Vintage Star Wars B-Wing Toy Restoration - Full Strip Down and Repair - Kenner 1980s

[@GenXToysGeek]

seein all the parts neatly laid out is so satisfying

[@VintageToyRush]

Thought that might appeal to you 😎 I think future restorations may follow suit 👍 Thanks Jody! 🙏

[@GenXToysGeek]

@@VintageToyRush love the format of thye whole vid. the parts counydown is a very nice gimmick as well

[@TheGryxter]

I never gave the "B-Wing" much thought before. After watching this restoration, I now WANT ONE!!

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha! Yeah, I can appreciate how this ship can be easily overlooked! 👍

[@ReynoldsReviews]

Well…..what an absolutely exceptional video and what a job you’ve done on that B-Wing mate, it deserved to be in the hands of someone who would love it and restore it to its former glory, what a video Dave, enjoy it my friend, an absolute pleasure to gift it to you 🤜🤛

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Luke! 🙏 I still can't believe you gifted it to me! It's in fantastic condition, so in my mind it's temporarily donated to the collection room 😎 Glad you enjoyed the video - wanted to do this one justice! Thoroughly had a blast restoring the B-Wing 🤘

[@ReynoldsReviews]

@@VintageToyRush dude! It couldn’t have gone to a better home and a nicer guy. There is nothing temporary about it, it’s yours mate enjoy 😁

[@VintageToyRush]

@@ReynoldsReviews Legend!! 🤘

[@brendanhaley3668]

Great video and work buddy! Whilst I am more likely to tackle a Y- wing this video will help save so many B-wings waiting for refit.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Brendan! 🙏 Ah the Y-Wing, yes that would be another cool ship to work on 🙏

[@sembianteful]

What a beautiful restoration Dave 👌 exceeded all my expectations you clever little sausage 🤜🤛 Not forgetting Luke the absolute legend !

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks RawZaf!! 👍 LOL not often called little sausage 🤣 and of course Luke is a legend - in fact we should rename him Luke Legend 🤘

[@jtonythejett1]

Thank you so much for making this incredible video! since most of us have to rely on Ebay to purchase our Star Wars vehicles your tutorials are very helpful in showing what the fighter(s) should look like once restored, unfortunately Ebay has been taken over by very unscrupulous sellers selling junk at ridicules prices and gouging you on shipping fee's. Most Ebay B-wings are missing the canopy and the cockpit guns...so now we have an excellent reference to go by....Thanks again!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🤘 It's surprising how little reference information there is on many of these vintage vehicles. Personally, I don't use eBay specifically for Star Wars. Have you tried Facebook groups? Cheers for stopping by 👍

[@jtonythejett1]

@@VintageToyRush I will surely start looking at the Facebook groups now THANX!

[@jasondavis8492]

This worked! Mine had no sound and the wings didn't work. I followed your steps, and now its as good as new! Thank you so much!!

[@VintageToyRush]

Ah that's amazing! So glad you fixed your B-Wing and this video was helpful 👍 Kind of made my day! 🤘

[@JulesDesmond]

I just bought a B-wing that had this exact problem with the wing mechanism. This video was massively helpful. Thanks!

[@VintageToyRush]

That's fantastic to hear!! Glad it helped 👍

[@dezt5108]

Super video Dave. I can see you doing a BBC2 series in the future!

[@VintageToyRush]

That's funny Dez!! 🤣 Not quite BBC 1 though 😎 Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@mikegallant811]

​@@VintageToyRush Up next, Vintage Dave.... The Toy Fixer!

[@FullersFigures]

Great repair Dave and so detailed it would be easy for someone to follow as a guide. You have brought a little piece of vintage toy history back to life.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Conor! 🙏 Really enjoyed working on this B-Wing! and hopefully it is of some use to others 👍

[@Chasing80sToys]

Excellent first class fix. 👍 Such a beauty

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Chris! 🙏 Enjoyed restoring this one 👍

[@chippo6740]

You are a master of the restoration craft, fantastic, looks like it's just been released from its box. 👍👍👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Chippo! 🙏 That's very kind of you to say - I just love doing this stuff and it's always satisfying seeing the end result 👍

[@jdoran]

Thank you for the detailed video of the B-Wing! I appreciate the recommendations for the magnetic mat as well as the parts countdown.

[@VintageToyRush]

You're welcome! 🤘 The parts countdown will feature again in future videos 👍

[@jeff72_]

Excellent restoration and rebuild video Dave, thanks for sharing. I'm sure she'll display very nicely now. Great job!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Jeff! 🙏 There's.a growing fleet of Star Wars ships hanging from the ceiling now! 👍

[@jonboldrey5339]

After 2 years I'm going finally give my b wing a clean. Top is yellow. An all the wings an landing gear works. As now so we c as I take it all apart an clean an get back together.. be eazy if it was the bottom. Wish luck Dave. Shure b watching your video again 🍻🇺🇸💪🇬🇧

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Jon, good luck with your B-Wing - post some pics on Twitter when you're done 👍

[@dcbjune8273]

I am proud of you sweetie, a lot of pieces and all back together… and I really enjoyed how quite it was during the renovation. When are you starting the next one??? 😂

[@VintageToyRush]

And I really enjoyed how quiet it was as well 🤣 As soon as possible 😎

[@dcbjune8273]

@@VintageToyRush I hope that is a promise 😂😍

[@DTMCOLLECTIBLES]

Hi Dave , absolute brilliant restoration rebuilt with love care and the power of tea , enjoyed watching you put that b wing back together , a very good video mate great job 👍🏻

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Dave!! 🙏 Perhaps there's a tea sponsorship deal to be had!! 🤣 Really enjoyed working on the B-Wing so am happy to hear you enjoyed watching it 👍

[@MichaelJShaffer]

It's great that only 1 piece was broken. Excellent restoration video, Dave. The pieces/parts ountdown is fun. I love the B-Wing and think the design and engineering are just wonderful.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Michael! 🙏 Yeah, with the state of the wings, I thought there would further broken pieces inside, but got lucky 👍 Glad you liked the countdown, might have to repeat that in future similar restos! 🤘

[@alfredwalters5962]

Thanks for the video. I was able to fix the motor on mine and it’s back to its full glory.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thank you and am happy to hear your B-Wing is back!!! 🤘

[@scottwhitehouse7152]

Fantastic restoration Dave. Always so impressed by your composed, methodical approach. I got very stressed out with the TVC Slave 1 a few months back when I had to take it apart to fix the rings. B-Wing is a wonderful ship design and great toy 👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Scott! 👍 Just take one step at a time, have some patience, swear plenty and there you have it... simple 🤣 No, I really enjoy this kind of thing and weirdly find it relaxing. I think it gets easier the more you do it!!

[@TeZXSpectrum]

That's one hell of a restoration Dave. Watching this video brings back memories of when I had to fix the landing gear on my B wing. Mine was a simple fix compared to yours. A truly entertaining fix video, you made it look easy. Well done for tackling the belly of the beast. A real b-wing sandwich. 💥💥💥💥💥

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Tez!! 🙏 Enjoyed this one, turned out to a very tasty B-Wing sandwich 🤣 and yeah, wasn't too tricky in the end! 👍

[@kieronball8962]

A fantastic repair and restoration of a vintage Star Wars B-Wing, Dave. It looks awesome!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Kieron! 🙏 Really enjoyed restoring this one 👍

[@Holochronicles]

Bravo David! Such a wonderful ship. Looks fantastic. Well done on the restoration and the video.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Andy! 🙏 Enjoyed restoring this one 👍

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Wow, Dave! I am absolutely stunned speechless! I finished two cups if coffee while watching this and was mesmerized the entire time. You have an amazing level of patience. The finished product is beautiful! What a great new addition to your collection and a great video!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Paul! Very kind words 🙏 I can imagine with all that coffee, you're now buzzing!! 😎 So glad you enjoyed this one, it's one to sit back and relax too 👍 I thoroughly had fun and came to appreciate how good the B-Wing is 🤘

[@jumpinjimflash]

One recommendation; add some magnets to the inside of the wing and the lower s-foil wing. Keeps it from sagging when retracted. Otherwise, excellent job!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks for the recommendation - to be honest, I didn't even notice the sagging or recognise it as being a problem. I do like the use of magnets though as a fastener 👍

[@scubapete9500]

Beautifully documented restoration Dave! Enjoyed the time lapse music choices and the parts countdown too. Great gift from that mukka Luke!!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Scuba!! 🙏 Seems the countdown is a bit of a hit 👍 Gonna have to do that again 😎 Yep, Luke strikes again - dunno where he's getting this stuff 🤣

[@SoundwaveNL1977]

Awesome fix/restoration 👍👍👍 Love it.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Roy!! 🙏

[@andrewboreham7321]

Thank you so much I took mine apart and couldn’t get it back together again. Life saver may the force be with you.

[@VintageToyRush]

Really appreciate your comment! It's always good to hear that this video has helped 👍 Cheers, Dave! 🤘

[@RetroEdUK]

An incredible, and fascinating, renovation!! Such a great job Dave. Cheers 👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Ed! 🙏

[@Vincent-396]

Thanks for thr informative videos. I like the parts count in the corner.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 👍 That parts counter is a pain to edit, so appreciate the nod 😎

[@toysbackzen]

Yeah, really cool toy. Great video and fun to watch!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🙏

[@BrynSmith76]

Awesome restoration bud. What an amazing vehicle, I can't wait to get one now.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Bryn! 🙏 Yeah, it's an amazing vehicle - good luck in your hunt for one 👍

[@stevemcq.9911]

Hi Dave! I really have two left hands and would never have dared to repair my B-Wing. Now I have a little more courage and will try to fix the wing mechanism. I found it admirable how calmly you approached the video. No rush, wonderfully explained and shown everything you need to know. The only thing I would have liked to have watched more closely was the thing with the pins and the trick of Toy Polloi, with the pins and all the drilling. That was too fast ... for me and my two left hands :-). But I'm sure I can find that either on their homepage or elsewhere on the web. Great job Dave! Thanks for this great video!

[@VintageToyRush]

Hi Steve, thanks for your kind words 🙏 It's just about confidence and taking it one step at a time 👍 Start with the wings, it's possible nothing is broken it just needs the pieces putting back in place. For the pins, Toy Polloi has done several videos on this technique. It can be more difficult but again one step at a time!! 🤘 Cheers!

[@stevemcq.9911]

@@VintageToyRush Thanks, Dave! I will do it with confidence and one step at a time! Like Yoda said: do or do not, there is no try! 🙂

[@cjlfilm]

Own one myself including the pilot. My kids love it.

[@VintageToyRush]

40+ years later and Kenner still providing fun for the next generation!! 👍

[@DoctorBored357]

Great work man, it looks like you picked it up just yesterday from the local mega toy store chain. But now I can't help but imagine this scaled up for 6-inch figures. I need that in my life.

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers! 👍 A 6-inch scaled version would be epic! 🤘

[@dereksewkumar07]

"You're videos on toy restoration just proves.. vintage toys have a great long future to come!😇 And the b-wing fighter a classic 💜 d 🤕🗺🇪🇺💜

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🤘 Yeah, some of those vintage toys are nearing 40 years or even older and so of course may need attention. The B-wing certainly is a classic 👍 Thanks for watching!!

[@HangerBay23]

Awesome video & restoration, thanks for sharing!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Appreciate your kind words 👍

[@SmugglersCanyon]

I loved this video Dave! Thoroughly enjoyable and incredibly satisfying to see it's journey! Buzzing 😊🙌 What a lad Luke is! Almost makes me want to take mine apart... maybe not! 🤣🤣🤣

[@VintageToyRush]

LOL Buzzing!! You have some psychic skills! 🤣 Just re-watch this video if you ever have the urge to take things apart or at least record it if you!! 😎 Luke keeps on giving! Top bloke, along with yourself! Thanks Christian! 🙏

[@kirstiewilliams4589]

Really fascinating video! I only came across it by chance while looking for toy repaint vids but I started watching and had to see how it finished. You also have a very pleasant voice to listen to! Should do some audiobooks inbetween toy restorations. ;)

[@VintageToyRush]

Hi Kirstie, thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the video. You know how everyone doesn't like the sound of their own voice - well that's me included :) I always think I need to be more upbeat, but I'm happy to hear you think it's a pleasant voice. Never even considered narrating audiobooks :)

[@lexistoyloft2641]

Great video and made a note of the deoxit too as not used that before!

[@VintageToyRush]

It's magic!!! 😎

[@jonboldrey5339]

Good on ya dave! Funny u did video. I just got a b wing! Will b watching again!

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha! Awesome, have fun with your B-Wing! 👍

[@SHABBYGEEK22]

I absolutely loved this video Dave. This is a ship I never had as a kid so it was cool seeing all the close ups of the B Wing. Fantastic job my friend. Our Luke is gonna love this.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Shabby! 🙏 It's a cool ship isn't it!! and yep our Luke is gonna love this 👍

[@paulgertsch7105]

Lots of great info. thanks for sharing

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! Appreciate that 👍

[@yohanfuretro-love.8306]

Excellent work

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! 👍

[@ultramagnus638]

Your video is an inspiration sir thank you

[@VintageToyRush]

Thank you!!! Appreciate your kind words 👍

[@readfivedesigns6442]

Good job Dave, nice one!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🙏

[@mikesmith2718]

Super helpful video. My battery cover hinge is cracked like most but hopefully with this knowledge if I ever find one I can replace it .

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks 🤘 Hopefully you can find a replacement that won't cost an arm and a leg 👍

[@briansadler5460]

Amazing video

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 👍

[@smoluk1]

Well Done!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🤘

[@thomashensel5645]

Great Restoration, the B-WING looks great 👍 What have you used Form cleaning, only soapy water? Theres Not much yellowing, thats great and looks very good. Greetings Thomas

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Thomas! 🙏 Yeah very lucky with this one, hardly any yellowing. With regards to cleaning, I tend not to use water unless the item is caked in rubbish 😎 Instead I prefer to use wiping cloths - it can take longer and some areas can be harder to reach but that's just my preference 👍

[@thomashensel5645]

@@VintageToyRush Ah ok, thank you. Thats a good idea 😀👍 informer, My last restorations of x and y wing, i used a toothbrush and soapy water. IT was very tricky Not to destroy the old Stickers

[@VintageToyRush]

@@thomashensel5645 yeah, stickers are the problem unless of course you're replacing them all. I'd love to tackle a Y Wing one day - awesome 👍

[@twstf8905]

Awesome 👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! 🙏

[@BoysOfCinnamonCat]

Awesome!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🙏

[@BoysOfCinnamonCat]

@@VintageToyRush you're welcome

[@PieAndChips]

Excellent video. I'm currently refurbishing my own B Wing and have ended up winning 2 on Evilbay. I think out of the 3 I may end up with two very good original ones and one partial B Wing which I may buy the 3D printed parts for and have fun with it. Cheers!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! Great name by the way 👍 Mixing and matching is definitely a good way to go - you'll have a fleet soon enough :) And I'd be interested in how the 3d parts behave!

[@PieAndChips]

​@@VintageToyRush Good evening, I hope that you are well. I have now completely rebuilt my own plus another B Wing, so now they are complete and original 😁 I am now going through the bits that I have left over and I am about to begin rebuilding the third, which is the worst in terms of condition. It has yellowed considerably and the rear portion of the cockpit has suffered the same problem as the one featured in your video. I actually managed to completely disassemble the cockpit assembly by twisting and pulling the cockpit and rear ring until the rear ring popped off of the splined shaft and without causing any further damage.

[@VintageToyRush]

@@PieAndChips Glad to hear you've now restored 2 B-Wings!! Nicely done. Also good to know the cockpit can be completely disassembled. Will you be de-yellowing this 3rd one?

[@PieAndChips]

@@VintageToyRush Thanks to your video for giving me the confidence to tear them down 😁 Yes, I will be retrobriting this one as I also have a severely yellowed AT-ST that I have managed to completely disassemble. I am going to wait until next year and do it during the summer so save faffing about with UV lights. In the meantime I am going to collect spares in order to potentially complete it. I'm also going to have a go at moulding a resin replacement cockpit "chin cannon" as mine is broken and nobody currently offers a 3D printed replacement. It's really quite exciting as I usually build scale models, so coming over to toy repair and restoration is really quite interesting!

[@VintageToyRush]

@@PieAndChips That’s fantastic! I’d love to dive into 3D printing but just don’t have the bandwidth. Please keep me posted on your progress 👍

[@munrorunner]

Lovely clear explanation and footage! Can you advise what glue you used and what you used as pins? Thanks.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 👍 For that particular fix, Super Glue is good and you can use paper clips for the pins.

[@mrgoboto4309]

Great video, Dave! As someone who sometimes ends up with spare parts/screws left over when reassembling toys...any chance of having that handy counter in real life? 😁

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Mr Goboto! 🙏 Yes, where do those spare screws come from 🤣 If you don't have one of those magnetic mats, I'd highly recommend them - perhaps in the near future we'll have an augmented reality countdown, that would be cool 👍

[@daydreamerdesigns3D]

Fab video will be using this to help me hopefully repair the electrics in my B-Wing I just bought which is mint in box and completely unused parts still sealed but the electrics are dead

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! 🤘 If it's unused, it'll just be the motor that needs a gentle nudge. Good luck 👍

[@daydreamerdesigns3D]

@@VintageToyRush Yep the motor was the problem now all fixed! I've just uploaded the unboxing and review of this over on my channel including the impromptu fix!

[@VintageToyRush]

@@daydreamerdesigns3D that's great, will take.a look at your video! 👍

[@pavlos34shill32]

Hi Dave, I’ve just repaired my B Wing using this video, only thing missing is the end cap which you reattached to the canopy, do you know of a seller who supplies this part even as a 3d printed option? Cheers

[@VintageToyRush]

Good to hear this video has helped with your repair - always love hearing from others who've had a go 🤘 I think the best bet is to look for a beater B Wing or canopy and take the part from there 👍

[@pavlos34shill32]

@@VintageToyRush Thanks Dave

[@weavehole]

Hmm, did we straighten the laser? I was intrigued as to how that would happen.

[@VintageToyRush]

Can't remember now, but it was either hot water or a hairdryer to heat it, then carefully bent back into shape 👍

[@weavehole]

@Vintage Toy Rush Ahh, thanks. Better than my idea of a cigarette lighter and bend until it probably snaps. :D

[@VintageToyRush]

@@weavehole yeah don't use a flame, you'll burn the plastic 👍

[@dbeentjes]

What kind of glue are you using. I've tried several, but it doesn't seem to work

[@VintageToyRush]

For the cockpit cone I used CA glue (superglue) but with pins to strengthen the joint. For other types of plastic you could try plastic weld.

[@ScottKraft]

What kind of glue did you use for the stickers?

[@VintageToyRush]

Any acid free PVA white glue is good, or Pritt Stick 👍

[@joelbilly1355]

Had this. It was 2nd hand bought in a charity shop in 86

[@VintageToyRush]

Nice! Unlikely to find one now in a charity shop!

[@joelbilly1355]

@@VintageToyRush true. Also had the sarlac pit board game

[@kstanni87]

B-Wing is always one of the weirdest rebel ships.

[@poppashots994]

If you ever find them in descent condition hold on to them... I'm looking for all the ship of that size.

[@VintageToyRush]

Good luck in your quest!! 🤘

[@benadams6872]

I have a B-Wing that does not make a sound, and the back of the cockpit is broken. Must have been a common issue.

[@VintageToyRush]

Yeah, anything that has a motor from then is likely to stop working. Fairly easy to repair. And does seem the B-Wing has a weak cockpit although I suspect most of them have been dropped!! 👍

[@benadams6872]

@VintageToyRush I loved the video, and now you have inspired me to get my collection fixed. It was really informative, and this will be my first attempt. I have a snow speeder and a Y wing that are in need of repairs and, unfortunately, missing parts. I cannot wait to see which toy you restore next

[@glenkyle2789]

24:12, LOL.

[@VintageToyRush]

Ha ha I'd forgotten about that 🤣🤣🤣

[@jonboldrey5339]

I had 1 screw that was longer than rest. 🙄 But I thank his home was on the end gun where it's thicker than rest...... I guess 💪🇺🇸😐🇦🇺

[@VintageToyRush]

Can't remember if I had the same on mine. But if it all fits it's good 👍

[@jasoncombs3232]

Why is it called a B-wing? Looks nothing like a B.

[@VintageToyRush]

Nothing like a B 🤣 Some say it stands for Blade wing - it could just be that A / B were chosen for the next ships 🤷‍♂️