Y-Wing WIP Studio Scale

[13aceofspades13]

i am liking this quite a bit, it looks really cool.

 

[punkpigpen]

On the most humid day in years on the East Coast of the USA, of course is the day i insist on primering my beloved Y-Wing. I hope it sets ok. i'll give it a day and see.

 

[mariosmodelkits]

this is coming along superbly beautiful kit and excellent building skills being shown here bro keep it up.

 

[punkpigpen]

Update time! So we got her primered and the cockpit is done and the fiber optics trimmed. Its going to be a few days till i can base coat because i waiting on needles for my Badger airbrush. Mine i have are bent But i did mix up the base coat color in a bottle. Its a mix of 30% deck tan and 70% white.
The cockpit was painted sea grey (Vallejo), washed with brownish black pigment then dry brushed Bolt Gun.

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[punkpigpen]

more pics!

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[CTspeedshop]

Looking Very Awesome!!!

 

[JohnSimmons]

That looks so good! Really looks true to the studio model, love that size of scale. Keep up the good work!

 

[ModelMakerMike]

That's Fan-FRICKIN-Tabulous!!!!!!
The Y-wing was always one of my faves from Star Wars. I was incredibly dis-appointed when the only version AMT/ERTL released was the very tiny Snap kit.It's built, and painted on my shelf, but holds no candle to this wonderful kit!
;D
p.s., you are doing an excellent job with her.

 

[Igard]

The awesomosity of this build is off the chart!

 

[punkpigpen]

Thanks guys that means alot to me! I'm doing my best to do the kit right as I've wanted this kit for soo long and it was a journey to finally get one.
I wish my airbrush needles weren't wrecked because the canopy is ready for paint. But its all good because if you haven't noticed my workbench is thrashed so i really need to rememdy that tonite.

 

[punkpigpen]

These are difficult to get and may be too big and/or too pricey for ome BUT there is a pretty darn accurate 1/48 resin kit that just came out. half the size of this but still big. way cheaper. i can get you guys info on that if youre interested.

 

[ModelMakerMike]

Sure, that would be kewl, but I have never worked with resin.... :'(

 

[punkpigpen]

It aint hard to work w resin. its just very different than a standard kit. you can hit me up for any tips. there's a litle more clean-up...the parts must have a soapy bath...puttying and fitting. lots of sanding. but other than that, all your knowledge of scale modelling applies.

 

[Igard]

That 1/48th scale sounds good. I wouldn't know where to keep one as big as the studio scale. Is it only available in North America?

On the subject of Resin, are there any special rules for joining 2 pieces? Does still react the same to plastic cement/CA glue etc?

 

[punkpigpen]

If 2 pieces of resin that is solid and NOT hollow like a styrene kit, it is best to tap a hole with a pin vise or drill and add a piece of small brass tube to act a a dowel. good CA glue can easily hold most parts together but larger heavy pieces usually require 5 minute epoxy and clamping.

 

[Igard]

Cool. Thanks for that.

Got my little eye on a couple of resin kits, but most of them aren't available in the UK and I hate ordering from the States as I always get hit by the dreaded customs fee!

 

[punkpigpen]

To avoid customs make sure the declaration slip is marked as "gift" from the seller. it helps as i ship to Europe all the time.

 

[Igard]

That sounds like the way to do it between 2 people, but I don't think a company would agree to this. They always declare the value don't they, or else break the law which isn't good for a business.

 

[punkpigpen]

I break all kinds of laws all the time. I grew up like an outlaw in rough neighborhoods up until 2 year ago. You can always ask them to declare as a gift. they may say yes.

 

[Igard]

People must do that sort of thing all the time. How are they gonna know?

Unless Her Majesty's tax collectors are watching us even now. *Looks both ways and quickly scarpers*