Kuhn Global CC Red 5 - FINAL

[Kuhn Global]

KUHN GLOBAL RED 5 is in it's FINAL FORM...

Ernie Gee did a "bang-up" job on this Re-Do..

So,.. here is a comp shot of Before and After...

And then some shots taken by me last night...

Ernie tells me that this build is going to be used in the international ad campaign for IWATA. I look forward to seeing the add.

And Finally It's Done.

I am pleased to no end with the final product. :thumbsup :thumbsup

 

[REL]

That looks awesome. Every bit worth the money, sweet.

 

[Hand Solo]

Overall, very clean and nicely done.

Artoo and Luke look very good, although poor Luke is bumping his poor little modified USN APH-6 on the upper canopy frame.

Nice wash technique. Makes the details pop and stand out.

Now...the critique.

TOO clean. How does Lukie-Boy GET such a nice clean bird when relative 'schmucks' like Red Leader have to fly such filthy rattle-traps?

The coloration of the R2 socket strip and the engines aft of the intakes and turbine housings and the aft bulkhead should be darker than the main body and definitely more 'beat-up' looking.

I like the base and stand very much, though. Nice and stable. Tasteful choice.

It's very purty overall though and quite nice.

 

[Kuhn Global]

Yup,..Ernie kept it more clean to see the fine detail,.. but I can see how the clean factor looks a bit different. It actualy looks more clean in the pics than in person...lol...weird. I think dirtying it up would probably be a wise choice after all...

LOL..rest assured that Red Leader will be much dirtier. LOL. We are also doing it as CLOSED WINGS. Oh yeah,... it is being painted up by my bud Scott Alexander himself as a special favor to me.

 

[REL]

Yeah it's a little on the clean side, but that would be my only critique. Everything else looks smashing.

 

[Hand Solo]

It's nicely built. The quality is there and apparent with multiple viewings.

Helps to have a great base like the CC kit to work with.

( Luke just got back from the X-wash. )

 

[Jestefarean]

She's perty. Grats Kurt.

 

[Kuhn Global]

Thanks Jesse.

Ernie called me a bit ago and wants to dirty her up a bit. The detail in person is quite amazing.

Hand Solo, (Bob), will be building up the last Raider kit I got from you. Knowing first hand Bob's previous build-ups,.. it will be a premium finish and hopefully do your kit proud.

 

[CessnaDriver]

Thanks for posting the pics.
I am in the middle of this kit and seeing others built up is a big help.

 

[Hand Solo]

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Hand Solo, (Bob), will be building up the last Raider kit I got from you. Knowing first hand Bob's previous build-ups,.. it will be a premium finish and hopefully do your kit proud. [/b]

I'm chompin' at the bit to get busy on that Raider.

I'll be practicing on my Monogram one first.

 

[Kuhn Global]

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Thanks for posting the pics.
I am in the middle of this kit and seeing others built up is a big help.
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You're welcome...and....Kewl... Can't wait to see it.

I still need to ask Ernie why Luke sits to high. I may have to have the bottom of the cockpit module sanded down to make room. Anybody else have that problem? He probably mentioned it to me, but I was too busy looking at Red 5 to actually hear anyone...lol.

I am sure Ernie will chime in this conversation sooner or later.

 

[Hand Solo]

Maybe Luke just needs some bulk removed from his 'glutes'.

I hear eating too many emergency rations goes immediately 'South of the Equator'...that and too many Little Debbie's snacks stowed in the R2 socket.... :lol

 

[Kuhn Global]

OK.. OK... scoring and weathering we go...

It's funny, but I am getting more phone calls on this than I imagined I would. I figured everyone would just post..lol.

Thanks for the input people. I want RED 5 to be perfect.

 

[Hand Solo]

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OK.. OK... scoring and weathering we go...
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" F....f....f.....ff.... "

" F*ckin' A, Bubba. "

 

[REL]

Has anyone ever made a brand new X-Wing right off the assembly line, all shiny with no dirt?

Yeah I know, how boring.

 

[Hand Solo]

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Has anyone ever made a brand new X-Wing right off the assembly line, all shiny with no dirt?

Yeah I know, how boring.
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Not necessarily. I'd kinda like to see that.

I'd like to see a Y-wing with all its original sheet metal too. Hmmm. :love


A fresh X-wing with an INCOM paint job. Hi-Vis scheme. Prototype markings.

The X-65A....LOL.

 

[JP05]

A brand new Xwing would be cool. Now that idea of a Ywing with all its armor plating in place would be really cool.

Looking forward to seeing new pics of the Xwing with some wear and tear on it. As it is now....its an amazing build .. I love the subtle weathering....but I agree with others...needs to be much more dirtier.. ..

 

[Kuhn Global]

GREAT COMMENTS. I will use them...THANKS..

New versions of both the X and Y would be really kewl to see.

Since this RED5 hasn't been weathered or scored enough...yet... it has been suggested that it is a Pre-Battle or Pre-Luke RED 5.... for now anyway..lol.. so... until she gets dirtied up the Pre-Luke Pilot shall be known as Heffe Windblower. LOL

I must be losing it.

LOL...even Scott called me on the lack of weathering. I do not wish to dis-please the gods. LOL. Naaaa... it's just Paint...right? So,.. a layering we go... Who says I don't learn?. LOL.

Bottom line,.. keep the comments and input coming... need to know what needs to be done. When the comments stop,.. then she's done.

Thanks ALL.

 

[Hand Solo]

Since perfection is the standard...here's a couple more things I've noticed.

 

[Kuhn Global]

wow....