How to make a Vintage Star Wars X-wing Canopy / Cockpit - Kenner Palitoy - Toy Polloi

[@Zarglos]

You are amazing, Dave!

[@antman2919]

This looks fantastic Dave. You are a true genius, the MacGuyver of toy fixing.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Like. Just for mentioning, MACGYVER.

[@tperson8347]

Thank you! This is great! "I'm glad he's on our side!" :)

[@Zan_Jayna]

These videos remind of that 70s tv show Vision On where the lead guy used to make all sorts of inspirational crafts with amazingly meagre materials

[@toypolloi]

I like that!

[@AphonsoLuis]

This is something I really want to see. I love your channel !

[@felixbenvenutty1969]

Dave, once again you have saved the lives of a few million xwing fighters 1st and 2nd generations..what a Brilliant fix!!!! Cheers!!

[@greenlanternhg5141]

Oh if only I could fabricate those for my Hot Wheels windshields 😲 great job 👍🏽

[@darthwotsits4508]

Really enjoy your videos Dave. Learning something new every week!

[@toypolloi]

Thanks Mark!

[@Leelpd]

Superb video. This is seriously showing off your skills here. Brilliant to watch. 👍🏼

[@obirobkenobi3599]

Bloomin hell, you are clever!! You have inspired me to start acquiring vintage ships and tarting them up cheaply. I love that you are not precious about everything not being vintage. After looking at prices for vintage parts you are saving me loads of money . Thankyou Toy Polloi x

[@DoctorSinister1]

There isn’t a single step here that I wouldn’t totally screw up. :-)

[@tonywilliams6428]

Lol right there w/you. I love this channel, but like so many fixes here, this one is above my pay grade.

[@toypolloi]

Just give it a go. You'll be amazed what you can do with a little practice.

[@edfletcher2404]

Wish I would’ve seen this before I spent $40 on an original cockpit cover! You are awesome!

[@kaaawasakiproductions]

Aloha from Hawaii!!! As always another GREAT video! Thank you so very much! This is totally helpful!!! Keep up the awesome work that you do!! It means a lot to me to watch your videos! Mahalo and Aloha!!!

[@ReynoldsReviews]

Ive been waiting a long time for this, as you say Dave cockpit glass costs more than an x wing itself these days, I knew it wouldn't be straight forward but I'm definitely gonna have a go at this! The amount of figures and vehicles I have already saved because of your tutorials Dave i can't count, thank you for your continued content 👍

[@Bonedadyo]

This is some of your best work - bravo!

[@toypolloi]

Glad you think so!

[@Jet_Electro]

Thank you sir! Excellent work.

[@venomromulus]

Wow... fantastic work!

[@zarnistastudios]

This is the holy grail of x-wing restoration. Absolutely genius breakdown of the original to make a template. I don’t think I have seen a clear (non-yellowed) canopy since the 70s! Absolutely fantastic Dave.

[@Merylstreep1949]

Very talented. Watching your channel you get a bit of a Blue Peter vibe,lol very cooooool

[@fritzk3627]

Great vid!!!

[@huberttong85]

LEGO has the “whip antenna” in translucent clear plastic in 3mm that you could use as a replacement for the hinge. The tops are even rounded like the original hinges. This way you wouldn’t need to sand and the hinges would remain clear! Awesome job!

[@toypolloi]

They are to small. The canopy would not fit snuggly enough. I always go for Lego first, but not on this project.

[@dougknoth9996]

Bravo! This is one of the best and most useful lessons ever created. Keep up the good work! The $50 people are charging (and getting) is maddening.

[@jasonthornton-saunby5814]

Very impressive work 👌

[@gjb301]

Brilliant work!!! The finished result was spectacular!!!

[@jamesw2855]

Very creative fix

[@eltenda]

Great how to my friend!

[@ia5662]

a totally amazing DIY custom job from you as always, Mr. Polloi! These look great

[@cravenblack4211]

This is next level Dave.Very nice!

[@ConfusionDistortion]

Amazing work! Your repairs always pay alot of attention to details and try hard as possible to look and function like the toy did out of box. This is why I love your channel.

[@sharkymark]

Lovely job!

[@Zen_walker]

Nice, I did the same fix for my Micro Collection X wing years ago. Its a pretty easy and nice looking repair.

[@thomasheroux3146]

Great job Dave! Cheers to you! 🍻

[@MadMansCosplay]

That’s what I love about you, Dave: the tenacy and dedication you have and improving your techniques. 👍

[@toypolloi]

Thanks 👍

[@hgbinaus7923]

You are out hero mate thank you so much 😊

[@andybennington637]

Looks awesome! It looks really good!

[@parky2310]

Absolutely superb job Dave! - love these vlogs - I’ve learnt so much from you over the years - thanks so much for posting and long live Toy-Polloi!👍👍👍👍

[@DougPalumbo]

Brilliant! Impressive work!

[@TheLeatheryman]

I’ve tried the imperial shuttle glass in the past with little success. This is quite amazing really.

[@carlosbarrios2454]

Excelente. Muy original y simple.

[@walserjaw]

Top marks Dave! What a work of art! I know you would never do it, but you could sell these for an outrageous price! I purchased a 3D printed canopy, but haven’t put any glass in it. I have been waiting for this video to see how you would do this! Again, Top Marks!

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dave I have completely run out of comments for your work...in a good way. I look forward to all of your videos and enjoy them whether your ideas work for a project I am doing, or not. Thank you for sharing all of your incredible fixes throughout all of these years. Take care 🙂

[@TheUncleRuckus]

I made my X Wing's cockpit cover out of clear blow-molded packaging and a little window maker/clear parts cement. Wish I had your pattern instead of mine 😄 😆 I'm definitely going to give it another go and use polycarbonate and this awesome pattern you've made available. So thank you Dave 👍👍 you're the best!

[@thepicatrix3150]

Love your work! Thanks for the videos

[@the_atomshop]

Love your channel, Dave. I find what you do fascinating and kind of relaxing to watch and I get many tips. Many thanks.

[@Merylstreep1949]

In America there is a product called Pledge floor wax which is wonderful for polishing up clear and painted plastic and actually protects it too, that brushes right on, even over decals....

[@BrynSmith76]

Perfect. Love it. Got a few customs on the way so I think I will be making a few of these. Red 5, Red 2, Red 3 and Red Leader standing by...

[@vernonsanders9696]

My 1978 US X-Wing had the clear canopy

[@briansmith5921]

While I liked the solution in this video, there are several other ways this canopy could be made and tinted. Polycarbonate is a thermo plastic and can be bent or vacuum formed after being heated up. A possible solution to make a canopy out of a single piece of plastic (polycarbonate or acrylic) would be to use a hot wire where you need to make bends. There is plenty of information online on how you can DIY this type of solution. There are also plenty of DIY solutions about how to create a small vacuum forming rig using common household items such as a shop vacuum, household oven, and plywood (or even a heat gun for small parts). You would need to make a form to pull the plastic over. As far as tint goes, Tamiya makes a polycarbonate paint called Smoke which can be used to "tint" plastic. It is Tamiya PS-31. You can find plenty of examples of how this paint looks if you search online for tinted R/C vehicle windows. The only issue with this paint is you must use very light coats. Another solution for tinting polycarbonate plastic is using fabric eyes such as RIT. Again there are plenty of examples online of this process. Most supermarkets in the U.S. sell RIT dye and all you need is to mix it in a pot of warm water. A short bath in a black dye and water solution should be enough for gray. If it needs to be darker, you would just let the part sit in longer.

[@toypolloi]

There are plenty of ways to do this. The one I have shown is simple enough for most people to have a go at and requires little to no specialist equipment. No point showing a fix that requires you spending large amounts on equipment and tools if you can get good results with items most people will have already. Cheers

[@ralphcooling7583]

Hi there ive been watching your channel for a while now I don't do the models you do I do corgi and dinky toys but some of the methods you use like lighter fuel to get off stickers and using some of LEGO I use that method to now for repairs it is great to see you taking old toys and repairing them keep up the good work and stay safe Ralph Cooling.

[@favoritethings3065]

Brilliant!…well done.

[@toypolloi]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@seansolo758]

praise the maker

[@korydoe4813]

Impressive, most impressive! You could go into business making these canopies. I know mine had gotten lost some how but i was able to buy a replacement. That was several years ago before prices sky rocketed! Cheers

[@Sven-mh3lw]

Great tutorial as always! Makes me want to finally get that X-Wing 😅

[@garym6315]

The good thing is, even if you're not confident doing the fiddly hinge, it looks perfectly fine without it if you're just displaying it with a closed cockpit.

[@brianartillery]

Good fix! I was wondering if you had thought about using a Tungsten Carbide tipped scriber to score plastic? I've used one for many, many years, and always got good results from it. The tip is exceedingly fine, and not damaged by repeated use on plastics. I've found the control is better than a knife, too, as you hold it like a pen.

[@tperson8347]

The funny thing is, I prefer the Palitoy version of the X-wing over the the Kenner version due to the black on the engines and the lack of electronics. Someday I'd love to get a hold of the UK version as well as the grey (ESB/ROTJ) version.

[@toysbackzen]

Your a genius!

[@williamwallace9427]

They also have the smoke / tint That comes in a spray can that you could tint up to look like the American version

[@camcordernonsense5264]

I have the empire battle darnage xwing which looks closer movie wise to me but I love the first xwing color.

[@MusicalBox]

Very nice results. Have you considered using the cover of a CD case ?

[@lepterfirefall]

Love it.

[@alexolivia7786]

Thank you!!!

[@twin30mm86]

Looking forward to this. Love these type of fixes. Gonna take a punt and say a clear CD case might have something to do with it....

[@curtisschultz6976]

I dont remember the smoke looking one at all. Great video tho. Love it

[@gamerdude0]

Maybe dip the canopy in Future floor polish to give it a very shiny and durable finish.

[@tycondrius23]

Can't wait for this. thought I had missed it.

[@toypolloi]

Nope, going live tomorrow. And I thought I would try it as a premiere. Lets see what happens!

[@demonweber666]

Well, like everyone else it seems, most of my Red Squadron are currently grounded with missing canopies. I think maybe a few of the pilots are stealing em to sell on the black market. Currently need 3.

[@Vickyvee97]

Thank you for this Vid, I have a A-Wing that needs a canopy and I think this can help get me there! =)

[@jackgahan149]

COOL VIDEO ✌😎

[@normanf.diazbelot7657]

Thank you for this. I will have to try to make one for my vintage X-Wing, but I don't know if in my country they sell plastic welder.

[@thedungeondelver]

Regarding the smoked glass...I believe Tamiya makes a smoked glass spray-on coating, so even if you used your hinge rod out of whatever plastic you could go back and give it the right look.

[@toypolloi]

They do, and I have used in recently in my Killer W.H.A.L.E. Restoration videos. Hard to get a perfect finish. So the smoked plastic would be easier for most.

[@jennercustomtoys]

Looks great man... i've been trying to use clear resin with not as good of success.

[@alexloweh1]

Great channel😁👍

[@nicolasmarinus]

17.09 'it's starting to look the part' Nice one :)

[@Brian_is_Not_Sus]

Cant wait either.

[@TheTuber81]

Mate I wish I had your talent. Every time I try and restore a toy it ends in disaster 😅

[@badape3620]

I love to see if he can make cockpit covers/glass for GIJOE Skystrikers and Cobra rattlers

[@feroxvenom5082]

Sometimes I wish I was still at school the had a vac forming machine I could have made a mould out of wood and vacuum formed plastic and cut it out perfectly .

[@boblowes]

*Checks official Star Wars Collectors Manual again Well, it's not in here! The market value of my old toys that I'll never sell has decreased 5000% thanks to you. DAMN YOU, TOY POLLOI! Seriously though, it's a great fix. If I hadn't already replaced the cockpit glass of my X-Wing, I'd do this in a heartbeat.

[@demonweber666]

Starting make mine today. Must be the type and/or brand of poly i bought, cuz it bends really far before snapping. Holding it firm on the edge of my table, after scoring it 3 times with a brand new blade, it bend 45° without a snap. So i had to score 3 times on opposite side! I think im gettin the technique now.

[@toypolloi]

The first is always the toughest. You'll get learn what works best as you go. Have fun.

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

Hi Dave, I have a tool that I use for my modeling it's called "Tamiya plastic Scriber II" I use it for engraving recessed panel lines in the plastic of my modeling projects. This scriber tool is actually from the Olfa company in Japan, and it's basically designed for cutting plastic like you are using. I'm not sure if you are going to be doing more videos making windows, but I think this tool could make the cutting and breaking aspect a bit easier.

[@anthonyreed3682]

I noticed this is Red 3, Biggs Darkligher's X-wing. Are you going to paint a moustache on the action figure? Great work BTW. I really enjoy your videos.

[@demonweber666]

Another great video! Very informative. Just saved me $200-300. (Which i can now use to build my armies,lol). Yes, ebay has these selling for $40-70 right now, and its ridiculous, since there are toy shops selling complete X-Wings for that much. Red Squadron is gonna be happy, they're no longer grounded! Safety note: As a contractor, i use a utility knife every day, please hold the straight edge down VERY FIRMLY or you could severely injure yourself. Im ordering materials today, thanks again!

[@ostrak1725]

Great canopy template. One question though: the lines drawn in the template are rather thick. Should the cut be on the interior, middle or outside of the thick black line?

[@toypolloi]

Cut inside the lines. That goes for all my templates. Cheers

[@francoisregis2155]

Wow such great work it look like a new one thanks for sharing your knowledge to all of us. If I want a sticker sheet what I have to do?

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. Download the pdf file for the stickers from toypolloi.com and print them onto sticky backed printer paper.

[@Cyril29a]

Can you please do one on making replacement cannons for the xwing? I would be very grateful

[@danieljensen9275]

Fairly sure you can get the sanded parts to become clear again if you pass the plastic through a flame. Atleast thats what we used to do in the wood- / mettal shop in school. The finer you sand it the less of the groves will be visseble when you pass it throug the flame.

[@danieljensen9275]

Notised the rod you sanded down was fairly distincs in it fooged looked compared to the rest of it.

[@toypolloi]

I'll give it a go and see what happens with one of my test canopies.

[@johnlewis3358]

Great Video Dave.Have you ever thought of making a Y-Wing canopy? I've been after one for ages but the prices on Ebay are crazy.

[@toypolloi]

I haven't as it's a complicated shape. There seem to be a few people selling 3D prints of them these days.

[@jedifyfe]

I was wondering I it would help to hit the edges with a butane torch slightly before gluing them together to clean up the edges....

[@mgs6490]

Amazing, great job as usual. I have an xwing with a broken wing and a yellowed cockpit canopy that I am in the process of restoring thanks to your videos. Just curious, has anyone ever tried to de-yellow a plastic cockpit canopy? Is it even possible?

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. Hit and miss with de-yellowing clear plastic so I don't bother. It often goes cloudy.

[@juanjosanjuan2329]

Please, do cockpit canopy of vintage Milenium Falcon

[@doro626]

Do you have a method for tinting plastic yellow? You know that old orange yellow color that some toy jet cockpits used to be?

[@Treasuremonk]

Have you done a video on fixing the X wings so they will stay open? Before I tear into mine? Great stuff thanks

[@toypolloi]

I've covered most problems with X-wings and restoring them. You'll have to watch the videos as I can't remember which one covers that. But they are all good!

[@Treasuremonk]

Toy Polloi I found it lol! Figured ya had, thanks

[@garym6315]

Is Plastic Weld a sticky liquid like super glue? I just noticed that you didn't get any stuck to tour fingers when holding the cockpit (although maybe it's just me who constantly gets super glue on my fingers) and then I realised that its maybe cos it's a chemical reaction with the plastic rather than actually being a sticky substance?

[@toypolloi]

It's a solvent that only works on certain plastic types. On anything else it just evaporates.

[@alicew9327]

I have sun damage on the massive VC collection atat, I can't take it apart to soak in hydrogen peroxide,is there anything you can suggest?

[@TheBadger74]

You can get peroxide creams that you can use in situ, put it on the vehicle, then cover with cling film and leave in the sun...

[@javierboughton5386]

wow...it didn't stained the plastic..like in the landspeeder and the christmas plastic balls...

[@malcr2325]

Hi Again Dave. Had to go out during the live stream. I suggested a Mego Hero build that was never made during and then went blank who they hadn't done already. DC or Marvel makes no difference to me, but I don't think they ever did Daredevil? Maybe it could be attempted. Thanks

[@kerrineish9139]

Any ideas from Dave or someone else, how to de-yellow an original canopy glass without making it more foggy?

[@toypolloi]

It's got and miss as to wether it works. So I haven't bothered trying for years. Just leave them as is.

[@jeffmcdaniel7305]

Dave would you be willing to make me one and send to the states? I don't have any way to make this but would really like one.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

There is a new Star Wars game coming out

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

When you're using plastic welder do you need to have a lot of patience and you need to use a lot plastic welder I actually was fixing a Transformers Beast Wars Megatron and you need to have a lot of patience