> > > exterior should be (the current one is WAY too small), and makes the
> > > much needed inside layout changes.  i really like the way he did it,
> > > even if it isn't EXACTLY the way the real interior set was.  if you
> > > finish the exterior and size it correctly (did you know the ertl/amt
> > I will, but it's not very likely I make the interior.
> > What's ertl/amt?  I thought I knew most of the SW-shorts.
>
> ertl/amt makes plastic model kits.  i used their model as the basis for
> my xwing, using dial calipers to measure the parts, but comparing to
> pics from the movies to make up for problems in the model.
At B squared they said you couldn't trust these kits, so I didn't even think
about looking at one.
Another reason I didn't might be that I don't have one...

> >  But It shouldn't be too
> > difficult to scale it to 1unit=1 meter.
>
> my xwing was roughly a meter=unit, but had to scale it a little in the
> end to make it longer.  i knew the overall length, and i knew my
> proportions were correct, so i just made a box the right length and then
> made sure it barely fit inside length wise.

What size should I use for the Falcon?  25m is too small, but 35m is too big
I think.

> > I think I have about everything I need to finish it.  Maybe a more
detailed
> > picture of the bottom (for the armor-plating)
>
> i have a huge one of the bottom straight on.  want me to email it to
> you?
It's possible that's the one I already have, but If it's not to big (-500KB)
you can email it.
unless someone else wants it too, then it might be a better idea to post it
here.

> > If you're using MegaPov (which I believe you are) I recommend you use
> > image_pattern.  I think it's more flexible.
>
> i'll look at that route.  thanks.
>
> > Oh, in that case material_maps might be more useful.
>
> still, it's good to have options.
Right, but you have to make a choice :-)

> > I wish you luck.
>
> thanks again.
>
> > What's your next project?  I believe you once mentioned the DeathStar?
>
> next project is a far model of the death star (i'll eventually do 3
> models; far (low detail), medium (a chunk of it where you can see
> detail, but also the curvature), and a close model (for running through
> the trench)).  right after i do the far model, i'm going to blow it up
> using a combination of several explosions others have posted that i feel
> i can modify and put together to get EXACTLY the same result as the
> movie.  that'll be exciting.  thanks for asking!

Good luck!  It'll be very difficult to make the exact same explosion!
I think after the Falcon is finished (next year?) I'll finish my
StarDestroyer.  Have you already seen it?

ZK
http://www.povplace.be.tf

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