February 26, 2005

This curved hallway is part of the "rear" Death Star design. These will add depth to the left to right main hallways.

Start with a 57.5cm X 36cm sheet of Foamcore.

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On the right bottom, measure up 18cm then move 15 degrees to the left. Measure 12cm then swerve another 15 degrees.

Continue this way until you have 6X 12cm sections which will create the curve.

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On the left bottom, measure 24cm. Now go to the Top left and measure down 31cm. Now draw a 12.5cm line towards the 24cm vertical line. Now simply connect the 2 lines which should total about 5.5cm

Once the lines are drawn out, simply cut out the shape with your Xacto knife.

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Flip the foamcore to it's upper side, with the curve going right.

Of course you can do a left curve also. Let your creativity take charge :D

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Apply the MacTac flooring to the Foamcore base.

TAKE YOUR TIME.

Check the MacTac guide if you aren't sure on how to apply properly on LARGE surfaces. If it goes on all bubbly, you will have a HARD time peeling it off and starting over.

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After you make sure that the surface is smooth and bubble free, flip the floor back onto its underside.

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Time to trim off the excess MacTac. Use a sharp Xacto Pen and watch your fingers !!! :)

Go all the way around following the foamcore edges. Don't go TOO FAST and risk cutting into the Foamcore.

February 26, 2005

Let's start making some walls. Using Black Foamcore, cut a piece 18cm X 15.5cm

February 26, 2005

Apply 3 Decals to this first wall section. To be movie accurate, you need ONE groove panel and TWO trapeze panels.

Of course the cool thing about the Death Star, is that you can place ANY decal that you like. It's your choice, Movie or creativity :)

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Let's do the right wall. Cut a 23.5cm X 15.5 cm piece of Black Foamcore.