Just Completed the build during TV time, I build this kit when watching TV, just can't stop building. The build was easy and straight forward, fits perfectly.


But there's one problem, the wings doesn't close well, I've tried sanding the inner plastic but it won't works


The kit provided both landing and flight mode, I think I'll choose the flight mode due to the wings.

I'm not a Star Wars fan but I like X-wing, I'll build the Luke version, I think it's Red 4.

I have zero reference on the color and I need fellow Jedi's help.

TQ.

Nice build you got there. I love X-wing and I got an AMT model kit of it (1/48 scale by measurement) but never got to finishing it.

One tip for you in order to get the wings close. Other than gluing the wings together, you can use some thin wire and wrap on the end of the wing (around the thing protruding out at the tip of the wing). You can also use tali pancing (provided you can get the thinnest). Just a suggestion though. I will be using that on my X-wing (I'm building it in a landing position as well).

As for the colour, the ones indicated in the instruction is accurate and if you want to build Luke's X-Wing, you have to use the red marking with 4 lines which indicated Red 4. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks for the tips and information Imran, never think of Ikat... tq tq tq.

buy another 1 and build in landed mode! :lol:

time to think abt starting on my own too...heheh just got myself the tie fighter n interceptor (my 2nd one)... i'm inspired by the "build during tv time" thing. means i can do that too... :lol:

Hi, Vince,

Some reference here from Starship Modeler - Star Wars Hardware Reference and some weathering tips - Weathering: One Modeler's Approach

Maybe you should buy 3 more and build this - Death Star Diorama :)

thanks for the links Viper, will help's me alot.

Luke's X-wing is Red-5. So that's 5 red stripes on the wings. I think the spirals on the guns are different for each fighter and that Red-5 didn't have any?

If I recall correctly, Red-4 is Biggs and Red-2 is Wedge.

Some one can correct my SW trivia if I got it wrong. :lol:

Star wars Specialist, please help!!!

Red Leader - Red leader la...
Red Two - Wedge
Red Three - Biggs
Red Four - 'Branon'
Red Five - Luke
Red Six - Porkins (the fat guy)

tq kerastangan.

Some update.

Preshaded with tamiya black


the all black method were used in heavy shadowed area.


The light grey is a mixture of Gunze 11 and Testors flat white.


Most of the details came out after the light grey coat.

More progress.

Just finished decaling, the whole process took me at least 6 hours.


95% of those tiny-winy dots are individual decals, must be patien fellow jedi!








Some oil wash to brings up the details.


overview after oil wash.

Bomber .
Very nice build ,but do the blaster nozzle require weathering? I am not sure at the moment

sllim

sorry, I'm not really a SW expert, what is that actually?

Ayoyo ..
the blaster nozzle.(the muncung tembak-tembak part..laser cannons)...do they require weathering?

think so,

:( I'm no expert with this sci-fi things..but..so envy..so envy with your x-wing..I think I want to repaint my x-wing later..:D

thanks black heart, no need 2 envy, just buy one frm HHQ. is your X-wing the AMT ones?

:D yup old AMT but still in a good condition..same scale as yours..is'nt it..and I think :: Kagan Atsuren :: is an expert build this kind of things

Some more progress

this kit comes with lots of decal areas, so I decided to post shade instead of preshade.


stand were sprayed with gunze metalizer and polished to shine, then sealed with future


My ugly pilot and R2D2


Luke's donkey were badly burned :D


Pilot on board


Instrument panels are all decals

showroom quality... love this build of yours man...

tabik...

Very nice weathering there BV....well done ;)

Vince,

very good work on the FM X-Wing! I like the R2-D2 head! Now i'm itching to re-do my old AMT 1/48 X-Wing..... :)

cheers,

Ken B)

Good job Vince. You truly are a plastic model factory. Beautiful work as always.

thanks for the support, Dremel, Kenny and David. Here's the completed kit, sorry 4 the picture quality, it's bit over exposed, I'm using my phone coz that time my camera is out of batt.

This little bird were stored inside a box after shooting, as a gift to my friend.

:o .. Sooo nice your x-wing.. Wish I could have 1 and built as good as yours...

Well done, Vince!

Very nice build Vince. Your friend is very lucky to know you :)

:D may the force alwayz be with you :D

wish you would give it to me :lol: :lol:


great work there BV

Shars,
I think you ca do better then me.

Xamel,
Thanks for the support during my build

YG,
I'm lucky to know you, thanks.

Blackheart,
May the force be with all the members.

Modelstarter,
Dream more, and you'll have it in your heart, thanks for the support.