Star Wars Theme Group Build

[TimM63]

This is a Star Wars group build. Any Star Wars kit you choose. No start date has been set yet.
I will be doing the Bandai 1/72 Y-Wing Starfighter. My kit should arrive next week some time.

 

[Pantherman]

This is a Star Wars group build. Any Star Wars kit you choose. No start date has been set yet.
I will be doing the Bandai 1/72 Y-Wing Starfighter. My kit should arrive next week some time.

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I'm in as haven't done anything sci-fi yet. My kit should arrive Monday. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

I'm in as haven't done anything sci-fi yet. My kit should arrive Monday. Pantherman

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This build will be my first sci-fi kit as well.

 

[Pantherman]

This build will be my first sci-fi kit as well.

I think we will be needing the skills and tips from fellow sci-fi members on this one. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

I haven't done anything like this before.
I agree PM, we might need our Sci-Fi brothers for advice.
Do things get weathered in space?

I'll order mine next week.

 

[Pantherman]

I haven't done anything like this before.
I agree PM, we might need our Sci-Fi brothers for advice.
Do things get weathered in space?

I'll order mine next week.

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Yeah, space dust...........Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

I changed my kit.

 

[TimM63]

I changed my kit.

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Not the dreaded Tie Fighter. LOL

 

[TimM63]

I think we will be needing the skills and tips from fellow sci-fi members on this one. Pantherman

Indeed

 

[Pantherman]

Not the dreaded Tie Fighter. LOL

And I thought a Tie fighter was someone who was resistant to their neck wear.........
Pantherman

 

[Deleted member 21002]

This is a Star Wars group build. Any Star Wars kit you choose. No start date has been set yet.
I will be doing the Bandai 1/72 Y-Wing Starfighter. My kit should arrive next week some time.

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I built this kit a while ago. It was a fairly easy build except for the piping. There has to be at least 45-50 individual pipes you have to install. I broke 3 of them attempting to put them in place. Superglue fixed them after I installed each end, then glued them back together. Some of the pipes are extremely thin. My other advice is not painting it until the pipes are all in place. I painted after all the pipes were in place. The holes and places they fit into, are so small, I was afraid to paint first. They were a tight fit before painting. Here are a couple pics of the finished product. It was a fun build for sure.

 

[TimM63]

I built this kit a while ago. It was a fairly easy build except for the piping. There has to be at least 45-50 individual pipes you have to install. I broke 3 of them attempting to put them in place. Superglue fixed them after I installed each end, then glued them back together. Some of the pipes are extremely thin. My other advice is not painting it until the pipes are all in place. I painted after all the pipes were in place. The holes and places they fit into, are so small, I was afraid to paint first. They were a tight fit before painting. Here are a couple pics of the finished product. It was a fun build for sure. View attachment 119199View attachment 119200View attachment 119201View attachment 119202

That's a great build. Nice work
Thanks for the advice. Will definitely keep in mind.

 

[Pantherman]

I built this kit a while ago. It was a fairly easy build except for the piping. There has to be at least 45-50 individual pipes you have to install. I broke 3 of them attempting to put them in place. Superglue fixed them after I installed each end, then glued them back together. Some of the pipes are extremely thin. My other advice is not painting it until the pipes are all in place. I painted after all the pipes were in place. The holes and places they fit into, are so small, I was afraid to paint first. They were a tight fit before painting. Here are a couple pics of the finished product. It was a fun build for sure. View attachment 119199View attachment 119200View attachment 119201View attachment 119202

Got some great detail painting done there, I like it.
Will you be joining the group build? Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

And I thought a Tie fighter was someone who was resistant to their neck wear.........
Pantherman

Lol

I built this kit a while ago. It was a fairly easy build except for the piping. There has to be at least 45-50 individual pipes you have to install. I broke 3 of them attempting to put them in place. Superglue fixed them after I installed each end, then glued them back together. Some of the pipes are extremely thin. My other advice is not painting it until the pipes are all in place. I painted after all the pipes were in place. The holes and places they fit into, are so small, I was afraid to paint first. They were a tight fit before painting. Here are a couple pics of the finished product. It was a fun build for sure. View attachment 119199View attachment 119200View attachment 119201View attachment 119202

You did such a fantastic job on this kit. I love a good challenge (dropping sacrifices to the carpet gods is my forte.)

Which kit is this?

 

[TimM63]

Lol

You did such a fantastic job on this kit. I love a good challenge (dropping sacrifices to the carpet gods is my forte.)

Which kit is this?

That's the Y-Wing fighter

 

[Deleted member 21002]

Got some great detail painting done there, I like it.
Will you be joining the group build? Pantherman

Don't know yet. The last two kits I did were the Tamiya Kawasaki Ninja H2 and the Tamiya 1/72 F16CJ Block 50. The Ninja took me about 2 months and was a challenge as well as a fun build. The F16 built me. It went together as it was supposed to, but for some reason I had to fight it all the way. So taking a break from it for a week or so, then have a Tamiya Honda CBR 1000 Fireblade to build. Love doing bikes. I guess it depends on when it starts and how much time I can invest in it. I certainly appreciate the ask. It will be on my list. Thanks all!

 

[Down Time]

Not the dreaded Tie Fighter. LOL

 

[Pantherman]

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He's gonna need a bigger blaster....... PM

 

[ohbejuan]

I am in! I have two Star Wars kits in the stash and I have been looking for something to kick start me again!

In answer to the weathering question. Rebel ships should look like they have been through the wringer. Imperial ships are nice and tidy.

 

[ohbejuan]

Not having done a group build before, how do I know when to start?

 

[Pantherman]

Not having done a group build before, how do I know when to start?

Just keep an eye on the thread, we will eventually sort a start date.

What kit are you thinking of building? Pantherman

 

[ohbejuan]

I have these two in the stash. I am leaning toward the Y-Wing. One of the things I like about Sci Fi builds, there is a lots of room for adding your own stamp. I am thinking of doing the Y-Wing in dark grey with orange markings and a lot of metallic chipping.

 

[TimM63]

I have these two in the stash. I am leaning toward the Y-Wing. One of the things I like about Sci Fi builds, there is a lots of room for adding your own stamp. I am thinking of doing the Y-Wing in dark grey with orange markings and a lot of metallic chipping.

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I will be building that same Y-Wing.

 

[GaryG64]

Not having done a group build before, how do I know when to start?

Usually when we all (or most of us) have our kit(s). We set a tentative start date. However, some of us jump the gun, like me.

 

[Pantherman]

Usually when we all (or most of us) have our kit(s). We set a tentative start date. However, some of us jump the gun, like me.

And me......... but maybe not this time. PM

 

[TimM63]

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

 

[ohbejuan]

Well, I went and did a silly thing. I ordered a Fine Molds Y-Wing and I plan to build them side by side with different markings.

 

[TimM63]

I will be building this kit at the same time.

 

[Pantherman]

I will be building this kit at the same time.

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I have been looking at that kit for a while so very interested to see how you get on with it. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

And me......... but maybe not this time. PM

Hyper drive was broken so amazon prime delivered it. Think the box hit a meteor on route......Pantherman