Star Wars A Wing Fighter scale model - Fun weekend model build

After all the crazy intensity of holding an exhibition of miniature art, I needed a low-stress scale model build to get me back to reality. And the ancient, old-school Star Wars A-Wing Fighter kit by AMT was just the thing! Snap-tite, terrible fit, and poorly moulded - it was just what I needed for a spot of fun and pleasure. I decided to build it with some extra scratchbuilt details and my own fantasy paint scheme.
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[@DashaModels]

Very interesting model. I like model from fantasy worlds

[@ChrisSmith-nm8gb]

Great to see you again.

[@bradhouston4734]

Good to have you back Dave. Can we talk you into another large scale scratch build /kit bash? 😀🕺🏻🎥🏖🇦🇺

[@jasonbecker4974]

"Just for fun" IS a special reason to build a model. : )

[@the-primered-thumb]

I have to say this is one of the best paint schemes I've seen on an A wing 😉👌

[@valborchardt3596]

Nice to see you back Dave. Cool build. Dont worry, youre only human and humans screw up a lot of times. Take care and be safe

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Star wars battle ship is it yeah cool building

[@vicsminiatures7949]

Glad to see you back. Nice little kit.

[@panzer-meister]

It's nice work and finish. I'm looking forward to watch the next. Thank you !

[@charleshenderson9578]

Modeling should be fun. Unless you are in the showroom stuff. People do it for contest. And thats fine. But have fun. Take off the stress.

[@styrenehelp]

Great little non stress build Dave. Looks great.

[@jprelogi0]

I think the masking errors and overspray makes it look more authentic, like it was painted in the hangar in a rush just prior to battle!

[@Road.Tripping]

No mistakes Dave, it's just picking the right backstory: He's a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter who sold his ship and had just enough to buy this junker. The fogging on the windscreen is due to a faulty environmental system causing condensation and the crack is a "Let's just hope it holds together long enough to get another bounty" moment. Simply cracking paint scheme - I love it!

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Yyyyyyaaaaaaayyyyyy, he's back. I hope you and your family are all and they and you are keeping fit and well? I was hoping to see that your still alive!!!!!! Lol. Great work Dave, it looks fine. Stay safe my friend

[@Iskelderon]

Always liked these as fun in-between projects. The guts of two flashlights from the dollar store for the big engines, wired to a switch and battery pack in a base, some nice paint work and you have a nice gift for Star Wars fans.

[@alexdumitras7586]

Mate still looks good😁 P.s. post more for fun builds mate😜 Some of us miss your videos even now your a full time modeller!!

[@colossalbigfoot256]

The toughness of the sun plays to your advantage. It looks like it was done in the field as it would be

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

That looks awesome and very original.

[@orsonincharge4879]

scheme is awesome , nicely done

[@user-golydia]

RISING SUN！！♥️

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Space banzai! ;)

[@cyberwymn]

“We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” ― Bob Ross

[@garyparker2969]

HEEEEEE'SS BAAAAACCKKK !!!! This Is Ssoooo Cooolll Dave, Totally Awesome Even With The Mistakes, I Love it !!! Welcome Back, be Safe, Healthy n Blessed Brother.

[@greycloudyday5980]

Love the paint job.

[@Colin399]

Great job

[@AbatNZ]

Great to see a new build Dave!

[@2H80vids]

For a "just for fun" build, you picked a hell of a colour scheme !! 😁 Your cock-ups weren't obvious in the footage but, if they're bugging you, could you not disguise them with weathering or battle damage? Cock-ups or not, it looks pretty good to me, considering what a basic kit you started with.👍 Good to see a video from you; I thought you'd made your fortune and retired.😁 Cheers for now, Dougie.

[@ARTPLA]

Nice work!😊👍

[@RhysClark97]

5:10 to be fair all those imperfections make it look more real! especially the cracked glass

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thanks! That is a charitable interpretation! ;)

[@halo3master11100]

nice, lovr it

[@cygnusx10]

Nice little build - if you're having fun then that's all that matters. I think it looks great for a weekender. Fantastic stuff.

[@goforitpainting]

Really cool model.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@TheShadowKarl]

I had this exact model kit when I was a kid. I never painted it though. I just built it.

[@jxvolker]

Very nice build.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Cheers John!

[@michaeln5660]

I bought some of these kits when they first came out, then quit the hobby. Finally got back into it last year and now have an x-wing and snowspeeder on the shelf, completed. Now building my mpc Space1999 Eagle Transporter. Love my scifi kits!

[@stevethefishdotnet]

That looks very nice and creative. I'm currently working on this kit as well.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Cool! It's an ancient kit, but for fun it can't be beat.

[@kerryadams8922]

A fun build makes sense Dave after that fantastic exhibit you put on. The Fighter turned out great..KA

[@jasemac5391]

I like it ;) 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@matthewmorvant9003]

I really like your rust texture. Any chance of seeing how you did it? I think I know, but love to see how others make it happen.

[@bradhouston4734]

Hey man! Just wanted to say Merry Christmas for 2020 really! Hope to see you soon new creations from you soon

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you Brad! I hope you had a great Christmas too. Cheers mate, Dave

[@bradhouston4734]

@@DavesModelWorkshop I did thanks. Happy 2021 to you and everyone! I taught my daughter how to make a diorama yesterday! Old school cut a hole in a box TV style (old 📺). I showed her the basics of making flat 2D cardboard figures then “standing them” up inside the box. What does she make?? A crazy alien monster style GANG, led by an outlaw pig and wanted by the law!! 😳😳😳 Should I be proud? Or concerned?

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Brad, that is fantastic! You should be ultra proud of that effort! :)

[@devildriverrule111]

my god the new bandai ones make this look like a cheap kits toy. At least your painting was dope

[@YAHUAHsgotmysix]

It looks good bro 👍. I learned the hard way years ago about white spirit and canopies 😡

[@jaystationconsolegaming1578]

Hi Dave. I’ve just discovered your channel and loving the content. Wanted to ask you a couple of questions as I’m thinking of getting back into model making and thinking of a tank maybe as live ww2 stuff. Firstly, what order do you do your stages in ?, ie, base paint , salt wash (is it) , chipping, rust, mud , weathering pin was, varnishes Etc efc. Secondly, what are your preferred methods of some of theses? Like your chipping (sponge or hairspray) Thank you pal, keep up the great work. Regards, jay

[@sparetime2475]

If it was possible I would cut a super small piece of duct tape and put it over the crack on the inside

[@splodge561]

If your not building for fun then what's the point?