Revell's Resistance X-Wing, with some mods..
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PHArchivist
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Thinking about doing this model, and your work is inspiring.
Are the plugs in the back of the cannons supposed to be solid, and are the engine cans supposed to have such a thick wall (delta between OD and ID)?
Are the plugs in the back of the cannons supposed to be solid, and are the engine cans supposed to have such a thick wall (delta between OD and ID)?
mcusanelli
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PHArchivist,
Thank you very much! I think they are, but I'm basing this on the fact that the bigger 1/50 scale X-Wing has the same plugs, but I don't know if it's right. The engines look pretty good, but the splitter plate between the two engine halves could be a bit thinner, but i didn't think it was bad enough to change. Again, in some ways i think the details on this one are nicer than the bigger one, and it's only 1'' shorter and 1'' less wide. I'll probably pick up another one just because it was fun to build!
Thank you very much! I think they are, but I'm basing this on the fact that the bigger 1/50 scale X-Wing has the same plugs, but I don't know if it's right. The engines look pretty good, but the splitter plate between the two engine halves could be a bit thinner, but i didn't think it was bad enough to change. Again, in some ways i think the details on this one are nicer than the bigger one, and it's only 1'' shorter and 1'' less wide. I'll probably pick up another one just because it was fun to build!
PHArchivist
Master Member
I just picked up today what I think is the bigger kit you refer to (9" long fuselage). Looking forward to jumping in! The blue is quite rich, so I may stgart off with a somewhat transparent white coat (and try to retain some of the markings), or just primer it and start over.
mcusanelli
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Yup, that's the bigger one! They molded it in a horrible waxy looking off white with messy markings.....I'm going to repaint mine, masking off the markings neatly so they'll be neatened up, and then fade them a bit. i did this with the 9'' Poe's black x-wing I'm working on now. The marking's on this one are a little neater, but, as much as I like the kit, the Revell paint job is pretty lousy on these kits - Ironically, the paint is very neat on the level 1 kits! One thing that will improve the look of the 9'' kit is to fix up the nose 'beak' part's back edge, as the parts have so much draft on them that the edge is almost obliterated. i used superglue and baby powder paste to reshape this, and sanded it to the correct shape. Other than that, it went together really nice. I look forward to seeing your build!
I noticed when comparing the two, that the pre-paint on the "toy" level 1 kit is actually more accurate to the CGI model than the "more advanced" level 2 kits as well :facepalm
It's almost like they said why bother, people will just strip it and paint over it
mcusanelli
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blakeh1,
I don't know what they're thinking, I mean, the Level 2 kits are nice, the tie fighter is awesome, with a full interior, but you would think that the x-wing is such an iconic part of Star Wars, they would really put in the effort, sharp detail, really nice interior, maybe a nice pilot instead of the stupid looking stand , and nicer detail in the inner engines.....But, having said that, I still have all of them (Not Kylo Ren's shuttle- i don't like it!) and once again, with a little love they are going to be really nice models, as soon as I get Poe's x-wing done I'll post some pics.....And i'm superdetailing the little Falcon too. $20 bucks, cheap thrills!
I don't know what they're thinking, I mean, the Level 2 kits are nice, the tie fighter is awesome, with a full interior, but you would think that the x-wing is such an iconic part of Star Wars, they would really put in the effort, sharp detail, really nice interior, maybe a nice pilot instead of the stupid looking stand , and nicer detail in the inner engines.....But, having said that, I still have all of them (Not Kylo Ren's shuttle- i don't like it!) and once again, with a little love they are going to be really nice models, as soon as I get Poe's x-wing done I'll post some pics.....And i'm superdetailing the little Falcon too. $20 bucks, cheap thrills!
rbeach84
Sr Member
All good, but FYI, the 'small' 1/48 pilot included in the Monogram Harrier kit is actually spot-on. Most figures included with 1/48 kits are actually atypical sized 'humans' at scale 6 foot or better. The figure included with the Harrier (and A-4F Skyhawk as well as a few other Monogram jet kits) are more typical average size at a scale 5'8" height. One way to decide on a figure is to check the height of the actors and try and match a figure to that instead of something arbitrary.
Another factor is, since 1/50 scale figures actually have smaller heads (a value not subject to as much variance as height), Preiser has figures actually made in 1/50 scale that are useful for this situation. Preiser sets are hard to find but are very well sculpted, and unpainted versions are offered for most pieces at reasonable prices. Search for model railroading suppliers as a source.
R/ Robert
Another factor is, since 1/50 scale figures actually have smaller heads (a value not subject to as much variance as height), Preiser has figures actually made in 1/50 scale that are useful for this situation. Preiser sets are hard to find but are very well sculpted, and unpainted versions are offered for most pieces at reasonable prices. Search for model railroading suppliers as a source.
R/ Robert
mcusanelli
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rbeach84,
Thanks for that info, I was looking at them from the point of view of what looked good in the cockpit, and those figures were the smaller ones in my parts box. I didn't know about the Preiser 1/50 figures, I'll have to look for more of their stuff. You can never have enough figures!
Thanks for that info, I was looking at them from the point of view of what looked good in the cockpit, and those figures were the smaller ones in my parts box. I didn't know about the Preiser 1/50 figures, I'll have to look for more of their stuff. You can never have enough figures!
rbeach84
Sr Member
Mcusanelli, don't overlook the Wizards of the Coast Star Wars figures; although they vary quite a bit in 'scaling', they generally tend to smaller heights, approximating 1/50th scale. I ended up getting a bunch from eBay for pretty reasonable prices. The sculpting quality is also pretty variable. If you see some that are interesting I may already have a specimen that I can review for you (size, quality, etc.) I believe they are no longer in production and hence nothing from TFA, but there are so many that conversions are quite easy.
R/ Robert
R/ Robert
mcusanelli
Well-Known Member
Robert,
I didn't know about those either, thank you! Now that you mention it, I just remembered a conversation I had with my local Hobby store buddy. He had gotten in a bunch of WW2 armor kits, and I remember him saying they were doing a lot of vehicles and figures in 1/50 scale for wargaming, as the 28-30mm figures were about 1/50....Definetly more choices available out there than I thought for potential pilot figures! Or ground personell if someone wanted to do a diorama.
Mike
I didn't know about those either, thank you! Now that you mention it, I just remembered a conversation I had with my local Hobby store buddy. He had gotten in a bunch of WW2 armor kits, and I remember him saying they were doing a lot of vehicles and figures in 1/50 scale for wargaming, as the 28-30mm figures were about 1/50....Definetly more choices available out there than I thought for potential pilot figures! Or ground personell if someone wanted to do a diorama.
Mike
i am leaf
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mcuscanelli: I've noticed on the Poe's X-wing model that the panel lines have nearly no dimension, and in some cases is only Revell's paint colors which define panel line locations. I know this will make panel weathering difficult as there will be hardly any recess to get contrast color into those lines, but how were you able to weather the score lines on this X-wing, are the panel lines much more apparent or did you do your own scoring?
mcusanelli
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Leaf,
I didn't touch the panel lines, they were very precisely engraved on the level 1, not so much on the level 2. On the white level 2 x-wing, I'm probably going to deepen the lines to make them better suited to hold the wash. It's a bit extra work, but I think it will make a big difference.
I didn't touch the panel lines, they were very precisely engraved on the level 1, not so much on the level 2. On the white level 2 x-wing, I'm probably going to deepen the lines to make them better suited to hold the wash. It's a bit extra work, but I think it will make a big difference.
