Karl's Y-Wing..

IMG_1658 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

Construction is almost complete, there will be some YouTube video's to accompany this.

I will post the links when it gets edited and uploaded.

I am now starting the construction for the Diorama..

Thanks

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 3:07 am

Wow, very cool ship...

kiwigav · Post by **kiwigav** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:22 am

Such a cool kit and great progress there

Sooo want to build another one soon

Skullfish · Post by **Skullfish** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:24 am

My Favourite SW Ship. You made the construction look a total breeze, lol. Dio too? cant wait.

Jase

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 3:24 pm

So Diorama parts are purchashed..

Or obtained from the garden and washed

IMG_1685 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1684 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1683 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1682 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

On with the build.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 3:51 pm

I gotta stick my nose in here and watch...sci fi diorama and all SWEET

Good luck with it all

Post by **Tomcat64** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:32 pm

That came together really quickly - intrigued to see what you're going to do for the dio now!

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:43 pm

So A little more progress made over the last few days..

So this is the plan for my Dio...

720130 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

Let the fun begin

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:46 pm

So first of we prepped the base by putting some PVA in there to make it a little more secure..

IMG_1686 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

Once this was completed I went and modified the 2 figures that were included in the kit.

IMG_1691 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1692 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

And of course the R5 unit to go with them

IMG_1693 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:50 pm

Next up was the test fitting of the pieces.

So I have wrapped the sections in Clingfilm to stop them getting contaminated

IMG_1689 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

I have then masked of the picture frame and done some dry fitting

IMG_1696 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1690 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1699 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1697 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

This last pic shows the R5 guarding his fallen comrades..

IMG_1698 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

So next up is getting the filler in..

Post by **Tomcat64** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:32 pm

You're going to crash it?!?!?

Sticking around for this one

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:37 pm

So this afternoon's work..

IMG_1700 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1701 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1703 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1704 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1705 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1706 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1707 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1708 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

So now we have 3 / 5 days for this base to dry completely..

On with painting the model...

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:17 pm

Yes, note taking here, too.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:24 pm

I am liking the diorama idea

You could do a little orange light and have fire in there too

Watched Rogue1 on the weekend for the first time....meh,slow start, lots of action at the end. Really a tie together film, but still entertaining.
Will watch it again for all the little nerd nuances that are embedded in there.
How did they not film the Star Destroyer crashing into the sand>>>WTH!!!!

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:50 pm

I dont get this.

I spilled tet all over my Naboo, turned it into a disaster and found one and still going to try and finish it to make it look like its flying.

You built an awesome vehicle that looks awesome and you are turning it into a disaster?

Do you want to borrow my lighter?

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:53 pm

DrSprue wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:50 pm I dont get this.

I spilled tet all over my Naboo, turned it into a disaster and found one and still going to try and finish it to make it look like its flying.

You built an awesome vehicle that looks awesome and you are turning it into a disaster?

Do you want to borrow my lighter?

Hey, we were telling you to crash that sucker!!

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:55 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:53 pm
DrSprue wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:50 pm I dont get this.

I spilled tet all over my Naboo, turned it into a disaster and found one and still going to try and finish it to make it look like its flying.

You built an awesome vehicle that looks awesome and you are turning it into a disaster?

Do you want to borrow my lighter?
Hey, we were telling you to crash that sucker!!

HAHA, no you didnt read my reply after that!

I have two now.

But really Karl, I guess when that ship costs over 30 bucks (not including shipping) I would just finish that Dio with a nice landing (flyby or a low hover), some cool weathering and some trees and such. Yea, ok I am cheap with my kits and know you guys can afford alot, but lately Im having problems just affording new glue. But stepping on it and making a 40 dollar model look better with some rocks is not something I would do. Just saying it like it is I guess.
IMHO

I know in the end it will look cool tho.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:11 pm

CRASH IT!!! CRASH IT!!!CRASH IT

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:40 pm

DrSprue wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:55 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:53 pm
DrSprue wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:50 pm I dont get this.

I spilled tet all over my Naboo, turned it into a disaster and found one and still going to try and finish it to make it look like its flying.

You built an awesome vehicle that looks awesome and you are turning it into a disaster?

Do you want to borrow my lighter?
Hey, we were telling you to crash that sucker!!
HAHA, no you didnt read my reply after that! I have two now.

But really Karl, I guess when that ship costs over 30 bucks (not including shipping) I would just finish that Dio with a nice landing (flyby or a low hover), some cool weathering and some trees and such. Yea, ok I am cheap with my kits and know you guys can afford alot, but lately Im having problems just affording new glue. But stepping on it and making a 40 dollar model look better with some rocks is not something I would do. Just saying it like it is I guess.
IMHO

I know in the end it will look cool tho.

But its not your model Tony, and as karl paid for it i guess that means he can do what he likes

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:56 pm

Oh I know that Paul, and like I said, I am sure its gonna look great, especially with the way you pros make models. I have yet to make a Diorama, so who am I to talk.

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:50 pm

DrSprue wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:56 pm Oh I know that Paul, and like I said, I am sure its gonna look great, especially with the way you pros make models. I have yet to make a Diorama, so who am I to talk.

Hahaha Pro... hmm.. Only being doing this myself for 18months

Good teachers and good YouTube content

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:14 pm

MakingModels wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:50 pm
DrSprue wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:56 pm Oh I know that Paul, and like I said, I am sure its gonna look great, especially with the way you pros make models. I have yet to make a Diorama, so who am I to talk.
Hahaha Pro... hmm.. Only being doing this myself for 18months

Good teachers and good YouTube content

Well for that Time Karl, with what I saw on your channel with the tanks and Revell Air Speeders, I really think that that what you have made hear and there is just great. Thank you for making all those videos for us. Please dont take any of my opinions too mind, they are just that. I know what you are creating here and I know its gonna be awesome!

Yea no issues about what this entire website brings in all aspects.

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:39 pm

Started to apply damage to the back end of the main body..

IMG_1711 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1712 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1712 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

Also started to add the smaller rock and sand effets to the ground as well

IMG_1719 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1721 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1722 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1723 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

Cheers Karl

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:47 pm

I'm super stoked with the direction you're taking this. Not only is a Y-Wing awesome to weather up, it's looking even more awesome smashed into the dirt. All those greebles to mangle...love it.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:07 pm

Loving it too, this will make a super interesting diorama

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:28 pm

Dio base is done apart from adding some colour

IMG_1725 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1724 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1729 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1730 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1731 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

Thanks

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:03 pm

Primer is on..

IMG_1732 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1733 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1734 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1735 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

Post by **Tomcat64** » Fri Aug 04, 2017 8:55 am

Looking good Karl - I'm really looking forward to seeing how you bring all the components together for this one

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:55 pm

Cockpit complete

IMG_1741 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1744 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1757 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1760 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:18 am

Figures complete, and engine detailing done

IMG_1746 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1772 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1745 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1773 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:19 am

Main body complete and a test fit

IMG_1776 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1775 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1777 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

Thanks

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:49 pm

That looks really great Karl.

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:11 am

Cockpit and mechanical details look fantastic!

kiwigav · Post by **kiwigav** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 5:51 am

Great work on such a cool kit mate

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:42 pm

Such great, vibrant paintwork...nice and crips details. You are doing fantastic
Love how this is progressing.....crashed Star Wars dioramas are my favourite

Looking forward to seeing you on the live show, ya
I hope that the puppy dog gets some air time as well

My Berner will be watching attentively....or more likely sleeping

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:47 pm

He or She looks lovely

So Final Test fit before we gloss coat and start the weathering

IMG_1783 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1785 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1787 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1786 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1784 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:50 pm

Started on the weathering

Clay washes first

IMG_1789 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1790 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1791 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1793 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1794 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

Thanks

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:51 am

Looking cool!!!

and Coco is a she...and a lovely 4 1/2 year old puppy

Timplastic · Post by **Timplastic** » Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:53 am

Really like the work

karl

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:05 pm

That's looking fabulous Karl - can't wait to see this finished up

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:19 pm

Last 2 pictures before the final reveal as we are starting to get really close to completion...

IMG_1801 by Karl Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1802 by Karl Smith, on Flick

Thanks

Karl @ Making Models

TheSmoo · Post by **TheSmoo** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:48 pm

looking really good, loving the dio

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 4:11 pm

Sweeeeet....

Can't wait for the reveal.

privatepete · Post by **privatepete** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:21 pm

Hi Karl, now takes what I call a Star Wars diorama stunning work all round will be nice to see it completed, keep up the good work

MakingModels · Post by **MakingModels** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:10 pm

So folks

The Final Reveal pics are up right here >>> viewtopic.php?f=608&t=23037&p=287339#p287339

Thanks

Karl @ Making Models