Valeron's Revell 1:57 X-Wing Fighter
- Thread starter Valeron
- Start date
HI MIKE will look forward to seein this built as i am a sifi fan
chrisb
chrisb
G
Looking good, even if it’s an old kit 
Could you add some background, please? Like the movies this is from, how they’re used in it, whatever else you think may be interesting. A picture of the “real” thing will also help people who aren’t familiar with it.
Could you add some background, please? Like the movies this is from, how they’re used in it, whatever else you think may be interesting. A picture of the “real” thing will also help people who aren’t familiar with it.
A bit of info on the X-Wing fighter.
The X-Wing fighter has featured in many of the Star Wars Films and Spin Offs. It was first shown in the original Star Wars film, released in 1977. The fighter was used by the Alliance in their conflict against the Galactic Empire.
In the original file, the spacecraft was piloted by Luke Skywalker when he destroyed the Death Star. On board with him was his robot R2D2.
More information on Wikipedia can be found here
The X-Wing fighter has featured in many of the Star Wars Films and Spin Offs. It was first shown in the original Star Wars film, released in 1977. The fighter was used by the Alliance in their conflict against the Galactic Empire.
In the original file, the spacecraft was piloted by Luke Skywalker when he destroyed the Death Star. On board with him was his robot R2D2.
More information on Wikipedia can be found here
Use the force Mike :thumb2:
A film icon, I’m in
I've started today with a bit of cleanup and once completed on these parts, I'll prime and then paint them.
There are some serious ejector marks on the wings which I'm sorting. These would be visible on the model as I'm going to have it flying mode with the wings open in the X-wing formation.
Also I need to perform surgery on Luke as he won't fit into the cockpit. I guess we've put on a bit of weight around the middle since 1977.
There are some serious ejector marks on the wings which I'm sorting. These would be visible on the model as I'm going to have it flying mode with the wings open in the X-wing formation.
Also I need to perform surgery on Luke as he won't fit into the cockpit. I guess we've put on a bit of weight around the middle since 1977.
YES Mike he needs to go on a diet lol but im lookin forward to seein this built as i love sifi
chrisb
chrisb
Looks to have decent detail Mike but the ejector marks are a nuisance and Luke will need some work.
It's not Luke, It's Porkins ...
Sorry Mike, I'm a bit late in. Love the X-Wing and I'm sure you will nail it. Yea. Luke does look a bit 'Pudgy', doesn't he...Sucks when you get on in age. I hope R2D2 fits ok...
Prost
Allen
Prost
Allen
This is going to be a very grey model. 5 different shades so far.
This is the main body which I'll now do a clear coat and add decals which are quite colourful.
It's very hard plastic which is different to the Airfix and ICM models I've been making. Dry fitting these two parts together and the wings was easy, although a getting them apart afterwards not so easy.
This is the main body which I'll now do a clear coat and add decals which are quite colourful.
It's very hard plastic which is different to the Airfix and ICM models I've been making. Dry fitting these two parts together and the wings was easy, although a getting them apart afterwards not so easy.
G
Probably because it was designed as a snap-fit model, you always have to be careful test-fitting things with those.
Legal Notice
scalemodelling.co.uk is a privately operated online discussion forum. All content posted by members reflects their own views and opinions and does not necessarily represent those of the forum owners or administrators. While reasonable efforts are made to moderate content, no responsibility is accepted for user-generated material. By using this site, you agree to comply with UK law and the forum rules.