Ralph McQuarrie Y-Wing

[Darth Homer]

I haven't posted here in quit awhile I have been having a few computer issues. I'm back now and for my next project I'm going to do a scratch built / kit bashed version of Ralph McQuarrie's original design for the Star Wars Y-Wing. I found some pictures on line and decided to do it starting with a couple of pop cans for engines. I'm planning on making it around 1/32 scale so I can use the cockpit and pilot figure from a plane. I'll be posting progress pictures when I get started.

 

[Jaitea]

Ohh....sounds interesting

J

 

[SofaKing01]

Standing by!

 

[EddieL]

Very nice. :thumbsup

Just saw this over at Modelers Miniatures and Magic.

Cheers
Eddie

 

[moffeaton]

Excellent! On my "one day to do" list, so I'm really excited to see your take on it!

 

[NAZGÛL]

Cool project. Looking forward to see what you wil do.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

I'll be watching this one! Has a cool WW2 vibe with the turret.

 

[ralphee]

This will make for a great thread, great subject matter, look forward to the first round of progress :thumbsup

lee

 

[Jaitea]

I love the concepts that RMcQ came up with for Star Wars & Empire, I am currently modifying a Revell Easykit Falcon to be similar to McQuarrie's design

http://www.therpf.com/f11/ralph-mcquarrie-millennium-falcon-179454/

 

[Talkierg]

Finally,some1 tackle this,sweet:thumbsup

Don

 

[3d-builder]

The front of this always reminds me of those old Russian Migs.....
cool project!!!:thumbsup

 

[Darth Homer]

Thanks for all of the interest guys, I'm really looking forward to this build I like the WWII-ish look of the design with turret also. I'm currently gathering components together the two 8oz pop cans I'm using for the front part of the engines etc. I'm thinking about adding LEDs to the engines, cockpit and gun turrit if I can pull off the wiring. I'll keep you all posted on my progress.

 

[ralphee]

Pretty sure the canopy was Spitfire on this one anyway, not sure on scale of the actual model, could have been the 1/24 Airfix, but it gives you some options for sure.

lee

 

[REL]

I wanted to make one of these to complete my series, thanks for fleshing it out. I hope you don't mind if I use your renders for reference.

 

[Darth Homer]

I wanted to make one of these to complete my series, thanks for fleshing it out. I hope you don't mind if I use your renders for reference.

I don't mind at all go right ahead, I just hope it turns out OK I've never done a full scratch build before. I did a combo scratch & kit bash awhile back but it was mostly a kit bash. This is a picture of it I called it the Interplanetary U-Haul Truck.

 

[REL]

I don't mind at all go right ahead, I just hope it turns out OK I've never done a full scratch build before. I did a combo scratch & kit bash awhile back but it was mostly a kit bash. This is a picture of it I called it the Interplanetary U-Haul Truck.

Thank you.

Now that is cool!