Star Wars Theme Group Build

[GaryG64]

I ordered a PE kit for the Y-Wing. Not sure when it will arrive.

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After the Texas and over 100 PE parts. I think I'll steer away from PE for a bit. lol

 

[GaryG64]

I built the Bandai kit but not this one. Interested to watch your progress.

I chose this because it's a 1/48 not a 72. 72 might be a little too small for me.

 

[GaryG64]

Ok, I did prime some cockpit parts for the Y-Wing. I suppose that counts as starting

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Yep.
That's OK.

 

[GaryG64]

I really shouldn't as I already have a few started. One I've been working on most lately is Planet of the Apes General Ursus from the 70's. I have till December to finish it for a birthday present. Most of my stash are Star Wars. I'll take a look and have to think about it. I also get slower the closer to completion I get, and I'm horrible at posting.

Another note on weathering, chipping from micro meteors, carbon scoring, and carbon marking by engines are all good. As was said before imperial are normally newer looking with less wear and tear, unless just came from battle. Rebels ships are normally much more beaten looks as they were always second hand or pieced together to operate. The Slave I typically has lots of chipping on it. One method I have heard of, but haven't had a chance to try yet, is dampen the area you want to chip and sprinkle salt and let it dry. Paint it and then rub the salt off.

I used the salt method on my watercolor paintings. It makes unusual patterns.

 

[Pantherman]

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Nice. PM

 

[Pantherman]

I really shouldn't as I already have a few started. One I've been working on most lately is Planet of the Apes General Ursus from the 70's. I have till December to finish it for a birthday present. Most of my stash are Star Wars. I'll take a look and have to think about it. I also get slower the closer to completion I get, and I'm horrible at posting.

Another note on weathering, chipping from micro meteors, carbon scoring, and carbon marking by engines are all good. As was said before imperial are normally newer looking with less wear and tear, unless just came from battle. Rebels ships are normally much more beaten looks as they were always second hand or pieced together to operate. The Slave I typically has lots of chipping on it. One method I have heard of, but haven't had a chance to try yet, is dampen the area you want to chip and sprinkle salt and let it dry. Paint it and then rub the salt off.

Thanks for the info. Hope you join the build and not a problem if you start early or finish late as no real rules to follow. We sort of get there in the end...... maybe...... possibly...... eventually. Pantherman

 

[Nikati]

Thanks for the info. Hope you join the build and not a problem if you start early or finish late as no real rules to follow. We sort of get there in the end...... maybe...... possibly...... eventually. Pantherman

Since you are doing the Slave I, some information I came across a few years ago, if I remember correctly the studio models had 13 colors. I assume that would include the weather colors used. For informational purposes more than anything.

 

[Pantherman]

Since you are doing the Slave I, some information I came across a few years ago, if I remember correctly the studio models had 13 colors. I assume that would include the weather colors used. For informational purposes more than anything.

Many thanks. PM

 

[ohbejuan]

My family is traveling without me over the holiday weekend so I suspect I know what I will be doing

 

[Nikati]

I'm thinking of doing one of these. I'm heading out of town first thing in the morning so I will have time to decide.

 

[GaryG64]

My kit will be here on Sunday. Do we have a start date? I wouldn't be able to start until Tuesday.

 

[TimM63]

My kit is still in transit. It's coming from Texas. No arrival date yet.

 

[Pantherman]

My kit will be here on Sunday. Do we have a start date? I wouldn't be able to start until Tuesday.

I need to finish the huey probably a week away at least. But happy to go with what everyone is OK with. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

I'll wait until we have our kits

 

[GaryG64]

Even the hurricane cannot stop Amazon! I got my kit today, it's going to be such a fast build with only 9 steps!

 

[TimM63]

Nice easy one after the Texas.

 

[GaryG64]

Nice easy one after the Texas.

Yes, indeed. It's bigger than I thought. It's big enough to put lighting in, but I'm not going to do that.

Nope. I just order some rice lights. So I'm going to attempt lighting the cockpit... maybe.

 

[Pantherman]

Yes, indeed. It's bigger than I thought. It's big enough to put lighting in, but I'm not going to do that.

Nope. I just order some rice lights. So I'm going to attempt lighting the cockpit... maybe.

Lighting is a challenge as you have to think about every build step beforehand just in case you need to cut something away or add something to hide wire's.

Great fun though. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Lighting is a challenge as you have to think about every build step beforehand just in case you need to cut something away or add something to hide wire's.

Great fun though. Pantherman

Thanks, I like challenging models.

 

[Pantherman]

Thanks, I like challenging models.

I learned alot from our fellow members. Now have an electronics drawer, who would have thought as a complete numbty when it comes to circuits and the rest. PM