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

[IzzyMel]

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

I want to use a digital picture key fob that will cycle through pics to imitate a targeting screen. But for now I plan on making a screen that will light up from the back, which I can swap out with the key fob. Hopefully it will.

 

[KalelKC]

SO SO SO SO IMPRESSIVE! EXCELLENT WORK!

 

[asangimeno]

Step by step it looks awesome!

 

[RavenEye]

I want to use a digital picture key fob that will cycle through pics to imitate a targeting screen. But for now I plan on making a screen that will light up from the back, which I can swap out with the key fob. Hopefully it will.

It does dude built hoth consoles and lit the pics up from behind.

Droidworld's Hoth Diorama: Overview - Page 5



Here it is working.

 

[IzzyMel]

It does dude built hoth consoles and lit the pics up from behind.

Droidworld's Hoth Diorama: Overview - Page 5

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Here it is working.

That looks amazing. Love it.

 

[IzzyMel]

So after trial and error and fussing with the paint programs to make decals. I decided to go ahead and paint the consoles and interior cockpit. Its a pain but hopefully it will be worth it in the end. here is a pic of the left and right console. Still have some more work to do on the right side.
Console by i_melendez45, on Flickr

 

[IzzyMel]

So I learn over the weekend that you don't mix thinner with acrylic paints to use in your airbrush. Turns out that it has the opposite effect, instead of thinning out the paint it made it thicker ( by the way, if you want to thin it out just use water). So, I will stick using paint that is made for airbrushing. I was able to mask and paint all the black and some of the white areas.

IMG_20150329_185256 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150329_185226 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150329_185156 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150329_185205 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

I need to find some red and white pin striping tape, when I get the funds.

 

[Natedog]

"Peew! Peew!"
"Luke! You switched off your targeting computer! Whats wrong?"
"Nothing. I'm alright!"
"Peew! Peew! Peew!"


OK I'm done

 

[IzzyMel]

"Peew! Peew!"
"Luke! You switched off your targeting computer! Whats wrong?"
"Nothing. I'm alright!"
"Peew! Peew! Peew!"


OK I'm done

Thanks Natedog. I couldn't stop laughing

 

[IzzyMel]

Still going. worked on adding greebles today. I also fixed the position of the hoses. Still need to add a few more.
IMG_20150330_145816 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150330_162334 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150330_162356 by i_melendez45, on Flickr
IMG_20150330_162411 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

And now with the pilot:
IMG_20150330_162540 by i_melendez45, on Flickr
IMG_20150330_162550 by i_melendez45, on Flickr
IMG_20150330_162601 by i_melendez45, on Flickr
IMG_20150330_162616 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

 

[IzzyMel]

I was able to do a little more work on the cockpit. I can say that I'm almost done adding the details to the front of the cockpit. Still have a few more hoses to add to the rear, finish glazing and painting the exterior, some weathering on the inside, some lighting and a 12 button relay for sound. Here are a few more shots with some more added details.

Left side of Cockpit; some of the pin striping got washed out with the flash.
IMG_20150401_145300 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150401_145347 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Right side:
IMG_20150401_145408 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Center cockpit view:
Front display by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Here are a few pics of it in parts:
IMG_20150401_145722 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150401_145741 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150401_145807 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

I also made quick youtube vid. Sorry the bad audio. Maybe one day I'll figure out how edit these with music or something.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gSp25gtpa8

Here is the same vid as above but I added the star wars theme song, so you don't hear me breathing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3usJkKswDhs

 

[Payton collectibles]

This is looking awesome . Can't wait to see it finished

 

[Natedog]

Closeups in the vid look awesome!

 

[Spudtrooper]

This is just too freaking awesome!

 

[IzzyMel]

So I added some rudder pedals even though you will not see them I thought it was a nice touch.

IMG_20150404_175012 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150404_175153 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

 

[Gavras]

Well done, it's not a cockpit without rudder pedals. Love this project.

 

[IzzyMel]

added some more detail to the back of the canopy today:

IMG_20150410_140957 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150410_141017 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150410_143816 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Had to take some liberties with some of the details in back. Not enough information or clear pics for the back canopy:
IMG_20150410_143918 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

did my best:

IMG_20150410_144002 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150410_162936 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

IMG_20150410_162946 by i_melendez45, on Flickr

Got some LED's in today, along with the digital photo key chain. I'll see how they work and let you know if it works.

 

[Natedog]

You forgot the "waste" hose. When you gotta go...you gotta go It dumps out right below R2.

What do think Porkins was doing?

 

[One-Figure-Collector]

When does the prototype go into production ???

 

[IzzyMel]

When does the prototype go into production ???

I called it a prototype cause it is my 1st try at making this. I plan on making another one, not sure when though, maybe I'm crazy. I also have documenting the process, so I can go back and try to duplicate this and improve on areas that I think could use some improvement. There's always room for improvements. . I don't think I'll add a waste hose. Thanks Natedog.