S'Jet Baserunner

the 3d model

matched to in game model size. Real world size ~56m length. This puts the 3d print @ 1/175 scale.

full view of chassis

Main chassis and tire primed. wheel armature unprimed. 6x8" Intuos3 and microSD for scale

cabin section.

windows are masked over for LED to shine through later. 1/8" holes will be drilled to mount LEDs later.

tail section

wheel and armature assembly

6 of these for the baserunner. Round rod is main axle, latches onto tabs inside the chassis to hold it in place once assembled. Square bar is thinner, flexible, locks inside the chassis to form a torsion suspension per wheel.

Turret + Repair beam module

forward section starboard side

few coats of base paint and color scheme to match vehicle from in-game.

cabin area.

Windows are tinted with transparent watercolors. In retrospect I should have split this section into 2 pieces for easier access to mount LEDs and wiring.

blocking out colors on the aft section

another angle

dorsal turret closeup.

base paints and start of weathering

wheel unit

real sand from Chesapeake Bay!

details

"Mara S'Jet", still need to clean up the lettering. Small details are made with Sharpie markers.

Lights!

8 white LED high beams in banks of 4; yellow LED 4 forward and 4 markers.

rear section has 2 red tail lights and 2 yellow marker lights.

fully assembled and painted

top view with prominent S'Jet emblem.

close up

night time action

drive cabin

4 white LEDs for cabin interior. not as much light gets through the windows as I hoped. but it works.

Repair beam

lights up too.

tail marker and driving lights

beauty shot

Some electronics are still in the mail: Battery charging circuit and RF remote switch for the lights, so I don't have to open up the back to turn the lights on/off.

Ancient Artifact for scale.

perhaps inspiration for Pride of Higarra