And On To The Rebel Factory

[Bill L.]

Stock - so they are easily recognizable from the original SW series.
I'll post when they are done. Right now waiting for paint to cure.

Bill L.

[Ryan K]

Liking the build. Neat little R2 and R5 droids. You going stock colors on them or branching out?

[Bill L.]

Almost done... just need to detail X-Wing and the Astro-Mech droids then dirty the X-Wing up a little.  She's way too pretty right now!

Bill L.

[Ryan K]

The rebel scum looks good.

[Bill L.]

I finished up my Rebel pilots this morning, and made some more progress on the X-Wing itself.

Bill L.

[Bill L.]

Since I finished the Tie Fighter, I thought I would keep rolling with the 1/72 Bandai X-Wing.  This is another excellently engineered Bandai kit that fits beautifully together.  Both kits give you decals and stickers for adding detail.

As I went through the build, I realized I needed to spent time detailing and the engine parts and 'what I'll describe' as after-burner cans, as well as various panels here and there.  As the build continues, I know there will be cockpit and pilot details to call out. I'm not studying film footage, but rather doing what I feel is needed.

Yes - The kit does come with your very own 1/72 scale R2-D2 Astro-Mech!

The Rebel craft are used and abused in the rebellion so I plan a 'heavy' wash on the over-all craft before its done.  I think of A-1 Skyraiders in Viet Nam when I look at the X-Wing.

I'll resume work as I can this week.  Both will be at the Feb. club meeting if I can make it.

Bill L.