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Completed Bandai 1/144 WIP X-Wing Fighter and Y-Wing Fighter build with my grandson Ezra

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Completed Bandai 1/144 WIP X-Wing Fighter and Y-Wing Fighter build with my grandson Ezra
Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 3:49 PM

To my fellow forum members,

          Here is Ezra and I next WIP.  As you can see from his expression, he’s very excited in his next project.  Thank you so very much for supporting our WIP!

Your friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

 

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 4:08 PM

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 7:42 PM

Very cool! The Bandai kits are really good quality. Pick up the A-Wing if you want another one after this.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 8:34 PM

Gamera

Very cool! The Bandai kits are really good quality. Pick up the A-Wing if you want another one after this.

 

That sounds like a great idea!  Thank you Gamera for the read and reply.

Your friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, July 11, 2019 6:14 AM

You guys got a Bandai kit!!!  Awesome!!!!  You won't regret it!  They are really nice kits and I think both you and Ezra will find them very enjoyable!  Can't wait to see this one....I don't have this one and was thinking about it when I saw it at the last model show.  Thanks for sharing your builds with us.  Very enjoyable!

 

 

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Posted by Tosh on Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:04 PM

Eagle90

You guys got a Bandai kit!!!  Awesome!!!!  You won't regret it!  They are really nice kits and I think both you and Ezra will find them very enjoyable!  Can't wait to see this one....I don't have this one and was thinking about it when I saw it at the last model show.  Thanks for sharing your builds with us.  Very enjoyable!

 

 

Yes, my son purchased the kit for us at Hobby Lobby.  It’s our pleasure to share WIP with everyone.  I just hope we can do justice to this wonderful kit.

Your friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:07 PM

Here is Ezra happy to start on the X-Wing Fighter WIP!

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Posted by crown r n7 on Saturday, July 13, 2019 10:38 AM

those are very nice kits 

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by Tosh on Saturday, July 13, 2019 4:26 PM

crown r n7

those are very nice kits 

 

The detail at 1/144 is intricate.  We will definately enjoy assembling this kit!

Your friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Saturday, July 13, 2019 4:30 PM

All excited to start this kit. 

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Posted by Tosh on Saturday, July 13, 2019 4:35 PM

Ezra‘s scale.

Your friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Saturday, July 13, 2019 4:38 PM

Tired and a nap time for Ezra.

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Posted by Tosh on Saturday, July 13, 2019 4:40 PM

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Posted by crown r n7 on Saturday, July 13, 2019 5:41 PM

 

yes very intricate even in 1/72 I’m building one for the Star Wars GB. the instructions are well interesting. I would fit the parts take it apart paint decals weather and put back together with out breaking anything ? Are you going to use the stickers or decals?   btw it must be a lot of fun with your grandsonYes

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by Tosh on Saturday, July 13, 2019 9:57 PM

crown r n7

 

yes very intricate even in 1/72 I’m building one for the Star Wars GB. the instructions are well interesting. I would fit the parts take it apart paint decals weather and put back together with out breaking anything ? Are you going to use the stickers or decals?   btw it must be a lot of fun with your grandsonYes

 

This will be a OOB build, stickers and all.  It is very fun and exciting to be building with Ezra.  He’s at the stage of why, why, and why!  Lol!

Your friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Saturday, July 13, 2019 9:58 PM

 

 

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Posted by Tosh on Sunday, July 14, 2019 2:52 AM

I’ve never made 1/144, as they say; “There’s always got to be a first time”!

Your friend’s, Ezra and Toshi

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Posted by NucMedTech on Sunday, July 14, 2019 7:34 PM

Hi Tosh and Ezra,

   These little kits from Bandai are a great way to get the little one into the hobby. Hobby lobby has a good selection, at least mine does, and the coupon helps. If you want to step up your game the 1/72 kits are also great kits. I have enjoyed your plane wip, glad to see you moving into scifi.

Stephen

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Posted by Gamera on Sunday, July 14, 2019 9:14 PM

Looks good!

That's why I don't get anything built, too much nap time here too!

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, July 15, 2019 12:13 PM

NucMedTech

Hi Tosh and Ezra,

   These little kits from Bandai are a great way to get the little one into the hobby. Hobby lobby has a good selection, at least mine does, and the coupon helps. If you want to step up your game the 1/72 kits are also great kits. I have enjoyed your plane wip, glad to see you moving into scifi.

Stephen

 

Yes, they (Bandai) have some intense detailing.  I think he did very well with the weathering of the “Millennium Falcon” and he keeps asking me to help him with certain aspects of a build.   Other than that his famous words are; “I got it”!  Lol!  Thank you for following along on our builds.  

Your Friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, July 15, 2019 12:15 PM

Gamera

Looks good!

That's why I don't get anything built, too much nap time here too!

 

LOL!  His nap times are very important.  Thank you for following along sir!

Your Friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 9:29 AM

I've got a few of these back when Revel had them in almost every toy isle in Washington. Prepainted and snap construction, but nicely detailed. 

They only offered Red 5, but they were easy to modify and I made up my own bits of Rogue Squadron based loosely on the books.

Just a tip Toshi, they take a wash rather well even if you don't paint them. ;)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by M. Brindos on Thursday, July 18, 2019 3:39 PM

Just for reference, modifications are easy to make. I've got Red 3, 4, 5, and 6 represented here. Still need to make up 1 and 2. This, as mentioned above, are my interpretations based on the books and my imagination.

I'm looking forward to seeing how much more Ezra has accomplished recently. ;)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by Tosh on Sunday, July 21, 2019 2:05 PM

M. Brindos

Just for reference, modifications are easy to make. I've got Red 3, 4, 5, and 6 represented here. Still need to make up 1 and 2. This, as mentioned above, are my interpretations based on the books and my imagination.

I'm looking forward to seeing how much more Ezra has accomplished recently. ;)

 

 

Thank you for the references in the different leaders in each squadron.  I appolagize for such a late repose as Ezra is in Columbus, Ohio with mom.  He will be back next weekend for a week.  Two weeks in Columbus, one week in Cleveland with us.  During this time, we will either be finishing up the X-Wing fighter or starting the Y-Wing fighter.  Thank you sir for always being a great inspiration.

Your friend’s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:41 PM

Still waiting on Ezra to arrive.  This Saturday the 27th.  I did do the markings, waiting on a wash and a flat coat sealer.

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Posted by Tosh on Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:52 PM

Here is the completed X-Wing fighter.

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Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, July 26, 2019 3:50 AM

Nice job on that little x-wing lots of good detailing . I didn’t like the decals on mine they gave me a tough time with the setting solutions and in 1/72nd .

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by Tosh on Friday, July 26, 2019 12:24 PM

Thank you sir!  Now I’ll be working on the Y-Wing with Ezra on Sunday.

Your friend‘s, Ezra & Toshi

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, July 29, 2019 9:47 AM

7/29/19 Monday

Here we have the assembly stages of the Y-Wing Fighter with Ezra.  I hope you enjoy the photos.

 

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, July 29, 2019 9:49 AM

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