Nebulon B Frigate (Redemption)

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Nebulon B Frigate (Redemption)
Nebulon B Frigate (Redemption)

After over two years, I have finally finished the Nebulon B Frigate, Redemption. What an overwhelming and detailed heavy build. I went into this build with a few goals in mind. I wanted to nail the proportions of the model using the Redemption from Empire Strikes Back. I wanted this model to be easy to build for most people and I wanted people to be able to move the model with ease.

I started with the side armors to understand my limitations when it came to the bulbous nose that is such an iconic part of the Nebulon and I think I nailed it. The other challenge being the engines. Getting the shape correct as well as having the most opportunities possible to greeble and layer.

I decided to go with a stand that would connect the two parts of the model. I was going to have it optional but didn’t go this route for two reasons. One, people could easily set the two parts either too close or too far away and would cause unnecessary stress. And two, this allowed me to add much much more greebling in the stem that stretches between the engines and the front. Plus, this makes it easier to move around without worrying about damaging the model by just moving it.

The other challenging aspect of this build was the structure. Getting the shape and the structure in place is what made this build take so long. I’m a firm believer that there’s no point in even greebling and layering if the shape and proportions are not right. It’s just a complete waste of time, plus this lets me figure out the structure early on and then I’m able to make adjustments as I tack on more pieces.

Another challenging aspect were the pods. Trying to get the proper proportions as well as having little to no gaps (unless the model actually had that gap) in between the pods. On top of having the structure be strong enough and able to accept pods being inserted and connected with relative ease.

Once the proportions, the shape, and the structure were figured out, the real fun began… GREEBLING GREEBLING GREEBLING. In case you couldn’t tell, this model has very few breaks. There’s so much going on. There isn’t one point in this build (minus the black pod) that is repetitive. There is no symmetry in this build when it comes to greebling. One side looks completely different than the other. This is also why it took long to greeble, it was like greebling two Nebulons. Even if I came up with a cool technique and sub-assembly, I couldn't use it again.

I’m glad to have taken on this challenge, it cost me some of my sanity but I love the end result and I hope you do too!

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Taken on: September 11, 2022
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