Khetanna - Jabba's Sailbarge - Scratchbuilt Custom

[yoda]

:shock: that is fantastic :shock: I can't wait to see it finished.

 

[SAVORY100]

One of the few threads that I have an alert set on and for good reason... just when you start to forget how amazing this model is another update appears to remind you!

 

[plantainman]

"still crazy after all these years", Crazy how good this is! Awesome update, Great work, As always!
Neil

 

[grinchy]

brilliant update, love this thread, its a great build

 

[stormcab]

Love it. Makes me miss my model-making days

 

[wbobafett]

UPDATE:
TZhanks a lot guys....I love you


All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#05jan2017


Next up is the floor paneling to the back rear. Couldn't find a movie or ILM picture so I got one invented:

Also the ladder and other stuff for the details need to be made:

Here is a comparison with a set shot (The gargoyles cant be seen in this shot but are there......remember my version is a bit smaller.... )

Looking good so far I think:

Hope you like it. Thanks for looking!

 

[hellhippie]

incredible

 

[Dorsetmark]

Just keeps getting more incredible every time you show us

 

[Tarkin's nosehair]

love this thread, never noticed the broken rail strut before, your eye for detail is amazing. Great work Wolf, thanks for sharing.

 

[mumbo]

the attention to detail is just incredible 8)

keep them coming

 

[Snaketibe]

More amazing work!

 

[Clarkspie&chips]

I've been looking forward to an update on this one and was worried you'd given up.
Thanks for posting, what a cracking start to 2017

 

[wbobafett]

Thank you so much guys. Keep the comments coming!!! 8) 8)


UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#14jan2017


Here we go on with the deck. Still some stuff and details missing:

No on with the frustrating part: The deck-cannon.
I am working on the cannon from time to time since the beginning. Because it's a toy and toy 3 3/4 inch figures should be used it was clear to me to use the Hasbro cannon. Therfore it was always important to include it in the planning also for the size. Here is some old pics:

So far so good, but the cannon always looked ridiculously oversized. I planed and built two sockets by now only to throw them into the bin.

So here we go again. Hasbro cannon modification: Most annoying to me was the back of the cannon and the very wide step to the side.

I also wanted the cannon still to fire the missiles, but the muzzles just looked wrong:

More modifictaions:

Buliding the base:

Proper end to the muzzles:

And now the worst case scenario. Some super glue found its way into the spring mechanism. The missiles don't launch anymore. I tried to release it with a scalpel, but the knob broke into pieces. Then I tried to drill 1 mm holes into the mechanism to add wires to connect it to the knob again...more things broke.......that is kind of very frustrating because I can't just dismantle the whole cannon without destroying most of the modifications.......I will need to think about this....for now it looks like this:

Comparison to Hasbro and the movie:

Hope you like it. Thanks for looking!

 

[Grant_C]

I love it mate.

If I was insanely rich I would request youbuild one for me for what im guessing would have to be a lot of money. This is brilliant.

 

[Michael Sith]

Superb, the detail on that canon is insane, great update 8)

 

[DARTH VADER]

Thanks again for the update, brilliant attention to detail.

I can relate to the issue of "something has not gone to plan...what should I do now..?" as I have faced that problem many times...you chose to take a breath and pause...it is always the best way...given time, you will decide what is right and continue with your masterpiece. Looking forward to seeing more in the future...

 

[plantainman]

And now the worst case scenario. Some super glue found its way into the spring mechanism. The missiles don't launch anymore. I tried to release it with a scalpel, but the knob broke into pieces. Then I tried to drill 1 mm holes into the mechanism to add wires to connect it to the knob again...more things broke.......that is kind of very frustrating because I can't just dismantle the whole cannon without destroying most of the modifications.......I will need to think about this....for now it looks like this:

The way I see it, This is a model NOT a toy, Therefore the look and aesthetics are far more important than any ability to be able to have 'play value' with the end result. I think the new modification to the cannon look absolutely fantastic and are very close to the movie screenshots, This for me is the #1 factor. The fact super glue has prevented the cannon from actually firing is not an issue IMO.
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Well done & KUTGW

 

[Snaketibe]

Thank you for another brilliant update. Sorry to hear the cannon won't fire. That must be frustrating, but it still looks awesome. Since it's your project only you can decide whether you want to go back and fix it so that it does still fire, however whatever you decide on that, rest assured that the rest of us remain in total awe at the skill, scale, excellence and dedication you have shown in this project. The Khetanna looks fecking superb, whether the deck gun actually fires or not!

 

[Palifan]

And now the worst case scenario. Some super glue found its way into the spring mechanism. The missiles don't launch anymore. I tried to release it with a scalpel, but the knob broke into pieces. Then I tried to drill 1 mm holes into the mechanism to add wires to connect it to the knob again...more things broke.......that is kind of very frustrating because I can't just dismantle the whole cannon without destroying most of the modifications.......I will need to think about this....for now it looks like this:

The way I see it, This is a model NOT a toy, Therefore the look and aesthetics are far more important than any ability to be able to have 'play value' with the end result. I think the new modification to the cannon look absolutely fantastic and are very close to the movie screenshots, This for me is the #1 factor. The fact super glue has prevented the cannon from actually firing is not an issue IMO.
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Well done & KUTGW

I do agree with this as it really does look fantastic with all of your modifications and seems a shame to have to start over on it. I can feel your pain though of it not being how you want it ( I used to make props for Aardman Animations before becoming an animator and know it's all in the details!). Have you tried a superglue debonder to try and get it working? It sounds like you have tried everything so this may well not work and whatever you decide to do will be the right decision for you. It really is a work of art though so don't beat yourself up too much over it.
Ian

 

[SAVORY100]

That cannon is a thing of beauty in itself... totally understand your frustrations, but if it were me I'd keep it non-functioning and stunning looking rather than start again. Its too good to pull apart surely?
Either way, keep the goodness coming, this thing needs its own art gallery show (Matt Fox?) when completed... or maybe exhibiting at a toyfair/comicon/celebration/Farthest From?!?!?