FM 1/48 X-wing
- Thread starter Gunpowder
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PHArchivist
Master Member
That is AWESOME! Where'd you get the kit?
Gunpowder
Sr Member
Thanks! I got mine from ebay UK. It was a little more expensive that Japan but im impaitient!
Gigatron
Sr Member
Nice build and paint job :thumbsup
Mine's been sitting in my stash for just about a year now. After building the FM TIE, I really needed a break from 1/72. Most of my builds have been either 1/32 or 1/48. But now since I have an SS CC x-wing, who knows how long it will be before the little sucker gets built :lol
-Fred
Mine's been sitting in my stash for just about a year now. After building the FM TIE, I really needed a break from 1/72. Most of my builds have been either 1/32 or 1/48. But now since I have an SS CC x-wing, who knows how long it will be before the little sucker gets built :lol
-Fred
Reelo
Sr Member
I'm still waiting for my kit I bought on ebay a few days ago. These pictures make me even more impatient now.
My problem is, I'm sure I'll never get that kind of weathering done without an airbrush, will I?
I really want to turn this into a great-looking dispay, but painting it with regular brushes will never make it look that good I guess... :cry
My problem is, I'm sure I'll never get that kind of weathering done without an airbrush, will I?
I really want to turn this into a great-looking dispay, but painting it with regular brushes will never make it look that good I guess... :cry
Gunpowder
Sr Member
I think there are lot of people who use Pastels and brushes and get fantastic results. I seem to use my airbrush for everything now and only use brushes for detail work.
Reelo
Sr Member
Woah! I just recieved my kit today, and I must say the details on that kit are absolutely stunning! And it's even a bit bigger than I expected! Can't wait to start working on it, but on the other hand, I must force myself NOT to rush this thing.
I'm not sure yet about the fuselage colour. It's supposed to be Tamiya AS-16 (Light Gray), but that's a spray, and my guess is it's the same as XF-66 but I'm not sure, as I don't have any of those two.
I'll probably leave the fuselage for now until I can afford an airbrush...
I'm not sure yet about the fuselage colour. It's supposed to be Tamiya AS-16 (Light Gray), but that's a spray, and my guess is it's the same as XF-66 but I'm not sure, as I don't have any of those two.
I'll probably leave the fuselage for now until I can afford an airbrush...
Gunpowder
Sr Member
Woah! I just recieved my kit today, and I must say the details on that kit are absolutely stunning! And it's even a bit bigger than I expected! Can't wait to start working on it, but on the other hand, I must force myself NOT to rush this thing.
I'm not sure yet about the fuselage colour. It's supposed to be Tamiya AS-16 (Light Gray), but that's a spray, and my guess is it's the same as XF-66 but I'm not sure, as I don't have any of those two.
I'll probably leave the fuselage for now until I can afford an airbrush...
I cant quite remember the ratio i used to mix the paint. It was originally used on my MR Falcon but it looks spot on to me. I think it was 2 complete jars of Tamiya flat white with 2 teaspoons of Tamiya Deck tan...
What are the measurements on the kit? I'm struggling to find them anywhere online?
NIce weathering too! Just spectacular!!!
NIce weathering too! Just spectacular!!!
ZOMBIEREPELLENT
Sr Member
Are those the tamiya mini's or the bigger jars? I used Model Masters camoflauge gray on my amt one. It looked pretty good to me
Reelo
Sr Member
Here's the very first progress pics of my kit.
So far I've only tackled the cockpit, as it can be done with paintbrushes. The detailing is so nice, it was a true joy to start working on it.
I used the recommended Tamiya colours, except for the flat black, that's a Revell "Tar Black". All details are painted, except for the instrument panel right in front of the flightstick. That's actually a sticker. In case you're wondering why I didn't use a decal, it's because I wanted to try the stickers (they're actually VERY thin too, very unlike what I expected) I'll use decals on the outside, but I figured it wouldn't hurt trying one inside the cockpit.
Sorry for the crappy quality of the pics, they were taken with my cellphone. I might hook up my webcam later and get some better shots done.
Enjoy...
Btw, Gunpowder, looks like our cockpits are quite dissimilar, as far as colouring is concerned. I should have watched yor pics better before starting my kit, I actually like your style better. Almost...
And here for the people who wondered about the size of the kit: Maybe you get an idea of it...
So far I've only tackled the cockpit, as it can be done with paintbrushes. The detailing is so nice, it was a true joy to start working on it.
I used the recommended Tamiya colours, except for the flat black, that's a Revell "Tar Black". All details are painted, except for the instrument panel right in front of the flightstick. That's actually a sticker. In case you're wondering why I didn't use a decal, it's because I wanted to try the stickers (they're actually VERY thin too, very unlike what I expected) I'll use decals on the outside, but I figured it wouldn't hurt trying one inside the cockpit.
Sorry for the crappy quality of the pics, they were taken with my cellphone. I might hook up my webcam later and get some better shots done.
Enjoy...
Btw, Gunpowder, looks like our cockpits are quite dissimilar, as far as colouring is concerned. I should have watched yor pics better before starting my kit, I actually like your style better. Almost...
And here for the people who wondered about the size of the kit: Maybe you get an idea of it...
