Great build and presentation.

@EagleSciFiModeler

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

I'm literally building this exact model right now - outside as well, making the most of Scotland's four day long summer! I searched for some insight and advice on it, being the first kit I've built in YEARS. So thank you, chum. I'm thinking of removing a couple of 'stripes' on the wing decals to make it like Biggs' Red 3, because I think his X-Wing had cooler detailing. I dunno. Further research is required. But yeah, good video pal 😁

@EagleSciFiModeler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

AMT/ERTL -- our motto is, "You can accuratize this kit -- with one of a million after-market upgrade parts! If you can still find those...!"

@holdenjacob7890

3 жыл бұрын

i guess Im pretty randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online?

@AvengerII

3 жыл бұрын

@@holdenjacob7890 Which new shows? There are over a half-dozen streaming services. Every major Hollywood studio (which own the alphabet networks ABC, CBS, NBC) has its own service. Older shows (many less than 20 years old) are rerun across multiple services, frequently on some free services like TubiTV. The newer still in production shows you have to pay for but they are generally exclusive to ABC, CBS, or NBC and whoever (Disney, Viacom, and Universal respectively) owns those networks. It's not like it was a few years back when Netflix and Hulu had most things available in one package. Heck, Hulu in the past was a free service but you have to pay for it now, ad-supported lower subscription rate or NOT ad-supported higher subscription! [As far as I know, you STILL get access to everything with the lower subscription rate. You just have to sit through ads like it or not.] Streaming is going to cost just as much as cable does if it doesn't already. I don't know. I only have an ISP for broadband. I don't have cable or subscribe to ANY streaming service. I haven't watched cable TV in over 10 years and judging from the quality of entertainment that's passed in that time I haven't missed anything! I get as good or better entertainment NOT paying for KZread. The selection of older films if you look for them is actually pretty darn good on KZread. YT is the capital for classic forgotten films and Film Noir! There's still free HD services over the air. You can get an antenna for your TV set that will let you watch free HD channels. You may only pick up signals from 100 miles or less away but that's better than nothing.

Years ago I won an eBay auction for a 1970s boxed xwing model. When I began constructing it. The wing system still worked and operated fine, but the main body of the craft (the upper & lower part wouldn't key together. I think I recall the lower part slightly warped out of shape. That kind of killed it for me. A dream of owning what I wished for as a child down the swanny. Has anyone else found a similar defect with that original model kit?

@EagleSciFiModeler

Жыл бұрын

Models have come a long way since then.

I had one of these as a kid, played it like a toy, and it probably didn't last for two years. 😢 But on the bright side, I did get the 2002 Dagobah X-Wing around Christmas of 2002.

@EagleSciFiModeler

3 жыл бұрын

These models bring back memories for me too. I think that's why enjoy building them!

Yes it turned out to be a very good looking model.

@EagleSciFiModeler

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was a fun project.

Great vid, love the idea of the clear stand 👍

@EagleSciFiModeler

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looking good mate. I hate to think of how many of these I built over the years lol. Cough. Just purchased 2 more 🤣

@EagleSciFiModeler

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's fun to build these old kits.

@eliasripley2357

3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say that you're en route for a full squadron, when it hit me - Red Squadron has call-signs up to 11(I think) but apart from 1 through 5, ive never seen an image or representation of the higher numbers, y'know? Five appears to be the limit as far as the logo design goes. Hmm. Never thought about it before, but I'd love to see/hear an explanation or example about it 🤔

@andrewsartscalemodels

3 жыл бұрын

@@eliasripley2357 I know exactly what you mean. It has bugged me for years. I think it is one of those errors that they just let go.

Mate I loved the marble effect I would have left it at that, looked fantastic!!! Great build up as usual, really like the clear circle base. Not this version but one of the AMT kit X-wings was used in some of the movie scenes. Great channel - Merry Christmas to you and Family !!!

@EagleSciFiModeler

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, a monogram kit was used in ESB, I've seen pics of the prop that was used, they didn't even fill in the seam that runs down the center of the ship. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. I'll be watching your channel for more ideas to steal..lol.

@eliasripley2357

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the marbling gave it an almost camouflaged look, though it's a shame none of that came through after the main all-over body spray. My dad painted one of my old X-Wing models smaller than this years ago, and made it black, with copper detailing and a variation on the Alliance's 'phoenix' logo that I'd designed, and dubbed it a part of "Ghost Squadron: a rebellious group of pilots who survived the destruction of Alderaan and were hell bent on vengeance against the Empire, and answered to no one, like true vigilantes with vendetta in their hearts. That's why they had a large 'V' on their wings. Only just rembered that now! [copyright J&J RIPLEY 1997] 😂

i have one i bought 20 yrs ago

J'ai fait ce modèle en 1981... et refait cette année avec ce kit .. pas terrible

Do you use clamps or elastic bands to hold together parts, such as the tricky fuselage section you mentioned?

@EagleSciFiModeler

3 жыл бұрын

I mostly use assorted clamps but rubber bands are often necessary for odd shapes.

Do you think maybe applying some light heat via heat gun might've helped with the mounting within the transparent disc? I have a heat gun for EVA foam projects. Maybe a LITTLE softening might help? Or ruin it it in an ugly, floppy, laser trunk mess?

@EagleSciFiModeler

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how the acrylic would react to heat. You may be able to warp the guns a bit for better fit.

@eliasripley2357

3 жыл бұрын

@@EagleSciFiModeler Cool, yeah that was my thinking. I didn't fancy applying heat to the actual disc, but just "nicely warp" the cannons! Either way, it's a kit I've had gathering dust for decades and am just now getting round to having a go. I've got a big Millennium Falcon kit too. Cut-away so you can see parts of the interior which I've painstakingly painted. But after 2 house moves, certain important parts have gone missing, and I've tried searching for spares, but all that pops up are for the '79 Kenner toy. Ah well, I dither on. Thanks for the feedback and keep up the good work 👍

@EagleSciFiModeler

3 жыл бұрын

@@eliasripley2357 good luck with the builds. Look for me on Facebook Eagle Ferrell. Would love to see your progress.

Hi there. AMT/ERTL made 3 different kits if I remember right. I have them packed away in the garage somewhere. Looks good.

@EagleSciFiModeler

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah this one was trademarked in 1995. I know they made kits well before this one.

@nikolabakich9709

4 жыл бұрын

@@EagleSciFiModeler original mpc was in 1979 it was used in the empire strikes back by ILM kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoCkybirpLrWYZM.html

@EagleSciFiModeler

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've seen the pics of that prop. So technically it's a cannon ship..lol. do you know if kit I built is the same mold as that one?

@nikolabakich9709

4 жыл бұрын

@@EagleSciFiModeler Yes 100% same mold

@EagleSciFiModeler

4 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Looks great, shame about the fit of the stand, happy modelling mate 🎅👍

@EagleSciFiModeler

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Merry Christmas!

That's a real shame about the poorly placed holes. You've done a good job, as usual, but the execution of that old kit manufacture certainly leaves something to be desired.

@EagleSciFiModeler

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I like the concept of the clear display piece. I actually took this to my office to display it there.

Not that accurate? It's a pyrotechnic model, then! ************** ************** Nice to see love for Red Leader. Everybody builds this fighter as Red Five for some reason! : ) They had a nice cameo for him and Gold Squadron in Rogue One. The Battle of Scariff was the best part of that movie. To be honest, Rogue One is the only Disney Star Wars movie I have any use for. I'm glad I skipped Episode 9. It sounds worse and worse the more I hear about. I'm much rather remember Star Wars pre-2012.

@EagleSciFiModeler

4 жыл бұрын

I liked Rogue One, it wasn't perfect but there was a payoff at the end with the battle at Scariff and the Vader scene. I haven't seen ROS yet. Most reviews say it's a mess of a movie.

Just throw that clear stand looks horrible! make a plain simple stand

that stand is absolutely horrible, what a bad design

@EagleSciFiModeler

6 ай бұрын

Yes it was