Fine Molds Snow Speeder

modelmaniac1967

Member since
October 2003
From: Albuturkey New Mexico

Posted by modelmaniac1967 on Saturday, February 13, 2010 1:25 AM

One awesome build you have there, i love the base and the detail painting.

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rossjr

Member since
February 2003
From: Minneapolis, MN

Posted by rossjr on Monday, February 8, 2010 12:18 PM

I had no issues with the kit, like all of their SW kits the fit is fantastic and engineering is as well. Most of the seams are well hidden.

I entered it in a model contest this weekend and took a gold with it....

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terry35

Member since
May 2005
From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland

Posted by terry35 on Saturday, February 6, 2010 10:01 PM

Beautiful work, I myself have one on the way, dispatched from HLJ since mid January. After seeing your work I'm becomming more inpatient. I'm going to save your shots to provide some inspiration.

Thanks,

Terry.

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a6m5zerosen

Member since
August 2004
From: Denver, Colorado

Posted by a6m5zerosen on Saturday, February 6, 2010 9:00 PM

Beatiful work-Any pitfalls to watch out fo when building this kit? Fit problems, etc?

"no, honey, of course that's not another new model. I've had that one for a long time..."

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rossjr

Member since
February 2003
From: Minneapolis, MN

Posted by rossjr on Thursday, February 4, 2010 2:59 PM

Thanks for all the kind words everyone...

The kit is in 1/48th scale and like the Y-wing kit, it falls together very well. They did a great job hiding the seams.....

Regarding the show this weekend, I plan on bringing about 4-5 items but this will probably be the only Sci-Fi item. Here is a glimpse at a couple other items I plan on bringing...

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VanceCrozier

Member since
February 2003
From: Rothesay, NB Canada

Posted by VanceCrozier on Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:23 AM

Great job on the 'speeder, and the frozen pond is a great way to make use of a mirror. Two furry Tauntaun thumbs up :) I'm not familiar with the kit, what scale is it? This should draw some interest at the show, best of luck,

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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ScottN

Member since
October 2009
From: Minnesota

Posted by ScottN on Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:11 AM

Also I think the way you incorporated the mirror is brilliant.

Workbench: Lord of the Rings, Fellowship Figures. Panzer II dio, Crimson Skies inspired 1/72 plane.

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ScottN

Member since
October 2009
From: Minnesota

Posted by ScottN on Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:10 AM

Looks fabulous! I am also going to that show this weekend. I will be bringing a Sci-Fi figure that I am finishing up tonight. Hope to see you there.

Workbench: Lord of the Rings, Fellowship Figures. Panzer II dio, Crimson Skies inspired 1/72 plane.

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RedKnight

Member since
January 2010

Posted by RedKnight on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 3:53 PM

That looks great!! At least if it snows at the show, you'll have a snowspeeder. LOL!

Awesome job!

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rossjr

Member since
February 2003
From: Minneapolis, MN

Fine Molds Snow Speeder

Posted by rossjr on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 8:58 PM

Well I finally got her done in time for the "Hope it Doesn't Snow" show in Rochester (It is forcasted to snow though...)

This is a great kit and I wanted to put in a display that would allow me to incorporate a mirror so you can see the bottom. The base and mirror are from Michaels for less than $10, snow and rocks are from the Hobby Store.