Ralph McQuarrie Concept X-Wing- Calling it done.

DARTH SABER

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This ship has been a white whale of mine ever since I saw it a few years ago.
I was finally lucky enough to snag one on the RPF last year (thanks Frank!).

Anyhow, i kept the weathering very light , since McQuarries ships were always pretty clean, and took some creative liberty with the wing markings.


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Wonderful! Truly inspiring work. I especially like thy photographs of the model in front of The McQuarrie artist print. The model really jumps out at you. The weathering is perfect.
 
I don't know what the significance is but I own a signed McQuarrie print with a lighted film cell from ANH. Any way ,I too would like to display my McQuarrie x-wing someday!
Thank you again Frank! DS, your model is beautiful! I love what you did here!
 
This is my favorite McQuarrie X yet. I love the subtleties.

It looks like you’ve used small decals all over it, but knowing your Falcon build, you probably just masked off and painted a lot of the tiny details, right?!
 
Fantastic work!!! I had to look twice before noticing that you put your model in front of the McQ concept art print!!!

And you know what? A simple old Kenner Tie-fighter might really compliment the model, with a little paint job enhancement, though. I think those are perfect regarding proportions compared to the concept art. In fact I think that the Kenner TIE was created based on the McQ proportions.
 
This is my favorite McQuarrie X yet. I love the subtleties.

It looks like you’ve used small decals all over it, but knowing your Falcon build, you probably just masked off and painted a lot of the tiny details, right?!

Actually i used what decals I could, and when none were available for what I needed i opted for masking.
There werent too many custom masking parts though.
Ill have to check on that old tie fighter too. [emoji106]




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This is simply stunning. I was privileged to have been associated with Ralph for many years and seeing this reminds me not only of the man but of his unforgettable legacy.

Thank you and congratulations, Ralph would have been rightly impressed.

Highest regards,

MARK
 
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