lazyeagle Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I'm working slowly on a 1/24 B-wing- Trying to create the 'Orange spot/ rising sun' version from this Alfred Wong kit- accurizing and scratchbuilding most of the parts so I'm closer to the studio miniature, prefer to ditch the resin. Original miniature was 1/35 scale. The cockpit rotates and it will have LED lighting. Close to 30" in length with metal armature for mounting. To do - new lower wing gunpod, brass hinges for the wing fold mechanism and revised front office for pilot.....oh and finishing that big Thunderbird 2... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ooh that is nice. Good to see a B-Wing in a decent scale. Look forward to seeing more. Cheers, Warren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Very cool! Will follow with interest, nice to see the B wing getting some love! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruffy Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I like this! The b wing hasn't been well served by model companies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 cor - that's a bit of a monster sized B-Wing you have there - any build updates?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 cor - that's a bit of a monster sized B-Wing you have there - any build updates?? Thanks all. Yes actually working on it right about now. Have fashioned a wing folding mechanism in brass which I had to because the resin kit parts would have sheared off/warped and were not accurate anyway in reference to the orange spot studio miniature. Also built a new wing keel gunpod. Mostly trying to scratch new parts which is taking ages. Thank god I have a dremel....Will try to post pictures tomorrow. I I like this! The b wing hasn't been well served by model companies Totally, maybe Bandai might step up? When you look at the design it feels like an A-10 Thunderbolt or Skyraider with all the guns and cannons bristling from it- any Tie fighters/Intercepters straying into its field of fire would be powdered into instant star dust. Pity it had little screen time too- think I heard that the thin profile made it disappear in the final cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Now this is cool, look forward to updates! Maybe the B-wing will star a bit more in the new film... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Sorry on photo delay. Cockpit nose cone is badly warped due to my over zealous use of heat gun. So will scratch a new one. Anyway quick shots, every part has been modified or scratched. Tedious. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That's either a small laptop, or the model is HUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 That's either a small laptop, or the model is HUGE! LOL It's a small laptop- but model is big and rather heavy- about 30" from cockpit to keel gunpod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 They did indeed cut their screen time, due to filming issues. It was originally planned to show a squadron of B-Wings taking a Star Destroyer apart. Nice work so far. Particularly like the brass hinges. I also have one of these monsters, safely stashed away, so know just how much work is needed. Seems like you've got it all under control, though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo uk Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 This is looking great. Are these kits still avaiable ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 This is looking great. Are these kits still avaiable ? I think Robert Burns in the States was releasing it again - not sure. If you want a better B-wing go for the Frank & Moe 1/35 scale one as its pretty close to the studio miniature but you'll still need to do a few mods for the orange spot version although you won't need to tear into the model like this one- not sure if its available still though. I had planned on building this 1/24 OOB but when I studied photos of the actual miniature my OCD kicked in and now I'm miserable with fingers super glued together and no fingerprints.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knikki Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thats an impressive build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo uk Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Any news on this ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Awesome to see this build back on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo uk Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Any news on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo uk Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 No life got in the way.......she rests on the shelf of doom as i try and vacuform a new cockpit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo uk Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 You could always sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo uk Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 If you do get stuck I've got a vac-formed if you need help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 20/04/2017 at 3:43 AM, Neo uk said: If you do get stuck I've got a vac-formed if you need help. Â Thank you appreciate that, I'm refining the buck master and going to give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyeagle Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 20/04/2017 at 3:14 AM, Neo uk said: You could always sell it If I screw up she might be up for grabs..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Neo uk Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 any update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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