Hasbro Hero X-Wing Conversion with 3D Printed Parts - Files no longer available!

[TazMan2000]

You make a good point, basementdweller . I've assembled the Deago MF and while it was large and interesting to build something that large and accurate (more or less), it wasn't as satisfying as making something from scratch, even though whatever you make from scratch may not be accurate (if you were making something studio scale).

TazMan2000

 

[gedmac66]

The Deago MF was what got me back into this hobby after a 30+ yr hiatus.
It was a pretty straight forward build , but I found the ‘ scratching ‘ of components - Hold area , Engine Grill etc , not to mention a first time lighting a ‘ kit ‘ to be the most rewarding aspect of it myself too TazMan2000. That , and finding out how far modelling techniques and products/materials have come since I last built anything.

Looking forward to seeing how you end up tackling this challenging build mate.

Ged

 

[TazMan2000]

I'm still pondering using a 3D model for the main hull. This way I can put a cockpit in and use normal glue and perhaps an undersized 3.75 inch figure for a pilot. If I chose to go in that direction, this will no longer be a toy conversion anymore, since I will only be using the rear engine parts once I mod them into something I can cast. I might have just derailed my own thread.

1:24 scale X Wing for Filament Printers by Simhopp

SketchUp is no longer free,so will be converting files to Blender, and also try to convert polygons into quads.For Resin Printer, I have uploaded optimized version of X-Wing.https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6397525some people say front bottom fuselage file has some problem.just download that...

www.thingiverse.com

TazMan2000

 

[yaris]

Hey Tazman,

I loved the size of this thing, but wanted an open wing conversion. The problem is once you start getting rid of everything that can't be used you really only have the fuselage left to build off, I kept the main engines, but most else went in the bin, except the fuselage.

The scale of this is 1:18 and there is a 1:18 cockpit available for the fuselage that fits well. The size is dictated by the fuselage and it's not that inaccurate per say, so I built from there.

it's very easy to overcomplicate this build, because you're staring from a toy that is reasonably accurate and it's the BIGGEST available (and cheap) model to work from. It requires a lot of work especially to go open wings, but if you don't dig a big hole about super accuracy for most folks its a win....well I'm still happy with how mine turned out for what it's worth.

Good luck, I'll watch your build with interest.

 

[TazMan2000]

yaris , I threw "super accuracy" out the window long ago. I'm happy with close enough. The Thingiverse one already has a cockpit. I will still be using my own wings and engine. Sometimes, in order for projects to go forward, they have to be altered with a different goal

I keep doing calculations on the scale and I come up with 1/17 scale, but I'm using 12.5 meters as the full size of the X-wing. Isn't that the correct length?

TazMan2000

 

[Jedi Dade]

When converting toys I find close, to be plenty good enough... for models not so much .

 

[TazMan2000]

On the several concurrent projects that I'm working on, I finally had time to do some work on the wings. I designed the upper land lower panels with grid lines, as an experiment. Initially I was going to use styrene but PLA is definitely a stronger material. The top panel has a crease mark section where the wing goes from level to taper.
The pieces are not glued yet, but I wanted to see how they looked, and was hoping the wing didnt look too thick. Plus the internal greeblies in the wing cut out sections have to go in first.

The crease under the top panel.

TazMan2000

 

[TazMan2000]

3D design to printing leads to some inconsistencies. Some parts have to be shimmed and test fitted before printing out the lot.
The top panel for the wing is glued on, but the bottom isn't. I'm really surprised at the flexural and torsional strength. I'm trying to bend and twist the wing and it isn't moving much. Once I get the bottom panel glued on I'm sure it will not bend at all.


The engine will be skinned and detailed with styrene. I may have to go to my LHS to pick up some ribbed sheets.

I broke my own rule, by using tank wheels for greeblies, but since this is a toy conversion, I really don't care.

TazMan2000

 

[anamorphicWayne]

All looking good Taz.

 

[TazMan2000]

Thanks Wayne.

TazMan2000

 

[anamorphicWayne]

Are you going to print up the fuselage as well or keep the toy's?

 

[TazMan2000]

Are you going to print up the fuselage as well or keep the toy's?

I'm going to try the toy. If I screw that up, I will have to change the thread title.


TazMan2000

 

[anamorphicWayne]

I'm going to try the toy. If I screw that up, I will have to cga fe thecthread title.


TazMan2000

You mean, cga fe the c thread. HaHa

 

[TazMan2000]

You mean, cga fe the c thread. HaHa

I must have been in a rush typing.

TazMan2000

 

[gedmac66]

This is going terrifically mate. Those printed wings do look strong, any idea how much each weighs and how you plan on displaying them eventually ?

 

[TazMan2000]

This is going terrifically mate. Those printed wings do look strong, any idea how much each weighs and how you plan on displaying them eventually ?

I don't have a small scale but I would estimate to about 1/2 a pound for all the components pictured.

TazMan2000

 

[gedmac66]

So, just under a kilo all up - for 4 x those components (seen in last pic above) wings then , not including the additional ‘skinning’ to come !?
That seems pretty reasonable considering the overall size of this ‘model’.
Are you planning a kitted out cockpit too ?

 

[TazMan2000]

So, just under a kilo all up - for 4 x those components (seen in last pic above) wings then , not including the additional ‘skinning’ to come !?
That seems pretty reasonable considering the overall size of this ‘model’.
Are you planning a kitted out cockpit too ?

Don't forget that there is still the laser cannons to make as well as the rest of the engines. In addition, I am going to make internal components to be able to mount this thing on a pipe. Its going to get a lot heavier. An afterthought is to model voids for lighting. The STLs will be free so people can modify them to their liking. I'm going to try and use a cockpit already on Thingiverse, and modify it, hopefully. No need to reinvent the wheel.

TazMan2000

 

[nikter]

I hope I'll make mine some day)

 

[TazMan2000]

Here is an update.

TazMan2000