[MOC] somewhat finished T-70 resistance x-wing model

[atlas]

Hello, recently I picked this up again and made some further changes to it. I got it to the point where it is as refined as it's been yet, however there are still some things about it that I will revisit in the future. Namely the fuselage construction forward of the cockpit. It's a little too wide. Not by much, but enough that it's noticeable and detracts from the rest of the build due to the proportions being off by a little. Otherwise I am very happy with it. This was one of the first models that I built myself from scratch without using someone else's work as a starting point. There are small details that I borrowed from other builders (all in the reflexes flex tube front engine concept is all I can recall atm), but the rest is mine. The wings open, there is a retractable front leg behind the nosecone and the cockpit opens and shuts. Also can fit a pilot comfortably in the cockpit. It's also one of the stronger builds I've done, it's basically swooshable, which is unusual for something of mine, as I normally sacrifice structure for surface. On this there is at least some strength to the structure.

So overall I'm mostly pleased. Most of all, since it's been over 3.5 years since I started, you can actually see how I have evolved over the course of the build. Now I think I have a much broader skillset and more refined approach so achieving various things in lego bricks. And I'm looking forward to sharing with you other projects I have coming that will show that development that this build has given me. My second version of the T-65 is almost done so that will be firsst cab off the rank in that regard! I think i did a better job on that craft than I did here. For example I am really happy with the T-70 wings and rear section but the front is a little lacking. But as I said, there will be a third version of this that will bring that section up to speed, so look out. If you made it through this long blurb, here are some links and photos to enjoy. Thanks

Flickr album featuring most of the public WIP: https://www.flickr.com/photos/atlaser/albums/72157670052809384

v2: https://www.flickr.com/photos/atlaser/48053934327/in/album-72157670052809384/

v2 backside: https://www.flickr.com/photos/atlaser/48054761822/in/photostream/

dusty style pre-photoshoot pic, wings open: https://www.flickr.com/photos/atlaser/48047623726/in/photostream/

 

 

And 3-page thread on here, cataloguing the WIP since 2015: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/118370-wipmoc-t-70-x-wing-starfighter/

cheers. Thanks to anyone who provided feedback along the way, consider your words inbetween the bricks on this ship. Also, you're welcome to visit my instagram, I sometimes post there teaser stuff on my story and different looks of the same things I post on here and flickr.

Edited June 15, 2019 by atlas

[ProvenceTristram]

This is nicely done.

[FTG Prime]

This is so gorgeous man! I do agree on the fuselage proportions to an extend but the build is so good i don't even care! Would love to see this in Poe's color scheme

[atlas]

On 6/17/2019 at 3:04 AM, ProvenceTristram said:

This is nicely done.

 

8 hours ago, FTG Prime said:

This is so gorgeous man! I do agree on the fuselage proportions to an extend but the build is so good i don't even care! Would love to see this in Poe's color scheme

Thanks, orginally I was making both in both colours but quickly dropped that. I think the current build would look better in black because it would be more of a silhouette than a canvas like here, where the main couple of flaws are fully exposed. Mission is to get rid  of those flaws and I think I'll do it, pretty soon too

[Guyinaplaguemask]

Can we get some instructions please?