I've been out of X-Wing for a while. I didn't feel like I wanted to get into 2.0, that may change with the clone wars added. It is making it hard to stay away. Upon seeing the new N1 star fighter model, and the Episode 1 Droid star fighter it really got my creative juices flowing.

Jumping to it. .. I want to recreate a diorama of the space battle of Naboo. In particular I want to recreate a scale section of the Lucrehulk control ship. I'm not sure what section in particular, possibly part of the central control section or maybe a side section along an arm.

My first question is, how can I go about this? I figure plasticard would be a big part of it, especially for panneling, but I'm curious about how I can get the round edges.

My second question is suspension of the ships. I would like a minimal amount, but I figure to have at least a half dozen fighters on it, so really anything that doesn't stand out too much.

Third question is how can I make some great looking lasers? This isn't a set in stone thing yet, but I'd love to add these in as well. If it doesn't end up looking too cluttered

Honestly any bit of insight, thoughts, ideas, or what kind of issues I could run into would all be helpful. I figure this will be a long term project, but something I'd really love to do.

Thanks to all you fine people in advance !