Mick's Bandai 1/72 Y-Wing starfighter.

[Mickc1440]

Here’s my offering to the GB. I really enjoyed building the X-Wing and this looks just as much fun. It will be built gear up on its supplied base. One minor difference due to what I believe was some licensing/copyright problem is the standing figure supplied. This now has no detail and is basicalmly just a cutout.

 

[Andy T]

I considered this kit before plumping for the AT-ST. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

 

[Mickc1440]

I considered this kit before plumping for the AT-ST. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

Thanks Andy, likewise yours. I was beginning to think I’d got the wrong date

 

[The Smythe Meister]

...... I was beginning to think I’d got the wrong date

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You and me both Mick!! Problem with starting a GB during a bank holiday is that it's traditionally a time that people are busy doing other things!
Anyway, good to see you first off the blocks, that looks a very nice kit.... recently saw Phil Flory build a 3d printed one,they look awesome when painted.Looking forward to following your progress
As for the AT-ST, I'm doing exactly the same one as Andy.... although his will no doubt be WAY better finished than mine!

 

[Mickc1440]

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You and me both Mick!! Problem with starting a GB during a bank holiday is that it's traditionally a time that people are busy doing other things!
Anyway, good to see you first off the blocks, that looks a very nice kit.... recently saw Phil Flory build a 3d printed one,they look awesome when painted.Looking forward to following your progress
As for the AT-ST, I'm doing exactly the same one as Andy.... although his will no doubt be WAY better finished than mine!

True I tend to forget as working shifts the only difference to me is higher rate of pay Look forward to seeing your build too

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

I'll be paying close attention to this one in comparison to my Fine Molds one I've had for twenty years!

Oh, and my brother-in-law's 3d printed 1/24 job!

 

[Mickc1440]

I'll be paying close attention to this one in comparison to my Fine Molds one I've had for twenty years!

Oh, and my brother-in-law's 3d printed 1/24 job!

1/24? I’d definitely need a bigger desk

 

[Mickc1440]

Made a quick start before heading to work. These models can simply be clipped together and stickers applied But I want this one to be in the same colour scheme as my X-Wing, so paint and decals.

 

[Tim Marlow]

That Ban Dai multi plastic sprue technology is pretty clever I think. Clear and coloured plastic on the same sprue…..nice. Should be good when built…go team Mick…..

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

1/24? I’d definitely need a bigger desk

Yes, it's the same size as my Lego Executor. Hmm, must put some pics in the chat thread...

 

[Mickc1440]

That Ban Dai multi plastic sprue technology is pretty clever I think. Clear and coloured plastic on the same sprue…..nice. Should be good when built…go team Mick…..

It does look good doesn't it, very clever. Thanks for the look in Tim

Yes, it's the same size as my Lego Executor. Hmm, must put some pics in the chat thread...

I'd like to see that

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

I'd like to see that

It's there in the chat thread. With the Y-Wing

 

[Mickc1440]

A bit more progress made, things are a bit chaotic at the moment, father in law passed away last week and our dogs ultrasound results show she’s now terminally ill, chuck in work and wife going away for ten days and days are just melting away. Anyway on a positive note cockpit and pilot almost finished and new squadron colour applied changing from yellow to blue.

 

[Andy T]

Sorry to hear about your troubles Mick but the cockpit is looking good.

 

[Mickc1440]

Sorry to hear about your troubles Mick but the cockpit is looking good.

Thanks Andy but life goes on

 

[The Smythe Meister]

A bit more progress made, things are a bit chaotic at the moment, father in law passed away last week and our dogs ultrasound results show she’s now terminally ill, chuck in work and wife going away for ten days and days are just melting away. Anyway on a positive note cockpit and pilot almost finished and new squadron colour applied changing from yellow to blue.
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So sorry to hear all of that Mick... It never rains but it pours eh ?!!
Sympathies go out to you and your wife from down ere in deepest Devon .
Well done for persevering with this at such an horrendous time mate,the pilot in particular is looking superb .

 

[Mickc1440]

So sorry to hear all of that Mick... It never rains but it pours eh ?!!
Sympathies go out to you and your wife from down ere in deepest Devon .
Well done for persevering with this at such an horrendous time mate,the pilot in particular is looking superb .

Thanks Andy, unfortunately life goes on. Having some desk time gives my head a rest

 

[Mickc1440]

After dropping swmbo and mum in law at the airport this morning I got some of my chores sorted then hit the desk. I got the canopy masked and sprayed up, I’ve gone for this rather than the open film studio version, I also started to remove the masking fluid used for chipping, then onto the main fuselage and engines. Sooooooo much plumbing but it looks the business

 

[Mickc1440]

As on the x-wing the small details are excellent, especially harking back to the original film set models built out of kits, wonder which engine deck this is?

 

[Waspie]

True I tend to forget as working shifts the only difference to me is higher rate of pay Look forward to seeing your build too

That’s the mercenary in you coming out!!!
I do like your choice of build. (Watching all of them from the side lines.)