More pieces needed before construction proper could commence. First up I decided to tackle the cargo hatch. I wanted to see what the thinner plastic was like, and also fancied trying to see what etching details into it worked like.
It turned out that this thinner plastic was actually really nice to score and snap - a bit softer and more flexible than the thick clear stuff, but I'd be tempted to use this exclusively for a small model next time.
Using the same plastic, I also cut out a template for the back plate so I could cut out engine holes. They were somewhat fiddly, especially the rounded corners of the larger holes. I ended up just doing a series of short, straight cuts and hoping that I could sort out any gaps later.
I also applied a light sanding to the clear piece as I wanted to give it a fogged effect, rather than have clear windows into the ship.
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