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

[IzzyMel]

Again expensive. Once they probably done scanning and a modeler has adjusted and fixed issues sized the mesh and found a printing company. Shapeways isn't great on prices fyi. You'll be looking at around 2-3 grand in R&D and then printing costs around $500 that is if you don't do a run then a run will lower costs.

Ouch. That's out of my price range. I talked to my friend here as well. He agrees that it wouldn't be cost effective.

 

[enaud]

I have thoroughly enjoyed the progress of this thread & project. You have done an excellent job here IzzyMel. Looking very forward to the finishing touches.

 

[IzzyMel]

added center console pics (targeting computer and center computer):

Center console lights by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

Center console lights by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

I wasn't able to put a lcd behind it like I wanted to. Can't find anything small enough and reasonably priced.

 

[earthdog]

Looks amazing!

 

[Natedog]

Very pretty!

 

[IzzyMel]

Well I'm 99.5% done. Couple more things to add to the top canopy and It's done.

IMG_20150522_123348 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150522_123359 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150522_170145 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

Did the paint and added weathering to the canopy. and multiple pictures from many angles
IMG_20150522_204801 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150522_204816 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150522_204826 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

movie shot;

IMG_20150522_204836 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150522_204851 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

More pics
IMG_20150522_204905 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150522_204916 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150522_205017 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150522_205034 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

 

[Ahab]

Great work! I bet you're lookin forward to the new Luke coming in!

 

[IzzyMel]

Great work! I bet you're lookin forward to the new Luke coming in!

Yes yes I am

 

[Natedog]

Bravo my man!

If I absolutely, positively, my life depended on it, had to nit pick...I would say the LEDs are too bright. Then again it may just be the camera.

 

[IzzyMel]

Bravo my man!

If I absolutely, positively, my life depended on it, had to nit pick...I would say the LEDs are too bright. Then again it may just be the camera.

You are correct. I need to tone done the lights.

 

[Chakaman]

This is crazy awesome. Great build. Congratulations.

 

[IzzyMel]

This is crazy awesome. Great build. Congratulations.

Thanks Chakaman.

I finished the internals of the front top cockpit:

IMG_20150526_103138 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150526_103156 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

For the most part she is done. Just some minor tweaking and a targeting computer. Here a couple more shots. of the outisde with and without the pilot:

IMG_20150526_103527 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150526_103540 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150526_103755 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

IMG_20150526_103806 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

I also tried to get some cockpit view shots (wasn't easy) and some back shots.

image by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

image by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

image by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

image by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

image by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

image by Izzy Mel, on Flickr


I tried the lights but as you can see it's a tad bit too bright.

Thanks for looking and for all the comments. Time to move onto another project.

As we say in the R2 Builders Club, it's never really finished... always something I can improve upon.

 

[Natedog]

Its a great feeling once its finished, you sit back, stare at it and say "I made that!"

 

[flying dutchman]

A really awesome build... You have shown great skills! Hoping to see more future projects!!

 

[IzzyMel]

So, someone ask me if I had plans on building a targeting computer. I did build one however it hasn't been painted. Here are a couple of shots. Keep in mind it's not finished yet.

IMG_20150526_204156 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr
IMG_20150526_204259 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr
IMG_20150526_204322 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr IMG_20150526_204858 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr
IMG_20150526_205005 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr IMG_20150526_205025 by Izzy Mel, on Flickr

 

[OutLander]

So, someone ask me if I had plans on building a targeting computer. I did build one however it hasn't been painted. Here are a couple of shots. Keep in mind it's not finished yet.

If you have a targeting computer, you need something to shoot at? Know what I mean Izzy?........

Btw....Fantastic job IzzyMel.

 

[Natedog]

oooh I 1/6 Tie fighter would be sweet! Not sure what you could use for a sphere that size.

 

[earthdog]

oooh I 1/6 Tie fighter would be sweet! Not sure what you could use for a sphere that size.

I'd start with some large plastic bowls from Target. Cheap and easy to work with just as a test.

 

[IzzyMel]

oooh I 1/6 Tie fighter would be sweet! Not sure what you could use for a sphere that size.

I planned on building a 1/6 Tie Fighter Cockpit. The hard part will be finding enough reference pictures (both movie and behind the scenes). I have a few a pictures but not much.

 

[Natedog]

Yeah there isnt a lot of reference pics of the interior. You could always base it on the fine molds model. I missed out on the 1/48 scale tie. I have the 1/48 x-wing and its excellent.