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- The master started with an ABS acoustic shell.
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- Every detail was precisely laid out in pencil first
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- The top was separated from the sphere
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- The bottom plate was created and located.
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- A breadboard or proving model was created for the legs to establish proper movement and tolerances.
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- The leg location and functionality was critical as the legs were movable for the kit.
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- The completed leg master, made up of several movable parts.
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- detailing is added after the leg location was worked out.
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- Detailing to the engine base shield.
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- View showing the lending leg deployed.
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- Image showing the clam shell door covering the legs in position.
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- Outer shell complete with all of the raised panels.
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- Completed components assembled.
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- Image shows the landing legs in the deployed position.
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- A more familiar angle of the ship in the film, minus a few parts.
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- All of the master parts to create the kit.
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- The lower shell.
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- Passenger entry door.
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- A nice view of the upper shell.
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- a nice exterior view of the assembled shells.