andrewdick68 Posted July 9, 2022 Report Posted July 9, 2022 What do you get when you cross an AMT Star Wars X-Wing Fighter and a Hobbycraft EF-111A "Spark Vark"? Not quite sure yet, But let's find out.
andrewdick68 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 And so, it begins. The first incision has been made into the upper backbone of the F-111 to install the Astromech socket. Making final adjustments for the height of the droid using spare parts inside the F-111 Fuselage just forward of the Wing Pivot mechanism. 1
andrewdick68 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 I've attached the Laser Cannons to the Pylons for stations 3, 4, 5, & 6 (the pivot pylons) Not sure if the cannons will need to be shortened to make them look more believable, I just wonder that as they are not rear mounted wings like the X-Wing that the Cannons may appear a little out of proportion, I guess we'll see when complete. Also started the cockpit build. 1
andrewdick68 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 Got the Radome finished with a nose job... 1
andrewdick68 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 Started on some external piping / greebles. Trying to use the existing lumps and bumps on the F-111 to attach them too or run them from/to. 1
andrewdick68 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 Have started on the undercarriage. I've decided to run with Millennium Falcon Undercarriage parts as the max take off weight of the F-111 is 92,500 lbs, and the little delicate X-Wing landing gear would crumple under the load. Nose Undercarriage uses a single landing pad from a Millennium Falcon which has been trimmed (Cut & Shut) to accommodate the slightly narrower nose wheel well. 1
andrewdick68 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 Main gear seen here in mock-up (not yet all glued up) using parts from the Falcons main gear. Funnily there are gaps in the molding that the F-111 stub axels fit right into. I will stabilize and fix with Araldite. All in all I like the look of the gear, it's not that much lower than what the F-111 would sit with Tires, but just enough to make it look a little pimped out. 1
andrewdick68 Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 Installed Undercarriage (blue paint was just holding the fuselage together while a set the gear) 2
Mark Deliduka Posted July 12, 2022 Report Posted July 12, 2022 Oh this is looking sharp! Brilliant idea! Can't wait to see more! 1
andrewdick68 Posted July 12, 2022 Author Report Posted July 12, 2022 23 minutes ago, Mark Deliduka said: Oh this is looking sharp! Brilliant idea! Can't wait to see more! Thanks, Appreciate that. I thought it would be fun to merge the Aircraft I spent years working on with the one I'd like to work on (and fly off this rock 🤣)
philp Posted July 17, 2022 Report Posted July 17, 2022 Loving the idea. Is it going to be on the tables at Omaha? 1
andrewdick68 Posted July 17, 2022 Author Report Posted July 17, 2022 20 minutes ago, philp said: Loving the idea. Is it going to be on the tables at Omaha? I'm planning on having it done for Best in the West in Vegas next month 1
philp Posted July 27, 2022 Report Posted July 27, 2022 Cool, then I will see it there. Which category are you thinking? 1
andrewdick68 Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Posted July 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, philp said: Cool, then I will see it there. Which category are you thinking? This will be my first showing ever, and I think this kit belongs in section 52, Vacuform, Scratchbuilt, Paper, Wood & Kit bash. I've also got my Millennium Falcon, my first Kit in 35 years that I'm bringing along too. It's now a show stopper but I'm still pretty proud of it
cheveuxroux Posted July 28, 2022 Report Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Nice Idea! Reminds me of the scratch built models that appeared after the debut of Star Wars............... Squadron Shop in Elmhurst. Illinois had a 2 foot long model inspired by the blockade runner while another Chicago hobby shop one block south of Belmont- on Cicero avenue - had a Revell X3 modified into a craft similar to the X wing. Looking forward to seeing your completed model. Edited July 28, 2022 by cheveuxroux 1
andrewdick68 Posted September 19, 2022 Author Report Posted September 19, 2022 Here is the finished product for all those interested. it was a super fun build. I have a long way to go with my quality, I'm a bit of a 'just get it done' kinda guy. Just have to slow down a bit I guess. Couple of shots of it on the table at Best in the West
Mark Deliduka Posted September 20, 2022 Report Posted September 20, 2022 That rocks man! What a sensational kitbash! So seamless! I'm also a "just get it done" kind of guy as well, but mine never look this great when I get them done! 1
andrewdick68 Posted September 20, 2022 Author Report Posted September 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mark Deliduka said: That rocks man! What a sensational kitbash! So seamless! I'm also a "just get it done" kind of guy as well, but mine never look this great when I get them done! Thanks Mark. appreciate the comments Now that I've done a kitbash I've actually started looking for other kits I can bash together in the coming years. Should be fun.
Mark Deliduka Posted September 20, 2022 Report Posted September 20, 2022 Looking forward to seeing them!
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