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X-Wing Fighter, Skywalker's Red Five.

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X-Wing Fighter, Skywalker's Red Five.
Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 12:15 PM

Hello! Toast

 

here is my 1:43 AMT X-Wing fighter, I have wanted to build this kit for a long time and throughly enjoyed every minute of it. This build was fun! 

 

I added a few modifications including:

Scratch built internal panels for the wings.

Hollowed out and reconstructed the photon torpedo tubes.

Built a new pilot figure using the OOB figure as a base. 

Added some spare P/E brass to spruce up the cockpit.

Drilled out the blaster muzzle tubes.

I took the kit display stand and cut it down to a more manageable size, then mounted it on a home made display base.

 

Hope you like what I did, here are some pics.....................

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by TD4438 on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 12:23 PM

Very nice.I never tire of Star Wars builds.Nice job on R2.

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 12:44 PM

Thanks! R2 was a bit tricky to do, so many thanks for that! Yes

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by Hercmech on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 12:44 PM

The force is strong with this one...great job!


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Posted by Andrew Magoo on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 6:51 PM

Very nice. The cockpit detail is a standout on the model. Great job, Magoo

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  • From: South La
Posted by Ti4019 on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:16 PM

nice, nicely subdued and i like the more animated look of Luke vs. the straight ahead stare.

 

If you aren't having fun, you're doing it wrong! Build to please yourself and they will flame you every time!

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 9:17 AM

Many thanks everyone! Glad you like the build.Yes

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by Aaron Skinner on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 9:35 AM

Way to make the old kit look terrific! I have one of these sitting, half-completed, in my stash. After seeing yours, I may have to finish it...

Cheers, Aaron

Aaron Skinner

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 12:35 PM

Thanks Aaron! Much appreciated.Yes

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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  • From: Twin Towns, MN
Posted by MAgather on Sunday, June 19, 2011 9:08 AM

Great build.  One of my neighbors has one of these in progress.  I'll show him your work to get him motivated, 

Good Modeling,
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  • From: San Diego, CA, USA
Posted by Gerry on Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:28 AM

Beautiful build. I agree, this is a ship that no one gets tired of seeing or doing over and over.

Love the detailing overall but really in your cockpit. well done.

 

What's next? Darth Vader's ship chasing him?

Gerry ...Young at Heart - Other parts slightly older.

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Posted by bsyamato on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 1:13 PM

I really like Yes

The only thing not convonced me is the inner engine nozzles in red.

Hope a day to build mine in accurate way as your Beer

Used the decals for wings or just painted?

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 4:17 PM

Thank you very much! 

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by SLW 45 on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 5:40 PM

That is a sweet looking X wing

 

                 

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Posted by OctaneOrange on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:50 PM

ah, very nice!  i like the pilot look like he's trying to maneuver the ship making a bit more life-like.

 

bsyamato
The only thing not convonced me is the inner engine nozzles in red.

that's how i painted mine. it's supposed to represent the engine illumination

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Posted by bsyamato on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:54 AM

OctaneOrange

ah, very nice!  i like the pilot look like he's trying to maneuver the ship making a bit more life-like.

 

 

 bsyamato:
The only thing not convonced me is the inner engine nozzles in red.

 

that's how i painted mine. it's supposed to represent the engine illumination

Yes

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  • From: A secret workshop somewhere in England
Posted by TANGO 1 on Sunday, July 31, 2011 12:50 PM

Thanks!

I used luminous paint to represent the exhausts.......................better than nothing! Oops

 

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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