COMPLETED PICS: 1/48 Resin Y-Wing Fighter & AMT X-Wing display....

Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:14 AM

Thanks smoke..

Well, I have made the wooden base up, and I have mounted the ships to their rods.. Very happy with the result.. But wont take pics until I have it completed.. Want to keep the final result a surprise.

Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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smokinguns3

Member since
June 2005
From: San Tan Valley,AZ

Posted by smokinguns3 on Monday, October 16, 2006 11:05 PM

Man you aint done yet Big Smile [:D]

Hows it goin Chris, That shure looks good cant wait to see it finished.

Rob I think i can I think i can

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, October 15, 2006 11:03 PM

Not yet Dan.. Actually I am still waiting for them to arrive.. Thanks for reminding me, I will get onto the guy tonight..

Another update pic:

Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Sunday, October 15, 2006 9:44 PM

Excellent work Chris....have the 2 other Y-Wing kits been spoken for?

Regards, Dan

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Sunday, October 15, 2006 9:21 PM

Ask, and you shall recieve... Smile [:)]

Just taken a few momments ago.. Canopy on the X-Wing is done.. Not happy with the chip paint on the red markings on the side.. So I think I will re-do them...

The stand is the one that comes with this kit, but definately wont be used.. Will be mounting both ships on aluminum rods with a nice wooden base..

Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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ssgkopp

Member since
November 2005

Posted by ssgkopp on Sunday, October 15, 2006 11:51 AM

looking really good keep the pics coming

k

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:13 AM

Another update pic.. This time I have started adding the coloured markings on the X-Wing..

Had enough for tonight, so will get started in the morning on chipping the paint, and adding the weathering.. She is looking a little too clean at the momment!

On the bench:

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

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

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, October 13, 2006 8:33 PM

You know I was thinking that it would be great to see a build up of what is involved in bringing a garage kit to life.. But on further thought, if everyone knew how to do it, then you would be out of a job.. So I will leave that one alone.. Smile [:)]

But still would be interesting in seeing the process first hand..

Well, as for where I am with this set, I have just started the paint on the X-Wing, and so have taken a pic of it with the Y-Wing.. You will notice the Y-Wing hasnt gotten any attention since its last update pic..

Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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chasd25

Member since
December 2002
From: SF Bay Area

Posted by chasd25 on Friday, October 13, 2006 7:58 PM

No prob! I used to balk at the price of resin kits as well, but once I started producing them, and realizing the cost, and effort involved........it gave me a better understanding of why they cost that much!

Charlie

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, October 13, 2006 7:32 PM

No probs Charlie.. as someone who has never molded or done anything like that, I simple dont know the effort that goes into it. So thank you for sharing that with me.. It does put it into a different perspective....

Cheers Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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chasd25

Member since
December 2002
From: SF Bay Area

Posted by chasd25 on Friday, October 13, 2006 7:00 PM

Chris_in_Japan wrote:
Bud, as always.. Thank you..

Charlie, thanks for posting.. I have seen those ones on SSM and in honesty, happy that I found this guy here in Japan..

I understand that these kits are a big chunk of resin. But $200 is a bit much for them I think, and was happy to get a similar 1/48 Y-Wing $50 less than that.. In saying that, I dont want to be accused of being anti SSM, but am happy to have found a cheaper alternative.

Chris

$200 is alot, but being a garage kit producer myself, I know how much time and money goes into producing resin kits.

I believe I paid $150 for the B-wing, and I honestly don't know how they produced it for that amount. (although I think its now $200). Resin and Silicon are expensive, and a kit like the B-wing (looking at the castings, which are top notch) looks labor intensive to cast, and with all the parts, was expensive to mold as well.

Charlie

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Friday, October 13, 2006 6:21 PM

Bud, as always.. Thank you..

Charlie, thanks for posting.. I have seen those ones on SSM and in honesty, happy that I found this guy here in Japan..

I understand that these kits are a big chunk of resin. But $200 is a bit much for them I think, and was happy to get a similar 1/48 Y-Wing $50 less than that.. In saying that, I dont want to be accused of being anti SSM, but am happy to have found a cheaper alternative.

The only problem with this guy is, that you need to speak Japanese, and he does take his time in getting the products to you.. But for me, I dont mind waiting.. The one I have has kept me plenty busy for now.. Actually is is back on the shelf, I have started rebuilding the X-Wing to go with it.. Once I have done that, I will finish the brass piping on the Y-Wing..

Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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chasd25

Member since
December 2002
From: SF Bay Area

Posted by chasd25 on Friday, October 13, 2006 8:48 AM

Nice work! I'm still on the waiting list to get mine from the Starship Modeler Store. I've got the 1:48 B-wing, and it is an impressive kit.

Starship Modeler acquired kits/molds from SMT, and is issuing them under their banner now.

Charlie

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Dubau

Member since
March 2006
From: Boyertown, PA, USA

Posted by Dubau on Friday, October 13, 2006 7:12 AM

And yet another OUTSTANDING Job from Chris.

As always WELL DONE !

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:48 PM

Thanks for your comments guys.. Well this one has such great detail, that it basically makes itself look good.. I am having the problem with trying not to do too much, in order to get the balance just right...

I have been back at work, so havnt had a chance to do much else since the last update, but will continue again this weekend.. I also have a flight-line of 1/48 X-Wing's ready to be built, and as stated earlier, will be displaying this Y-Wing on a nice wooden base with an X-Wing..

Cheers, Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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ssgkopp

Member since
November 2005

Posted by ssgkopp on Thursday, October 12, 2006 5:34 PM

Great looking kit you just have to love the ruggedness of it all

where do you get these can you shoot me a PM with the info and cost

k

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Cudamav

Member since
November 2004
From: Nashville, TN

Posted by Cudamav on Thursday, October 12, 2006 4:09 PM

You always impress me with your work. I can not wait to see it finished

~Jason "Not all who wander are lost"

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, October 12, 2006 3:02 AM

Thanks Ray,

Well I came across these kits by a company here in Japan..

I got this one a little cheaper than the other two I ordered, because he doesnt have landing gear or a pilot.. But I am scratching a pilot as we speak...

Another delema I am having is what colour to do the astro droid?.. I am leaning towards a red or blue one?

Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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grenadierII

Member since
June 2003
From: The Land of Dueling Banjos...

Posted by grenadierII on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:18 PM

That's pretty cool Chris! I check on E-bay every now and then hoping to pick up one of the older kits. No luck yet.

Ray

"mmm....forbidden doughnut".

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Chris_in_Japan

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

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 4:46 AM

Well no reply's, but thats ok.. I will reply to myself with an update pic Wink [;)]

Anyways, I have started on the cockpit, and have started a little weathering.. This thing is going to need an awfull lot of rust, so the weathering will get full on as I continue with this kit..

I have started doing the copper plumbing for this bad boy, and I am happy with the way it is turning out!.. I got two different sized copper rods to complete this..

I havnt really been into Star Wars kits of late, but I have really loved taking my time with this kit, and I simply cant get over the size of it.. I will end up displaying it with a 1/48 X-Wing on a nice wooden base with schematics..

Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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Chris_in_Japan

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

COMPLETED PICS: 1/48 Resin Y-Wing Fighter & AMT X-Wing display....

Posted by Chris_in_Japan on Thursday, October 5, 2006 7:26 AM

Well, I was going to keep this one a secret until it was finished, but I have had alot of fun building it.. It is my 1/48 Resin Y-Wing, made here by a guy in Japan...

I bought 3 of them, and am waiting for the other 2. .. The other 2 will be full kits with landing gear, pilots ect.. But I got this first one a little cheaper because it was a spare without landing gear and a pilot. So I have decided to build it in flight, and I will scratch the pilot myself...

This is a BIG kit!.. I guess it can be compared to the SMT Y-Wing in quality, but as they are not available anymore, I was happy to find these here in Japan!

As you can see in the pics, it is a long way from finished.. I will be fully detailing the cockpit, and will weather the exposed sections of the aircraft to match those seen on screen.. I also bought copper rods to install as the copper tubing exposed on this beautifull beast!

Here I have taken a picture of it next to the snap kit that I turned into a display, and have just sold to a collector.. The 1/48 Y-Wing is a beast compared to the little AMT Y-Wing and B-Wing...

The Resin Y-Wing, is the right size to display next to the 1/48 X-Wing Fighter, and Tie Fighter.. Thats where this bad boy will be going... Together with them!

I repeat.. The 1/48 Y-Wing is far from complete!

Cheers, Chris

On the bench:

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

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

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