Tie Interceptor by Uhu02

[Igor]

Top and bottom hatches
Characterized by edge-to-edge gluing and lamination

Bottom one is fuel system and laser compartment access



For making round form i started to use some tools from Ali. Very convenient







Upper hatch is for ingress/egress access
Window imitation was made by clear plastic packaging from our kitchen. It was thin and fit well



Though I made holding ring, eventually I decided to glue hatch shut close, because it contributed to right shape and overall stiffness. Also, with ring hatch door didn't sit flush and tight on the sphere. And by the way, door hatch opened on hinge and that wasn't designed here

[adolfocaetnonetto]

Nice Mounting!

[Igor]

Thanks

Solar Ionization Reactor



Another helpful solution from Uhu02
This harmonic strip will help to center reactor's conus part at its place



Reactor ready and attached to dome

[Isaac]

This is getting to be a complicated build with so many small pieces and folds/rounding.

A spherical Rubik cube !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have the skills and the patience of a giant!


Isaac

[CMDRTED]

I second that comment, fantastic work

[Igor]

Thanks Isaac and CMDRTED!
Now some details with lamination method. I retouch edges with light grey for more effect, though it's almost white









In addition, made solar panel arms and attached them on place with help of device provided by Uhu02

[Siwi]

As ever a highly impressive build with impeccable neat placement. I think the kit designer has some very intelligent ideas to create the spherical and curved parts, and that jig to place the arms is also in the same category.