Y-Wing Building
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Less than Super Ostrich
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Simply gorgeous.
boatbuilder1
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well I think I have come very close to the part that is added to the Kettenkrad tow hook that are on the nacelle domes see pic now I know it will more than likely be debunked but for me this is ooooohhhhh soooooo close
charlie
charlie
shrugger
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One of the kits I havn't got up the $ for yet. :cry
I've still got about 30% left to ID. That piece among them.
It Looks close but I don't think thats it.
Thanx to Boba Flint we've got some great pix. I think it's
post #1071 3rd link down. you'll notice what appears to
be 2 bolt heads or whatever, on the top of the piece.
Very frustrating.
I've still got about 30% left to ID. That piece among them.
It Looks close but I don't think thats it.
Thanx to Boba Flint we've got some great pix. I think it's
post #1071 3rd link down. you'll notice what appears to
be 2 bolt heads or whatever, on the top of the piece.
Very frustrating.
boatbuilder1
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there are two bolt heads on the edge that is why I tought of this nothing personal I will have to up thr res to show that it seems the closest I have come since starting this in 3 years
ca
I just looked I have those images thanks and thanks to to person who posted however the last three go directly to the imagehut main page some glitch there I think
ca
I just looked I have those images thanks and thanks to to person who posted however the last three go directly to the imagehut main page some glitch there I think
boatbuilder1
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the y's basic shapes
has anyone besides me given thought to this look here I think this has possabilities
has anyone besides me given thought to this look here I think this has possabilities
Flintlock
Sr Member
What is that thing? It doesn't look like a Y Wing body to me.
How is everyone doing these days? You know, you can use shots from the Master Replicas Y Wing to do research. Look through the pages at http://www.therpf.com/index.php?showtopic=112551&st=0 to find some very good pictures. After looking at them myself, I found that I had several parts that I didn't even know about... I had to go through my spares boxes just to find them, and in the process I found more. I may post some pictures soon to provide examples...
-Flintlock
How is everyone doing these days? You know, you can use shots from the Master Replicas Y Wing to do research. Look through the pages at http://www.therpf.com/index.php?showtopic=112551&st=0 to find some very good pictures. After looking at them myself, I found that I had several parts that I didn't even know about... I had to go through my spares boxes just to find them, and in the process I found more. I may post some pictures soon to provide examples...
-Flintlock
Flintlock
Sr Member
OK, here are the pics I was talking about...
First up, we are all acquainted with this end:
But have we paid close enough attention to the other end?
Here are some more parts from this same kit:
I already knew that the following parts were used on the Y:
But I didn't know they were repeated all over the ship and used in various ways in various places...
You should pay very close attention to these conspicuous parts:
I always wanted this part, and now I have more than enough:
These parts are extremely sneaky - look closely at MR Y Wing pics (as well as Boba Flint's Y Wing pics)...
Miscellaneous parts:
Could these be THRUST VECTOR parts?
The following part comes from a certain kit that I have, but I now think that it is not the correct part for the job. I am now leaning towards the Tamiya 1/700 Waterline Series Prince of Whales for the correct part that is very similar to this. If anyone has any info regarding this, then please let me know.
All of these parts except the ones in the fourth pic, a couple in the ninth pic, and the last one can be found at the Studio Scale Kit Scans page:
http://www.studioscale.com/kitscans.htm
I am trying to make blueprints by deducing the measurements based on measurements of parts that I already own:
http://www.geocities.com/r_e_flint/Screenshot.jpg
The drawing on the left is adapted from the Star Wars Chronicles overhead shot, and the side view on the right is what I have been working on from measured parts. Already the drawing made from the Chronicles pic has to be changed...
First up, we are all acquainted with this end:
But have we paid close enough attention to the other end?
Here are some more parts from this same kit:
I already knew that the following parts were used on the Y:
But I didn't know they were repeated all over the ship and used in various ways in various places...
You should pay very close attention to these conspicuous parts:
I always wanted this part, and now I have more than enough:
These parts are extremely sneaky - look closely at MR Y Wing pics (as well as Boba Flint's Y Wing pics)...
Miscellaneous parts:
Could these be THRUST VECTOR parts?
The following part comes from a certain kit that I have, but I now think that it is not the correct part for the job. I am now leaning towards the Tamiya 1/700 Waterline Series Prince of Whales for the correct part that is very similar to this. If anyone has any info regarding this, then please let me know.
All of these parts except the ones in the fourth pic, a couple in the ninth pic, and the last one can be found at the Studio Scale Kit Scans page:
http://www.studioscale.com/kitscans.htm
I am trying to make blueprints by deducing the measurements based on measurements of parts that I already own:
http://www.geocities.com/r_e_flint/Screenshot.jpg
The drawing on the left is adapted from the Star Wars Chronicles overhead shot, and the side view on the right is what I have been working on from measured parts. Already the drawing made from the Chronicles pic has to be changed...
boatbuilder1
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I am talking about the basic shape of the hull with no kit parts.
that thing is an old tamiya kit apollo1
those pics of the kit parts are great that is what we need more of
that thing is an old tamiya kit apollo1
those pics of the kit parts are great that is what we need more of
shrugger
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Thank you Flintlock.
I have gone through those scans more than a dozen times and I must have gone
all glassy eyed or something. I can scratch off 3 new kits and several bits That I
actually have already..
Any time you feel like droping clues :love
The pieces from #4 still elude me and one piece from #9 but I feel good
I have gone through those scans more than a dozen times and I must have gone
all glassy eyed or something. I can scratch off 3 new kits and several bits That I
actually have already..
Any time you feel like droping clues :love
The pieces from #4 still elude me and one piece from #9 but I feel good
Flintlock
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(shrugger @ Aug 15 2006, 03:27 PM) [snapback]1300867[/snapback]</div>
No problem. Most, if not all, of those kits have been mentioned in this thread already, and the pieces in #4 were mentioned specifically by Boba Flint. The only problem is that there are no scans of that kit up at the studio scale page. If you are referring to the gray piece in pic #9, that is from an ESCI 1/72 King Tiger, I think. I picked one up in Japan for my 1/48 Y and then 2 more when I got back to the states (Italeri re-releases). I am not sure if that is the exact piece, but it is very close to the piece that is used. Either the piece that is used on the ILM model is from a 1/76 Jagdpanther (which I THOUGHT I had but can find no traces of in my boxes or instructions) or it is from a different 1/72 or 1/76 kit altogether which might have some other parts.
There is a piece from a 1/350 ship on the bottom of the Y wing, but I am not sure what kit it is from. Looks like it could be a Yamato, but I can't be certain. Anyone out there have any clues or leads?
I made significant progress on my blueprints, and when I am done I am going to shrink them by half and then start working on my 1/48 Y. I only need to buy 4 kits before I can start that. Then I am going to work on the studio scale Y - if I get the time, of course.
Take care fellas.
Thank you Flintlock.
I have gone through those scans more than a dozen times and I must have gone
all glassy eyed or something. I can scratch off 3 new kits and several bits That I
actually have already..
Any time you feel like droping clues :love
The pieces from #4 still elude me and one piece from #9 but I feel good
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No problem. Most, if not all, of those kits have been mentioned in this thread already, and the pieces in #4 were mentioned specifically by Boba Flint. The only problem is that there are no scans of that kit up at the studio scale page. If you are referring to the gray piece in pic #9, that is from an ESCI 1/72 King Tiger, I think. I picked one up in Japan for my 1/48 Y and then 2 more when I got back to the states (Italeri re-releases). I am not sure if that is the exact piece, but it is very close to the piece that is used. Either the piece that is used on the ILM model is from a 1/76 Jagdpanther (which I THOUGHT I had but can find no traces of in my boxes or instructions) or it is from a different 1/72 or 1/76 kit altogether which might have some other parts.
There is a piece from a 1/350 ship on the bottom of the Y wing, but I am not sure what kit it is from. Looks like it could be a Yamato, but I can't be certain. Anyone out there have any clues or leads?
I made significant progress on my blueprints, and when I am done I am going to shrink them by half and then start working on my 1/48 Y. I only need to buy 4 kits before I can start that. Then I am going to work on the studio scale Y - if I get the time, of course.
Take care fellas.
Flintlock
Sr Member
P.S.
Does anyone have a Revell Germany or AMT Ertl 1/24 Episode III Jedi Starfighter? I was wondering what the R2 units in those kits are like, since if the scale is correct then they would be perfect for studio scale X and Y Wings. The trouble is that I don't know what size they are or if they are any good detail wise. I don't want to spend $50 to get both kits, so I thought I would ask if anyone already happened to have one or the other. Let me know if you do. Thanks.
Does anyone have a Revell Germany or AMT Ertl 1/24 Episode III Jedi Starfighter? I was wondering what the R2 units in those kits are like, since if the scale is correct then they would be perfect for studio scale X and Y Wings. The trouble is that I don't know what size they are or if they are any good detail wise. I don't want to spend $50 to get both kits, so I thought I would ask if anyone already happened to have one or the other. Let me know if you do. Thanks.
wizardofflight
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I saw some pics posted of the SS X-Wing that used the Jedi R2 looked like a prefect fit, I think it was over at Starship Modeler.
I pick up the Star Wars chess set a while back and just so happens that the pieces are 1/24 scale. I am planning on use the R2 unit in both my SS X-Wing and Y-Wing builds, he is 3/4" in dia and he is complete not just the top half. Every now and then I have found the chess set on sale at Wal-marts for $12, some stores still have it on the shelves.
Alan
I pick up the Star Wars chess set a while back and just so happens that the pieces are 1/24 scale. I am planning on use the R2 unit in both my SS X-Wing and Y-Wing builds, he is 3/4" in dia and he is complete not just the top half. Every now and then I have found the chess set on sale at Wal-marts for $12, some stores still have it on the shelves.
Alan
shrugger
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Theres only 1092 posts I should be able to locate boba Flints post within a week or two :lol
I don't yet have the 1/350 Yamato so I can't confirm yet.
And I never thought I'd have reason to get any prequil kits for any reason
whatsoever. I may pick up the Starfighter now to see what we've got.
Heres a couple more hint pix lol
http://public.fotki.com/shrugger/studio_sc...g/000_0374.html
http://public.fotki.com/shrugger/studio_sc...-wing/stug.html
I don't yet have the 1/350 Yamato so I can't confirm yet.
And I never thought I'd have reason to get any prequil kits for any reason
whatsoever. I may pick up the Starfighter now to see what we've got.
Heres a couple more hint pix lol
http://public.fotki.com/shrugger/studio_sc...g/000_0374.html
http://public.fotki.com/shrugger/studio_sc...-wing/stug.html
boatbuilder1
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please
Gort
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<div class='quotetop'>(boatbuilder1 @ Aug 16 2006, 03:57 AM) [snapback]1301269[/snapback]</div>
Hi there,
I'm not sure if I would be breaking a confidence agreed within the MR Y-wing team in just telling you exactly what these are as I didn't actually ID them. Dan Loes and Dan Satterthwaite get credit for that as far as I can recall. However, I would like to help a fellow builder, especially one who I have seen posting about the Y-wing for a long while now. The parts are actually skylights from an old passenger cruise liner...I'll say no more than that...hope it helps a bit
Sorry if I sound a bit cryptic, but I don't want to break the etiquette around such matters, and especially not with folk such as Mr Loes and Mr Satterthwaite.
Nick
please
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Hi there,
I'm not sure if I would be breaking a confidence agreed within the MR Y-wing team in just telling you exactly what these are as I didn't actually ID them. Dan Loes and Dan Satterthwaite get credit for that as far as I can recall. However, I would like to help a fellow builder, especially one who I have seen posting about the Y-wing for a long while now. The parts are actually skylights from an old passenger cruise liner...I'll say no more than that...hope it helps a bit
Sorry if I sound a bit cryptic, but I don't want to break the etiquette around such matters, and especially not with folk such as Mr Loes and Mr Satterthwaite.
Nick
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