Building the Bandai 1/72 Limited Edition Star Wars B-Wing Starfighter
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- This video follows the build of the B-Wing Starfighter from Star Wars from beginning to end. It includes the detailing and painting of the kit along with a final review of the completed project.
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Man, you do a great thing for this hobby with your tutorial video's, somebody being exposed to the hobby for the first time with one of your video's I guarantee is going to give it a try. Your style is kicked back and you do a fantastic job of explaining whats going on in the video. Thanks for what you do !
Thank you for such nice compliment. I love this hobby and enjoy sharing my experiences. Hopefully people can learn from my successes and mistakes :) Thanks again.
Admire the way you keep your build approach so simple to follow.. makes me want to get back into the hobby
thanks...it's a good time to get back into it. Lots of great kits out there.
Wow - that is a first-class result! The weathering is really masterfully done, sir. Once again, thanks for sharing the build.
thanks Dwight, appreciate the compliment
I did not now that it was available...AWESOME build Odie!
I've been wanting to get this model - just finished my A Wing (first time airbrushing and weathering a model for me) and I was surprised how much fun and relaxing it was. Your video gave me some great ideas and insights on building my next project - the Bwing! :)
Thanks for your comment and for watching.
Beautiful build! Nice to see a proper model of this ship. I used to have the old snap-together one from the 80’s when I was a kid.
thank you
Your video pushed me over the edge on this kit! Just purchased it! Excited to build and paint it!
That's great.....You'll have fun with it for sure. Thanks for watching.
Great video. I'm currently making the same model(not the limited edition) and using and following your tips and techniques. Very useful for an amatuer like me to learn from a professional. As I'm in UK use different products but they work.
Thanks Martyn. Would love to see your completed fighter......feel free to send a pic or two to interstellarmodeler@gmail
Great finished product. The B-Wing has been my favorite Star Wars fighter since I first played the B-Wing expansion for the X-Wing DOS PC game. B-Wing is Best Wing. :-)
Thanks
I'm about to start building this model kit myself - your video is a great guide. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
BEAUTIFUL! You make it look so easy. Thanks for the video.
thank you
Always love the space models! Extra fun when they're so expertly finished. Great job!
thank you
@@InterstellarModeler cool model but shut have come pre painted only leaving the builder to add battle damage if the builder wants battle damage.....after all they (bandai) do their gundam models that way.
@@hanzohattori2492 the model does come pre-painted but the detail I wanted to add such as the chipped effect I felt worked better if i primed and painted it myself.
@@InterstellarModeler my bad...didn't realise it comes pre painted
The B Wing was under rated in its importance to the Rebel Alliance each ship had it's high points and low points they did the job just fine stay the course Bruce
Love this kit. Was debating grabbing one and definitely will after watching this. Thanks for the tip on the decals! Just subbed your channel. Keep it up.
Thank you.....you'll have fun with the kit for sure.
Looks great Oggie, love the added detail.
Thanks, you’d have fun with this kir
Great vid, very helpful! I'm eager to get a couple of these kits and a proper B-wing model is long, long overdue too!
thanks. It's a great little kit
Outstanding work as always.
thank you
Once again, flawless job
EDIT: lighting is sick
thank you
Excellent build and techniques. Thank you for the info. 👍👍🇨🇦
you're welcome....and thanks for your kind comment
Another really great result, Oggie!
Thank you
🖖😎👍Very cool and very nicely well done and very well executed and informatively explained in every detail way shape and form, And you do a very spectacular job on your painting and bringing out all the details of the panel lines and the chipping and weathered and damaged areas of the ship as well as a very nice job on the cockpit and pilot indeed!,👌.
Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words
@@InterstellarModeler You are very welcome indeed Sir, and I myself use to build plenty of model kits in my younger days and I still have plenty of kits in my home that I need to build but I just can't find the time to do so unfortunately.
Another super build!
thank you
Hey Oggie🙂
Back with a bang!
Great build😁
I so enjoy watching your videos and seeing the end results.
I have no interest in picking up any model kit whatsoever, however will watch what you do.
Take care🙂
Thank you Tim
Looks great, man!
Looks incredible I really want to build one myself
thank you....you should, it's a fun build
Thanks for the great videos. I've enjoyed watching them over the past year. They've really helped me get back into modelling.
I would love to see a short tutorial on how you make your videos. What equipment you use, software post processing etc. I think that would really give people an idea of how much work it takes to make these videos.
Thanks Mark. I appreciate your comment and yeah a behind the scenes video would be a fun thing to post some time.
Really well done, super nice build, thanks for sharing!...Bill
thanks
Looks great! One of my favorite ships!
Thank you
Beautiful build, informative video
Thank you
Excellent work O! Great build as always :)
Thanks Kenny
This turned out very nice. Legendary Japanese modeler Dorobou Hige managed to light up the cockpit. He employed metal sheets wrapped around the center of the rotation point for the positive and negative contacts. I can't remember if he managed to use any fiber optics.
stevethefishdotnet very cool. I’ll have to check it out. Appreciate your compliment, thanks
I love your videos. Your work is so cool!
thank you
You do great work 👏 like watching the video's you make,I'm a fan.Thanks for sharing. 🤩
Appreciate the kind comment, thanks
Another great build buddy, I have the standard kit on my bench but encountered a build issue which has forced me to repaint the light blue parts, happy modelling
Tim the primered thumb 😉👍
thanks
Amazing tutorial! Liked and saved! 👍
thank you
great build ,as always. thankyou!
Thanks
I missed my b-wing the colors are not the same as you, I have to start all over again, I cry
but I keep the strength to start again, thanks for your video dude;)
You're welcome, appreciate you watching.
I've got to admit that I'm pretty fatigued from building Star Wars kits, but seeing this build you've convinced me that I need to find this kit :) I think that the comic book store still has one? It was really cool to see what the differences were between this limited edition and the standard kit, as I've been pretty curious about that. I really loved the chipping effect that you added to this model, I really love how fine it looks for the scale and certainly adds some realism to the model. I've been messing around with chipping and Mr Hobby Masking Sol NEO, but it's pretty hard for me to get the chipping proper in 72nd scale so I'll have to gove this a try.
Thanks for the compliments and glad this inspired you to try this kit. It’s a very unique design. I can understand how one can feel fatigued with building these. There are so many. I still have a bunch more in my stash but i do spread out the builds for that reason. That said, they are amazng kits and just love the detailing. As for chipping...one of the funnest part of weathering 😊. Thanks for watching
Very impressive. !
thanks
The Unit insignia on the AM B-Wing decal sheet is a USAF 1st Tactical Fighter Wing unit crest My father was attached to that Fighter Wing from 1982-1993 Though back in 91 they did drop the word Tactical from the name. And I still have the actual 1st Tactical Fighter Wing uniform emblem from one of my dads old uniforms.
Thanks for the info.
My Favorite Ship from Star Wars! Looks great!
Definitely a unique ship. Thanks for watching
Nice work
Thanks
Pretty sure the reason there's no "rising sun" decals is because the limited kit depicts a different squadron with a slightly different paint scheme from the more often seen version with the orange roundels. The regular release has them.
Yes...that's right. I really didn't know the difference. I always imagined there were different squadrons and such but never paid attention to the various insignia. Thanks for watching.
@@InterstellarModeler I was hoping this SDCC version had MORE decals - not less. lol.
Soo goooood
Amazing....
Question ?
When the rebeld fleet enter in the hiperspace ..the Bwing star fighter engine reflex a red color..or is only optical illusion...
I wish I had an answer for your question. Not really sure. I always saw the AWing as having yellow colored engine exhaust. I used orange in this case just couldn't find a light enough yellow. Thanks for watching and for your kind compliment.
Just saw a video on the generation tech UA-cam channel. It showed a clip of the B wing from Rebels? Seemed to have yellow engine exhaust.
REally nice!
Thanks!
Gorgeous build oggie .. I love your painting techniques .. I think I have an idea as to what one of my next builds will be 😉
What ratio, paint to thinner, do you use for the testors for airbrushing?
Build on brother
🤘😎👍
Thank you. The ratio is approx 70/30?? I was told to look for the consistency of milk. As you may know paint will require multiple coats and this was the one thing I learned to be patient of especially when I first transitioned from the ol' rattle cans. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the compliment.
Looks great! What a strange choice of Bandai to leave out the orange circles. I ended up getting the standard version and painting it up as a prototype. Definately one of my favorite ships.
Apparently there were two versions of this fighter...one had the circles missing which is what the limited edition kit is a replica of. Thanks for the compliment.
Ahhh gotcha.
Excellent and inspiring. What is the spray tool you are using? Can you provide a short-list of essential tools for those of us just getting into it? Wonderful, wonderful video. I'm going to try this, as I have a couple of Star Wars Bandai models waiting for attention.
Blissmonkey thanks for the compliment. I use a Badger Patriot 105 airbrush for most of my work. Other supplies I’d recommend; mig Ammo’s Starship wash and odorless thinner. Mr Hobby’s glosscoat spray and Qtips. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Looks great! I’m about to weather mine and was wondering if I can use a tamia flat coat after using the pigments for scorch marks or will that smudge the powder? I know I should paint and gloss coat, then decals and panel line. How should I finish it off?
You can use a flat coat, in fact I'd recommend it in order to keep the pigments in place. The trick is to apply light coats and don't hold the airbrush (or spray can) too close. If you're applying with an airbrush I would try Vallejo's matte medium. The stuff can be thick so make sure you thin it with acrylic thinner. Also make sure you clean out your airbrush immediately after using it because it can goop things up a bit if left to stand inside the airbrush. One other suggestion, think about using a Tamyia Weathering kit for the scorch marks. It can be a little easier to apply, more control and tend to be less affected when applying the dull coat. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and for your compliment.
Great video👍👍👍
Kevin Nazario thank you
@@InterstellarModeler thanks. Very rarely one sees videos made so aprochable and well explained for the ordinary fan and modeller. Keep up the good work.
Kevin Nazario will do and thanks again for the kind words
Nice job,
Thanks!
Any idea what humbrol colors I should use for the pilot, and if possible the ship too? The manual on the kit dont give any exact numbers and so far no site has even mentioned which humbrol volors to use :/
I'm sorry...although I certainly know the name Humbrol, I'm not at all familiar with the colors they offer since I don't use them. The Testors paints I used are discussed in the final reveal of the model starting at 14:07 in the video. Perhaps knowing those you can find the equivalent in the Humbrol line. Thanks for watching.
Awesome!
Thanks
The B-wing's engine glow is actually _orange._ It's the X-wing that's pink.
Y-wings have reddish pink engine glow and A-wings have gold.
Yep...this is just the color the model came with. As I understand it, these little LEDs from Bandai are available in different colors. Not sure about orange. I've seen them in red and green. Thanks for the comment.
@@InterstellarModeler Hm, wonder if you could have them custom-made. I have this model myself and would love giving model building a shot once I've built up the courage.
@@iteachvader You might be able to. The nice thing about the battery/LED they provide is that it fits right into the back very easily. One would be able to wire into the model but it's nice that battery/LED allows the model to be unattached to any switch. One thing you could do is apply Tamyia's clear orange paint to the bulb and to the clear plastic rods the light feeds through to make them look more orange. I'm sure you'd do fine putting the kit together. If you want to experiment first, try one of the other Bandai kits like the Snowspeeder. That one is a very straight forward build and is a perfect for weathering. Hope that helps
Would you say the new decal sheet was up to kit manufacturers standards? Or are they the injet printer type sheets? Enjoy your videos thanks
Nice build and paint job, any cracking from using those paint thinners/washes on a Bandai kit yet?? Can you stick some Cellophane Wrapping Paper over the light/channels/LED to change colour??
I've not had any problem with the Mig solns once the model has been sprayed with the gloss coating. The Tamyia panel line solutions for sure will eat away at the plastic.
Thanks for reply
Great looking B wing ! Do *you* or *anyone* know just whats under the open panel on this exclusive version? Is it a maintenance panel of some sort but I've heard everything from landing gear to ammo for that closest laser cannon. Can't seem to find out what the exposed stuff is. I don't think it's ment to be flown without that panel attachment, whatever it is suppose to be represented under there on the SDCC version. Still love this elusive rebel fighter nonetheless !
Thanks....I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that. I quite agree though, this is a great model kit.
@@InterstellarModeler Yes absolutely, it's such a shame it hasn't been used more! Especially with today's CGI technology. It's only had less than 20 seconds of screen time in Return of the Jedi. I've 've been trying to figure out what the exposed stuff is forever lol.. it would be nice to know. I might just write it off as battle damage & the panel parts are floating in space near Endor haha
i love bandai models because they are very detail, but they are very small and that is a pain to put together got a star destroyer that i can't put the dome on cause the size
Awesome. Do you clean the model with anything after the hairspray and salt effects? Thinking of trying it....
No, a little water is sufficient.
I will be doing more of this in my upcoming Slave One build. I would suggest practicing on scrap pieces first to get the hang of it. You’ll like the effect especially with models of this scale.
@@InterstellarModeler thank you. Slave one! Yes! Can’t wait.
i have no patience for that ! hope to find one for sale as beautifull as this one !🙂
Thank you for watching and for the kind compliment
I am new to painting the bandai kits and would like to get into them. Is there a color guide or just the info on the video?
Head to 15:12, the color descriptions are there, thx for watching
BウィングはXウィングと並んで突出してカッコいいと思います。
Great job on the strangest but cool space ship they say only the best pilots were employed to fly it can see why
Thanks Andrew
Cheers
AWESOME~!!!!
thank you
magnificent painting technique for this B-Wing 👍 would it be possible to list the paintings (products) please.
Thanks for the compliment. The paint colors and brands are listed in the final review starting at 15:16 in the video. Additional weathering materials, Tamyia Weathering Master Kit B and Mig Ammos Starship wash and odorless thinner. Hope that helps.
@@InterstellarModeler Thank You Very much ^_^!
@@InterstellarModeler I bought the mpc ertl version, it is less good compare the bandai version.
Not sure how long you've been building models, but you really should assemble as much as possible before priming/painting the exterior so you don't have to deal seams after paint. This can really turn into a pretty deal especially if you are mixing custom colors. Other than that, it turned out pretty good. After seeing this video it makes me want to get one just to figure out how to do a full light up.
For the "Q-Tips", you can find pointed cotton swabs in the makeup section at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Dollar General, pretty much any store that has a makeup section
He's been in the hobby for at least 6 years based off this channel, painting before sealing really is a matter of opinion. I prefer to do my painting before because there are times when you have sandwitched pieces which would be a pain in the ass to mask off once you seal them in. This kit has pieces like that which are that sand blue color
John Spradley. It's kind of hard to tell how long someone has been building models judging by how long they've been posting model building content. I've been building models off & on for the better part of thirty years, yet I have no content on my channel yet (not of my work anyway). I do however plan on posting some soon.
And I did say, "should..... assemble as much as possible". Key phrase, as possible, to avoid having to fill a seam, sand all that work off an try to match colors. Obviously there are times where not fun masking will have to be done or even sanding and re-painting. Been there, done that and often sat back and looked at it later & reflected to realize I could have done that totally different/better. I've watched many of his videos and generally enjoyed them. Sometimes I learn different/better ways of doing something, and sometimes offer, what is intended to be constructive criticism.
Well, I guess I'll leave it at this. Hopefully sooner than later (by the end of this month) I'll finally have a video or two of one of my upcoming builds. Feel free to check it out and commence to ripping me a new one on all that I could have done differently. 😉😜🤣. If you like, or don't like.
Great job, and another great kit from Bandai. Just a heads up: there were two filming models of the B-wing, the limited edition kit represents the one without the orange roundels so their absence wasn't an oversight. There also are some detail differences.
Yes thank you. I didn't know this until building this model. Thank you for watching and for the compliment.
Probably already mentioned but there is a pink led kit from bandai. You may have to Import it.
thanks for the tip
Does the standard kit come with the light option
I’m not sure actually.
how many hours did you spend building and painting it from start to finish? thanks
Sorry....I wish I could give you a good answer. I never time myself but i really should, It would be good to provide that info. .I'd estimate about 10 hours?? Maybe less.
Dont abandon the idea! Your over complicating it (it happens) ,save the Fiber optic cable for external ship lights. Simple Solution :
Just tone down the Smd led brightness reduce its voltage if possible by a resistor OR Go the easy rout, a drop of "stick glue" in front of the LED or on it. Airbrush very lightly Dont "coat it " mist it.
Appreciate the suggestion. The light kit is cheap enough that it's definitely worth a try. Will give it a shot, thanks.
When I lit my Mk IX Hawk cockpit I slipped a bit of clear plastic sheet behind the control console and tinted it with drops of Tamiya clear colors. It helped tone down the brightness.
What a great idea! Thanks for that!
@@dkkids Np :}
There's a hidden Mickey on the second decal sheet. :)
your yellow engines look great ! It's a fantasy model anyway.........................................
Thank you Fred
As an FYI, the Bandai LED modules that use the LR41 batteries, you don't need to spend $5+ per battery. Simply go to the Dollar Store and pick up the laser pointer they sell. It comes with 3 of the LR41 batteries.... FOR A BUCK!! You're welcome.
Yes thanks for the tip, something I recently discovered as well. Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.
Salt & hairspray vs sponging for chipping...which is actually better?
Both can work....I like the look of the salt technique especially if you grind the salt to a finer consistency, the chips can turn out smaller. Something that can look more in scale with these smaller model kits.
@@InterstellarModeler Thanks for the advice. I used to build models years ago, but I wanted mine to look pristine, like they just rolled off the factory floor. Now I want to give them a battle-worn look. :)
@@technewsfortechnoobs You're welcome. There is also chipping fluid that you can look into. A number of different makers including Vallejo and Mig Ammo. These work well too. I just personally like the finer, stippled look I get from the salt/hair spray technique. The technique I end up using varies depending on the build.
@@InterstellarModeler I will have to look into those. I've started compiling a rather extensive list of supplies I will be needing, so that is one more to add to the growing pile. :)
Along with all the models I want to work on, starting with the B-Wing Limited Edition that I got for Christmas. :)
hey, why is this kit not available at bandai net. does it stop production
Not sure but you can find it on culttvman.com. it's not the limited edition but I didn't think it was all that special. Just search culttvaman's site under Star Wars and you'll see it on page 2
@@InterstellarModeler alright,but the regular bwing also not available at bandai net.
@@GunplaKhaijue I'm afraid I have no info regarding bandai.net.
What was the point of the B wing fighter in the movie?
Thanks mr Jeff for the response buddy. I guess I need to read up on these trusty fighters. Honestly other than aesthetics I'm not entirely sure what class the A-wing, B-wing Y-wing and X-wing belong too.
I would think it would make more sense if this was called the T-Wing fighter.
B for Bladewing
Looks really cool 👍
Right, I’m off to the dollar store to get some Plumbing connectors 😂
Just kidding 🤪
Lol….thanks for watching
Is anyone else's set miss labeling C20-C24?
It's been so long since I've built this kit. I'm afraid I cant be any help with this one. Might want to check a model facebook page like culttvman, Starshipmodeler or Hobbylink International. There are few solely devoted to sWars models too. Thanks
@@InterstellarModeler thank, it's been driving me crazy
@@InterstellarModeler I think that they boxed the wrong instructions for me. I got the limited edition and I think they gave me the standard edition instructions
Is this a easy kit to build for beginners?
Yes....the kit can be assembled with no adhesives or paints for that matter. It is really up to you as to how much detailing, weathering etc. I think the same can be said with most of the Bandai kits. Hope that helps. thanks for watching
Interstellar Modeler thank you for replying and helping me out
@@austinramos7948 You're welcome
cool :) !!!!
thanks for watching
I get the X & Y wing fighters but I don't see the 'B' in this one. The A wing is also dodgy. Nice build though.
Hiya, i think it’s called a B-Wing because it looks like a Blade, especially when the wings are extended forming a dagger like shape with a cross guard. 😄
@@Innsmouth1138 okay, long bow for them to draw but I see the link, cheers.
Yeah, the prototype was actually called the Blade wing.
@@pandaphil ah okay, fair enough although I reckon in line with how the others were named something like T-wing might have been a bit more obvious, but there you go, what's done is done.
Take a look here and see if you don’t agree this is the reason: kitbashed.com/blog/b-is-for-berkey?
Hey just bought one! I have a quick question can I use Krazy glue while building this ? For proper sealing . I'm completely new at this so don't cut my ass :/
Hi, no worries...you'll find that glue isn't really necessary for most of this build. That's one cool thing about Bandai kits, they fit tightly together and rarely require adhesive. I would recommend getting a hold of some plastic model cement if you want to have some glue on hand. The problem with using crazy glue is if by chance you make a mistake, it will be difficult to undo since it adheres so quickly. Hope that helps and feel free to ask any other questions. Thanks for watching.
Ah I see & yeah I ordered Tamiya cement glue but that’s coming in towards the end of the month -__-
Which sucks cause I wanna start building it . Plus I wasn’t gonna crazy on the Krazy glue . Just a lil on certain pieces . What you think ?
@@Zhinister You can definitely start and just see how you feel as you put the smaller pieces together. I don't remember using any glue on this model although it has been a while. I think you'll be fine. One other note about Krazy glue. I prefer using the gel formula if I do use it. It does have its uses from time to time. The gel formula won't run as quickly, you'll have more control with application.
Hermoso me delo
Gracias
LA QUÊTE DE L'OISEAU DU TEMPS. :%
Thanks for watching
The flight suit is the wrong colour. That's the X-Wing colour, it should be blue not orange.
B-wing pilots have red or white flight suits.
PANELS OF EOLE:HYÈNE.
thanks for watching
no sound....
with the model kit?
Bandai is to damn proud of their stuff.....$80+ for a that rinky dink kit....Ugh!
Luckily it was about $50+ at comic con last year. I was lucky enough to get it at the show. I'm sure it's more now.
One of the few non-appealing craft from the movies. I can do without it.
Justin Sane as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Cool build.
Sorry man, I hate to say it, but you wasted your money buying that other decals sheet. Roundels are way too easy to make stencils and paint. As well as pretty much everything else on that sheet.
Appreciate the comment.
Interstellar Modeler
I'm glad you didn't take offense. I realize now that I may have come across demeaning there. Truly that was not my intent. Trust me, I have wasted much more than five bucks on stuff I really didn't need.
I really just meant to give some constructive criticism. That you might consider creating stencils. The effort is well worth the results.
Thanks for the follow up here, no offense was taken of course. I've actually never tried stencils before so it is an interesting idea. Will have to look into it. Fortunately at $5.99, these decal sheets aren't terribly expensive and featuring them here was an opportunity to show other modelers how well they work. Thanks for watching.
No, young modellers beware! Do some more research before you believe anything in this docu. No offense to the author! Good work, but....so many more extensive techniques. Just saying.. .good b btw!