EFX X Wing repaint

REL

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This thing is huge and well made. I'm going to be repainting it to match Red 5.

Thanks for looking.

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Very cool. Will like to see her when you are done repainting her. Of course you should do very fine. By the way you have a PM coming your way.
 
Me too, although, take caution as the original models, were probably darker and more contrasting than they appear on film. I believe the harsh lighting just washes out alot of the darker colors. I still think the eFx one would look better if it were slightly toned down, so I am looking forward to this. :)
 
Got her all stripped and reprimered. What a beauty!

There's no getting it apart so painting will be an interesting experience.



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You can check the sporadic progress in this folder.
Index of /efx_x
 
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I used goof off and lacquer thinner, but I didn't completely strip it, just the heavier parts where the factory paint was on there really thick and obscured the detail. I had to completely strip the R2 unit though, and I used lacquer thinner with an old toothbrush.

I use Plastikote black under plastikote white. 2 coats of black, one coat of white, it makes a nice light gray with a slight wash affect.

I'm starting the weathering.

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Looking really good, as always Rich! The only challenge on that paint job, would be me attempting it! You could paint one of these from the outside of a glass case and I would still have to throw mine out.
 
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I used goof off and lacquer thinner, but I didn't completely strip it, just the heavier parts where the factory paint was on there really thick and obscured the detail. I had to completely strip the R2 unit though, and I used lacquer thinner with an old toothbrush.

I use Plastikote black under plastikote white. 2 coats of black, one coat of white, it makes a nice light gray with a slight wash affect.

I'm starting the weathering.

efx_x09.jpg

Thanks REL. Is the plastikote a lacquer based paint? My understanding is that the original X-Wing models used an automotive black laquer based paint for the primer coat.

Looking great btw.
 
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