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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: AngryJazz on August 08, 2023, 05:13:02 AM
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As a short break from my more detailed builds I wanted to have some fun with a Bandai kit.
Actually have quite a few of these im my stash, just never really got around to building them... Something else always stole my attention ;D
But wow what a mistake it was to leave them unbuilt! Must be one of the most enjoyable kits to put together, everything just snaps together in a very clever way. Plastic also sands very nice, just a quick pass and the sprue attachment is gone.
My plan is to build 2 Star Wars kits and make a Rebel base diorama with them. Droids and some maintenance stuff all around.
But for now only the Y-Wing.
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After a few nights of work its already taking shape.
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You are a rebel and a traitor... (wheeze, wheeze)... take him away!
D.V.
PS - no, not that D.V, just Dave V.
PPS - I'll be following this one, looks like a fun build!
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Hmm i'm sure this piece of space junk will be no harm to the Empire Lord Vader... I mean D.V... Oh no I mean Dave... ;)
Got the Y-Wing mostly assembled and primed.
Cut a few pieces to be able to pose one of the engines open for maintenance. The canopy also got the same treatment.
I went for a darker body and dry brushed it. Not sure if its the right color for what i want.... Maybe i can see it more clear once some grey is on the engines and cockpit area.
The brown primer is for later chipping as this space ship will be a beaten up and combat proven bomber.
Engine supports cut.
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Primer and some base color.
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not my usual cuppa but nice work there!
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Love that dry-brushing, this is going to be a beauty!
When I saw the first film way back when (and how long ago it seems, now!) one of the things that struck me immediately was the wonderfully beat-up look everything had... except the Imperial ships, of course, nothing but the latest and greatest weaponry for those guys. Too bad they couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with them.
I was actually surprised they managed to get a direct hit on Alderan with that big gun on the Death Star, as a matter of fact :-D
Dave V.
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Thanks Tony and Dave! And yes I also really like to look of a Rebel ship that has been to hell and back ;D
Going to try my best to capture this look and play around with oil weathering. Oils in general is something I would like to improve.
Back to the Y-Wing.
Immediately after looking at my own photos here I could see the effect was a bit too strong for my liking. I would be too black and not leave me with much color to show the details I want.
Changed the color to Neutral grey and mixed in some matte aluminium. Dry brushed after for a more subtle look. Think this will work much better and oils / washes will make details pop more.
Brush painted the cockpit details and added some seatbelts for a bit of extra interest.
Doing this reminded me why i typically build 1/48 scale ;)
Tried placing the cockpit 1€ to show the scale.
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Exquisite work on the cockpit, I love your paint work!!
I'm too scared of weathering to build any Star Wars kits, it's the Micro Galaxy Squadron toys for me!
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Awesome cockpit, and I love the weathering so far. This is a fun build to follow!
DV
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My favourite Star Wars ship. Looks great!
Steve
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Y-Wing has been chipped and mostly detail painted. Really starting to come to life 😁
Did 2 rounds of chipping fluid for a brown and dark grey weathering.
For the details on the body of the y-Wing I went for a more colorful and artistic approach. Think it makes it a bit more interesting.
Next is some oils, panel line and fading 😄
Maybe adding a droid also.
And sorry for the Photoroom edit / watermark. I had trouble with the background so cheated a little and cut the model onto a white backdrop.
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Love it... that's late-war Japanese level chipping! Nice color choices, too.
DV
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That looks really slick!!
Steve
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Thanks both of you :)
Chipping is indeed a little heavy, but I hope it will be fitting for the diorama I'm planning down the road.
Still undecided if a Rebel base or maybe Tatooine / junkyard setting would be best. Saw some cool things for 3D printing that could be fun.
For now the base is just for final pictures.
I had fun building this kit, it was a nice break for getting ready for my next longer build :D
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To me the chipping is pure Original Trilogy, and for some reason those exposed pipes really appeal to me. Beautiful work all round Ben!
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I agree with Zac, the exposed pipes really set it off. Were these your own addition?
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Simply wonderful all around. You've really captured the look IMHO. I hear these Bandai kits are pure joy at the bench.
Warren
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Thanks Zac, Kensar and Warren :)
The pipes are part of the kit, but I chose to give them a bit more color than you often see on Y-Wings. Think it gives some more visual interest than an all grey body.
And yes Bandai really made a great kit! Think I have to build another next time I need a break from a longer build :)
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Great build, and you gotta love that weathering. I agree wholeheartedly about the plumbing, it adds a lot of visual interest.
But you're still a Rebel and a traitor, though... :-D
DV
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Just noticed the RR Merlin valve covers... heh.
nice stuff. Maybe do a little discoloration at the bends in the copper to suggest heating?
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Haha thanks Dave ;)
Maybe a Empire build next time! I have the AT-AT and AT-ST that could be fun ;D
Thanks Tony! Its fun to look for these "hidden" parts. There are also track links and what looks to be a engine deck from a tiger on the kit.
And good idea! I will add a bit once I start the final diorama for it :)
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Small update!
Finally got around to making a base for the Y-Wing.
Most of my builds had stalled due to kids and little bench time. However now that they are sleeping better I can finally start to catch up on my backlog of half finished projects ;)
Wanted to make a Rebel outpost inspired setting.
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Awesome Fighter and Diorama
RAGIII
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I love the base and hut, terrific work!
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yes indeed!
super cool!!!
ciao
edo
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Terrific! Looks like it could be a scene from one of the umpteen new Disney SW prequel/sequel series!
Dutch
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Thank you very much for the kind words all of you :)
I will be finishing my Eduard Spitfire tonight (small side project).
Then i should hopefully be back to the WNW kit again soon!