Themiddlebrick Posted December 21, 2022 So glad you bumped this thread with new pictures. It is my first time seeing it and the work here is really inspirational! Looks great, glad to see you have your workspace back and are able to get back into this project. Just gave you a follow on Instagram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted April 11, 2023 More progress! Cat for scale :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrome Vader Posted April 12, 2023 This is stunning! The level of proportional precision is just...wow. And the scale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted April 12, 2023 Amazing work! What I even find more amazing is this... "By drakmin, July 15, 2012" It's over ten years now since you started this project and the project is still alive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted April 15, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 3:20 PM, Jim said: Amazing work! What I even find more amazing is this... "By drakmin, July 15, 2012" It's over ten years now since you started this project and the project is still alive Haha thanks! I think this shows more of my hobby time usage than anything :D I think my progress could have been packed into 6 months if I worked on this model every day. In reality I think I have worked on this maybe once every 2 weeks. I have prioritized my work career and there the progress has been amazing! I still think I will be able to finish this X-Wing in my lifetime :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted April 16, 2023 18 hours ago, drakmin said: I think this shows more of my hobby time usage than anything :D I think my progress could have been packed into 6 months if I worked on this model every day. In reality I think I have worked on this maybe once every 2 weeks. I have prioritized my work career and there the progress has been amazing! At the end of day, that is more important. Great to hear that progress has been amazing 18 hours ago, drakmin said: I still think I will be able to finish this X-Wing in my lifetime :) No rush hehe. We will still be here for a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy bricks Posted April 30, 2023 This is coming on really well, that is going to be rather impressive when complete! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted December 2, 2023 Some progress on rear wall greebling. This was nice to build with trial an error. Minifigure hands and rigid hose seem quite useful combination :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmaclego Posted December 3, 2023 I'm so glad that you don't give up and grace us with updates from time to time. This is a unique project and so is your dedication. I like a lot what you did with this rear end greebling. The most realistic LEGO X-wing is on its way, no doubt about that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted December 3, 2023 8 hours ago, dmaclego said: I'm so glad that you don't give up and grace us with updates from time to time. This is a unique project and so is your dedication. I like a lot what you did with this rear end greebling. The most realistic LEGO X-wing is on its way, no doubt about that! Could not agree more! Well spoken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted December 4, 2023 Drakmin's back - that's all! Great to see the progress. I remember this project and the title it gave you. Glad to hear you plan to finish in your lifetime - I hope to be around when you get there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) On 12/4/2023 at 3:23 PM, KimT said: Glad to hear you plan to finish in your lifetime - I hope to be around when you get there. Okay I will try to increase speed! :D Just finished first version of triangular surface beneath the cockpit window. Will do for now and if it sticks out later then it's time for iterations. I think next up is a better version of the canopy. I think I'll leave the front cone last it will be hard! Very small tutorial of the triangular surfaces. Edited December 5, 2023 by drakmin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted December 5, 2023 Wow, that looks cool. I love your blend between System and Technic. Great progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jollygrnreefer Posted December 6, 2023 Just thinking the nose cone will be the hardest part left for accuracy. This will be an epic build once completed and cant wait to see it finished. Really tempted to try building an A-Wing in technics now, your work is inspirational. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted December 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Jollygrnreefer said: Just thinking the nose cone will be the hardest part left for accuracy. This will be an epic build once completed and cant wait to see it finished. Really tempted to try building an A-Wing in technics now, your work is inspirational. Yep, I tried the cone earlier and found it hard. This thread has few photos of it a few pages earlier. A-Wing: Yes! Go for it! Drop me a message if you start build thread I would like to follow it. Also I would like to also build an A-Wing. Now that I have some experience on larger Technic models I have analysed the A-Wing to be the perfect challenge. It has very good cockpit detail to fusealage size ratio! Also it has very "solid mass" so you won't be battling the gravity in the build. The challenge will only be the curved surfaces! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted December 6, 2023 New version for front 1/3 of the upper side of the hull. This technique allows for later changes / updates for the "paint job" / squadron markings. This solution will be easy to texture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icm Posted December 6, 2023 Excellent work as always! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sucram Posted December 12, 2023 This is looking awesome, crazy that I remember seeing this thread when it started and you're still working on it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magureanpaul Posted December 13, 2023 This sure did take a while. It is starting to look amazing. I'm curious about the end look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakmin Posted January 6 (edited) Random progress.Dash rough sketch V0 Dash V1 Dash V1 Radar / weapon system screens are 3 tiles deep so I can place graphics in the mid depth Random New wing version to be tested. System seems more stable than earlier mostly Technic solution. Rough seat sketching! :D This will be interesting to solve! Edited January 6 by drakmin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWolfwere Posted January 13 Great work there drakmin! I fear the wings will have a hard to keep sturdiness over time since the model is huge and the wings will be very long and heavy. Anyway, keep up this great work, amaze us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McMurder_them_softly Posted January 19 Gosh, this is so fun to keep up with. Every update, I think "no way" and then each post surpasses the last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
