Builds By Baz

[Sandbagger]

G'day all.

For personal reasons, time, health and life priorities, I am going to start phasing out regular posting to forums and reduce to social media.

Once the Viper is finished, I will cut back even more.

For those who are interested in following progress on my work, you can find it on the platforms below.

WEB

Builds by Baz

Just build it.

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FACEBOOK

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Scratch-build of a life-sized, MK II Colonial Viper from the 2003 reimagined series of Battlestar Galactica. The Colonial Viper is the primary space fighter used by the human protagonists in this...

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YOUTUBE

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INSTAGRAM

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[Jaros]

You have been a BOON to the forum mate- keep it up with all your activities we at least I love it.

 

[MegsyB007]

Sorry to hear this Baz. I always looked forward to your next installment on your projects.
I've subscribed to your channel to keep up in future. I have to see that Viper finished!

Best of luck to you.

Cheers,
Megsy

 

[Manpa]

Take care Baz.

 

[Flash Jack]

Really admire your craftmanship Baz. Best wishes.

 

[Mackka]

" You can't pour from an empty cup"- Look after yourself mate. Mackka

 

[Sandbagger]

Updates!

Finishing the Viper – Paint and Decals

The final processes have begun. To achieve any kind of reasonable finish on this massive warbird, I have to learn a new skill. I’ve used bog, (bondo) before on smaller projects, but this is a…

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People are amazing!

As anyone who is familiar with this build knows – it’s mission is not for charities. Unlike the previous Iron Man suit build, that went to the children’s hospitals, this project i…

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[Sandbagger]

Painting update!

Finishing the Viper – Paint and Decals

The final processes have begun. To achieve any kind of reasonable finish on this massive warbird, I have to learn a new skill. I’ve used bog, (bondo) before on smaller projects, but this is a…

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[Sandbagger]

Gave it a clean and put a wing back on.

 

[Martin]

Nice work!

 

[Sandbagger]

Finishing up soon.

Here's an update as to what's left.

Finishing the Viper – Paint and Decals

The final processes have begun. To achieve any kind of reasonable finish on this massive warbird, I have to learn a new skill. I’ve used bog, (bondo) before on smaller projects, but this is a…

www.buildsbybaz.com

 

[Manpa]

Did you build the shed to fit the viper or the viper to fit the shed, not an inch to spare by the looks of it.

Great job Baz.

 

[Sandbagger]

Did you build the shed to fit the viper or the viper to fit the shed, not an inch to spare by the looks of it.

Great job Baz.

I built the shed with the project in mind mate. Thank you.

 

[Sandbagger]

 

[Manpa]

You’re a bloody genius.

 

[Sandbagger]

You’re a bloody genius.

I dunno about that mate, but I'm having fun!

Baz.

 

[Sandbagger]

F I N I S H E D

Full scale MkII Colonial Viper – F I N I S H E D

6 November 2023 After six years of building, the Viper is finished. I will be tinkering on it from time to time, maybe a bit of weathering etc, but all fabrication, skinning, sanding, painting and …

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[Sandbagger]

All the touch-ups and polish now.

Upgrading the cockpit.

Way back when I first built this cockpit, I was in a bit of a hurry and on a budget. I got the original colours from the show identified, but that did not translate with my budget mix of paints and…

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Weathering the hull.

I’ve been in consultation with the crew from the show about methods they used to weather the Vipers and give them that used, battle weary look. Weathering tells a story and makes the ship loo…

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[Moneybox]

Baz, It's great to see somebody living their dream while still young enough to enjoy it. Most people just dream but never carry it through and that's sad.

 

[MegsyB007]

Congratulations Baz, it looks fantastic!

What an epic project!

Cheers,
Megsy