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ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« on: April 14, 2017, 02:15:52 PM »
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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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2017, 02:19:24 PM »
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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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death) Partisan X wing
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2017, 02:22:31 PM »
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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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2017, 02:24:28 PM »
build pics

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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2017, 02:29:16 PM »
With Partisan X-wing repaint;


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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2017, 07:22:33 AM »
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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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2017, 03:57:49 PM »
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

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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2017, 02:34:59 AM »
Throw a few of those bbc codes in here and I can share your update.

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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2017, 11:05:31 AM »
more build pics

Hull comparison


first time seeing how much wider the ARC hull is compared to stock X_wing assembly


Targeting scanner from a 1/48 Apache kit


first mock up with one half of the wing set


better shot showing how much wider the ARC hull is


got a 2nd X-wing model for parts; here are the two hinged assemblies


mocked up


Hinge retaining bulkhead plates installed.


Getting there



Almost complete before painting


paint job before weathering


Cockpit painted


paint job before weathering


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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2017, 07:33:36 AM »
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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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2017, 09:28:13 AM »
Now that sure does look sweet on the front pages.

Great build.

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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2017, 02:03:58 PM »
Sweet paint job! The model itself looks great, seamless kitbash. Very cool.
« Last Edit: April 22, 2017, 02:37:35 PM by JDeck »

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Re: ARC-X Hybrid! (56K death)
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2017, 06:48:35 AM »
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.