The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Vehicles => Topic started by: CamoDeafie on April 14, 2017, 02:15:52 PM
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Been a long time, finally got a proper reset email!
Built this ARC-X hybrid based on my drawings from so long ago using 3 Revell Easy-Kit models; 1x ARC 170, and 2 X-wings
lots of pics on their way!
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more pics;
the paint scheme on the ARC-X is based on the Ferris camouflage scheme applied to an F-14D in the 80s, and fits the overall feeling of a prototype/developmental mule for the eventual X-wing. There are only 2 seats in this prototype mule, and the rear seat (3rd seat) is now occupied by a targeting scanner and the gunner now has a targeting computer to control the rear two guns as well as the torpedo tubes; while the pilot can fire the 4 cannons on the wing tips.
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a few more shots; I forgot to take a good pic of the finished ARC-X in landing format, but here is the same ship before painting; showing that the landing gear and wing folding still works... next post will have a few build progress shots
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build pics
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With Partisan X-wing repaint;
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Very nice. Off to share.
Wish I had known you were having problems signing in. I could have taken care of it.
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Thanks for the share!
I uploaded more pictures at my new imgur gallery along with my current WIP and stuff;
http://imgur.com/gallery/7GedW (http://imgur.com/gallery/7GedW)
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Throw a few of those bbc codes in here and I can share your update.
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more build pics
(http://i.imgur.com/udw9ECg.jpg)
Hull comparison
(http://i.imgur.com/jjoqUNO.jpg)
first time seeing how much wider the ARC hull is compared to stock X_wing assembly
(http://i.imgur.com/4TFZB4a.jpg)
Targeting scanner from a 1/48 Apache kit
(http://i.imgur.com/igo6NrJ.jpg)
first mock up with one half of the wing set
(http://i.imgur.com/k7QLVNS.jpg)
better shot showing how much wider the ARC hull is
(http://i.imgur.com/oOjiywr.jpg)
got a 2nd X-wing model for parts; here are the two hinged assemblies
(http://i.imgur.com/DgerZI7.jpg)
mocked up
(http://i.imgur.com/fNZGMgC.jpg)
Hinge retaining bulkhead plates installed.
(http://i.imgur.com/5gp429q.jpg)
Getting there
(http://i.imgur.com/19uUoQN.jpg)
Almost complete before painting
(http://i.imgur.com/wjWN7TZ.jpg)
paint job before weathering
(http://i.imgur.com/aucrSl3.jpg)
Cockpit painted
(http://i.imgur.com/Xa6GHoO.jpg)
paint job before weathering
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That's an awesome hybrid.
The ARC-170 looks great with X-Wing wings and I really like the 80s F-14 camouflage scheme.
Excellent work!
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Now that sure does look sweet on the front pages.
Great build.
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Sweet paint job! The model itself looks great, seamless kitbash. Very cool.
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That's an awesome kitbash! I can picture that in a comic or episode of Rebels. Always loved the ARC design; shame we never saw much of it outside of Episode III.