Mike Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I put a pre-order on the 1:48 X-wing some months ago, and it looks like they're ready to fulfil my order, as I've just had the request to pay. I'm all excited!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Well thanks to you Mike, I had to go and order one!! Got mine from the Starship Modeler store for a song!! I may want to do some aftermarket for it....think theres a market for that kind of thing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 mine is on its way here from our friend YY in hong kong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hey Mike.Will you be doing anything in Resin for the 1/72 "X"-Wing? Cheers Daz Daz We are seriously looking at some stuff for the Fine Molds SW kits. I would like to do 1/72. Its a market not really looked at. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Yeah, Mike, aftermarket for the Fine Molds kits is a great idea. What have you in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Just ordered mine from luckymodel - US$44. Is that a good price? The plan is to wire it up with some nice LED engine exhausts and cockpit panels... if my eyesight can take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm hoping to take a few pics of mine (the X-Wing, you perverts!) for an inbox review today... more news later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm hoping to take a few pics of mine (the X-Wing, you perverts!) for an inbox review today... more news later Looking forward to that, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm still waiting for my 1/72nd X-wing to arrive from HLJ. Quite looking forward to getting my hands on that one, even though it's titchy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Looking forward to that, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm still waiting for my 1/72nd X-wing to arrive from HLJ. Quite looking forward to getting my hands on that one, even though it's titchy! I'm sure you'll like it, it's a super little kit. I've done some sub-assemblies on mine (wings, laser cannon, exhausts) and it goes together pretty nicely too. The only point I've found so far that you may need to watch out for is the rear fuselage, just behind the wings - where the upper & lower halves meet, there seems to be a small gap, but it might just be my sample, cos no-one else has complained about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm hoping to take a few pics of mine (the X-Wing, you perverts!) for an inbox review today... more news later Come on Mike lets see the piccies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hurry up Mike! Can't wait to see it. Is it going to be an OOB build? Have a 1/72 X-wing in the stash so the purchase of a 1/48 will have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm working on it... my PC decided to crash badly as I tried to edit the pics. Just about have another go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Well I will say that everyone should read Mikes review because if it is what I think it wil be, everyone will want to grab a 1/48 X Wing!! Mine is just beautiful but, there are a few points of weakness that Mike will no doubt point out. It is a great value for the price especially considering its not really that much more than the 1/72 kit. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I just wish they'd scaled up the decal sheet from the 1/72 version, with markings for 4 different X-Wings, including pilot's helmets and droids. Oh well, just have to hand paint Biggs's chequers. Anyone know how to sculpt a 1/48 porn-star moustache? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Review's up http://www.britmodeler.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9197 There are X-Wing threads popping up all over the place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmk.6john Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Grue.......such an old joke it shouldn't be funny anymore yet I am sat, tears streamin and smelling of wee . John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 It's a pretty nice kit, but on mine, I think I'm gonna lengthen the nose a bit and try and do something with the canopy as well ( the rear half of it has an odd upwards angle which makes it look..........well, odd ). I was thinking of doing mine as Red 3 as well Jiff. If you need any ref pics, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 It's a pretty nice kit, but on mine, I think I'm gonna lengthen the nose a bit and try and do something with the canopy as well ( the rear half of it has an odd upwards angle which makes it look..........well, odd ).I was thinking of doing mine as Red 3 as well Jiff. If you need any ref pics, let me know. Thanks Paul. I've got a few pics myself, in the SW Fact Files (partwork), Technical Journal, Art of SW Ep IV, SW Archives and SW Chronicles. Biggs's ride features quite prominently. Conversely, Luke's Red 5 is hardly featured at all, so if you have any decent pics of that I'd bite your hand off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ask and ye shall recieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Here's a few of Red 3. Got more if you need 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) Hmm, they only seem to be red x's at the moment. Could be cos I'm using the work computer, I'll have another look when I get home tonight. Now that's weird. As soon as this reply was posted, the red x's changed to pictures. Thanks Paul, they'll be really useful. I might even re-start my Fine Molds 1/72 X-Wing this weekend (housework and DIY can wait!). Edited January 16, 2008 by Obi-Jiff Kenobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Anyone know how to sculpt a 1/48 porn-star moustache? Tried using white goo, I mean glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Tried using white goo, I mean glue? dear oh dear.... posting that took some spunk, I'll say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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