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Red 5, Red 2...commence your attack run! WARNING-Lots of pics!

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Red 5, Red 2...commence your attack run! WARNING-Lots of pics!
Posted by TANGO 1 on Monday, August 4, 2008 5:59 PM

A short time ago at workbench far, far away............................

Hello,

this is my first go at a sci-fi subject............so go easy on me!!

Two 1/72 scale Fine moulds  X-wings built OOB with a home made display base. I was trying to re-create the Death Star battle at the end of episode IV.

This project is something I've wanted to build for a long time and I had a great time doing it! I know its not the same as the movie, but its something cool for my display shelf, thanks for stopping by and having a look.

Darren.
















Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by stikpusher on Monday, August 4, 2008 6:24 PM

It'll be just like Beggar's Canyon back home...

Very nice! I really love it!Thumbs Up [tup]

 

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Posted by wingzandthingz on Monday, August 4, 2008 6:47 PM

For a first scifi build my only comment is don`t do any more. Competition like this I don`t needBig Smile [:D]

Excellent work Daren. The way the piping and building lines run in the direction of flight gives a definite impression of speed.  Next time try drybrushing/blurring the paint in that direction to break up the outline more gives an even greater expression of the world wizzing past your cockpit.

As for stopping by and having look, one of the best wastes of my time I`ve had all day. Thumbs Up [tup]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Cheers GaryPropeller [8-]

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Posted by matthew9 on Monday, August 4, 2008 6:49 PM
Really nice work all the way around! Your display is outstanding.
Matt
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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, August 4, 2008 10:21 PM

Darren- I can't sing your praise enough on this one old bean!  Outstanding work, I would be proud to display that one for sure!

Thanks for the pics, outstanding work mate! Bow [bow]

This one DEFINATELY gets the O.T.T. from me! Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by Lufbery on Monday, August 4, 2008 10:40 PM

Fantastic work! You really did a very good job on the X-wings and the base. Thanks for sharing your photos.

Regards,

-Drew

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Posted by PetarB on Monday, August 4, 2008 11:34 PM
Very nice, well done - especially for your first scifi subject. Welcome to the... dark side.
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Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 3:16 AM

Hey, thanks for the welcome and the kind words!Thumbs Up [tup]

I really appreciate you comments, thank you very much! 

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by Aggieman on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 10:44 AM

Wow, very nice work! 

I've had a similar idea in the back of my head since I acquired the FM Y-Wing but I'd like to do a trench scene, even though the Y-Wings didn't attack alongside the X-Wings and FM doesn't do a Darth Vader TIE Fighter in 1/72.

But enough of that, your diorama is simply fantastic.  Kudos all the way around!

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 11:54 AM

Many thanks Steven, I too want to do a trench scene with Y-wings, but I need to get hold of a second kit before I get stuck into that build.

I am already thining of the display base though.........Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by sfcmac on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 12:55 PM

 I've been watching that one progress. ( Lots of hidden pictures aboard the ship you know)

 Glad to see it done in a most glorious example of expert craftsmanship! I am a big StarWars fan as well. Now all we need is for you to do a Princess Leia slave girl ( my favorite) and place her on the bow of the ship!

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 1:31 PM

Thanks Aaron!

I had no idea you were a Star Wars fan too! Excellent! 

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by raider83 on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 6:01 PM
aaron, why am I not surprised Princess leia slave girl is your favorite?Wink [;)]
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Posted by razordws on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 8:33 PM

Wow!!!  That is very cool Darren, had no idea you we're into that sort of thing.  I've always admired your airplane base's but this one is way over the top Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

My kids and I just wathced all six movies over my holidays.  It's always fun to do that sort of thing with the family once in while.

Dave

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 11:36 PM
Thanks Dave! I have been a Star Wars fan since '77 and have always wanted to have a crack at an X-wing dio in one form or another, I'm pleased with the way this one turned out.
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Posted by sfcmac on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 2:11 AM

 TANGO 1 wrote:
Thanks Dave! I have been a Star Wars fan since '77 and have always wanted to have a crack at an X-wing dio in one form or another, I'm pleased with the way this one turned out.

Sign - Ditto [#ditto] Gets the imagination going doesn't it?

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 3:25 PM
Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]
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Posted by terry35 on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 4:03 PM

Sweet, really cool.

Terry.

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Posted by namrednef on Thursday, August 7, 2008 3:27 PM

 

As mentioned above......OUTSTANDING!

(Maybe some blast points on that turret)

I love it! 

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, August 8, 2008 11:46 AM
Many thanks!Smile [:)]
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Posted by Altered_Sight on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:55 AM

Increadible piece!  You did a hell of a job, I wish I could do something half that good.   The only thing I would add is maybe some blast damage to the turret and hull.  Just a minor issue.  Great diaroma, period.

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 3:40 AM
this might be my nerdiness coming out, but that is absolutley amazing.  Great representation of Luke and Wedge's (WOO GO WEDGE) Xwings.  and I love the turbo lazer cannon, great scratch build, I'd love to see a WIp of it

 

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Posted by PatlaborUnit1 on Friday, August 22, 2008 7:31 AM

yes! more of the Turbo laser cannon please!

 Especially how the guns themselves went together! :D

 

David

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 6:07 AM

Thanks very much for your kind words everyone! I have some WIP pics somewhere, I'll dig them out later for you to see.

 

Wink [;)]

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, August 29, 2008 4:09 AM

As promised........

 

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Posted by PatlaborUnit1 on Friday, August 29, 2008 9:55 AM
 TANGO 1 wrote:

As promised........

 

Man, thats some Evergreen stock!!!

holy cow that is so cool!!!

 

David

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, August 29, 2008 10:46 AM
Big Smile [:D] Yes, I did use rather a lot!
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Posted by the Baron on Friday, August 29, 2008 11:50 AM

"Lock S-foils in attack position!"

Wow!  A fantastic dio, great, really great scratchbuild!  Can't wait for the trench scene, either.

 

Regards,

Brad

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Posted by TANGO 1 on Friday, August 29, 2008 11:57 AM
Thanks very much Brad.Wink [;)]
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Posted by smeagol the vile on Friday, August 29, 2008 12:04 PM
Any WIP shots of the barrels of the turret, and the inside of it?  That is what I am interested in!

 

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