1st try at a custom build. X-wing 1/6 cockpit section only

[Natedog]

Actually there is white decal paper for this purpose. Grab few sheets of both.

 

[IzzyMel]

Actually there is white decal paper for this purpose. Grab few sheets of both.

Thanks Natedog. Ill check it out.

So I'm back to the drawing board with my seat. I don't like the seat at all it was bugging me to no end . Today I made a paper template of the seat. Looks like a match the original seat.

3rd try for the seat by i_melendez45, on Flickr

And here it is in the cockpit;

IMG_20150312_184803 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

 

[IzzyMel]

worked on the cargo door, hoses and painting(primer)

Here is the cut out and placing of the cargo door:

Cargo door by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Cargo door by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Here are the hoses painted. I'm not too worried about the paint cracking or chipping. Once I have them in the place I will glue them down, paint and weather them.

IMG_20150313_135142 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Finally above 50 here so I got to prime the outer and inner ship with Primer filler. It will help me see the imperfections so I can go back and fix it. I think I will give it a light coat of glaze putty to help mask the grain look that you get from wood.
IMG_20150313_135230 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150313_135221 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150313_135212 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150313_135156 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

after a light sanding, I put it back in the basement to work on later.

IMG_20150313_144543 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

I know the X-wing color is not white. So what color is it? anyone know, Off white, Whibeldon white like R2- looks more of a tan white....

 

[Weezer]

I think the colour is light grey (tamiya primer). I could be wrong? Check over at the RPF. The studio scale guys have the colours down to a science.

BTW, You're making me want to build one of these.

 

[IzzyMel]

I think the colour is light grey (tamiya primer). I could be wrong? Check over at the RPF. The studio scale guys have the colours down to a science.

BTW, You're making me want to build one of these.

Let me know. I'll send what I have.

 

[droidgeek]

The X-wing Luke is gonna look Fantastic in this!

 

[Natedog]

Ah its coming together! Your hoses looks like wire wrapped around aluminum tubing? Good idea.

 

[IzzyMel]

Ah its coming together! Your hoses looks like wire wrapped around aluminum tubing? Good idea.

Thanks. It was the best solution I could find.
Framed out the new seat with Styrene:

IMG_20150314_131631 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150314_131639 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150314_131648 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150314_132006 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

 

[Weezer]

The seat looks out of this world. Great work.

 

[Natedog]

That rear view of reminds me of one of those white patio chairs.

 

[IzzyMel]

That rear view of reminds me of one of those white patio chairs.

Thankfully you will not be able to see the Patio chair view when I'm done.

The seat is coming along. I putting together the middle cushions first. What a pain in the butt.

the top head rest piece: Don't mind 3PO
IMG_20150314_165704 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

The middle and bottom back cushion frame:
IMG_20150314_172016 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150314_173930 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

More to follow. It's taking me longer so I can get it right. Trust there were a few failures.

 

[earthdog]

Really amazing attention to detail. I can't wait to see your completed pics!

 

[commanderwolf]

wow most impressive!cant wait to see more

 

[IzzyMel]

Thanks for all the compliments.
Well I finish the seat and I'm much happier with the results.
Here are a few photos of the process:

I made the side frame for the cushions:
Seat progress by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Seat progress by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Seat progress by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Both sides are in:
Seat progress by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Here is finished:

IMG_20150316_103503 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150316_104822 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150316_105002 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

 

[Natedog]

Nice. You even added piping.

 

[IzzyMel]

This is what it looks like so far. still need to add the decals and greebles to the cockpit and back canopy.

IMG_20150316_140552 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150316_140601 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

 

[IzzyMel]

Here is the back canopy:

IMG_20150316_165824 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Not canon. All the images I found are blurred out. added some pipes and switches. couldn't leave it flat.

 

[Chace_DK]

Most Excellent work there! I'm eagerly following the progress in this thread!

 

[IzzyMel]

So I took some pics with the test decals on the inner cockpit to make sure they would fit right. I'm liking the way it's coming out. still need to add the test decals for the right and left outer cockpit area. Once everything is the way i want it I will print the real decals and add the greebles, display screen and piping that fits on the front of the cockpit. What do you think???

IMG_20150319_135710 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150319_135852 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150319_140007 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150319_140023 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150319_140038 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150319_140053 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

 

[Natedog]

I think it looks great! Whats you plan for the computer screen? Are you planning on adding a targeting computer display and arm?