

You could turn a single pod around and bodge it into a mini-sub.

 

[GEEK1138]

So everything printed fine and went together well...such a cute little ship. So next stage is to scale it all up and generate the molds for skinning the hulls;

 

[joberg]

ILM is calling: they want their model shipped back to them

 

[Captain Dunsel]

So everything printed fine and went together well...such a cute little ship. So next stage is to scale it all up and generate the molds for skinning the hulls;

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The Cloud Car…the ultimate vehicle for relationships on the outs where “I need my own personal space” is offered to the pilots at a premium.

 

[13doctorwho]

It's awesome that you're going to make a life-size replica of something that only existed as a filming miniature! I bet the model maker will be envious!!

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

Okay, call me crazy, but the price for the model is totally worth it, and with the insane accuracy that GEEK1138 puts into his models, I think I am going to print myself a lifesize cloud car pilot helmet after the model´s been printed and built. Now how do I get a 3Dprinter into that old people´s retirement home in roughly 25 years ...