derex3592 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) Well, this was my birthday present to myself---my first "real" model kit in over 12 yrs. The FineMolds 1:48 Scale X-Wing. I recently completed the Yamato 1:60 Fan Racer as a warm-up practice run, so now it's time for a real model. Last time I was building there wasn't this cool thing called the internet for help! I will try to post updates as I go, wanna take my time on this one as the weathering will make or break this kit.... Edited September 4, 2010 by derex3592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN_MARINE Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) The kit is available at starship modeler again! https://www.starshipmodeler.biz/shop/index.cfm/product/1446/mecha-rex.cfm#reviews Oh wow, that's a completely different kit. 1/72 scale too! this is the kit available at starship modeler: and this is the one I built from scratch: The world needs more MG Rex kits Edited September 5, 2010 by UN_MARINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron5864 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Well, this was my birthday present to myself---my first "real" model kit in over 12 yrs. The FineMolds 1:48 Scale X-Wing. I recently completed the Yamato 1:60 Fan Racer as a warm-up practice run, so now it's time for a real model. Last time I was building there wasn't this cool thing called the internet for help! I will try to post updates as I go, wanna take my time on this one as the weathering will make or break this kit.... I have an older Revell X-Wing that is pretty close to 1/48 scale. It is about 12.5 inches(31cm) from nose to tail booster. This X-wing is displayed above a 1/48 VF-1J which has a similar white with red trim color scheme. Maybe Luke Skywalker will fit into the cockpit of a VF-1. Edited September 6, 2010 by ron5864 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Just need to decide if I make a "landed" or "flying" display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Wow. That's tiny. And impressive! I'm working on the Trumpeter 1:32 P-40. I saw a hobbycraft reboxing that came with the Flying Tigers decals, and I picked it up. Not correcting the cockpit, as it looks OK to me. Since I'm on vacation this week, I'm trying to get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Roman, is that the 144 FMMF? Now that I see it with the familiar Tamiya pot, it's a lot smaller than I thought it would be! Perhaps that's due to your painting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Yes, that's the 1/144 Falcon; it's only a tad larger than an A5 size paper. Perfect for limited display space, but with all the details. Fine Molds really set the mark for IP SF kits with this release. (and I deliberately photographed it to look small, using a higher focal length) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 WOW! That looks perfect! I love that tiny falcon. Makes me want to look at my 1/72 FMMF now... oh, well, someday... What does the rear engines look like? I hate the curved plate with the squares cutouts in it, there must be a better looking engine detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I think the engine detail is the same as on the large kit. I can take a picture of it tomorrow. I put up some more pics, click on the photo to get to the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Makes me want to look at my 1/72 FMMF now... oh, well, someday... What does the rear engines look like? I hate the curved plate with the squares cutouts in it, there must be a better looking engine detail. I've built most of mine (only taken 2 years of off-and-on again motivation), but I don't think I will be putting in that square plate with the cut-out in it, it's quite awful. What engineer would put baffles right behind the engine anyway? Here's a sample of my scratchbuild Taiidan Interceptor progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Wow, that's fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I think the engine detail is the same as on the large kit. I can take a picture of it tomorrow. It's remarkable for 1/144 scale and you've done a superb job on it! I don't think it's got quite the level of detail of the 1/72 scale though. I totally agree with PetarB, the square cutout baffles are just beyond me - I'll leave it out too whenever I get around to it, just a massing all the resin and PE upgrade parts for it in the meantime ;-) Hey PetarB, when are you going to get back to the 1/72 scale Macross pilots and sculpt that Minmay in the back seat of the VT-1 with her helmet off for me? You did remember right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm trying to work out which sculpts I will release next. I've got quite a few on the backburner, and in various states of completeness right now. Including Minmei...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hi Petar, is the Taidan ship around 1/72 scale, it looks amazing. I'm hoping you'll kit this so I can buy it from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Nice work everybody! That FMMF is a gem! - MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 A question: Has anybody tried using waterslide decals as paint masks? I'm working on an AVG Flying Tigers P-40, and the painting diagrams show that the green splotches on the wings have a circular cutout where the old RAF roundel used to be. I'm thinking of applying the RAF roundels, masking off the brown, and then spray the green on. When it has dried a bit, I'll peel off the decals with some tape. I'm wondering if it's going to work perfectly, or am I just heading for a HUGE headache? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 working on this. 4 kids later. its hard to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I'm wondering if it's going to work perfectly, or am I just heading for a HUGE headache? I've never tried it but I'd be inclined to say huge headache. I just can't imagine getting the decal applied such that it won't fall off/fall apart while your painting, but still come off cleanly afterward without messing up the paint somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowie165 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I've never tried it but I'd be inclined to say huge headache. I just can't imagine getting the decal applied such that it won't fall off/fall apart while your painting, but still come off cleanly afterward without messing up the paint somehow. I'm in the same boat as anime (never tried it) and I agree that it sounds like a headache. You might be better off applying the decal (if the size isn't too small or complex) to some tamiya tape then cut it out to make a mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Working on Plum's SA-77 Silpheed and some equipment for the 1/144 MAXL custom. The part to the left will be the upper intake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILVERDRAGON Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) Since I been recovering I had some time to do some custom 1s head with detail lens and removable visor. Also adjustable arms and new hands maybe for production soon still cleaning up some rough edges but here it goes. Sorry pics taken from my phone enjoy. SD Edited September 16, 2010 by SILVERDRAGON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 looks very interesting SILVERDRAGON i hope you make also in 1/60 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Almost done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 The picture speaks for itself. Thanks for watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Indeed it does. That is looking awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron5864 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 The picture speaks for itself. Thanks for watching. hehe....that's really awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 what is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I've been getting back into flying model rocketry this summer after about 30 years... I just finished this - a 17" rocket by Custom Rocket Company. Stock name is "Ion Pulsar", but I did this one up in darker colors. The rivets give it a really 'classic SciFi' look. I call it "Iron Horizon", and will probably fly it next month at the local rocketry group launch. Pretty good for cardboard, balsa, primer and putty I think. (Nosecone is plastic, though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) SilverDragon Nice to see your back. Your work looks great. Nice to see all the activity on this thread, makes up for my lack of anything on my workbench, unless you count the massive house renovation I have on the go. Edited September 24, 2010 by big F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunny Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Finally got myself one of these: BV-38 Every time I went to the SSM site it was sold out but I lucked out the other day so all I have to do now is wait for the post to get it's act together and deliver it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetarB Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Colour update on my Taiidan Interceptor scratchbuild: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jardann Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That ship is awesome Petar! Your scratchbuild and sculpting skills amaze me and keep getting better. You have a great talent! Acro Ray that rocket looks sweet as well. Very stylish and retro Sci-fi. I hope it holds up during the launches! Thanks everyone for the filling this thread with great content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 what is that? Mylene's valk, with soundbooster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 assemble my thunder hammer looks so nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 assemble my thunder hammer looks so nice Wow, Max will be even more of a bad-Ass now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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