Round2 Acquires Star Wars License
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I’ll have to take down one of my studio scale x-wings and do a side by side comparison between them.
I’m not sure how it was determined the original filming models were ‘1/24 scale’. I believe the X-wings were based on the size of the pilot used, not sure where the size reference came from for the Tie fighters.
I do know that this new AMT kit looks in proportion to the true SS x-wings.
By the way, star-art, your research, and design for this model was superb. Thank you for all you did to make this come to fruition!
I’m not sure how it was determined the original filming models were ‘1/24 scale’. I believe the X-wings were based on the size of the pilot used, not sure where the size reference came from for the Tie fighters.
I do know that this new AMT kit looks in proportion to the true SS x-wings.
By the way, star-art, your research, and design for this model was superb. Thank you for all you did to make this come to fruition!
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star-art
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Thank you! 
I did look at all the existing studies and theories and the history all the way back to 1977. It seems Fine Molds and Bandai were given slightly different information. I managed to work out how they arrived at their measurements. Those came from Lucasfilm, but sometime later things apparently changed.
One theory is that X-Wing Games was responsible for the current specification at LFL regarding the size of these ships. No matter where it came from, though, as far as the studio is concerned the filming model of the TIE was 1/24. I was able to work out all the numbers to the point where I was satisfied it was "close enough, good enough" so that's what we went with.
I did look at all the existing studies and theories and the history all the way back to 1977. It seems Fine Molds and Bandai were given slightly different information. I managed to work out how they arrived at their measurements. Those came from Lucasfilm, but sometime later things apparently changed. One theory is that X-Wing Games was responsible for the current specification at LFL regarding the size of these ships. No matter where it came from, though, as far as the studio is concerned the filming model of the TIE was 1/24. I was able to work out all the numbers to the point where I was satisfied it was "close enough, good enough" so that's what we went with.
justinplayfair
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Haven't seen any news yet. Usually takes a while...
Metaluna mutant
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justinplayfair
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It'd be nice if they molded the Cygnus in translucent plastic too. Either way, gr at news.
But all other new-tool subjects, with the exception of the Star Trek Cerritos, are pushed back to 2025. And TIE Bomber at 1/72?
But all other new-tool subjects, with the exception of the Star Trek Cerritos, are pushed back to 2025. And TIE Bomber at 1/72?
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Fett_Ish
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Is the updated SNW enterprise pushed as well? I am sitting on the last version waiting…
justinplayfair
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Haven't seen it at all in the posted photos. Also MIA...the retooled Death Star, and the SHADO Interceptor and saucer from UFO...
NakedMoleRat
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Been wanting a V.I.N.C.E.N.T. For a while now.
Robert McLain
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This is great news! I also can't wait for that 1/12 X-34 speeder. The icing on the cake would be for Atlantis Models to finally win the rights to use those Buck Rogers molds they have and repop the Thunderfighter and Marauder. It's a great time to be a modeler
Robert
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justinplayfair
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Finally saw the SNW Enterprise at the booth, but it looks like the original issue. No "In The Works" signage hyping the tooling changes...
NakedMoleRat
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Will need that Falcon too.
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