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Hiigaran Interceptor
« on: February 08, 2020, 06:10:42 PM »
Well I guess its up to me to get this party started.

Here is the inspiration:


And the main parts:
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr
This picture was taken all the way back in 2016, I think I intended to enter it into the last sci-fi GB or scalorama GB. Anyway I'm now starting and luckily all the parts have been kept together(although I have since lost the pilot figure).

These are miscellaneous parts from gundam models and the gun is something I built for a project that didn't pan out.

Now to scrounge my bits box for further details.

And while I did think that it also looks like a Hiigaran Battlecruiser, I dont have the parts to make it look good so I settled on inteceptor.

Offline taiidantomcat

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2020, 03:11:37 PM »


Can't tell you how happy I am to see this as Homeworld Fanatic
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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2020, 11:37:53 PM »
Wow ! Really interesting one  :))


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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2020, 02:28:48 PM »
oohh !!  Likee a lot

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2020, 09:49:29 PM »
This is interesting,  fascinated to see which way this goes.

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2020, 02:08:51 PM »
Whoops, got a bit distracted. Here's the direction I'm going:
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2020, 09:51:33 PM »
Looks fast just sitting still.

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2020, 01:12:48 AM »
Like it already

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2020, 12:20:13 PM »
Quite promising! The paint should be very interesting.

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2020, 12:25:08 PM »
Ve-ery interesting! 8)
« Last Edit: March 11, 2020, 04:39:03 PM by Old Wombat »
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2020, 10:55:40 PM »
Asymmetrical cockpit and the cannon in the center  :-*
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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2020, 10:09:06 AM »
Engine cut and test-fit:
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2020, 10:16:14 AM »
Awesome!

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2020, 04:39:57 PM »
This is looking most intriguing! ;)
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2020, 10:15:43 PM »
Looking good, kinda reminds me of the PS1 game Wipeout
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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #15 on: March 16, 2020, 11:54:03 AM »
This is very nice.


Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2020, 01:43:54 PM »
Just a little detailing and cockpit mounted:
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr
To-do: engine, underside and panel lines.

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2020, 02:25:02 PM »
Still liking it

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2020, 06:06:20 PM »
 :smiley:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #19 on: April 14, 2020, 08:07:56 AM »
Good looking brute - like the way the gun blends in, it's huge, but not obtrusive.

Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #20 on: April 14, 2020, 08:54:02 PM »
Mostly done, underside finished. Just need to clean it up a bit, scribe some panel lines on top and paint it.
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #21 on: April 16, 2020, 06:32:45 AM »
It really is a great shape.

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #22 on: April 16, 2020, 08:19:12 AM »
This looks sooooo good !

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #23 on: April 16, 2020, 08:55:51 AM »
Oh, that is sharp  :smiley: :smiley:
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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #24 on: April 16, 2020, 12:30:44 PM »
Actually the red and white looks pretty good to me!

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #25 on: April 16, 2020, 10:08:21 PM »
Good luck on the scribing!! we are all rooting for you!!  8)
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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #26 on: April 20, 2020, 11:12:31 PM »
Painting was interesting. Thought my airbrush was clogged, didn't want to unclog it so I opted for hand painting. Bottom went alright, but then after a botched paint on the top part I decided I had to use the airbrush, pulled it out and it turns out it wasn't clogged at all. So that leaves an ok paint job on the bottom and a nicely airbrushed top.
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr

Anyway all that's left is minor touch ups and the cockpit and maybe a darker metallic colour on the gun.

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #27 on: April 21, 2020, 10:33:09 AM »
Nice scheme.. you nailed the sort of look I was aiming for but failed with

Love it

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #28 on: April 21, 2020, 10:33:44 AM »
That looks fantastic! Great scheme too  :smiley:
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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #29 on: April 21, 2020, 12:04:06 PM »
Is it Star Trek or Star Wars that meets A-10 ?    :smiley:
Color scheme is great.   Congrats on beating blue paint demons.

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #30 on: April 21, 2020, 12:54:52 PM »
fits like a glove  :-*
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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #31 on: April 22, 2020, 04:41:01 PM »
 :smiley:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #32 on: April 22, 2020, 08:25:27 PM »
That is mighty fine. Well done!

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #33 on: April 22, 2020, 10:30:11 PM »
 Does look good. I agree that a dark wash on the gun is a good idea, but otherwise, excellent work!

Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #34 on: April 25, 2020, 12:05:34 AM »
Annnnnd done!

Not perfect but quite happy with it. Nice to get this monkey off my bench after four years.

Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr

Optional enhanced armament package:
Untitled by BTSpolygon, on Flickr

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #35 on: April 25, 2020, 02:01:29 AM »
Stunning, absolutely stunning, love it !   :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza:

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #36 on: April 25, 2020, 04:18:33 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #37 on: April 25, 2020, 09:34:12 AM »
I really love it, it looks the part, I love the colored lenses above the cannon, the number decals, I think its a beauty  8)
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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #38 on: April 25, 2020, 10:41:43 AM »
I really love it, it looks the part, I love the colored lenses above the cannon, the number decals, I think its a beauty  8)

Me too.  Besides never would thought of such a build, colored lenses are another level of never would thought of it.  Fine build top & bottom, is cool  8)

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #39 on: April 25, 2020, 10:45:09 AM »
Very impressive build and a most aggressive-looking vehicle.

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Re: Hiigaran Interceptor
« Reply #40 on: April 26, 2020, 05:56:21 PM »
Stunning, absolutely stunning, love it !   :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza:

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