Sweet work, Phillie. I really like how you weathered the x wing. Looks like right out of the movie. I expect Luke to pop the canopy at any second.

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They look fantastic! I like how you have them displayed, looks right out of the movie.

I tried the x-wing a couple months ago, the decals were horrible, would not conform or adhere. And no, I did not mistakenly use the stickers! How were the decals in your kit?

Bakster

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Thanks Bakster.  Just realized from my own pictures that I forgot about R2!

UnwaryPaladin

They look fantastic! I like how you have them displayed, looks right out of the movie.

I tried the x-wing a couple months ago, the decals were horrible, would not conform or adhere. And no, I did not mistakenly use the stickers! How were the decals in your kit?

 

  I masked and painted the canopy as well as the gold nacelle.  The rest are stickers.  Pressed really hard and was surprised how well they conformed.  After a clear coat I was satisfied with them and weathered over top.  

Tie fighters are all paint. 

Oh wow those look great! 

Nice work!!! 

PhilliePhan79

 

 

Bakster

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Thanks Bakster.  Just realized from my own pictures that I forgot about R2!

 

Please post a pic of R2 as well. Would love to see it!

   I lobe these Bandai kits, I also agree that while ya have to tease the stickers down by burnishing them the effect IMHO is convincing. Always room for improvement however just for fun and relaxation.....near perfect.

   Very nice builds and AWESOME display.

Bakster

 

 

PhilliePhan79

 

 

Bakster

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Thanks Bakster.  Just realized from my own pictures that I forgot about R2!

 

 

 

 

Please post a pic of R2 as well. Would love to see it!

 

I meant the tiny R2 head on the x-wing.  I'll have to hit that with silver and maybe some well placed blue specks.  Have to check a reference photo.  

PhilliePhan79

I meant the tiny R2 head on the x-wing.  I'll have to hit that with silver and maybe some well placed blue specks.  Have to check a reference photo.  

Ah! I see. Either way--like to see it. :)

PhilliePhan79

 

 

UnwaryPaladin

They look fantastic! I like how you have them displayed, looks right out of the movie.

I tried the x-wing a couple months ago, the decals were horrible, would not conform or adhere. And no, I did not mistakenly use the stickers! How were the decals in your kit?

 

 

 

 

 

  I masked and painted the canopy as well as the gold nacelle.  The rest are stickers.  Pressed really hard and was surprised how well they conformed.  After a clear coat I was satisfied with them and weathered over top.  

 

Tie fighters are all paint. 

 

Thanks! I'll try the stickers, hope they turn out half as good as yours.