Andy Moore Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) The X-Wing's finally finished with today's last minute addition of all new mini Nigel, the mouse droid. Bandai's X-Wing is a great kit, easily as good as all their other releases. The custom finish was down to wanting to do something different to a red squadron fighter (ironic that I painted it red then). The open panels were also done to give it a bit of individuality. The base was my first snow scene, and a bit of a learning curve, using different materials. If I'm honest neither the X-Wing or the base are my best work, and are a bit scruffy in places. I was quite pleased with the astromech though, which recreated U9-C4, the R5 droid I depicted with Bandai's 1/12 kit. (wip here) I'll post some shots of the X-Wing on it's own first, as it's easier to see the details when it's off the base And all together on the base (if you get bored you can always play 'Where's Nigel') Thanks for looking Andy Edited June 10, 2016 by AndyRM101 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Another beauty Andy. Where do you find the time? Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Another masterclass in model making of the highest order, thanks for taking the time to share the build with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootyPuffJunior Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Crazy good like always! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamblor916 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I'll take your scruffy work any day of the week! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 another masterpiece to come off your bench Andy. Beautifully painted and weathered. It has everything except yellow snow. Some figures wouldn't go amiss here either, although the droid is fine Lovely stuff. You've made the X-Wing interesting to me again!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Amazing!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Nigel sure does get around doesn't he. The end product looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 A bit scruffy you say? A bit good says I. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 A corker! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmax Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 WOW, this looks so good!!! Outstanding work, great diorama! The weathering is phantastic and gives your diorama a phantastic look! 👍👍👍 Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan22 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Absolut amazing, great model with fantastic base. I wait for your build of the Millennium Falcon.:-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 Thanks everyone another masterpiece to come off your bench Andy. Beautifully painted and weathered. It has everything except yellow snow. Some figures wouldn't go amiss here either, although the droid is fine Lovely stuff. You've made the X-Wing interesting to me again!! Yes, you're absolutely right MH, it's a bit lifeless without figures. I was going to use a couple from the Hasegawa set that the generator came from, but they were a little crude. When I find some suitable figures I'll add them Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 very nice work indeed, some great looking detail work and very nice base. great job a round. very nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Amazing work Andy. Really really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sinclair Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I was about to say that any ship worth it's weight and down for maintenance should have some sort of hose or cable plugged into it. But I see you have that covered! And happily you even weathered it! As an airport ramp rat, that makes me smile. Boy that blue and white checker pattern was just the right amount of pop this ol' dirty bird needed. After creeping all over your flickr page I really enjoyed the chance to see you work step by step. Thanks for sharing Andy. She's a fine ship. -matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Every bit of this is build is absolutely top banana. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0ver Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Stunning as always. Do you mind if I ask how long you've been modeling/painting Andy? Cheers, Kev Edited June 11, 2016 by R0ver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 That looks absolutely incredible, Andy. Bravo Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Brilliant build Andy. It all looks great together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Superb looks amazing Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 Thanks eveyone Stunning as always. Do you mind if I ask how long you've been modeling/painting Andy? Cheers, Kev Thanks Kev. Like a lot on here, I made models as a kid, in the '80's in my case, then slipped out of the hobby for a long time. In 2012 I decided on a whim to buy a kit for a bit of nostalgia, with no firm plans of taking it much further than that build.One build led to another, and I've never really stopped for the last four years. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiwashere Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Piece of beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Lovely job, it looks detailed and rich without being messy. I even like the lemon yellow bits and that's usually a colour that I love to hate. Nice touch putting the orange 'droid on the complementary teal blue stripes too Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Another great build Andy and the base just sets it off nicely. If you want some figures Domi at RetrokiT does a set of rebel pilots. https://retrokitonline.net/product/rebel-pilots-relaxed-poses/ Cheers, Warren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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