2011 Red Y-Wing: Build Thread™

[KrokoHunter]

She's wet and naked ... this is the ultimate modeling pr0n

 

[Colin Droidmilk]

Gotta say it, that cockpit module is ridiculously awesome in profile.

lee

Agreed. That head is looking just perfect!! Could this be the first kit that I'm not gonna start modding the heck out of? From everything I've seen so far, I reckon so.

 

[moffeaton]

So I think there was a slight change in the dimensions of the parts when cast... you'll need to ever so slightly shim the Saturn V halves with .40 styrene on ONE SIDE only. This will bring it in line with the Saturn V part inset into the back, and the L'eggs egg at the front. It'll all be in the instructions - not a big deal - just something to be aware of!

 

[swpropmaker]

Jason thats purdy... :love

 

[KrokoHunter]

Damn that looks crispy!!

 

[Colin Droidmilk]

So I think there was a slight change in the dimensions of the parts when cast... you'll need to ever so slightly shim the Saturn V halves with .40 styrene on ONE SIDE only. This will bring it in line with the Saturn V part inset into the back, and the L'eggs egg at the front.

Oh, for heaven's sake! I don't know as I want this thing now... lol)

Looking simply divine.

 

[vaderdarth]

Very nice Jason!!!

 

[3d-builder]

There is probably a tiny teeny flat spot right
there in the engine, a perfect circle is a tough
thing to do some times!

 

[ralphee]

KUDOS Jason, wow, umm, what can i say, its spectacular, cant say enough about those castings, Mike aint half bad at this huh LOL.

lee

 

[moffeaton]

 

[moffeaton]

9 plant ons in this pic alone (including the Lunar plug, removed)

 

[ralphee]

Anybody else feeling the Mahogany? Soooo clean and crisp, im gonna get lost in this one, dreamy!

Lee

 

[moffeaton]

I have many leather-bound books!

 

[jedimaster]

Smoking a cigar as I drool.

 

[ecl]

DAmn amazing.

 

[JMChladek]

Smoking a cigar as I drool.

How do you keep it lit then?

Good grief Jason, is there ANYTHING you don't build well? :cool

 

[vaderdarth]

Daaaaaaaaaaayyyuuumm!!!!! That is sweet!!!!

 

[Flixen]

First i have to say your work looks great!!!
Looking forward to your next posts.

Y-Wing mounting - Hey, why not Panavise? - YouTube

I Hope u dont mind me adding my 2 cent on threading a hole.
When u thread something you should 2-3 turns in and then 1/2 out.
That way u cut the chip, and the thread will have a better surface.
And when u tap a smaller hole (1 or 2 mm) u minimize the risk of breaking the tappingtool.

And here is Index that shows wich drillbit sice fits which tapping tool sice.

 

[moffeaton]

Head is just on there for show... working on the neck still.

Link to obnoxiously large version:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6348953495_00e1e0e9cb_o.jpg

 

[vaderdarth]

that is a true beauty!!!!