Studio Scale A wing, finished at last!

guy, i'm embarrassed that i'm finally reading this build. i had it bookmarked for a rainy day, but that was def'ly my mistake.

while drooling over the paint job, i have a bit of memory loss (from a few pages before) how great the construction/build is itself. your paint skills are quite the mesmerizer. makes one forget about everything else!

one question though...and pardon my ignorance on the overall subject of the a-wing (even though i've always loved its overall design), but I'm surprised the two ovaloid thrusters were scratched. it "seems" like i've seen a few jets with those types of thrusters. i presume you know better and have done your homework (since it obviously shows). i just figured those shapes had a donor out there somewhere?

hats way way way off to your man.

qcfoundry said:

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guy, i'm embarrassed that i'm finally reading this build. i had it bookmarked for a rainy day, but that was def'ly my mistake.

while drooling over the paint job, i have a bit of memory loss (from a few pages before) how great the construction/build is itself. your paint skills are quite the mesmerizer. makes one forget about everything else!

one question though...and pardon my ignorance on the overall subject of the a-wing (even though i've always loved its overall design), but I'm surprised the two ovaloid thrusters were scratched. it "seems" like i've seen a few jets with those types of thrusters. i presume you know better and have done your homework (since it obviously shows). i just figured those shapes had a donor out there somewhere?

hats way way way off to your man.

Thanks Q mate, not much has changed this week I'm so busy, its killing me not being able to finnish it. As for the engines I think that Donor parts were used but scaled up by ILM for some reason as with a few other models. Its pretty damn big to be honest & any kit would have to around 1/16-1/18th scale to come near in size. I'm no ID expert though & I'm sure someone may turn them up one day hopefully? You no what I'm going to go & paint for a bit now

Yeah, like on several ROTJ models, they used kitparts as inspiration (Revell F14 fuselage for the A-Wing fuselage, F-16 for the rear thruster etc...). You can see that on the Lambda shuttle (flakvierling38 shields scratched and enlarged), ROTJ AT-ST (inspired from TESB parts, most of them are enlarged and scratched), speederbike (based on the 312T hull, F-15 intake, all that enlarged and refined) etc...

I can kinda imagine it, ILM staff being lazy coming up designs knowing they can just pull the parts off kits, should've been a doddle for them.....Then along comes uncle George "Great stuff guys now make em twice the size?"

Some downward smiles that day I thinks

Hell Guy this is just fantastic. we knew you could paint but now your a scratch builder aswell. Nice work mate. Can't waite to see your next project.

I have to say, my biggest hope with this paint job is it looks as old as the prop is today. I really want it to look vintage and used.

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Hell Guy this is just fantastic. we knew you could paint but now your a scratch builder aswell. Nice work mate. Can't waite to see your next project.

Cheers bud, my next project wont be till next year looking at my work schedule. I really want to have a crack at my own design before tackling any more SW stuff

Just looking fantastic Guy....WOW excellent work glad you
found some time for it!

That is extrordinary paint work Guy. Michael's & your work on this model has been a pleasure to watch unfold. Also everyones help with the part Id's. This site is the best place anywhere to get parts Id'd. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Mike I'm so close but still dont know if I can finish before I go way on Monday...........fingers crossed

Jason, your right mate if it wasn't for Mike's extreme talent & the support of everyone here on the RPF this build would be nice but not the clone I was looking for.

I've had some amazing comments form various boards about my last pics & to me its incredible how people are so kind with there thoughts. I still just cant help but look at it & think, OK lets re do this re do that, start again on this bit etc etc. I guess I have the same attitude as some of the scratch builders with there part ID's but I put the energy into the paint work more.

I also promise that pics do not do it justice, when you see it up close even I still think WOW! I (we) did that. I'm so used to painting GK's when all the really hard work is done by someone else before the kit arrives but this time we all did it together. So its a very special build for me especially as its my first completed scratch (nearly) I still need 2 more bloody Gepards for the right Ring.

You say that because you have been working on it so long!! Try this take something safe and cover it for.........like 5 days so you can't see it! Then take the the cover off and see how much you appreciate it.....works every time, I do this with the pod car!! It has a big white T-shirt covering it every two or three weeks I take it in the kitchen and slip the T-shirt off and it's like looking at a brand new model!!!LOL

Regards,
Michael

I finally found this part :





Parts A12 from the 1/35 M48A3.

Nice, Julien!

Great news mate, if only i had the time to get it sorted.

At least its a cheap kit eh!

Merci

Guy let me know if it's ok to pull and ship your clear parts?
I was just a little worried if your on the road, they could get lost
in customs if your not around to receive them?

3d-builder said:

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Guy let me know if it's ok to pull and ship your clear parts?
I was just a little worried if your on the road, they could get lost
in customs if your not around to receive them?

Please do mate, I've a few days off in July & am hoping to start knocking the guns up. If you send em marked as a gift at no value then customs should just pass em straight through.

Cheers mate

Way to go Guy! - fantastic paintjob. I love all those little dinks and chips along the side. Pure vintage ILM. Respect !

Guy Cowen said:

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Please do mate, I've a few days off in July & am hoping to start knocking the guns up. If you send em marked as a gift at no value then customs should just pass em straight through.

Cheers mate

Ok thats what I needed to know!!!

Fantastic work, Guy. The paint job is unbelievable.

Clear parts shipped today let me know when they arrive,
hope they help sent three. Sent you a PM also let me know
what you think.

Regards,
Michael

That is coming out great. Love the paint job and weathering. Are there any kit producers here for these A-wings, B-wings?

Looking great Guy !

I'm glad you're finishing this beautiful model !

Cheers mate, its been a long time since I picked up any model parts or painted & the bug is back with me, I've got nearly a month off so its time to get it finished.

I think you've built a whole fleet since I last did any work :-)