1/60 Tomahawk Hanger Build

[Iceblue106]

Hello all,

I have decided to post some pictures of some work I have been doing regarding the construction of a Hanger for a 1/60 Tomahawk.

The actual Inspiration was from a friend and a fellow member here on Macross World.

He goes by Viper or Robelwell202 on various sites and is the Author / Creator of a fiction based novel called "The Destroid's Last Dance"

and can be found at www.destroidslastdance.com.

The Model being constructed is per his request and is being constructed to specifications based on his story.

It only compromises a third of what the actual completed project will contain but it is a beginning.

(Note: A future hanger will be built from this layout but to my specifications at a much later date.)

The material being used is Foam board that can be found at hobby or art stores. The Styrene materials are from a hobby store as well.

This particular hanger is built with a modular concept in mind...the sections are built so that there is minimal assembly needed for when

the future product will be shipped.

So without further ado....here are the pictures from start to present...

Edited January 27, 2010 by Iceblue106

[miriya]

Great Project! Thanks for posting here. Im looking forward to seeing the finished result.

I love dioramas and am so happy when members here make them. I am working on one too and hope to post something when I get a chance.

Diorama lovers unite!

[EXO]

Awesome... will keep track of.

[Iceblue106]

Ok back again with some updates.

In the pictures below I have added wall structure detail as well as some vents and electrical panels.

Also noted is the base coat of paint to the floors and wall structure assemblies.

[derex3592]

Awesome!!!!

[Temjin]

So cool, can't wait to see it finished.

[Robelwell202]

Well, since this thing's being built for me, I suppose I should throw in, here...

While it is true that this model's bein built to my specification, it might be a bit... exagerated... to say that it was at my request that the model came about. Initially, I was like a lot of other people when I got a look at IceBlue's 1/100 Hangar Deck diorama... Amazed. Actually, when I found out that he'd used parts from a dead computer chassis in the build, I was doubly amazed. Needless to say, I loved the eye-candy.

Now, IceBlue's been a fan of my story since the beginning, when I first put the prologue out there for people to read, and I started talking to him about a diorama for my story, albeit jokingly. I wasn't really serious, but Blue kept after me, until I drew up a rudimentary floor-plan, and what you see is the end result.

Needless to say, I am flattered and humbled by his efforts.

Thanks, Dude!!!

[HappyPenguins]

You are seriously talented!

looks awesome so far

keep it up!

[jardann]

Super cool project and you are moving along very quickly! It really is amazing how a coat of paint can bring it all together. It looks really smooth!

Can't wait to see this completed!

[AcroRay]

Nice! Like one of those model/text story projects you see in HLJ, or Tech Gian's MUV LUV: TOTAL ECLIPSE .

[Iceblue106]

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to update you all on this project. I've only done a few more things since the last set of

pictures but I figured I would share my progress anyways. In the fallowing set of pictures you will see added

detail done to the floor of the hanger bays, new stairwells and railings installed, as well as some frame work

to the backside (upper) wall.

[miriya]

SWEET!!! This is progressing really well!

[Last_Valk_Standing]

Wow that is really awesome

[Kicker773]

insane build!!

[MechTech]

Excellent work on the hanger! Great use of foam board and styrene too! This is a project that would look cool with a printed background on it too for detail. Over all it's looking great! - MT

[AcroRay]

Very nice, and very inspiring!

So, how many X-acto blades have you use up on this so far?

[baronv]

That's a great looking hanger. I've pretty much given up on making a diorama for my previous valks since I just didn't have the room nor skills to make a goof looking one.

For the railings, did you make those from scratch or are you able to buy them from a hobby store?

[Iceblue106]

Well honestly I have only gone through 3 blades so far and that is mostly

due to the wear and tear from cutting the styrene / plastic pieces.

Also as far as the railing goes, you should be able to purchase it at your local hobby store.

The set I purchased is actually used frequently for model train dioramas and generally costs

between 4 to 6 US dollars for a pack of 5 sprues that contains railing, fencing, and some stairwell sets.

And again the figures I use in the mock hanger are that of the 1/72 scale (which sadly is the closest I have

been able to find by Hasagawa )

More pictures will be coming soon..thank you all for visiting!!

Blue

Oh and by the way Welcome to MW there LVS I hope you enjoy this site as much as I have so far

Also here's a sneak peak of a near completed version of what is to come soon!!

Edited February 7, 2010 by Iceblue106

[Iceblue106]

Hello again!!

As promised I have returned with some more "eye candy" for your viewing pleasure

Below you will be able to see my progress on the Tomahawk hanger. In the next pictures you will

see added railings, more detail, and even a mock set up with a (non-painted) crew.

Also shown will be the limited but fully movable parts for entrance in and out of the repair bay.

These pictures are to bring you all up to par with the stage of the build so far.

As always, there is much more to come.

Kick back and enjoy for now and catch you all later,

Blue

Edited February 8, 2010 by Iceblue106

[MechTech]

Looks awesome! The Hasegawa ground crew set goes well with that too. - MT

[Last_Valk_Standing]

*Drools* ....WoW

[Iceblue106]

Update: currently working on installing mock lighting for the first floor of the hanger as well as a cross section view of the hanger ceiling structure.

In the first few pictures you will see the partial dissemblance of the hanger so as to show a better view of the lighting detail.

I used plastic tubing as mock electrical conduit and some clear plastic tubing cut to size to make up the lighting fixtures.

Views of the upper ceiling cross section can be seen in the second section of pictures. I used bass wood as a platform, with styrene

square tubing, and styrene trusses for the main structural supports. Styrene tubing was added later for detail of piping.

Also note you can see the requested blue and black hanger numbering as well. Last two pictures are of the frontal view, without

flash and last one is with flash.

And as always more pictures will come as progress is made.

Blue

Edited February 11, 2010 by Iceblue106

[miriya]

Freakin awesome! Where did you get those lights? They are perfect.

[Iceblue106]

Freakin awesome! Where did you get those lights? They are perfect.

The lighting assembly is hand made and consists of 1/8 inch round styrene tubing for the conduit and 1/4 inch clear tubing

that can be found at a pet store or anywhere they sell clear tubing for fish tanks and such. the clear tubing allows

a nice fit if you where to install LED lighting as well.

[Iceblue106]

Hello again!!

I'm back with yet another update as this part of the project comes to its conclusion.

In the fallowing pictures you will see clips of the wiring harness and a temp cover to

provide some sort of safety from snags and such. Also will be included pictures of

the hanger in different lighting settings as well as different angles for your viewing pleasure.

(and even a couple with a Hawk included)

The first few will have normal lamp lighting on and then the fallowing pictures after that will have

only the lighting of the bay itself. (with some reflection lighting from my computer monitors)

I hope you have enjoyed this project thus far and look I forward to showing you the other

sections (in the near future) that will compile the overall display of the diorama called Purgatory.

(as described and detailed by the Author and Creator of Destroids Last Dance, Rob Elwell.)

So without further ado...kick back once again and enjoy the eye candy!!

Blue

[Iceblue106]

Thought I would drop by and show some more progress on the build.

In the next few pics you can see the additions I have begun to make.

(Included a cause way, a mirrored section of the first hanger build, and a soon to be maintenance area)

Enjoy and feel free to ask questions or make comments

First picture is a demo of a side by side setup, fallowed by across the cause way set up,

and then lastly the mock set up with maintenance area minus one wall.

[Kicker773]

Man awesome work!!! When are going to start taking orders? =) Lmk hehehe very nice.. I need some diorama now for my collections

[Iceblue106]

Man awesome work!!! When are going to start taking orders? =) Lmk hehehe very nice.. I need some diorama now for my collections

Thanks for the compliments Kicker, however I'm uncertain if the worth of the hanger would match the cost.

Meaning that the materials (Mostly styrene packs) tend to cost more than I think one would pay for a completed basic model.

To fabricate a complete 2 bay section without lighting costs around $60 US dollars,

and it costs me around $80 US dollars with lighting and power adapter. (and that's the pricing just for materials)

Unless I can find a cheaper distributor for the styrene pieces, than I'm afraid the above costs would have to be

the bare minimum charge not including labor or shipping and handling. Not to mention I still have to complete this

larger build that I am working on right now. If the interest is there, I may be able to build some kits for individuals

should an agreement be made with cost and time issues. As for now I will focus on this build, but to all the members out there

who would be interested please PM me.

Blue

P.S. the above mentioned cost for materials only will result in a build similar to the picture below.

[deri]

WoW! very good work Iceblue 106, it look awesome!

Are you going to make a weathering on the hangar+tomahawk after you finished all the paint job?

> My VF-1A CF battle damaged(1/48)

> Custom VF-OS 1/72 Reactive Armored

Edited February 20, 2010 by deri

[Iceblue106]

WoW! very good work Iceblue 106, it look awesome!

Are you going to make a weathering on the hangar+tomahawk after you finished all the paint job?

> My VF-1A CF battle damaged(1/48)

> Custom VF-OS 1/72 Reactive Armored

There is a good possibility of doing just that however it will be when I build a hanger for my own personnel display...

This one is for Rob and is based off of his story.

[Iceblue106]

Just an update for all of you who have been fallowing along.

Wanted to apologize for this post going stale. I'm currently in the process of selling my condo and relocating at the same time.

I honestly haven't made much progress since my last post and would like to let you all know that I will continue as soon as I can.

Thank you all for your support and for viewing this build.

Blue

[Iceblue106]

Hello All,

Well after much turmoil with the moving and selling bit of the condo,

I have finally been able to get back to this project. The first picture is a duplicate from

where I last left off and then went from there with new images.

I have progressed with some detailing of the mated (double) hanger, however I have

moved my focus to the Weapons Repair and Ammo Prep stations within the Maintenance

Area section of the overall hanger build.

In the prep area you can see the initial foam board construction followed by added detail

to the walls and structure, as well as a weapons crane rail for moving the heavy cannons of the Tomahawk.

Also added is a divider door that slides open and closed to provide added protection and containment

during repair and/or reloading operations.

The last 3 pictures show how the Maintenance area mates up with one section of the (double)

hanger bay and the causeway (thus showing off the modular aspect of this build) and also provides

a close up of the Weapons Repair/Ammo Prep Area.

Hope you all have enjoyed these pictures and I look forward to seeing you again with more progress soon.

Blue

[Iceblue106]

Back with some more progress to the build.

I have made some changes to the weapons repair/ammo prep stations. The first picture shows how the stations

used to look like and the changes made are shown is the pictures there after. I ran into a conflict with the crane

structure as it was too close to the divider wall structure when mated with the duel hanger cell.

I fixed this problem by moving the main crane structure and incorporated 2 crane systems out of the single structure.

Now the main beam is used for repair of the "big guns" and is more structural compatible for the weight/size ratio of the guns.

The initial crane rail is now connected to the same wall as the main but now supplies support for moving/loading ammo and

ammo containers (chest packs, shoulder packs, gun clusters etc.) as shown in the picture below.

I also build a control room with windows and doors made with clear sheet plastic that was sanded with

polishing sand paper to give it a milky look. I then soldered up a simple light harness with LED's, resistors,

and a 9V battery to perform a light test in the control room.

After the test I decided I will need at least one more Blue LED for the desired lighting.

This is all for now but as always I will see you next time with more progress and/or changes to the build.

Blue

[tundrayeti]

Looking good Blue! I love the repair bays! You have really planned this out.

[Iceblue106]

Looking good Blue! I love the repair bays! You have really planned this out.

Thanks Yeti!

Its taken some time, even had to scrap the drawings and re-draw up new prints....

I just wish all the ideas would come to me at the same time so I wouldn't have to make changes,

but how good of a builder would I be If I couldn't think on my feet and change at direction at the

lost possible moment? I am sure you can associate with this process.