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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Rebel Fighter Pilots pg14*
« Reply #210 on: August 11, 2012, 09:27:33 AM »
Ray the plastic Surgeon! Great work buddy and that transplant job turned out awesome!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Rebel Fighter Pilots pg14*
« Reply #211 on: August 11, 2012, 09:32:46 AM »
Hi   Ray ...outstanding job on that y-wing pilot and a nice touch to the a-wing pilot . I cant wait to see what other surprises you have in store for this project ... Keep up the amazing work
all the best   art
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Rebel Fighter Pilots pg14*
« Reply #212 on: August 11, 2012, 11:21:59 AM »
WOW This is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;) :) :D
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot*
« Reply #213 on: August 13, 2012, 03:58:41 AM »
Lol thanks for the comments re the nose job! Hopefully once he's in the cockpit o my A-Wing his scars won't be so noticeable!



Well that's the build of my Y-Wing pilot sorted out. The arms are from an old X-Wing Luke. Still not really happy with the goggles, but hey.

The blaster is one of my own casts and the helmet insignia with be from my own water slide decal selection.

I'll be going for a grey flight suit with tan boots and bib. I finally have two days off from tomorrow so I hope to get him finished!

WB Out!!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot*
« Reply #214 on: August 13, 2012, 04:59:26 AM »
He look's really good! He is gonna be awesome in the cockpit! ;D
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot*
« Reply #215 on: August 13, 2012, 05:07:14 AM »
Wow Ray. I think you nailed it. I could have easily seen me picking this one up in the 70s. Glad to see someone is still customizing vintage figures. Back on the front page.
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot*
« Reply #216 on: August 14, 2012, 08:34:30 AM »
Well I just wasn't happy with that modern A-Wing helmet - so for about a buck plus shipping I picked up the POTF2 Arvel pilot from the old triple pilot figure pack!

This lid is a much better fit and looks far closer to a vintage piece with the visor removed - if anyone is thinking of making one of these figures then this is the helmet I'd recommend...



Next up is the base coat of light royal grey for the flight suit. The boots will be tan as will the bib. The chest pieces will be black.

I was going to two tone his boots for film accuracy but all the other vintage pilots have one colour leggings and boots so this guy will have a similar basic paint job.

 

Gosh it's difficult to try and emulate a vintage paintjob - washes and drybrushing can really bring a figure to life, without them you feel like your work is much more amateur!

He'll be finished in the morning, stay tuned 

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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot*
« Reply #217 on: August 14, 2012, 09:57:15 AM »
This is looking great!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot*
« Reply #218 on: August 14, 2012, 11:54:02 AM »
Thanks Mando!

Heres a couple more pics - you can see that this is a much better helmet...







Hopefully he'll look pretty good in the cockpit of my 'Y' !!!

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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot*
« Reply #219 on: August 14, 2012, 12:13:29 PM »
He look's great! ;D
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot finished P15*
« Reply #220 on: August 15, 2012, 05:47:21 AM »
Well I've finished my ROTJ Y-Wing figure, and it's tempted me to start a new limited project...

'The Line That Time Forgot'

I'll be customising a few figures to create Vintage Kenner looking figures of some of my favourite characters... But first, here's that Y-Wing pilot in full...







With his Y-Wing and custom Droid...







And in his ride...





Thanks as always for stopping by...

All the best,

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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot finished P15*
« Reply #221 on: August 15, 2012, 05:50:35 AM »
WOW! He look's really sharp Ray!
 Wonderful job! ;D
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot finished P15*
« Reply #222 on: August 15, 2012, 02:09:32 PM »
Awesome project. I look forward to seeing what other vintage custom creations you come up with.
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot finished P15*
« Reply #223 on: August 15, 2012, 07:46:09 PM »
This Y-Wing pilot is outstanding!  Great job!
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Re: Wookie-Balls Vintage Kenner Restoration *Kenner Y-Wing Pilot finished P15*
« Reply #224 on: August 15, 2012, 09:09:37 PM »
Hey Ray !!!  That Y-WING pilot is awesome . I read a comment you made about dry brushing tones and how it would be more realistic. Yes that would be true  But i have to say you went above and beyond and did a tough project by not doing the obvious realistic approach and made it how it should have looked back in the day which is a simple look .  To me that's tough enough .  I cant wait to see whats next in you're vintage  non  produced line   all the best man ... Art
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