I finally got some images of another project that I've been working on. This turbolaser is modeled after the actual prop used in the film, unlike the turbolaser that I created for the top of the Imperial Tower where I just threw it together. Though it may not be perfect or 100% screen accurate I tried to follow the model used in the movie as closely as I could. Unfortunately, the reference photos that I used didn't have every detail so what I couldn't see I improvised. The size of the model is very close to the original size used in closeup shots from the film but I’ will re size and exaggerate some areas, especially the service platform and hand rails, to fit more in scale with the Hasbro 1:18 action figures. The inside of the lower section will also have an environment where figures can be placed. The model is built using hardboard, styrene sheets, styrene pieces, parts from model kits and other found stuff. There are things I would change as I look back but I'm pretty happy with it so far.
I decided to go with 1/4 “ hardboard for the base. I made some cuts and used Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Glue to put them together.
Height = 20” Base Diameter = 11 3/4” Center Diameter = 10 1/2 “ Top Diameter = 9 1/4”
Starting with the lower section and moving my way up, the wood base was then covered with various thicknesses of sheet styrene. The ladder rungs, basket and handrail was made from a metal clothing hanger.
If anyone wants to see really large and detailed photos you can go to the Death Star Turbolaser page on my site and click on the images. There is also a section where I posted some reference photos that I used to work from.
Anyway, here it is so far...
