X-wing
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The wings and cockpit will need to be painted before assembly in order to reach the hard to get areas. I have primed everything with Mr. Finishing surfacer 1500 gray.
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I have primed everything with Mr. Finishing surfacer 1500 gray.
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Cockpit constructed and painted.
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Cockpit constructed and painted.
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Under painting: wings Tamiya XF-54; body Tamiya XF-52
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Under painting of
a mix of Tamiya XF-2, XF-3, XF-7, & XF-52
a mix of Tamiya XF-2, XF-3, XF-7, & XF-52
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Layer of (40 to 3) Tamiya XF-2 and XF-19
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I am painting the details rather than using decals so I can do chipping and weathering.
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The chipping has begun...
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Working on the paint job.
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Almost finished, just a bit of post shading, chipping and the R2 unit to do.
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In its box frame
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In its box frame
Comentários
43 4 February 2021, 17:49
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Hey great! I have this one too. Could you post a pic of the decal sheet? I'd like to compare it with mine.
4 February 2021, 22:30
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Hey there JD, I upload photos of the stickers and decals for you in the Kit's "what's in the box" area. Just go to the kit and click the button.
4 February 2021, 23:08
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Most of these decals I will probably not use. I'll be painting on a lot so I can do chipping and other weathering effects.
4 February 2021, 23:11
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Awesome, thanks! I should start adding box content too, it's really helpful.
4 February 2021, 23:13
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Did a bit of chipping today. Everything has to be painted before assembly.
19 August 2021, 11:49
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Thank you Torsten. The paint layering on the original models used for the films is interesting to study. I'm learning a lot.
20 August 2021, 01:53
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Michael, so far the Bandai TIE fighter kit was the best I have ever made. I'll let you guys know if I think this kit is better or worse than the TIE fighter when I am finished. I totally agree, Bandai makes the best kits on the market. I wish their was some company that made historical airplanes with this quality.
20 August 2021, 22:04
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Thank you gentlemen, so far I have enjoyed the ease of this kit which allowed me to concentrate on the painting. But the plastic was a bit brittle in areas and I found myself fixing broken part a few times. For this reason I think the Bandai Tie Fighter is an even better kit, with this coming in a close second.
27 September 2021, 08:04
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Fantastic! Who would know better the X-wing if not Skywalker? LOL 😄
1 December 2021, 07:31
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Thank you gentlemen. I need a better set up for taking photos. I have to research on how to set up a proper light box. These were just photos I made with my mobile with room lighting. If anyone has a clue about photography I'd appreciate any advice you could give.
1 December 2021, 14:43
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Lovely work, great attention to detail and weathering. Definitely going to refer back to when I finally make one from the stash! This has reminded me I need to post my TIE photos too, well I need to take them first lol
3 December 2021, 10:01
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Thank you Gareth, I am happy my little contribution could inspire you.
3 December 2021, 15:20