Gambody Viper MkII
You will need the complete Viper model available from Gambody.
This detail kit provides a replacement screen accurate cockpit and decals for the Gambody Battlestar Galactica Viper MkII 3D model.
These updates offer subtle improvements to Anders’ original work.
Gambody BSG Viper MkII on Gambody See on Gambody
Gambody is a great source of easy to print 3D models but sometimes the accuracy of the model suffers in order to provide easy printing for the masses.
When I decided to print the original Viper by Gambody at 1:32 scale at 1:16 scale it was noticeable that the cockpit was nothing like the actual viper. Then I printed again at 1:10 scale and decided to do something about it.
This detail pack contains a replacement set of parts to more accurately represent the actual screen craft cockpit. As some of the space inside the Gambody fuselage is a little off, some liberties had to be taken to fit the detail in but the result is certainly a great improvement on the Gambody original.
Also included is a set of vector artworks for a decal sheet for the instrumentation and signage. This is provided as a vector PDF file and is at the original 1:32 scale but can be scaled up if you want to print a larger model. (1:16 = 200%, 1:10 = 320%)
PLEASE NOTE: at anything less that 1:16 scale there will not be much to see on those instruments as they are tiny. But at 1:10 scale you can actually read some text if the printer has enough resolution.
As a bonus I have included a new canopy that does not need the hugely thick 3D printed windows. This version will allow you to fit thin sheets of transparent material. The STL for the canopy is supplied along with SVG files for the window sheet cutouts. (Use a laser or print, stick and cut by hand)
Also included is an STL file for baffles to fit inside the engine bells as a more realistic touch.
This kit is not recommended for scales less that 1:16 as the details will be lost and the decals barely legible. It is also recommended to resin print these parts for detail although at 1:10 scale an FDM printer is acceptable using 0.12 mm layer height.
NOTE: Does not contain actual any physical parts - you will also need the Viper 3D model from Gambody!
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Engine nozzles 3D part file in both original studio scale and 40% scale.
Rear window/vent insert 3D part file in both original studio scale and 40% scale.
Display stand 3D part file in original both studio scale and 40% scale. Also included is an extension rod rounded case that fits over the tripod/extension joint and has a recess for affixing a plaque.
Vector decals in PDF format in both original studio scale and 40% scale.
Set of SVG files for laser cutting windows in both original studio scale and 40% scale.
Set of SVG files for laser cutting adhesive masks for windows in both original studio scale and 40% scale.
You will need the complete Viper model available from Gambody.
A set of 6 parts to more accurately represent the Viper cockpit.
A set of instrumentation and signage decals in PDF format. Be aware that these contain white elements and will require a printer capable of printing in white. Alternatively you could use a printing service that can handle white printing.
Decals are available in both 40% scale and 100% scale to suit full size studio model.
These are not readily available and the whole set has been designed from scratch. (Being in vector format these are easy to resize in a graphics package if required.)
These can be printed at home on water slide decal paper or you could use a professional service.
Note that these decals do contain white where the original decals contained white but this will not appear when home printed. Seeing as the Narcissus is white itself this has minimal affect when missing the white.
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SVG files are included in both 40% scale and original 100% studio scale to allow you to laser cut precise windows for fitting to the model.
For the 40% scale model I laser cut 0.5mm gloss black acrylic but 1mm would be better for the 100% studio scale.
