Building my own Y wing(s)

[dnalor]

When i first saw the y wing from Leofirebrand i always wanted one also.

I started to search the web for some blueprints but that is'nt easy
i also asked leofirebrand but he found the same as i did..
So i went on with the search and found this:

http://www.loresdelsith.net/fondor/yfighter/index.htm

He has a great blueprint.

Then i started to search for my Ywing..which one that i wanted to build.
I found out (as far that i can find)
there are 5 Ywings build
1. RED JAMMER
2. GOLD LEADER (TIE KILLER)
3. MOM Tour Yellow Y Wing
4. Blue/Grey stripe (King Tiger drive wheel) Y Wing
5. Triangles (as seen in the SW Chronicals page 111 along with the MOM Y Wing

It would be great to build all 5 of them..
But i don't know if i have that much patients for the main body...times 5

i also found a great howto for a prop replica which i think is very usable.

http://www.makmodeler.com/?p=2909

I have started with the cockpit..i figured, when i can do this i can build it also the body...i think

This i do when i come home from work...at work i do the snowspeeder, and at home the Y wing.

well i started and it start to look nice..
What do you think?

 

[dnalor]

I hope i can do this...

 

[dnalor]

Now i'm up to date for today
I have to cut the size...then 1 belly ready.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

So far, you look like you are off to a good start.
As with you past threads, I will follow this one as well.

 

[mcusanelli]

Wow, this is incredible! I love the way you just jump right in and build these incredible, huge models. Always one of my favorite SW ships, can't wait to see your build progress!
Mike

 

[leofirebrand]

Wow first, all your extensive research makes me ambarassed at how little I do. You even knew all the different names people used for them. Second . This is an amazing start that I feel will put my Y-Wing to shame. I also do not envy you having to do all that greebling, it will drive you mad. sign1

 

[micahrogers]

very nice start looks fabulous as always

 

[bgt01]

Your models are incredible! How big a house do you live in? You might need a bigger one if you keep making these awesomely huge models. :twisted:

 

[dnalor]

well it is a large house.
But MY playroom is a normal room with some walls left where i can put my toys

 

[DanBKing]

Impressive as always Dnalor.
I am watching your builds avidly.
Keep it up!

Looking forward to seeing the room when you eventually say: "I'm done!", if you ever do....(There will always be 'just one more'. )

 

[DanBKing]

And maybe, you could make a name for yourself, and promote cardboard recycling as an artform, which can you show in an art gallery !! :mrgreen::thumb:

 

[imcold]

Do you want to try some other blueprints? I still need to do some work on mine, but I believe they could be used already.

 

[dnalor]

hum...i first want to try to scratchbuild this ...it would be awsome when i can do that...

BUT i'm honoured that you want to give me your blueprints.

i know your Y wing will be an A+
But i want to try to construct it myself..first..

Thank you for your offer but can i take a raincheck for now?

 

[imcold]

Sure, go ahead as you want

 

[dnalor]

ok i have now the turret place contructed on top of the canopy.
i need some white glue to seal the tubes..

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[ThunderChild]

Looks great so far, keep it up!

 

[Dented Rick]

Outstanding Build so far, anxious to see how it turns out.

 

[dnalor]

small update of details at the underside of the cockpit.

 

[mcusanelli]

There was a concept drawing of a Snowspeeder modified from the cockpit section of a standard Y-Wing, with big laser cannons on each side - It would be awesome to see you do one of those, as I've never seen anyone do a kit or a scratchbuild, especially to your standard!
Mike

 

[lehcyfer]

Impressive and very detailed. It's going to be a heck of a model