double-studio scale size Y-Wing fighter (1/12th)

[Andrew C.]

Currently spending a lot of time studying the Y-Wing's colors plus those of various other studio scale models, interesting to see how unreliable photos are when it comes to accurately reproducing the actual colors. Also working on parts for various different areas on the Y-Wing.

 

[korben44]

Amazing work!

My two cents... the only way to get true color accuracy is to have the studio models in person... otherwise, it's best just to go by what you see. Modeling is an art form and doesn't need to be 100 %... In fact, you will never get 100% in trying to reproduce the studio scale color. There are too many variables that affect the outcome for you to have an exact match.

 

[yuumi2891103]

Wonderful work as usual, Andrew-san,

Oh, I second to korben 44-san.
Once I got lost in a maze of coloring.
So I sent a email to the model builder to ask the color mixing.
The recipe was pretty simple than I thought.

katsu

 

[Jedi Dade]

So true - the lighting used in the photography of whatever image you are using has such a drastic effect on the captured color its kind of crazy... But rumor has it that there are a few folks around here that have seen the models in person that may be able to lend a hand BUT since you're going x2 the studio model you're kind of free to paint as you wish as long as its in the realm of what its "supposed" to be who's to argue

Have some fun with it!

Jedi Dade

 

[Andrew C.]

Thank you Korben44, Katsuhiko-san and Jedi Dade!

Sorry to get back this late, am noticing I no longer get any emails informing me that there has been a reply to my post. I thought there were no responses.

Am about ready to purchase some paints, so I need a good idea of what to get - hence the color research. Will be making my own interpretation of the colors, but do want them to look fairly close to the originals. (Won't be following any single ILM Y-Wing for the paint scheme.)

Have also been color-correcting some photos of effects models from various franchises lately and some of the changes have been interesting. Never trust a photo!

 

[Andrew C.]

Progress on the underside details:

 

[Carnet]

Can't wait to see this thing come together!

 

[Andrew C.]

The angle isn't quite perfect, but good enough for a quick & simple check to see how the 12th scale parts are working out.
Also reworked the rear model mount cover, it looks a bit closer to the original now and has some more detail.

 

[Stormy320]

Wow

 

[Andrew C.]

Quick smartphone camera pic of the rear model mount cover redo.