***COMPLETED**** Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Mar 23, 2016

• #61

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

mmhnc said:

I have never noticed the little post on the inside of the engine. Now I see it in my ref pictures. I'm planing on leaving 1 post out like on the original prototype.
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Cool, I didn't notice that missing either....I'm just looking to get it close, increase detail and hopefully give it a great paint job

 

Pcoz

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• Mar 23, 2016

• #62

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Another quick update:

I'm still learning how to work with styrene and have to say, I love it...


I'm using this reference photo



Progress pic's:



























So I hope I don't offend the SW Purist, but I'm adding a little more detail than what is there























test fit













This is where I'm at now and I've got some more to work out, fill and sand......I can't wait to get a prime coat on something !

Thanks for looking...

Pcoz

 

Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Mar 23, 2016

• #63

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

oh yeah, almost forgot....the mess as it sits now.

I had to do a loose assembly to get some feeling of progress and inspiration. Sometimes you work on such small areas for long periods of time and you feel like you're getting nowhere. There may indeed be a light at the end of this tunnel...



ANY and ALL suggestions are welcome !

Pcoz

 

rbeach84

Sr Member

• Mar 23, 2016

• #64

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Looks greatly improved!
R/ Robert

 

Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Mar 24, 2016

• #65

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

rbeach84 said:

Looks greatly improved!
R/ Robert

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Thank you sir. Last night I replaced all the balsa wood with styrene and I'll be working on building out the wings tonight. I will then order of my LEDs and fiber optics so I can start building out the cockpit. That will be fun since I'm starting to feel more comfortable building with styrene.

By the way, I was leaning towards using the flickering red LEDs for the engines. I have seen them on different hobby sites where they are intended for fire on scale railroads. I just wonder if they'll be bright enough.

Pcoz

 

Pcoz

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• Mar 30, 2016

• #66

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

A wing and a prayer !

ok, here's a quick update:

found some strange leather buttons intended for leather or something in the craft store....works out to be the size I needed






hole drilled and glued







Replaced the balsa wings with styrene






and then started on the trim and replacing the ones made of balsa












Used the Mod Podge Hard Coat dipped with a toothpick and tapped on to create a rivet...so far so good, and easy !



drawing out the wing patterns



copying them over to the rest of the wings



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some of the details added



BUT THEN I REALIZED I CUT OUT THE OPENINGS INCORRECTLY ! FACING THE WRONG DIRECTION ! AAAHHH!!!!



Oh well, I repaired it and moving on....



first time using bondo too.....



completing the top of the wing and test fit



figured I'd reinforce the wings with some square wooden dowels












test fit the engine



Well, that's it for now...working on the details inside and the ends of the wings tonight. Hopefully get those done soon....

Thanks for looking !

Pcoz

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Mar 31, 2016

• #67

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

my god your rear engines are spectacular:eek..so jealous, mine look like crap:facepalm

 

Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #68

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

yaris said:

my god your rear engines are spectacular:eek..so jealous, mine look like crap:facepalm

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Thank you sir, I appreciate that. I still have a lot more to do on them... filling, sanding, led's, etc.

Like I said before, the more you "fix" on this X-Wing, the more you just want to rebuild. Now that I'm building out the wings, the rest of the original wing looks horrible in comparison. I am going to try and resist the urge to rebuild those areas and hopefully the final paint will mask some of it's deficiencies.

Again, good luck on your build if you decide to continue.

Pcoz

 

Jaitea

Master Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #69

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Brilliant job with this Pcoz

I'm finding the same with my Hasbro Hero Falcon,.....I fix things while leaving some parts untouched,..only to go back & re-do everything

2 steps forward & 3 steps back

J

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #70

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Pcoz said:

Thank you sir, I appreciate that. I still have a lot more to do on them... filling, sanding, led's, etc.

Like I said before, the more you "fix" on this X-Wing, the more you just want to rebuild. Now that I'm building out the wings, the rest of the original wing looks horrible in comparison. I am going to try and resist the urge to rebuild those areas and hopefully the final paint will mask some of it's deficiencies.

Again, good luck on your build if you decide to continue.

Pcoz

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This bird is such a good base to build from, but I don't have the time or talent that you have.

 

Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #71

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Jaitea said:

Brilliant job with this Pcoz

I'm finding the same with my Hasbro Hero Falcon,.....I fix things while leaving some parts untouched,..only to go back & re-do everything

2 steps forward & 3 steps back

J

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Thanks for the compliment.

I have checked out your MF build and it's fantastic! I am wondering though after all this, if these Hasbros are nothing more than big reference models. Sometimes I feel it's more difficult to work around something than to just build it.....lol

I have to admit though, I still get that anxious feeling of inspiration to work on and see this thing through to it's completion. I have drawn a lot of inspiration from all of you guys and gals on this site.

Hopefully soon we can put "FINISHED" in our title......

 

rbeach84

Sr Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #72

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Jaitea said:

Brilliant job with this Pcoz

I'm finding the same with my Hasbro Hero Falcon,.....I fix things while leaving some parts untouched,..only to go back & re-do everything

2 steps forward & 3 steps back

J

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Now that is modeling-value for money! A never ending modeling project for only (about) $50!

;^P

Who knew these toys could be so much fun? You did!

R/ Robert

 

Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Apr 2, 2016

• #73

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Got a little more done last night on the wings.

Still a ton left to do.....

Started to add some of the details inside the wing.












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test fit...I'm not sure if I want to attach the inside panels of each wing before or after painting.



stated filling in the end of each wing so there will be some "meat on the bones" for attachment of the cannons later.



working on the rear part of the wing detail













will just glue them on the backside of the wing



started adding my previously made pieces to finally see SOME progress



as I was looking at the referance model, I realized I needed to fill the tip of the wing.....



....add styrene sheet,



and cut it out to accept the end piece,



here



It turned out to be the easiest way to tackle that area. Thank god, because it seems like I've made some other areas extremely difficult....when I didn't have to. "Think McFly!"



Anyway, checking the inside paneling



and couldn't resist a quick "prop up" to get an idea of what it's going to be....




Thanks for looking !

As always, comments and suggestions are more than welcome !

Pcoz

 

yaris

Sr Member

• Apr 2, 2016

• #74

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

looking really good! great work!

 

Muzza

Sr Member

• Apr 2, 2016

• #75

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Well done! this is a fantastic build. love your work.

 

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NitroTech

New Member

• Apr 2, 2016

• #76

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Amazing work! Very inspiring! Mine is still sitting in the box.

 

Sergiotron

Well-Known Member

• Apr 3, 2016

• #77

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

My goodness! You are very talented

 

Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Apr 3, 2016

• #78

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Thanks for the great comments guys !

It's definitely been a fun project.....and when I say fun, I mean stressful, maddening, frustrating, exhausting....lol. As you can see, I have completely abandoned my original "fix up" approach and it has turned into more of a scratch build. I really have zero experience in this area outside of my Scratch Built Mech Warrior, so I'm learning techniques as I go.

I just finished up the cannon mounts and I'm looking to completely finish out the cannons today.

I'd like to find something other than the wooden dowels, so maybe I'll hit Lowes today.

Thanks for checking out a grown man playing with toys ! More pic's tonight....

Pcoz

 

Pcoz

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• Apr 4, 2016

• #79

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

Quick update (1 of 2)

Had some more free time this weekend so I wanted to get as much done as possible.

started in on the cannons and wing details in that area.




so cutting some plastic...



took some rectangular tubing and chopped it up



I'm not sure if I'll curve the bases or not similar to the reference pic's I've looked at...



This whole project had kind of turned into a hodge podge of different reference photos but alas, I keep going. :facepalm



drilled and ran rod through the wing and through the cannon for support and alignment. You'll also notice that there is not a HOLE in my finger....yet



test fit and will probably keep these separate until final painting







working on the inside trim on the tip of the wing for more cannon support I guess...Sorry, I do not know all the technical terms for all the parts, lol












used the modge podge method to install my "rivets"



divided up the cannons and will start detailing them next.







some quick set up pic's to make me feel better and on to the next area !



Thanks for checking it out ! More coming tonight....

Suggestions/Comments are welcome !

Pcoz

 

mmhnc

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2016

• #80

Re: Pcoz's Hasbro Hero Star Wars X-Wing Conversion

It looks so cool! I saw this today and thought I would share as I had me seen it before. My guess is this may be the prototype (blue leader) as it looks like it is in the process of scratch building as the others where cast parts.

 

Last edited: Apr 4, 2016