Khetanna - Jabba's Sailbarge - Scratchbuilt Custom

[plantman]

Really is an astoundingly detailed creation, how sturdy will it be...it needs playing with

 

[Clarkspie&chips]

Checking the updates to this thread is a real highlight on the forum.

The big question I have though is will klaatu get changed into is fancy skiff outfit for the Khetannas maiden voyage?

 

[wbobafett]

Hahaha...great posts guys. Really appreciated those!! Here is some new pics:

UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#17july2015


So here we go with completing the upper part of the ship. There is still lots of work that needs to be done.

We are starting with the masts. These were planned in size and location over years. This means I always thought about those. Now I just started making those...finally. I already had made some or lets say I started to build some and cancelled it. So this is actually the second try!

Indeed this masts are a crossover between the fullsize movie model and the ILM model.

What also is needed to finish the deck are the two hatches to the front. I never was sure about building those. These will get way to small to get figures through it because I wanted a playable toy in a size that is still manageable. So the hatches will be very small and are for no use (thinking about their use in the movie). But they are important to the look of the ship IMO and I will use them to get more light from above to the bar section inside. First up is some original pics followed by the building pics.

So all parts are WIP...I hope to get them finsihed soon.

I hope you like this update.

Regards

Wolff

 

[Jez]

I was only thinking about this the other day i've loved watching this develop.
And yes, i still want you to work for the MOD!

 

[wbobafett]

Pheewwww...it has been a long time now. Well you know...life came in the way. Anyway I am back again to go forward and hopefully finish this project in 2017.


UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#22dez2015



Soooooooo....

I first started to finish the hatches:

"But how in the world should I fit in there???"

It's simple: no Kenner/Hasbro figure will fit in there like in the movie. This was the only way possible to make those happen (regarding the size of the ship)....so maybe some space to hide some weapons?

Next up is the nose. I needed to completley redo the undersurface. It all got wavy and bendy, it was a real mess....I tried to fix it but then decided to rip it off and do it again. Lots of work for looking the same now then in 2014...hahaha. At least the greeblies to the front are new now:

Also the cables and greeblies to the top deck were renewed. The hatch got a better closing mechanism (magnet) and while making that it broke into a hundred pieces. So the whole thing was redone....lots of sanding and filling...and so on:

Thanks for looking!

Regards

Wolff

 

[Dorsetmark]

that is really fantastic
Can you knock another one up for me

 

[kieatky]

Looking absolutely awesome, the attention to detail is stunning, can't wait to see this complete in all its glory

 

[sith-smith]

Wow

This project continues to be amazing!! 8)

 

[lejackal]

I looked through this a couple of months ago and wondered what happened with it in the end, as well as bookmarking the variant guide do its great to see the mission continues. This looks absolutely blooming amazing, not really sure there are enough superlatives to cover it but I cannot wait to see it completed! Fantastic work fella!

 

[Michael Sith]

Hey Wolff, great update.

Been waiting for an update on this, great work as always, good to see you back on it

 

[Joe]

When are Disney going to hire you for scenes and prop building???

 

[Clarkspie&chips]

What happened to Klaatu, did he get sacked?

 

[Rebel_Runner]

Phenomenal. 8)

 

[Hooch]

That is so awesome
Seeing it built in stages, all the detail and work that went into it, nothing but admiration for you

 

[wbobafett]

Thanks guys!! Woooooooowwwww....much appreciated!!!

....some very nice words ....I feel humbled!

PS: Klaatu is back by now


UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#04jan2016



Still trying to finish the nose. I started with the cables below. Found some old headphone parts I could use:

Next up is that missing cockpit. Finally I started a rough build....so the shape of it is now planed and by now almost done. It's built for vintage and for modern figures. I think Klaatu and Weequay had a lot of fun?? Well the aim as always was to minimize the weight. So it's a very light built.

Next up will be filler and sanding. Afterwards the greeblies and such....plus lightening...

Thanks for looking.

Wolff

 

[plantainman]

A thing of beauty! KUTGW

I can only imagine the complexities of the lighting and hiding the cables, but i'm sure the results will be spectacular!

 

[wbobafett]

Thanks!! 8)

UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#06jan2016

First up is some detailing and checking how it fits in the ship:

Ready for the greeblies:

Some buttons and levers:

Cables and wires:

Still not finsihed, but a lot of fun


Hope you like it so far.


Thanks for looking.


Wolff

 

[walkie]

Wolff, your eye for detail is amazing :shock:

 

[Grant_C]

Extraordinary talented.

I love this project.

 

[wbobafett]

Thanks buddies!!! 8)

UPDATE:

All pictures from this update can be found here:
http://swspaceclub.com/wbobafett/my-collection/customs/khetanna/khetanna2#07jan2016

This is really getting along fast.
First up I decided to cut off the front part of the cockpit. Otherwise I would be in real trouble painting it. So it's now detachable with 4 screws holding it in place:

Finished the cockpit by now. The seat is an homage to the vintage AT-ST. The lever to the middle broke twice by now so it was replace by a metal lever. Some additional cables and the foot area was also completed:

After that I wanted to do the front part. Some screens were added. Some acrylic with scratched in forms does the job very well:

Now on with detailing this part of the cockpit:

Some ligthening check:

And finally the back part was primed...mmmmmmmmmmmhhh....I love priming

Hope you like it. Thanks for looking.

Wolff