Red Jammer Y-WING build by dtssyst

[Jkirkon]

top and bottom plating done.
I will finish the side plating tomorrow.
Not sure if I'll light the cockpit or work on the pipes next.
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Drooling all over my keyboard!!

 

[dtssyst]

I ran out of tubes. I must order more.
So, that means I work on lighting the cockpit next.

The photo shows my progress of the tubes (yes... they are all metal).

 

[Jkirkon]

All metal??!!!!

Show off!

 

[Studio Kitbash]

Impressive.
Most impressive.

(Does this line ever wear out? Is there a shelf-life on it? If so, please let me know)

 

[StevenBills]

Impressive.
Most impressive.

(Does this line ever wear out? Is there a shelf-life on it? If so, please let me know)

40 years and counting!

 

[dtssyst]

It took me all day yesterday to get the cockpit lit with led lights. I will hopefully get the cockpit installed by the end of the week if not sooner. Fiber optic size is .25 mm. Three of the gauges will also be lit.

The 1/8 brass rod was not easy to bend. Not to mention to do it twice. They are installed and the back plate is still removable so one can access the battery compartment.

 

[dtssyst]

I was able to install the cockpit today.

Some white lights are solid and a few flash. There are four red lights that flash fast. The three screens are solidly lit.

The tubes I ordered are in. I'll get to finish the pipes soon.

Then... I get to paint and weather. Trim the fibers flush and it dill be done.

A tease with the canopy just resting in place.

 

[joberg]

Wow, love that cockpit for sure! Keep up the great work!

 

[dtssyst]

Wow, love that cockpit for sure! Keep up the great work!

Thank you.
It is so close to completion. I really can not wait to start painting it.

 

[3DImpact]

It is so close to completion. I really can not wait to start painting it.

"Here’s where the fun begins."

Nice work - fun, ain't it?

Dan

 

[dtssyst]

"Here’s where the fun begins."

Nice work - fun, ain't it?

Dan

Thanks.

Its been a long journey. Yes, I really enjoyed this build.

 

[Studio Kitbash]

Dang that thing looks good -- can't wait to see the final finished result -- PLEASE share a video of your cockpit lights blinking on and off.

 

[skahtul]

That tube work is looking great, nice work!!!

 

[dtssyst]

Cockpit lights <- click on the link

 

[Jkirkon]

That’s just bad-a$$!!!

 

[dtssyst]

Fully assembled and ready to be painted! <- click on this link to see the video.

An overall photo (without canopy).

 

[mjhenks]

Nice! the cockpit lighting is sweet.

 

[dtssyst]

I wanted to take some good photos with my DSLR camera before painting.
Attached are only a few of the MANY photos taken.

The Canopy is only resting on top in the next two images.
It will be glued in place once the ship is fully painted.

Let the painting begin!

 

[3DImpact]

Excellent - looking forward to watching the painting progress...

Dan

 

[dtssyst]

I was thinking that I may, emphasis may, try to do a painting video and or videos when I paint this (not a tutorial).

Note:
Only one camera. Hence one camera angle.
All videos would be available in 4K.
It will take a bit longer to upload any videos as I would have to edit them first (yes, I have the software and computer power to do so).

Questions for those watching this build...
Is there any interest in this?
Are there any thoughts, ideas and or suggestions if I venture down this road?