RAF X wing MkXIV

Started by andrewj, September 09, 2017, 06:08:59 AM

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andrewj

Many people will have heard of the Nazi dabblings with alien technology in the form of the Haunebu flying saucers, but few will have heard of the RAF's greatest WWII secret the X-wing fighter.
Realising that there were many parallels between the Nazis and the evil empire that they were fighting , visitors to earth calling themselves "Jedi" , decided to help the Allies with a gift of new technology , with which to counter the Nazi threat.
These Jedi told the allies that they were from a galaxy far, far away , [ or was that Shrek ], and gifted the original X-wing . By reverse engineering the X-wings were produced and equiped several RAF squadrons , allowing us to neutralise the Haunebu threat.
After the end of the war the X-wings were placed in long term storage in a top secret location, ready to face any future menaces and presumably are still stored to this day.





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Like it.
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I might have put a human crewman with a toolbox in the R2 space...
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- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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Very nice. Sure changes the look of it ! The R2 unit should be a black dog lol

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Most excellent!  :thumbsup:

Quote from: zenrat on September 10, 2017, 05:11:47 AM
I might have put a human crewman with a toolbox in the R2 space...

Or brewing a pot of tea.
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Quote from: salt6 on September 10, 2017, 07:05:22 PM

Why is it just about anything flying looks good in RAF camo?


It's the same reason that anything looks good in Czech markings (or with longer wings.... ;D) it's intrinsically CORRECT!  ;D ;)
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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What they said - the camo somehow manages the T-70 look passable, even pleasant. There was a good reason why of the various McQuarrie designs the T-65 was used in the OT instead - it looks much more elegant.

zenrat

Quote from: PR19_Kit on September 11, 2017, 02:51:58 AM
Quote from: salt6 on September 10, 2017, 07:05:22 PM

Why is it just about anything flying looks good in RAF camo?


It's the same reason that anything looks good in Czech markings (or with longer wings.... ;D) it's intrinsically CORRECT!  ;D ;)

And with an X Wing you get FOUR wings to lengthen!
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Old Wombat

Quote from: PR19_Kit on September 11, 2017, 02:51:58 AM
Quote from: salt6 on September 10, 2017, 07:05:22 PM

Why is it just about anything flying looks good in RAF camo?


It's the same reason that anything looks good in Czech markings (or with longer wings.... ;D) it's intrinsically CORRECT!  ;D ;)

So, by these criteria, anything with extended wings, RAF camo & Czech marking should be close to the perfect build. :blink: ;)
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Quote from: The Rat on September 10, 2017, 10:18:29 PM

Quote from: zenrat on September 10, 2017, 05:11:47 AM
I might have put a human crewman with a toolbox in the R2 space...

Or brewing a pot of tea.

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Quote from: Old Wombat on September 11, 2017, 03:19:34 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on September 11, 2017, 02:51:58 AM
Quote from: salt6 on September 10, 2017, 07:05:22 PM

Why is it just about anything flying looks good in RAF camo?


It's the same reason that anything looks good in Czech markings (or with longer wings.... ;D) it's intrinsically CORRECT!  ;D ;)

So, by these criteria, anything with extended wings, RAF camo & Czech marking should be close to the perfect build. :blink: ;)


Exactly. I'm working on it, just give me time.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

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Quote from: scooter on September 11, 2017, 04:45:51 AM
Quote from: zenrat on September 10, 2017, 05:11:47 AM
I might have put a human crewman with a toolbox in the R2 space...
Defiant-type turret

Splendid idea!  :wub:
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