1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild

REL · 04-07-2010, 06:55 PM

Just messing around with my vac former today and I made a form for this concept X Wing then did a few pulls. I have to make it in two halves since I couldn't get a sharp enough edge on the back.

Based on this picture here.

Thanks for looking

Zombie Killer · 04-07-2010, 07:05 PM

That looks great. I love the look of that ship. It's like a Formula 1 Xwing.

Yes, more please.

phase pistol · 04-07-2010, 07:28 PM

Sweet!

I love that McQuarrie painting. The design is really cool too. The Grant McCune models, very early conceptual models, are great as well. I think he actually did use a Formula One kit for the fuselage.

Nighteyes · 04-07-2010, 08:54 PM

Very cool. Are you planning on kitbashing at all or staying smooth?

That pull does not disappoint. Can't wait to see more.

greeble_gremlin · 04-07-2010, 09:21 PM

This is so cool!

I've been thinking it would be cool to have/make a kit on this subject in both 1/24 and 1/48 scales for years

Any chances of this being a kit?

how about a McQuarrie Concept Snow-Speeder too ! ( in 1/24 & 1/48)

This is going to be a nice build!

M

DarthDuck · 04-07-2010, 10:12 PM

It's about time the Rebel fleet received some new fighters!

greeble_gremlin · 04-07-2010, 10:38 PM

I'm not sure what's considered official Star Wars universe "canon"

but I always thought this version of the X-wing (with it's 1/2 semi-circle engines) would make a good "predecessor" to the T-65 Incom fighter...
say, call it the T-60.

It would be nice to feature them in the Clone Wars animated saga as they have done with other "un-used" artist's concepts.

just a "nerdy" thought

swgeek · 04-08-2010, 12:27 AM

Damn! Beat me to it.

I started mine about 6 months ago but got side tracked by my Tie Bomber build. Yours is looking good though, great start.

3d-builder · 04-08-2010, 07:00 AM

Hey your supposed to be trying to break your neck in
the back yard not building models!!!

Looks great so far
you should be able to form the big engines up on top as well!!

SD Studios · 04-08-2010, 07:15 AM

"Formula one"?

It's a dragster body, Karl. Old news. Keep up with current events.

If you want to hang out with the "SS Forum Crew" make sure you are up on your info.

This is a tough room. We aren't like those "general modeling" wussies. This is hard core model-building. Most beginners are killed-off by their first year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phase pistol

Sweet!

I love that McQuarrie painting. The design is really cool too. The Grant McCune models, very early conceptual models, are great as well. I think he actually did use a Formula One kit for the fuselage.

ralphee · 04-08-2010, 07:40 AM

Nice to see this one being done, its a great design.

lee

resrvordog · 04-08-2010, 03:19 PM

Just to drop in a note on Ralph's behalf - while many of us grew up thinking of everything in the painting as his design, Ralph would be quick to point out that the X-Wing was Joe Johnston's concept. As was the TIE Fighter, and even the Death Star surface detail concepts in this particular production painting. Ralph was taking the diverse design concepts George had chosen (in this case Joe's) and incorporating them into a dynamic setting to serve as inspiration to the rest of the crew who were tasked with realizing these images in three dimensions.

While Ralph certainly had his share of designs brought to life in the films, he was not the only person contributing amazing work.

John Scoleri
co-author
The Art of Ralph McQuarrie

REL · 04-08-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by resrvordog

Just to drop in a note on Ralph's behalf - while many of us grew up thinking of everything in the painting as his design, Ralph would be quick to point out that the X-Wing was Joe Johnston's concept. As was the TIE Fighter, and even the Death Star surface detail concepts in this particular production painting. Ralph was taking the diverse design concepts George had chosen (in this case Joe's) and incorporating them into a dynamic setting to serve as inspiration to the rest of the crew who were tasked with realizing these images in three dimensions.

While Ralph certainly had his share of designs brought to life in the films, he was not the only person contributing amazing work.

John Scoleri
co-author
The Art of Ralph McQuarrie

Thanks for that history on this. I got the Star Wars sketchbook with Joe's drawings, that's going to be a big help in this.

I'm working out what the rear fuselage will look like, from the painting it looks like it's a half round on top, so I'll go with that for now and see how it shapes out.

Zombie Killer · 04-08-2010, 08:57 PM

I'm sure you have it but .....
Looking good!

REL · 04-08-2010, 09:00 PM

Yes I do, but that drawing doesn't work out with the first painting 3 dimensionally. It's almost like it's two separate X Wings.

But I will be using the butt plate from that perspective and it gives me an idea how the engines mount.

Zombie Killer · 04-08-2010, 09:13 PM

Yes, it also has 2 extra humps underneath that are not there in the front view.
I was looking through kitscans today and it resembles the X15 fuselage. Sleek and chunky at all the same time.

DarthDuck · 04-08-2010, 09:24 PM

REL,
Have you gathered the donor kits yet?

What?

Oh.

Guy Cowen · 04-09-2010, 08:42 PM

Looking good Rich, I had al kinds of problems trying to realize the McQ snow speeder, some of the lines where impossible to work out. a real HF. Ireally wanted to get it right but just didn't know what right was, looks like you've got this in hand though. I'm already painting it in my head, fancy doing a run of pulls some day when its all over? No pressure
just getting in first if it happens. go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on Please? (Father Ted for those that dont know)

Guy Cowen · 04-09-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthDuck

REL,
Have you gathered the donor kits yet?

What?

Oh.

I think I've worked out the canvas it was painted on, & you'll need to get some Vintage Ingres paper

DarthDuck · 04-09-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy Cowen

I think I've worked out the canvas it was painted on, & you'll need to get some Vintage Ingres paper

Let's not forget the proper ink and quill pens!

REL · 04-10-2010, 01:17 AM

Thanks. It's definitely fun to make something from one painting.

I worked some more on it tonight. I made the bottom fuselage and cut out the canopy.

Guy Cowen · 04-10-2010, 05:33 AM

That looks ace Rich

3d-builder · 04-10-2010, 10:29 AM

Told ya it would pop when the canopy was cut out!!
Got to love plastic!!!

REL · 04-12-2010, 01:56 AM

Since this is now going to be a resin kit, I've had to make some adjustments to make it a master pattern instead of a straight scratchbuild.

Thanks.

Zombie Killer · 04-12-2010, 06:15 AM

Fantastic news on the kit. This is coming out great. Those are some clean panel lines.

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04-07-2010, 06:55 PM	#1
REL Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: okc Posts: 2,083	1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Just messing around with my vac former today and I made a form for this concept X Wing then did a few pulls. I have to make it in two halves since I couldn't get a sharp enough edge on the back. Based on this picture here. Thanks for looking

04-07-2010, 07:05 PM	#2
Zombie Killer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 1,443	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild That looks great. I love the look of that ship. It's like a Formula 1 Xwing. Yes, more please.

04-07-2010, 07:28 PM	#3
phase pistol Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 14,599	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Sweet! I love that McQuarrie painting. The design is really cool too. The Grant McCune models, very early conceptual models, are great as well. I think he actually did use a Formula One kit for the fuselage.

04-07-2010, 08:54 PM	#4
Nighteyes Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,048	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Very cool. Are you planning on kitbashing at all or staying smooth? That pull does not disappoint. Can't wait to see more.

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04-07-2010, 09:21 PM	#5
greeble_gremlin Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 162	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild This is so cool! I've been thinking it would be cool to have/make a kit on this subject in both 1/24 and 1/48 scales for years Any chances of this being a kit? how about a McQuarrie Concept Snow-Speeder too ! ( in 1/24 & 1/48) This is going to be a nice build! M

04-07-2010, 10:12 PM	#6
DarthDuck Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 208	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild It's about time the Rebel fleet received some new fighters!

04-07-2010, 10:38 PM	#7
greeble_gremlin Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 162	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild I'm not sure what's considered official Star Wars universe "canon" but I always thought this version of the X-wing (with it's 1/2 semi-circle engines) would make a good "predecessor" to the T-65 Incom fighter... say, call it the T-60. It would be nice to feature them in the Clone Wars animated saga as they have done with other "un-used" artist's concepts. just a "nerdy" thought

04-08-2010, 12:27 AM	#8
swgeek Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 211	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Damn! Beat me to it. I started mine about 6 months ago but got side tracked by my Tie Bomber build. Yours is looking good though, great start. Last edited by swgeek; 04-08-2010 at 02:20 AM.

04-08-2010, 07:00 AM	#9
3d-builder Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,394	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Hey your supposed to be trying to break your neck in the back yard not building models!!! Looks great so far you should be able to form the big engines up on top as well!!

04-08-2010, 07:40 AM	#11
ralphee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham,England. Posts: 4,614	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Nice to see this one being done, its a great design. lee

04-08-2010, 03:19 PM	#12
resrvordog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 2	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Just to drop in a note on Ralph's behalf - while many of us grew up thinking of everything in the painting as his design, Ralph would be quick to point out that the X-Wing was Joe Johnston's concept. As was the TIE Fighter, and even the Death Star surface detail concepts in this particular production painting. Ralph was taking the diverse design concepts George had chosen (in this case Joe's) and incorporating them into a dynamic setting to serve as inspiration to the rest of the crew who were tasked with realizing these images in three dimensions. While Ralph certainly had his share of designs brought to life in the films, he was not the only person contributing amazing work. John Scoleri co-author The Art of Ralph McQuarrie

04-08-2010, 08:57 PM	#14
Zombie Killer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 1,443	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild I'm sure you have it but ..... Looking good!

04-08-2010, 09:00 PM	#15
REL Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: okc Posts: 2,083	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Yes I do, but that drawing doesn't work out with the first painting 3 dimensionally. It's almost like it's two separate X Wings. But I will be using the butt plate from that perspective and it gives me an idea how the engines mount.

04-08-2010, 09:13 PM	#16
Zombie Killer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 1,443	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Yes, it also has 2 extra humps underneath that are not there in the front view. I was looking through kitscans today and it resembles the X15 fuselage. Sleek and chunky at all the same time.

04-08-2010, 09:24 PM	#17
DarthDuck Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 208	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild REL, Have you gathered the donor kits yet? What? Oh.

04-09-2010, 08:42 PM	#18
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Looking good Rich, I had al kinds of problems trying to realize the McQ snow speeder, some of the lines where impossible to work out. a real HF. Ireally wanted to get it right but just didn't know what right was, looks like you've got this in hand though. I'm already painting it in my head, fancy doing a run of pulls some day when its all over? No pressure just getting in first if it happens. go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on Please? (Father Ted for those that dont know)

04-10-2010, 01:17 AM	#21
REL Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: okc Posts: 2,083	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Thanks. It's definitely fun to make something from one painting. I worked some more on it tonight. I made the bottom fuselage and cut out the canopy.

04-10-2010, 05:33 AM	#22
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild That looks ace Rich

04-10-2010, 10:29 AM	#23
3d-builder Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,394	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Told ya it would pop when the canopy was cut out!! Got to love plastic!!!

04-12-2010, 01:56 AM	#24
REL Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: okc Posts: 2,083	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Since this is now going to be a resin kit, I've had to make some adjustments to make it a master pattern instead of a straight scratchbuild. Thanks.

04-12-2010, 06:15 AM	#25
Zombie Killer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 1,443	Re: 1/24 scale Ralph McQuarrie concept X-Wing scratchbuild Fantastic news on the kit. This is coming out great. Those are some clean panel lines.

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