andyclaesens
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Post by andyclaesens on Dec 13, 2021 13:31:38 GMT
Good afternoon all. The Y-Wing to me is not as attractive as the X-Wing yet it enjoys a huge fanbase. This build of one was another commission piece for a colleague last year. While there is a certain amount of latitude in terms of accuracy with these Sci-Fi kits the fans of the films can be very demanding with the finish and the way they look. Therefore the painting stages were what I was most concerned about it. The kit is typical of Bandai's push together assembly although I elected to glue everything anyway. Here's the blog, I hope you enjoy it First up, Boxart and contents.       Andy |
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Post by andyclaesens on Dec 13, 2021 13:37:35 GMT
The build itself is quite straight forward. The instructions are clear and parts breakdown seemed easy enough. Stage 1: Hull   Stage 2: Hull   Stage 3: Engine pod wing stubs    More soon |
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Post by andyclaesens on Dec 13, 2021 13:41:59 GMT
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Post by JEFF on Dec 13, 2021 14:14:24 GMT
I'm in.  |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 13, 2021 14:15:50 GMT
I'll take a seat next to Jeff |
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Post by andyclaesens on Dec 13, 2021 15:48:29 GMT
Jeff, Paul, welcome to the show. More buildwork... This time on the cockpit section.      Cockpit tub painted.   More later. Andy |
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Post by bwilt on Dec 13, 2021 17:34:05 GMT
Different stuff, but very nice! All that piping, is that normally push together as well?
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Post by Paul B on Dec 13, 2021 17:38:49 GMT
That looks cool  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 13, 2021 17:40:33 GMT
My word that does look very good.
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 13, 2021 18:23:58 GMT
This is great, Andy! Amazing detail with the moldings. Always loved the Y-Wing after seeing Gold Leader and the boys in the trench, in the theater in '77.
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Post by Marco on Dec 14, 2021 10:41:46 GMT
Cool looking fighter! Nice work so far!
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Post by JEFF on Dec 14, 2021 12:46:03 GMT
I like that.  |
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 14, 2021 13:01:49 GMT
Yeah. Let’s have a close up of the pilot, please.
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Post by andyclaesens on Dec 14, 2021 22:07:50 GMT
Different stuff, but very nice! All that piping, is that normally push together as well? Thanks very much. Yes they do push fit and the fit is good. However, glue is my preference, just in case. |
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Post by andyclaesens on Dec 14, 2021 22:34:37 GMT
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Post by Marco on Dec 15, 2021 11:48:49 GMT
Looks fantastic mate!
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Post by Paul B on Dec 15, 2021 11:53:07 GMT
Dito the Marco  |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 15, 2021 14:29:20 GMT
That looks awesome,Andy. How did you do the yellow and blue? Are they decals?
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 15, 2021 18:56:30 GMT
Gorgeous Y-Wing, Andy!
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Post by andyclaesens on Dec 15, 2021 20:29:47 GMT
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