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Post by tigrazor on Nov 21, 2015 19:09:24 GMT -5
A LONG TIME AGO, ON A WORKBENCH FAR, FAR AWAY... Oh wait. Its NOW. And that workbench isnt too far away. From my point of view at least.  Now that the Heinkel "Salamander" and the Tau "Devilfish" are complete, its time for another wingy build. Of course I like SciFi a lot (as most of you know ), so its no wonder that I got the new X-Wing from Episode VII here. The kit itself is an "Easy kit". I plan the following: -a complete repaint -maybe a reworked cockpit (original pictures are rare these days, if you have some, please let me know - would be great.) -and a special setting. Some words about the special setting: Id like to keep it simple, but different. I found a picture on the web thats just perfect:  A small, but powerful scenery and a bit off the movie-based sceneries probably most modelers will do (what doesnt mean at all that this is a bad thing ). The kit is in 1/50 scale and so I had to look for smaller figures than my 1/48 figures in the stash. First idea were some Hasegawa NAVY ground crew figures, but theyre too big. Who is famous for too small figures in that scale? Right - TAMIYA always does.  Found two suitable ones and rebuild them in civilian, based on two soldiers from the "US infantry at rest" set (No. 32552). Not sure about the blue scheme, some early scribbles show other colors too:  Stay tuned... |
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Post by Leon on Nov 21, 2015 19:20:19 GMT -5
Watching with interest Lucas!  |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 22, 2015 4:29:32 GMT -5
A Lucas Lucas production ! Cool subject !
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 22, 2015 5:47:26 GMT -5
A Lucas Lucas production ! Cool subject ! LOL. Absolutely. Now I only have to get a little bolder and my beard should turn grey. |
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Post by dupes on Nov 22, 2015 9:15:32 GMT -5
Neat! I really wish that Revell had at least attempted to make their new kits in some of the standard scales. Hopefully Bandai will take care of that.
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 22, 2015 11:20:55 GMT -5
How cool! Count me in... may the force be with you!!!
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 22, 2015 11:47:19 GMT -5
Ready, set... GO! Lucas productions go in the first round. I started with the cockpit of course. It looks quite neat from a distance. Some additional PE parts and cables helped to create more structure here and there. I was a bit disappointed about the connection spots. Theyre really tricky and the fit is VERY tight. Keep that in mind for your kids - it helps to drill the connection spots a bit wider (in this case its the middle connection of the cockpit shell).    |
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 22, 2015 12:51:56 GMT -5
Don't take this personally but I am not a sci-fi model fan by any stretch of the imagination. Having said that i do like your stuff TR even I don't say it . A timely post form you. I watched "The Empire Strikes Back"... yes, again. Working way through all 6 in prep for 12/18 last night. At one point as Luke was off to the Dagobah System, even I had to say to myself, "Self, you need to at least built an X-Wing fighter." I'll be watching.
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Post by Leon on Nov 22, 2015 13:24:50 GMT -5
Nice start on the cockpit Lucas! The PE is a great addition. |
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 22, 2015 13:26:01 GMT -5
WN, I really dont take that personally. And why should I? Of course tanks, real planes etc. have a bigger fan base, and SciFi will always be a special interest. In my opinion, every category has its special treatments. McQuarrie, who designed the X-Wing (this design here comes from the original sketches btw) had a lot interest in original planes for example. Kow Yokoyama, designing Maschinenkrieger kits, is mostly influenced by WW2 tanks etc. I can learn a lot from the plane and tank builders like you for example. Thats why Im here. |
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Post by moramarth on Nov 22, 2015 14:28:39 GMT -5
I think the kit (like a lot of their other Star Wars stuff) is designed for glue-free assembly. That's not exactly clip-together, as it's designed to go together once and stay that way (as I found out when I tried to test-fit one).
Cheers,
M
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 22, 2015 19:55:34 GMT -5
Off to a good start on this one Lucas! Will be watching to be sure you don't turn to the darkside by mistake. |
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 22, 2015 23:39:54 GMT -5
They tried this morning. Found some cookies in the living room!  |
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Post by thechaos on Nov 23, 2015 2:21:11 GMT -5
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 25, 2015 1:03:02 GMT -5
I remember it Chris. Seems like I need some more lead wire here. |
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 27, 2015 10:19:10 GMT -5
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 28, 2015 20:11:56 GMT -5
Pimp my ride? Yes please. Dont know if all details are correct, but I just couldnt let the standard landing gear as it is.   |
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Post by Leon on Nov 28, 2015 20:36:07 GMT -5
WOW....Nice detaling on the landing gear Lucas! |
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 28, 2015 20:45:43 GMT -5
Thank you, Leon. When you look at the first picture, theres even more cable spaghetti. Maybe Im adding some more, theres enough lead wire left. |
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Post by kaytermarram on Nov 29, 2015 8:30:50 GMT -5
Hey man, landing gear rocks! Cool idea for that (and in need when you look at the kit parts). I think to build some SW stuff should be cool! But when I see the prizes for Bandai 1:72 kits I think they are crazy. The Y-Wing goes around 70 Euro here and I am NOT willing to pay such an amount of money for a small plastic kit. Think of how big Dragon stuff you can get...
Maybe scratching could be an alternativ. Or pimp the Revell stuff like you do!
Frank
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 29, 2015 10:31:00 GMT -5
Thats true Frank. You could say something like "Fun is always expensive!" or similar. Of course it is, but 70 € for 1/72 is even above Hasegawa level - I paid for example "only" 30 bucks for the Vanship when it came out. And I thought really twice. People go mad about the Bandai kits for a good reason, but Im not a superduper fan of SW and will collect all of them - I leave this to those who are far more interested. The Easy kit looked a bit too simple from my eyes, and thats totally okay for me, because thats what the plan was, including a repaint (to train some painting techniques again). BTW - I managed to paint the first two figures today. SWMBO is at work (24/7 customer service, you know...), even more time. YAY! The painting itself wasnt the problem, what makes my head ache is the re-modelling of this little fella here who will be next. Good to have some making-of-pictures! Using the cannon dent as an additional step - really clever!   Test fit of the now painted front landing gear:  |
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Post by kaytermarram on Nov 29, 2015 13:38:00 GMT -5
Yeah, landing gear IS great! And for the figures, who dares wins! And you can create such cool stuff out of mediocre kits and thats all the fun. Have seen the Falcon in 1:144 for around 90 Euros (thats what I paid years ago for the Finemolds kit in 1:72!) Had collected a cool build up of a Y-Wing on starship modeler years ago, a scratch, and it looks way better than the kit.
Maybe some blueprints of an A-Wing or B-Wing will pop up some day and I could start a scratch of one of these ships!
Frank
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 29, 2015 14:11:55 GMT -5
Blueprints, blueprints... theres a bell ringing. I know someone who has a StarWars bible, with tons of making-of pictures, blueprints etc. Big and golden book, cant remember the exact name atm, sorry. Cant promise if thats in the book too, but I can ask him, if you want.
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 29, 2015 20:50:14 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Nov 29, 2015 23:32:15 GMT -5
Some more great work on the little guys there Lucas! Landing gear looks super buddy!! |
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Post by Leon on Nov 30, 2015 5:34:41 GMT -5
Looking really good Lucas! |
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 30, 2015 6:16:47 GMT -5
Thank you both. |
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Post by kaytermarram on Nov 30, 2015 8:14:41 GMT -5
Figs are spot on as is the helmet! I am just wondering if one can put some decals on the crews jackets back, like some cool squadron emblems or something like that...
I have fround a blueprint book at Amazon, but beyond the money range I am willing to pay. This stuff is very expensive!
Frank
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 30, 2015 12:40:10 GMT -5
The force is strong in this one.
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 30, 2015 18:27:30 GMT -5
Hehehe. Im still a padawan. Cant wait to get my customized base tomorrow, the carpenter should have it ready then. *sigh*
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Now that the Heinkel "Salamander" and the Tau "Devilfish" are complete, its time for another wingy build. Of course I like SciFi a lot (as most of you know 
