Tachi

**dhanners** · #1 02-28-2019, 12:18 AM

Got around to building blake7's update of Michaelgr's Tachi from "The Expanse."

There's not much more to say about the model that hasn't already been said; it is well-designed, the instructions are clear and as cardmodels go, it is as "shake'n'bake" as it gets.

I rescaled the model from 1/100 to 1/144. I added a number of improvements:

-- Scribed and folded the longitudinal lines on the nozzle of the Epstein Drive; the exterior of the nozzle is supposed to be faceted, not round;

-- Separated the "vanes" (or whatever the heck they are) that are along the bottom of the nozzle

-- Added handrails and paneling/launch door detail to the torpedo bays and forward section of the crew module;

-- Added paneling detail throughout;

-- Recessed some of the panels;

-- Recessed the upper airlock door.

The photos suck, but here they are....

**Loenf** · #2 02-28-2019, 02:10 AM

Well done, nice work!

**Texman** · #3 02-28-2019, 05:42 AM

Nicely done!

**huxley75** · #4 02-28-2019, 08:17 AM

At first I thought this was a ship from the show "Blake's 7" and I was trying to figure out who, what, where, and when this appeared. It took me a minute to realize it's from "The Expanse". Great job either way!

**blake7** · #5 02-28-2019, 05:13 PM

That is funny Huxley75

. Great build dhanners! Look Fantastic!

**Vinalssergio155** · #6 02-28-2019, 05:33 PM

It looks great, great job!

**ShadowCory** · #7 02-28-2019, 06:04 PM

Sweet model and build! Well done!

**rgardn12** · #8 10-20-2019, 06:45 PM

Just started the Roci as my first paper build, so far I’ve got the formers constructed. And while I’ve seen tons of images of different peoples builds I love the extra details you’ve added.

Anyway you could write-up a short guide the additions and extra pages/parts needed to complete them? I’d be extremely grateful.

**dhanners** · #9 10-21-2019, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgardn12

Just started the Roci as my first paper build, so far I’ve got the formers constructed. And while I’ve seen tons of images of different peoples builds I love the extra details you’ve added.

Anyway you could write-up a short guide the additions and extra pages/parts needed to complete them? I’d be extremely grateful.

Just now seeing this. I'll try and come up with a list and post it.

**dhanners** · #10 10-21-2019, 11:00 AM

There's this thread....
Roci build No. 3....