A-Wing Z24

[Halcyonate]

I've been in the planning process on this for nearly a year, but was reluctant to post anything before I was really commited to it.

Turns out, the planning was 95% in my head and 5% "what am I going to do with my days off leading up to C3 and the Premeire?"

The results of that spur-of-the-moment planning, and a dozen cans of Krylon, are as follows:

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And of course I had to have the accompanying attire:
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There's obviously some more work I'd like to do (as if any of us will ever say we're 'done'...) but I've gotten enough recognition to keep me satisfied for now.

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[Don Solo]

that looks great! was the gray all done with spraycans too?

and this:

I've been in the planning process on this for nearly a year, but was reluctant to post anything before I was really commited to it.

made me laugh and feel bad at the same time... I'd been planning for well over a year and took no action at all

[Halcyonate]

Yeah, all spray paint. That first day of shooting primer left me unable to properly use most of my fingers for the next two days.

I realized quickly that the end value of snap-on trigger handles was far greater than their 1.99 price. Retaining the use of one's digits does come at a slight loss of control, hardly noticable in the end.

[mirax80]

Hey, weren't you 1 of 2 CorSec-style pilots at C3?
(since I know the other one)

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On the far left is Josh, are you the one to the right of the dude in red?


btw: Awesome job on the car!! ;D

[Halcyonate]

Well, yes and no. That is me, but there are actually a few differences between the X-Wing and A-wing gear (the changes are minor, most notably the ejection straps, chest box and flak vest designs, and helmets are nigh-impossible to fabricate).

Given the lack of screentime and the fact that reference material hardly exists aside from those few moments, I have thought it might have been easier to go the CorSec route.

But, encouraged by a select few legion members who made the attempt before me, I've started down the A-Wing path, and by Dragon*Con my efforts will hopefully yield some slighty more satisfying results.

[mirax80]

Sorry, by bad. In my eyes Green=CorSec.

;D

I've got CorSec on the brain!

[Halcyonate]

I moved my rebel insignias from the doors to quarter-panels yesterday, in addition to some additional pinstriping. I'm afraid I'm starting to feel some Dragon*Con pressure already. I guess I should enact some exhaust fixes soon, lest marchers behind me collapse from the fumes...

Also, I hope to have some better car/costume photos after friday (Star Wars Weekends! I got approved to march with the Legion in the parade, but my baby's staying oustside the park).

And I think I can now refer to my vehicle as Warhawk 12, my pilot designation as a member of Florida's Ra Kura Rebel Legion base.