Khetanna - Jabba's Sailbarge - Scratchbuilt Custom

[wbobafett]

Guys....thanks for the warm and encouraging relies here!!! Very very welcome and they helped so much!!! Many many many thanks. this was much appreciated!!! 8)

(PS: I got it working again for now )

UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#16jan2017


Okay...plan A, B and C failed. I removed all the stuff releasing the mechanism. I went with the most easy solution: I drilled holes into the top and got some wires to realease the cannons while pushing down. this works for now and can be removed (just pull)...that's good. The bad thing is: It wont work forever, at some point the top will break I think. Anyway...solution found for now and the knob will be placed in without glueing so I can make further repairs without breaking it apart.

New solution found also on the base. I always worked with blind rivets. But the base went into the bin to safe some height. And I have not enough thickness to the top deck ...I would damage the inner ceiling. Anway...I came up with another solution that makes the deck cannon also removable any time while going safe and strong without dangeling: pin + magnets!

It's all very close and narrow. that's why the handles to the back of the cannon were shortened:

All worth the final product:

One quick shot....all put together

Hope you like it and thanks for looking!

 

[Snaketibe]

You hope we like it?! I don't like it, I love it! Congratulations on solving the firing problem, and for your ingenious use of magnets (I use them a lot myself for all kinds of things, including pinching the leaves of my DIY perspex-fronted display cabinets together to minimise the chances of dust entering :wink. The finished gun looks fantastic and about a thousand times better than when Hasbro were left alone with it!

Thanks for another stellar update!

 

[Palifan]

A true work of art and such a good solution to the problems you faced. It look stunning and I knew you would get it 'fully operational'!

Ian

 

[wbobafett]

Thanks guys. 8) 8)
UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#20jan2017


On with the deck. Last paneling to the floor:

Details with cables for the gun:

Details to the back wall and the doors/windows behind:

Comparison:

Old problem: The paneling to the top inside is falling apart....ever since. The problem here is I have added those after priming. The glue and the primer don't work well together it seems. After reglueing parts with super glue from time to time it all went worse plus they still fall down from time to time. I have to fix this before painting. Only solution seems to be doing it again: Removing the parts, sanding....a lot of sanding and glueing new parts.

A detail for the masts...sort of speakers/megaphones?

Hope you like it. Thanks for looking!

Wolff

 

[Snaketibe]

Another great update. Sorry to hear about the problems with the glue and primer not working well together, but once again you impress with your persistence and dedication to this project. I'm quite certain you will overcome the obstacles.

Well done on the speakers! They look terrific

 

[SAVORY100]

Speakers look ridiculously good! So amusing to see a plastic seahorse (cocktail stirrer?!?!) being used as a raw material. You Sir are a genius!!!

 

[wbobafett]

Thanks guys! I am planing to get a unicorn built in too.... :lol:

UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#22jan2017



Fixing the partitions with magnets. I need to remove them again for painting, so this is probably the best solution.

Forgot to add an detail to the cannon:

Finsihed the seiling from the throne room:

And now....finally all parts are primed and can be put together:

Next up: Finishing the two Ishi Tib gargoyles and fixing the Rancor statue.


Hope you like it. Thanks for looking!

 

[Tarkin's nosehair]

Stunning work Wolf....just beautiful

 

[Palifan]

Fantastic looking all primed, everything looks so clean and neat that it's definitely worth all the effort you've put in.

Can't wait to see this complete (as I'm sure you can't either), such a work of art and you may need to go out to a beach just to get a few pictures of it against the sand backdrop.

Ian

 

[Snaketibe]

Another terrific update! This keeps on getting better and better. Thanks once again for sharing your efforts with the rest of us.

 

[bosk70]

great updates, for the sketchy glue areas have you tried scouring the area and then contact adhesive, longer to dry but stronger bond, or two part resin, you may have to clap whilst drying

 

[wbobafett]

Thanks a lot guys for the comments. I personally think its too late to start on new methods....gluewise...I am almost done only missing the masts and sails. Anyway...I will keep suggestions in mind for the next project for sure

UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#25jan2017

Last bits and pieces. Started the Ishi Tib gargoyle some while ago:

Now up on finishing it. As already said...I am not really good in sculpting. But it does the job and its better in real life then looking on the pictures

After duplicating some smoothing and primer:

Now all pieces are done for the rear part, just waiting for beeing assembled

Next up: assembled rear and some beauty shots (hopefully )


Hope you like it. Thanks for looking!

 

[theforceuk]

Amazing build, can't wait to see the finished ship.

Thanks for posting your update.

 

[Snaketibe]

Another great update. Those Ishi Tib heads look fantastic!

 

[wbobafett]

Thanks a lot!!!

UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#28jan2017


Assembled rear......finally:

Hope you like it. Thanks for looking!

 

[Andyclarke]

Wow amazing stuff. Love it. What a talented artist you are. I'm always amazed at how people can make something from nothing. You should be very proud of what you have done so far and look forward to the finished model.

 

[Snaketibe]

Yes, completely agree. It looks amazing and puts Hasbro's efforts on their ships to shame. I always wished they had made a Khetanna, but having seen yours, anything Hasbro made would simply be a disappointment!

Thanks for the update and keep up the good work!

 

[wbobafett]

Many thanks!!!

and here we go...


UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna3#30jan2017



Some shots of the current inside look:

Hope you like it. Thanks for looking!

 

[Michael Sith]

Fantastic work, the attention to the tiny details is superb, this is truly a labour of love.

Great update 8) 8)

 

[grinchy]

brilliant, the attention to detail is amazing, really impressed mate