Beginning rear engine stabilizers:

   Ok, Here is a little disclaimer:  As I have started this project a couple weeks ago, the sections I will be working on is out of order.   I like a challenge so I am starting with sections I know will be time consuming but; once perfected I will be able to duplicate it.

     With the "stabilizers" there are a total of twenty-six (26) thirteen (13) on the top manifolds and thirteen (13) on the bottom.  Sounds easy in theory but there is quite a number of pieces to  be put together to create the structure (and the laminating of each piece  -  from here on I will address the number of sheets laminated as #-Lam)

     The first part I will be constructing is the spoiler.

     A small sharp scissor is used to cut the fins shape a total of  364 times. 
3 -Laminated together for Outer Left-Side edge.
4 -Laminated together for Inner Left-Side edge.   
4 -Laminated together for Inner Right-Side edge.
3 -Laminated together for Outer Right-Side edge.  
     I also created support connectors to join the Outer and Inner edges together.  These connectors are 9mm x 4mm a total of 260 times. ( i always cut extra  as they are so small and easily misplaced or lost do to breeze and clean up)
5 -Laminated together to join Outer Left-Side Fin with Inner Left-Side fin
5 -Laminated together to join Outer Right-Side Fin with Inner Left-Side fin

Diagram of spoiler :  a total of 26 of these will be build.

Progressive construction:  now to complete 25 more times.  🙊

Finally I secure each onto a base.

Welcome To my journey:

    I want to welcome you to my Blog.  This is my first time blogging, I'm not 100% sure of the purpose or how to get my stuff out there so I'll just wing it.

    My name is Tony, and I am currently dealing with End stage Renal Failure.  That means While most people are out in the world working 9 - 5 jobs, I am either visiting doctors or undergoing treatment for dialysis 3 times a week. The rest of the time is consumed by regular daily chores: cleaning, shopping, eating, dealing with the ups and downs of being clinically ill, and waiting patiently for the phone call letting me know a compatible kidney has been found.  But nothing exciting or fun.

    So, After some long time and decision making I have decided I need a hobby that can fill up my free time.  I was looking for something that could help fine tune my creative abilities and keep my mind sharp.  Overall that's a pretty large endeavor in and of itself, but I had faith that I would find something.  Now for the difficult part, I am on a limited budget. What can I do on a shoe string budget that's not going to interfere with my needs?

    Painting, No. That requires canvases, brushes paints, mediums etc. So that's scratched off the list.

    Modeling, Hmmm, could work but what medium for that. Clay, No again a bit expensive, 3D printing,  Hell No that's even more expensive. Well then what can I use? I look around my apartment.  Well I have a ton of thick card stock from back in the day when I was drawing on Bristol board.  That could work I thought, after all I saw on YouTube a Guy who build a super detailed model of an airplane with working parts and all he used was manila folders. This paper I have has a little more stability than folders. I think I have my medium and can finally begin.

    Wait, knowing you're going to build a model and having a medium is great, but you haven't chosen a subject. What are you going to build?

    Easy enough, having been a Star Wars fan for forever, I'm going to build the most famous space freighter in the galaxy. I am going to build a Millennium Falcon, out of paper.  It's been done before by master paper-craft modeler Bernard Szukiel. It took him 4 years to create a magnificent 38 inch replica using the same medium I am prepared to under take.  Unfortunately there is no guide on how he did it, No available blueprints that i have been able to find after scouring the web.  But I did find a Book called "The Millennium Falcon, Owners Workshop Manual".  It has some pretty detailed images of the ship and its interior. So this will work as my blueprint moving forwards.

     It is here I will document my process trails and successes throughout my journey.

     I expect a lot of trial and error along with a lot of scrapping of parts till I get it right.  Anyone who is interesting in following me is welcome to provide feedback and support.  I am no where a professional and working off of limited sources so scale may be off and not an authentic replica.

     Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride.