crobinsonh Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 As always, superb work and tutorial on how you achieved the results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Thanks guys On 27/09/2018 at 18:52, Portaler said: P.S Andy, did the decals go straight onto the paint ? Or did you paint some Pledge (or equivalent) on the spots where decals were needed ? Yes, straight on the paint. There was gloss varnish mixed in with the paint so it didn't need a separate clear coat. On 28/09/2018 at 14:44, Tommygunn1972 said: Its a shame you cant configure it to be on the ground, this would look great in a hangar setting. It is a shame they didn't include landing gear, which they have done with all the previous fighters. It wouldn't be hard to scratch build some though. I'm planning to do another B-Wing next year in a different scheme, on the ground and with some panels removed, similar to the X-Wing I did a couple of years ago. I've finished up the last few areas of weathering, so I'm going to wrap this up now. The main wing has had similar weathering to the fuselage but a little more restrained. Although I've added some paint chipping to the blue panels and the orange Hinomaru, I've not really chipped the main grey paint. My thinking was that the main paint finish is something more hard wearing, while the blue and orange markings were something temporary, applied before the battle of Endor. There's an open panel at the top of the wing and I've picked out some of the details in green and silver, then added some staining around the opening as if a blast had blown the panel off. I've added the S-Foil wings to the fuselage, and the fit is really tight, both when slotting the wings in to place and when securing them with the pin that slides through them. I'd advise anyone building this to remove any paint on the ends of the hinge parts and shave a little plastic of the retaining pins (or just do it the easy way and assemble it before painting). For display, as I mentioned earlier, you can use one of the regular Bandai fighter stands (not supplied) if you don't fancy the rather clumsy clear stand that comes with the kit. To use it though, you do have to remove one of the vent parts on the side of the engine casing to expose the hole for the stand. Once on the stand, the wings just clear the ground, but the whole thing is a little rickety and doesn't feel very secure. If you use the included stand, the mounting pin pushes into a hole between the engine nozzles. The end of the pin is octagonal and you can mount the B-Wing either vertically, horizontally or at 45° without the risk of it rotating by itself. The stand is quite large, mainly to allow the B-Wing to be displayed vertically, and it's not what you'd call elegant. It is at least clear, so it's not as obtrusive as it would have been in a solid colour. It does rather black the view of the engines which is a bit annoying if you've got the lighting unit fitted. Overall, it holds the model securely and it'll do until I think of a better display solution. So that wraps up the build. I'm really glad the B-Wing has finally been released as it's my favourite ship from Star Wars and it completes the set of Rebel starfighters in 1/72 (although I wouldn't say no to a 72nd Snowspeeder). Thanks to everyone for following along. I'll get the final shots up in RFI shortly. Andy 24 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portaler Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) Just amazing to look at Andy ! Beautiful ! I really think Bandai need to do that 1/72 Snowspeeder and a 1/72 Slave One. That would pretty much cover the grails at that size. Speaking of 1/72 are you doing a Falcon ? You should do a Go Fundme for it. I'm sure you'd get some donations on that one for a WIP. That would be simply epic ! I'd definitely make a donation 🙂 Edited September 30, 2018 by Portaler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulf Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 19/09/2018 at 23:46, AndyRM101 said: The last bits to spray were the Hinomaru markings which were done with masks cut with a compass cutter. Before spraying the roundels I added some masking fluid with a sponge to create some ships. It's not my favourite method of chipping as the resulting chips tend to look over-scale and blobby which is the case here. I'll probably refine the effect with some brush applied chips, or maybe scrape some paint away with the tip of a blade. Andy How did you apply the mask over that raised area on the side wing? Wouldn't it turn out as an oval if you apply it smoothly? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Wulf said: How did you apply the mask over that raised area on the side wing? Wouldn't it turn out as an oval if you apply it smoothly? Yes, it would have distorted the shape if I'd tried to place the mask straight over the raised part. I had to cut the circular mask either side of the raised area, then fill in the gap with small strips of tape. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Nice work Andy, as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portaler Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Andy, I think you mentioned somewhere you'd potentially do another in landing position (like the X-Wing). Just saw this PE kit. Someone must have heard you 🙂 https://greenstrawberry.cz/star-wars/asf-01-b-wing-starfighter--118.html Edited October 29, 2018 by Portaler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Beautiful work as ever Andy, the subtlety of your paintwork never fails to impress, so the explanations are very much appreciated. Does the cockpit pod rotate? If so might it be possible to fit a base there allowing you to display it in any number of positions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Does the cockpit pod rotate? If so might it be possible to fit a base there allowing you to display it in any number of positions? Yes, the cockpit fully rotates. The supplied stand allows you to position it with the cockpit vertical, horizontal or at 45 degrees. If the stand was modified, or a new one built, you should be able to have it in any orientation. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 On 9/19/2018 at 5:46 PM, AndyRM101 said: Thanks guys ...Before spraying the roundels I added some masking fluid with a sponge to create some ships. It's not my favourite method of chipping as the resulting chips tend to look over-scale and blobby which is the case here. I'll probably refine the effect with some brush applied chips, or maybe scrape some paint away with the tip of a blade. Have you thought of using the salt method? Wet the surface, lay down some salt and let dry. Paint over it and then brush the salt off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I'd imagine he might have. How about Marmite or Bovril? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 12 hours ago, Thom216 said: Have you thought of using the salt method? Salt wouldn't really be the best option here. It would be quite hard to control the intensity on a very small area like the roundels, plus the water might cause the masks to lift. Hairspray chipping would work better, or simply painting the chips by hand. I used masking fluid for speed more than anything. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 9 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: How about Marmite or Bovril? I've seen it used to good effect, but something about smearing something like that over my freshly painted model makes me a little nervous. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I'm about to try it for a winter whitewash on a 1/72 captured T-26.....More out of curiosity than any real expectation of glorious success TBH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 12 hours ago, AndyRM101 said: Salt wouldn't really be the best option here. It would be quite hard to control the intensity on a very small area like the roundels, plus the water might cause the masks to lift. Hairspray chipping would work better, or simply painting the chips by hand. I used masking fluid for speed more than anything. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre Giustiniani Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 3:59 AM, Thom216 said: Truly amazing !! You did tremendous job on the paint Andy ! Congrats ! Pierre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 your painting is truly awsome andy, an absolute masterclass, the guide on modelling news website is superb too Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Stark Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Wow, I've never seen such a good work, you are one of the best, keep it up, and continue to update us with your step by step because they are very useful, fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Ohhhh myyy thats fantastic Andy, i am really speechless about your works Werner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobe Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Hi, Awesome Job ! New in this forum I would like to know how did you paint the turbine? Which color did you use? thanks On 15/09/2018 at 00:28, AndyRM101 said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviedrone Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) Amazing. Did you prime any of it before painting? Edited April 27, 2019 by moviedrone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 5 hours ago, Bobe said: Hi, Awesome Job ! New in this forum I would like to know how did you paint the turbine? Which color did you use? thanks Hi Bobe, The turbine was painted in a mid-grey, then had a brown enamel wash applied to enhance the detail. 5 hours ago, moviedrone said: Did you prime any of it before painting? Not a primer as such, but it has a dark grey base coat. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobe Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Thanks for your help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés S. Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Hi. Although in my preferences I have put the airplanes, especially of the Spanish Air Force to 1/72, I really like to model anything that flies. Be it an airplane, a helicopter or a spaceship (real or fictitious). Well, over here I've been taking a look when I've found this fabulous, magnificent and amazing work. Really splendid painting work. Very very professional Also with a presentation with photographs of extreme quality. You will definitely have me waiting for any work of yours. I have no words to express how much I liked it. I will calmly review all this work, and those you find in this section. I am sure that they will be not only for teaching but also for inspiration. My most sincere congratulations !!!!! Cheers P.D.- Never before had I written so much in someone else's post ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobe Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 👍 Edited May 3, 2019 by Bobe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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