Y-Wing Building
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Not sure, Lee. I've never had anything machined before, so I have no experience with material properties. Perhaps you guys could suggest something? What would be a good material for it?
I need to finish the neck portion and build a mock-up to make double-sure everything is right.
The thick cross-tube at the back of the wings - I have it down as 7/16", and the wing thickness at 1/4" - but those are just guesses. The rest of the measurements took some self-deliberation, but they work together so well.
I'll post some more pics when I get some more time to work on it.
Wow cool pics dude!. Been itching to see more construction pics of your Y and wondered if we would ever see them. Great to see all the color kit parts used which will be a great help for a future build.
Still the best scratched Y IMO.
Many thanks for posting.
Stu
Still the best scratched Y IMO.
Many thanks for posting.
Stu
I'm jealous now, Dan
Thanks for the pics though - helping me identify a few parts I was unsure about.
They're also inspiring.
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I made some more progress on my Y Wing drawings, but I can't post pics right now. I will post them tomorrow. I am really happy with how it's turning out, but I can't guarantee that it's 100% accurate. I'm working only from pictures and what parts I have (some key parts are still a mystery to me).
How much inaccuracy are you guys willing to tolerate, if I get it machined?
I am going to start mocking it up very soon, and I will post pics with parts in place - so you guys can comment if anything looks wrong. It may take me a while to get the mock-up in presentable condition, but I will post some 3D pics tomorrow.
How much inaccuracy are you guys willing to tolerate, if I get it machined?
I am going to start mocking it up very soon, and I will post pics with parts in place - so you guys can comment if anything looks wrong. It may take me a while to get the mock-up in presentable condition, but I will post some 3D pics tomorrow.
DARKSIDE72
Sr Member
The ultimate Y kit is well underway Ron... may save you some time and angst in the long run.
Jamie
Jamie
DARKSIDE72
Sr Member
And Dan... LOVE IT!!!!
Agent Smith
New Member
Nice, love the landing gear and the diorama idea. You rarely see these beautiful models "at rest." Please post pictures when you're finished.
JS
I wasn't going to post this... But, I will not be buying any Y Wing kits because I have too many of the kit parts already. I need to use them. Here is my progress on the Y Body. I am going to see about getting it printed on a 3D Printer.
It will need some minor modifications like being sanded smooth and filling in some gaps that were caused by the shelling feature.
All I have left to do is the head, and I estimate it will cost about $100 to have it printed.
Jamie, can you share any info and/or pictures about the Y kit?
It will need some minor modifications like being sanded smooth and filling in some gaps that were caused by the shelling feature.
All I have left to do is the head, and I estimate it will cost about $100 to have it printed.
Jamie, can you share any info and/or pictures about the Y kit?
DARKSIDE72
Sr Member
MonsieurTox
Master Member
Hey DARKSIDE72, you should reduce your pic at least by 3 times, that's so big it took me a while to understand it was an Y cockpit. Reducing the size of this pic would also atenuate the over compressed look...
