Topic: MAXX-Replicas : RED2: X_WING FIGHTER - a Hasbro toy mod...

[maxx-replicas]

Hi Volks,

here are some pics of my latest Hasbro mod - the "RED2: X-WING FIGHTER"
What I have done:

 - new painjob / weathering
 - more cockpit details incl. fiberoptic ilumination
 - engine lights added
 - added a power switch for the light into the cockpit (right side panel)
 - added 3 "real" rear windows


Here's also the link to the YouTube HD video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V14NHpJyO-c

You can find many more pic on my website:    maxx-replicas.jimdo.com

I hope you like the mod....


This was the X-Wing Fighter "out of the box":



and this is the X-Wing after the repaint/mod

[ActionFigEmpire]

This is amazing! You should do some tutorials on lighting and weathering vehicles!

[hangarbay94]

My word! that is just superb! It can easily be mistaken for a studio model or replica it is absolutely spot on accurate. Please can we see more of the cockpit detailing? and a close up on some of the weathering, in fact more images of all of it! I am so intrigued on how you have managed to pull this one off.

Jules

[Graeber]

I agree with the tutural. That'd be great. Very nice work

[CloneSniper78]

Yes, more pics and a tutorial please! 10/10

[Luke Sprywalker]

HO - LY  CRAP! I love what you have done with the Hasbro X-Wing! I want mine to look like that! Yes, Please, more info, more photos and a tutorial would be awesome if you are so inclined. Really amazing work on this vehicle! As a huge fan of the Rebels and their vehicles I have to say, I am in love with the thing!

[maxx-replicas]

So, first of all: thanks a lot  

Here you can find a lot more pic's of this X-Wing : http://www.pixum.de/viewalbum/id/6089831
Use the "Diashow" button for fullscreen  

Sorry, but for this model I haven't done a tutorial yet    But here you can find two other tutorials I've made (in German language only):

The BMF repaint and electronic mod:  http://maxx-replicas.jimdo.com/making-of/hasbro-falcon/
The Hasbro Imperial Shuttle Studio-Scale mod: http://maxx-replicas.jimdo.com/making-of/hasbro-tydirium/

And here are some more detail-pic's of the X-wing (use your right mouse-button for fullscreen/highres pics  )

Regards from Germany
Thomas

[hangarbay94]

That is a thing of beauty! I love the rear window modifications, why Hasbro didn't make the vehicle in that way is beyond me.

An absolutely perfect job!

[maxx-replicas]

Thanks a lot Jules 

So here are some pics from the cockpit / rear window conversion:

[hangarbay94]

Excuse my ignorance but what tool did you use to cut out the windows so cleanly?

[spudafett]

thats an amazing piece of work right there!

Hangarbay:  If it were me doing it, I'd use a heated up exacto knife.  If you warm your blade in a flame it will cut right through plastic... and I recently stumbled upon an exacto knife blade attachment for soldering irons!!  So, a "hot knife" as it is called will be my new tool for vehicle customs!  (it's the technique I used on my action fleet customs to get a smooth cut).

[maxx-replicas]

Excuse my ignorance but what tool did you use to cut out the windows so cleanly?

Hey man - no problem  

There is a really easy way to cut perspex. The perspex i've used for the windows was only 1mm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCeHx-vvJ7k

This works really great - i allways do that way.

You can also use a "normal" cutter, you dont need this special perspex-cutter. I hope this video helps

[Tamer]

I am in awe of this. Jules I can see why you like it. I had to get this video on the front page. Perhaps someone already added it and if so it won't hurt it being up there again!

[hemble]

This is one amazing piece to say the least, everything is perfect from the customizing to the paint apps 10/10.

Ron

[Jedi Minstrel]

Amazing, incredible work!