Star Wars B-wing Project (sneak peek)

maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Star Wars B-wing Project (sneak peek)

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, May 30, 2005 6:12 PM

Here is a sneak peek at my BIG project for this year. My deadline for this and the Interdictor is the first of Sep. as I am hoping to take them to a regional meet.

Here you go:
http://www.modelhead.com/bwing-scratch.htm

Enjoy,

~Matt T Meyer

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stipp

Member since
March 2004
From: Chulak/Jaffa Cree!

Posted by stipp on Monday, May 30, 2005 7:02 PM

neato,Matt, I look forward to seeing this one being completed.

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Chris_in_Japan

Member since
November 2004
From: Fukuoka Japan / Brisbane AUS.

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Monday, May 30, 2005 7:18 PM

Looking good so far Maxx..

Chris in Japan

On the bench:

1/48 RAAF 3 Sqn F/A-18B

1/150 /1/160 N Scale Japanese Rail diorama.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 30, 2005 7:26 PM

Looks like you're off to a great start, Matt. Also my fave fighter from SW. Looking forward to more pics.

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, May 30, 2005 9:49 PM

Thanks guys.

I got the wing root (what I'm calling it) and the engine bell in there mold boxes. Now I'm just waiting for the RTV to set so I can start casting the rest of the parts. Should have more up after Wed.

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 8:34 AM

Wow, Great subject and outstanding craftsmanship!

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 10:12 AM

Looks great so far Matt. Cool [8D]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 6:49 PM

Thanks F91-s and Woody.

The mold set up perfectly and the part popped out just fine. WHEEEW Tongue [:P]

I'll still wait a couple more days to use it just to be on the safe side.

~Matt T Meyer

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 7:54 PM

Here is that mold with the master. I can't say just how surprised I was with the quality. Urethane RTV normally just does not work this good.

Matt

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 3, 2005 2:11 AM

You've got molds so you can build a second one for me, right? Wink [;)]

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Friday, June 3, 2005 2:32 AM

Molds...What molds??? Whistling [:-^]

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 3, 2005 8:50 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ClumsyModeler

You've got molds so you can build a second one for me, right?

amen/

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yeapjacky

Member since
May 2004
From: Penang Isle

Posted by yeapjacky on Monday, September 5, 2005 2:32 AM

So any update..? would love to se a B-Wing..~ :)

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Monday, September 5, 2005 3:02 AM

Not too much. Real work Angry [:(!]

has me tied up. I did manage to get most of the lower weapons pod, wing tip pods, and the two folding wings roughed out. NEED MORE TIME! Laugh [(-D]

This one is entirely for me so I'm not really in a hurry, more just relaxing and enjoying the build for a change. You know, the "Fine wine approach" to modeling.

~Matt T Meyer

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yeapjacky

Member since
May 2004
From: Penang Isle

Posted by yeapjacky on Monday, September 5, 2005 3:55 AM

LOL..~ Take your time maxx1969...~ What could be more fun than enjoying the building process.....apart from admiring your finished built, of course..~ : )

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 5, 2005 4:47 AM

I agree, take your time, but don't let me get old and gray before it's finished! Wink [;)]

Not many builds make me want to track their progress, but this is one of them.

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leemitcheltree

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington State

Posted by leemitcheltree on Monday, September 5, 2005 9:50 AM

Maxx,
Hey, that looks great.
Show us more as you get along with the build.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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ua0124

Member since
January 2004
From: Arizona

Posted by ua0124 on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 8:15 PM

Looking good Maxx. I am looking forward to seeing the final result Big Smile [:D]

Ernie If I can not do something about a problem, it's not my problem; it is a fact of life...

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 11:07 AM

If you take the main engine bell, and alter it a bit, it makes a really cool shuttle. ill see if I can get you a pic. Don't count on it though

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Thursday, October 13, 2005 1:45 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Executer

If you take the main engine bell, and alter it a bit, it makes a really cool shuttle. ill see if I can get you a pic. Don't count on it though

Are you talking about the whole engine cluster or just the bell?

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 14, 2005 11:45 AM

Hey are you done yet? Just kidding, looks great post some pics when finished.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 15, 2005 8:32 AM

Need an update.
CFR

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 16, 2005 3:44 AM

No doubt! Although I can't complain, seeing as how I've had very little time to goof off, I can relate to those who are just as busy as I.

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:16 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by CFRussell

Need an update.
CFR

Yeah me too! Whats wrong with this guy...Oh ummm Tongue [:P]

Its coming along. I might even have something more to show before the year is out after all Laugh [(-D]

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 16, 2005 7:18 PM

Ah, so he IS still alive!

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Sunday, October 16, 2005 11:21 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ClumsyModeler

Ah, so he IS still alive!

Yes its alive...ITS ALIVE...kinda Wink [;)]

~Matt T Meyer

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 5:58 PM

B-wing looks great!..... I do scratchbuilding also...have some trouble with curves in my designs....looks like you have it down....you have any tips for me??...Thanks

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maxx1969

Member since
May 2004
From: Oregon

Posted by maxx1969 on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 7:27 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by si-fi-bldr

B-wing looks great!..... I do scratchbuilding also...have some trouble with curves in my designs....looks like you have it down....you have any tips for me??...Thanks

Thanks

If you have a question on how I did something feel free to email me and I can give you a more indepth description. I'm always happy to answer questions.

And Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

to the sci-fi group.

~Matt T Meyer

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