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<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" width="1em" height="1em" preserveAspectRatio="xMidYMid meet" viewBox="0 0 24 24" class="iconify mr-1" data-icon="mdi:arrow-left" style="vertical-align: -0.125em; transform: rotate(360deg);"><path d="M20 11v2H8l5.5 5.5l-1.42 1.42L4.16 12l7.92-7.92L13.5 5.5L8 11h12z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg>===== Star Wars B-Wing 1/72 ===== <WRAP half round box> * Manufacturer: Bandai (//distributed// by Revell in some countries) * Part number: 01208 * Year of production: 2016 * Scale: 1/72 * Series: [[:blog:models:sw:index|Star Wars (Episode IV-VI)]] * Kit type: Fixed-pose aircraft * In-universe role: Heavy space strike fighter (Rebel Alliance) * Purchase date: April 2025 (£36.99, from https://www.worldwideshoppingmall.com/) * Build date: Not started </WRAP> <imgcaption mfr_box|Manufacturer box art.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:bwing_boxart.png?670|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption chart|Example of completed model.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:bwing_complete.jpg?420|}}</imgcaption> As can be seen above, the kit contains a transparent stand to place the completed model on. It rotates to allow the B-Wing to be placed at any of the normal flying angles. ---- ==== Paints Used ==== === Colour Chart === <imgcaption chart|B-Wing colour chart from mech9.com>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:b-wing_colour-chart_mech9.png?700|}}</imgcaption> * Sourced from: https://www.mech9.com/2019/12/172-b-wing-english-color-guide-paint.html === Paints Used === Recommended paints are Gunze / Mr Hobby / Mr Color, which are not so easy to source in the UK. Approximate equivalents are given in the Mech9 article, above. ^ Section ^ Recommended Colour ^ Selected Colour ^ Notes ^ | Main body grey | Gull Grey H51 +\\ Flat White H11 (50:50) | Vallejo Model Air USAF Light Gray (71.276) +\\ Vallejo Model Air White (71.001) | | | Engine nozzle | Dark Sea Gray H75 | Vallejo Model Air Dark Sea Grey (70.991) | | | Engine inside | Silver H8 | AK Extreme Metal Steel | Very good metallic colours, already in collection. | | Laser cannons | Dark Sea Gray H75 +\\ Flat White H11 +\\ Blue H5 (70:30:1) | Vallejo Model Air Dark Sea Grey (70.991) +\\ Vallejo Model Air White (71.001) +\\ Vallejo Model Air Blue (71.004) | | | Body blue grey | Gull Grey H51 +\\ Blue H5 +\\ Flat Black H12 (95:5:1) | Vallejo Model Air USAF Light Gray (71.276) +\\ Vallejo Model Air Blue (71.004) +\\ Vallejo Model Air, Black (71.057) | | I've not included pilot figure colours in the above as it's such a tiny part of the overall kit. ---- ==== Box Contents ==== == Box cover == <imgcaption box|Box cover>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154600.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption> == Instructions == <imgcaption page_1|Instructions cover.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154635.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_2|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154650.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_3|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154655.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_4|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154706.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_5|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154712.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_6|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154721.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_7|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154726.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_8|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154736.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_8|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154740.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_9|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154750.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_10|Instructions.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154756.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption page_11|Painting and decal guide.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154810.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption> == Parts frames == <imgcaption parts_1|Frame A - engine parts, weapons.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419154944.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_2|Frame B - aerofoil/wing sections.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419155005.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_3|Frame C - centre hull section.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419155029.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_4|Frame D x2 - engine nozzles?>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419155047.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_5|Frame FB1 - flight base/stand.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419155105.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption parts_6|Frame SWE-1 - laser effect parts.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419155256.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> == Waterslide decals and stickers == <imgcaption decals_1|Waterslide decals.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419155122.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption decals_2|Stickers.>{{:blog:models:sw:bwing:img20250419155142.jpg?300|}}</imgcaption> ==== In Progress Images ==== ==== Finished Images ==== ---- [[:blog:models:sw:index|Back to Star Wars model index]]