Retrofiting a FX X-Wing, into a studio scale type peice
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belleauwood
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PH,
The gray wing is the FX's, its a bit smaller than the CC, and the CCÂ’s still smaller than my "to 1/24 scale" photocopies of the X that shows the wing size wise as best as possible with the pics I have. I do have to remind you that the FX intake in the last picture shows just how far off "scale" that piece is, and I still need to modify the "wing block" under the intake to put in the missing facet. Also, remember too that I stretched my fuse by quite a bit, and also "wedged" the 2 halves toward the front to "beef it up" and so my quasi maxi-brute nose would fit.
Not to rain on your parade, but it was a bit of work and I'm nowhere near "done". It is a * REALLY * modified FX at this point, so please keep that in mind when comparing them all. I wish I had a "virgin" FX to shoot next to all three, but I'm still tying my funds up on kits for future projects (Scored a 1/25 centurion just last week that could have brought me 3 FX's, but its all about priorities and getting things when you can for the best price possible). Also, the rear butt plate is the most telling to me as far as FX "weakness" shape and size wise, it clearly shows how the after-cockpit part of the fuse is way too thin, not to shape, etc. Just keep all this in mind if you try to tackle this at a later date.
Skyler,
I you go into it with that attitude,"This gives me a whole new appreciation for the FX Xwing, and while it wont be 100%, I feel it can be done.."
and have fun, at worst you'll pick up some new skills you can use on the NEXT X you work on (TRUST me, like the rest of this hobby, they're addictive!) Like above, it’s all about what you want. If you want a true studio scale, this isn't for you. But, if you want something you can "bang out", have a big ass X, and be proud of, then give this a go. Let me know if you need anymore help, photos etc. A bit of advice is to try and grab what pre-made details you can, such as Franks kit (see the old X thread) as it'd put you on a damn good path. Note that the tan parts on my FX are mostly from that source, and were “cast offs” that Frank didn’t want to sell as part of his kit because they didn’t meet his very high standards and I picked up for probably the cost of his resin alone, and I’m pretty sure that boat has sailed long ago, but you could drop him a line and see if he’s got anything like that laying around still. And no, my FC master kit is not for sale, it’s hanging out in the same box as my Maxi and my future "ultimate X" project. FYI, original MSRP on those master kits was only a little less than the price the reborn CC is now selling for . . . so good luck finding someone wanting to part with them for a “fire sale” price, but they ARE worth it.
Again, good luck
Ryan
"This is MY force power, its called a BLASTER!"
The gray wing is the FX's, its a bit smaller than the CC, and the CCÂ’s still smaller than my "to 1/24 scale" photocopies of the X that shows the wing size wise as best as possible with the pics I have. I do have to remind you that the FX intake in the last picture shows just how far off "scale" that piece is, and I still need to modify the "wing block" under the intake to put in the missing facet. Also, remember too that I stretched my fuse by quite a bit, and also "wedged" the 2 halves toward the front to "beef it up" and so my quasi maxi-brute nose would fit.
Not to rain on your parade, but it was a bit of work and I'm nowhere near "done". It is a * REALLY * modified FX at this point, so please keep that in mind when comparing them all. I wish I had a "virgin" FX to shoot next to all three, but I'm still tying my funds up on kits for future projects (Scored a 1/25 centurion just last week that could have brought me 3 FX's, but its all about priorities and getting things when you can for the best price possible). Also, the rear butt plate is the most telling to me as far as FX "weakness" shape and size wise, it clearly shows how the after-cockpit part of the fuse is way too thin, not to shape, etc. Just keep all this in mind if you try to tackle this at a later date.
Skyler,
I you go into it with that attitude,"This gives me a whole new appreciation for the FX Xwing, and while it wont be 100%, I feel it can be done.."
and have fun, at worst you'll pick up some new skills you can use on the NEXT X you work on (TRUST me, like the rest of this hobby, they're addictive!) Like above, it’s all about what you want. If you want a true studio scale, this isn't for you. But, if you want something you can "bang out", have a big ass X, and be proud of, then give this a go. Let me know if you need anymore help, photos etc. A bit of advice is to try and grab what pre-made details you can, such as Franks kit (see the old X thread) as it'd put you on a damn good path. Note that the tan parts on my FX are mostly from that source, and were “cast offs” that Frank didn’t want to sell as part of his kit because they didn’t meet his very high standards and I picked up for probably the cost of his resin alone, and I’m pretty sure that boat has sailed long ago, but you could drop him a line and see if he’s got anything like that laying around still. And no, my FC master kit is not for sale, it’s hanging out in the same box as my Maxi and my future "ultimate X" project. FYI, original MSRP on those master kits was only a little less than the price the reborn CC is now selling for . . . so good luck finding someone wanting to part with them for a “fire sale” price, but they ARE worth it.
Again, good luck
Ryan
"This is MY force power, its called a BLASTER!"
PHArchivist
Master Member
Thanks BW!
Yeah, my posting and my full comprhension of the posts here were a bit out of synch. After I posted, it dawned on my that the FX parts of yours were in fact modified...
My dream plan (as I'm sure most of ours is), is to have a full fleet of wings, Red 1 through Red 5, with a less expensive alternative than dropping a grand on 5 CCX kits... But the work involved on the FX, factoring the less-than-perfect end result, eclipses the cost of the CCX in my book...
Your insight and info has been wonderful!
Thanks again!
Yeah, my posting and my full comprhension of the posts here were a bit out of synch. After I posted, it dawned on my that the FX parts of yours were in fact modified...
My dream plan (as I'm sure most of ours is), is to have a full fleet of wings, Red 1 through Red 5, with a less expensive alternative than dropping a grand on 5 CCX kits... But the work involved on the FX, factoring the less-than-perfect end result, eclipses the cost of the CCX in my book...
Your insight and info has been wonderful!
Thanks again!
PHArchivist
Master Member
Perhaps this thread should be archived?
OK, here goes,
I worked at Icons when we were developing the X-wing. Like the Fertility Doll at LFL, a few mistakes were put in to catch recasters. Bam, little did we know that Hasbro/Kenner would use our replica for their base molds. Their basis for the licence was that it was a toy and not a replica. And as one would guess the little mistake was there. With a proper paint job they make a great 'studio scale' X Wing. If someone emails me at Lear60man@aol.com I will send them a couple pics of one of the toys that we painted in house for fun. You will be surprised at how accurate it looks. Feel free to post them. I wold post them but I already used up my picture allotment here in the costume forum.
Chris
I worked at Icons when we were developing the X-wing. Like the Fertility Doll at LFL, a few mistakes were put in to catch recasters. Bam, little did we know that Hasbro/Kenner would use our replica for their base molds. Their basis for the licence was that it was a toy and not a replica. And as one would guess the little mistake was there. With a proper paint job they make a great 'studio scale' X Wing. If someone emails me at Lear60man@aol.com I will send them a couple pics of one of the toys that we painted in house for fun. You will be surprised at how accurate it looks. Feel free to post them. I wold post them but I already used up my picture allotment here in the costume forum.
Chris
PHArchivist
Master Member
Here are Lear60man's pix, which he asked me to post.
ob1al
Sr Member
BUMPing this thread from the past - has anybody completed a conversion of a Power FX x-wing? Any pics or tips?
I'm about to start work on one of these for myself so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Al
EDIT: Can someone confirm the above information - if I'm reading it correctly, the Icons x-wing was recast by Kenner as the basis for the Power FX version??
I'm about to start work on one of these for myself so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Al
EDIT: Can someone confirm the above information - if I'm reading it correctly, the Icons x-wing was recast by Kenner as the basis for the Power FX version??
ob1al
Sr Member
Here are a couple of pics of my Power FX x-wing, not yet modified in any way.
Size comparison with a standard Kenner toy x-wing:
I'm planning a few mods and to make a 'Death Star' trench base for it. Although not quite studio scale, I think this makes a very nice display piece without spending a lot of money and time. The electronic features are a lot of fun, too.
Definitely rates as one of the coolest Star Wars toys IMO, alongside the voice activated R2.
Regards
Al
Size comparison with a standard Kenner toy x-wing:
I'm planning a few mods and to make a 'Death Star' trench base for it. Although not quite studio scale, I think this makes a very nice display piece without spending a lot of money and time. The electronic features are a lot of fun, too.
Definitely rates as one of the coolest Star Wars toys IMO, alongside the voice activated R2.
Regards
Al
OBial email me at at lear60man@aol.com and put xwing in the supject line. Ill send you some pics of my converted potf xwing.
Lynn TXP 0369
Sr Member
I would like to see pics as well please.
email sent.
Lynn
email sent.
Lynn
Lynn TXP 0369
Sr Member
I emailed asking abot pics of your converted X-wing, I would like to see pics of this one to that you painted at Icons.
Lynn
