FINISHED - Hasbro Hero X Wing Conversion 30" 1:18 Scale

Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

Of course, having a mechanism to allow a remotely controlled powered wing movement would have been awesome, too! But how often would that be needed? ;^D

I actually thought how cool that would be and I've seen a YT video of someone who has done it with remote control but for the amount of work, (for me) I just didn't see the value.

I was looking at SS modeling section and there are plenty of modeler sthereal that have used an aluminum armature that is adjustable. There even seems to be one available for a reasonable price. I'm not sure if that one would fit in this bird or not. Also I looked at the armature parts in detail and I'm not sure where the "stop" or "catch" is that keeps the wings from opening too wide.

Basically the wings can't open past the upper and lower parts of the fuselage. Mine are set against the fuselage, so that is the stop point. I think even the movie prop birds stop there.

You have to build entire and mostly new wings anyway for this project, so I can't see it being too difficult to add an armature, just depends how important it is for you to have the open/close feature.
 
Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

Rear engines are glued on and started to fill in the wing/body gaps. I didn't really allow enough depth for the supposed wing mechanism, so I may add a curve panel to create the look of a mechanism.
 

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Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

Cut some small pvc pipe and cut some lines into it to make it look like a mechanism of sorts, will glue in later and it'll look better when painted. Filled the screw holes and the skid well, will sand and the whole thing is just about ready for primer.
 

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Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

Hey Yaris, looking good.

I too filled the landing gear in with Bondo and sanded. I don't think I showed it, but I cut some styrene sheet and simulated a hatch of sorts.
 
Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

You're entering the home stretch. I'm Liking the look of the mechanism there.
 
Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

Hey Yaris, looking good.

I too filled the landing gear in with Bondo and sanded. I don't think I showed it, but I cut some styrene sheet and simulated a hatch of sorts.

Pcoz, I thought about having something there instead, but there's nothing for the rear skids, so I'll just keep it flat.

You're entering the home stretch. I'm Liking the look of the mechanism there.

Thx;) There was no easy way to go deep into the wood after I'd glued it in, so I have to find a way to make it look at least like something that allows the wings to move. I have seen a sort of barrel type of mechanism, so I'll go with that.
 
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Grey primer time!!.....finally got it all in one colour, which is great to see:rolleyes for me......it's been a long time coming:D Just got to get the top colour on and weather it, then it's done. The primer is good because it shows a few things I need to address, but for me it's come out great and I'm happy, considering it was a toy with sealed wing pieces and no complete rear engines and cannons.

This beast really is BIG, you don't realise just how big, till you hold the thing in your hands and surprising heavy at 3.5kg
 

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Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

I love when a project gets to this stage! Great job!
 
Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

After some research, it seems Testors Camouflage Gray is the best X Wing white. I thought about mixing something similar, but decided to paint her white. I'll play around with some wash and see what it looks like, if it's too bright I'll repaint with the gray.
 

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Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

Looks awesome!

I use Tamiya Insignia White (AS-20) over a black base coat for my X&Y wings, and like the results.
 
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Thx everyone for the likes and comments;)......I've read a lot about painting and weathering and seen some excellent finishes on the RPF, but in the end it's such an individual thing, I'll just play around with some different colors and techniques and see what works. From the very beginning she was always going to be a Blue Squadron X Wing as the original movie X wings were blue and not red.....still undecided though.

It's sheer size is still impressive.
 

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Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

Giggaty! There are a few at my local outlet for $30. Might pick up another for spare parts.
 
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I've never weathered a model before, so after a few YT videos, I thought I'd wash her in black. I ran out of black which is good, because it shows the contrast between straight white and the wash. 2 of the wings have no wash. I placed the decals that came with the toy on to see if how it looked, still not sure if it will be red or blue squad, but I'll have to decide before i continue weathering. I might tone down some of the wash in places and wash/airbrush some other colors after some more research.

Some folks say the studio models where white not grey and I'm starting to think they may be right. There is no real wrong or right way for me, I'll just keep going till I'm happy.
 

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Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

Still can't decide on Red or Blue Squadron...so I printed wing and fuselage decals in both colours.
 

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Re: Big Hasbro X Wing Build - 70cm/28" - Open Wings & Mods

Red or blue....hmmmmm
 

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