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# i done built me a red five from a hideously expensive japanese kit


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its been ages since i did anything like this, brilliant kit but i think i made it a bit too dirty looking
(I helped save b3ta! amoebaboy chose for death by unga bunga on, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:30, archived)
# BLOODY GOOD SHOW.
(I helped save b3ta! We are the lemon irked your craw on, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:33, archived)
# It is dirty looking
isn't it.

You filthy, filthy X-wing. Bad X-wing!

*rubs thighs*

[EDIT] Can you make one out of brass and richly stained wood now?
(I helped save b3ta! Mystery_Bob, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:33, archived)
# there is a radial engined pusher prop bi plane x wing on the cards
like my cardboard one, but the old enemy time is against me,
(I helped save b3ta! amoebaboy chose for death by unga bunga on, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:51, archived)
# wheres that dirty X-wing? come to papa!
(I helped save b3ta! Mr. Oleary MAKE MONEY FAST $$$, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:55, archived)
# That's no moon...
[insert entendre here]
(I helped save b3ta! Grokthought wouldn't pay that for Chinese 5-Spice, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:01, archived)
# Why does that strap-on remind me of this?

(Beaker & Gonzo's love child?)
(I helped save b3ta! tubaman, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:35, archived)
# Nope I think its pretty spot on
Just remember NEVER dirty a TIE fighter...... according to the Blurb they never go into an atmosphere so technically no dirt
(angriestangel, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:34, archived)
# what about space dust?
nebulas and shit.
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan @vomitinglarry.bsky.social, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:36, archived)
# But
they are in the atmosphere all the time, when they are in the rebel bases.

I saw Luke Skywalker getting into one.
(I helped save b3ta! Mystery_Bob, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:38, archived)
# TIE bombers do
They blast ground targets regularly.
And what about carbon scoring from energy weapons?
Impacts from debris?
Tagging by graffiti artists?
(I helped save b3ta! Tribs 🦇 ↓ dn ʎɐʍ sᴉɥʇ ↓🦇, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:52, archived)
# Looks feckin great to me!
Well done mate! :D
(I helped save b3ta! ..wil, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:34, archived)
# I wish I could see this but I can't.
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan @vomitinglarry.bsky.social, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:35, archived)
# It's nutmeat.
(I helped save b3ta! MrPineapple .co.uk - TSHIRTS FOR SALE. I GIVE YOU GOOD PRICE., Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:36, archived)
# Blocked internet
or conjunctivitis?
(I helped save b3ta! Mystery_Bob, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:36, archived)
# blocked internet and blocked nose.
(I helped save b3ta! gronkpan @vomitinglarry.bsky.social, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:38, archived)
# Nice work
(I helped save b3ta! MrPineapple .co.uk - TSHIRTS FOR SALE. I GIVE YOU GOOD PRICE., Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:36, archived)
# It's like '77 all over again.
Brill.
(I helped save b3ta! An Eagle in Your Mind, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:37, archived)
# Certainly a lot better than the CGI BS...
They couldn't even get the markings right.
(I helped save b3ta! ..wil, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:39, archived)
# the guys who made this realy did their homework
ive wanted to make one since 77, but practically all of the kits made(with the exception of the studio replicas) have been a bit shite
(I helped save b3ta! amoebaboy chose for death by unga bunga on, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:43, archived)
# This is very true, even as a kid I could see that,
the official stuff was the worst weirdly...
*edit* Esp this: i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/thehigherstandard/X-WingNov142007-Front2.jpg which was all i had as a kid
(I helped save b3ta! ..wil, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:51, archived)
# aaaaaaargh
its bloody horrible !
(I helped save b3ta! amoebaboy chose for death by unga bunga on, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:57, archived)
# It was good enough for an 11 year old child,
but as I say, even then, I thought, 'Weird and stunted looking thing'

But it did open it's wings when you pressed R2...
(I helped save b3ta! ..wil, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:03, archived)
# Ha ha.
Clunky.
(I helped save b3ta! An Eagle in Your Mind, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:04, archived)
# Nice one
Tally Ho - chocks away
(I helped save b3ta! BargeArse Maker of fine Trouser Trumpets since 1863, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:38, archived)
# Wow.
The odd thing is, I'm watching The Empire Strikes Back for the very first time at this moment. He just crashed into the swamp.

Yes, I'm twenty years behind times.

(I helped save b3ta! cowcat Bituminous squeegee, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:41, archived)
# i only saw it last year
it was ace !
(I helped save b3ta! amoebaboy chose for death by unga bunga on, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:45, archived)
# you only saw them last year?
blimey...
(I helped save b3ta! Tom OBedlam I have control of a tank, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:48, archived)
# only empire
saw the others ages ago
(I helped save b3ta! amoebaboy chose for death by unga bunga on, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:52, archived)
# It's kind of a cliche to say it, but...
it is the best one.
(I helped save b3ta! An Eagle in Your Mind, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:06, archived)
# that's red six
you've been done
(I helped save b3ta! .spanky is singing "PEANUTS!", Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:43, archived)
# I so nearly bought one of those
from my local model shop the other day but my conscience kicked in and I did xmas shoppin instead, all I can say is You lucky bastard,

p.s. really nice job, I love the dirty look.
(I helped save b3ta! skeltonator Needs some new daps., Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:44, archived)
# Yowzers - nice going boy!
I got that EXACT SAME KIT with my xmas money in 1983, glued the body together and then got bored with the rest...

Kudos on teh patience and modelling skillzorzorzorz - looks tip-top! :D
(I helped save b3ta! kitaro is all, like, "Nifty Biscuits" 'n that..., Fri 19 Dec 2008, 1:52, archived)
# Nah it's not too dirty, that's self criticism verging on paranoia
which is to be expected after the hours you've spent on something relatively small...

Just how expensive?
(PhosphorBurnedEyes Swastika Shop opening here soon, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:02, archived)
# forty quid, quite a lot, and about 9 hours build
i haven't made a kit in years,i just had to have it
(I helped save b3ta! amoebaboy chose for death by unga bunga on, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:08, archived)
# That's not too bad mate
Did it have any of those etched brass bits? I've seen supplementary kits cost that.

You've done well.
(PhosphorBurnedEyes Swastika Shop opening here soon, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:37, archived)
# Looks good to me.
Woo.
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:08, archived)
# This is rather nice
Manufacturer?
(I helped save b3ta! Tribs 🦇 ↓ dn ʎɐʍ sᴉɥʇ ↓🦇, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 2:54, archived)
# woah
nice work, woo!
(I helped save b3ta! Kallus speaks for the Spores, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 3:06, archived)
# thas a bit nice!
i build stuff too (for my kid,*good enuff excuse)
.
(I helped save b3ta! Hummel Who died and made you....oh wait...., Fri 19 Dec 2008, 3:17, archived)