Careful Chris I don't think you have your reference in order.
That photo was from Beaz on the RPF, and on the left is the ICONS master. It shares the same origins as the one Frank is running. He has posted two photos of the parts. One of them has the masters in grey primer and another is a set of duplicate parts in tan resin. If I were him I'd be offended.
Let me express my motivations for building this thing. It's my own holy grail. It's 1997 and I'm paging through the sharper image catalog. Before I even knew the meaning of studio scale I knew there was nothing better than having the same thing that was filmed. The rest is history. I followed the progression of every kit.
My background is in fine arts and illustration. I've saved every photo of every production X wing I could get my hands on. I acknowledge I obsess often over this project. You hardly ever see finished kits salzo and CC alike.
Eventually I bought a V3 and as soon as I opened the box I knew I'd be buildingy my own. It's not a judgement, it's a fine kit... more of a personality trait that I'm drawn to the full experience.
Frank is a member here and I have offered my help in fabricating a cockpit for his kit. I'm not sure he even needs it as he may have sourced the production version. I don't obsess over images for nothing. His masters are from production parts. Honestly, Chris. I fear your posts may jeopardize my involvement or reputation.
I'm not here to step on kit mastering toes. Building my own is my primary motivation. I'm not worried about maintaining appeal. I'm just felt I should give some back by offering my work to anyone bothering going through the trouble.
That photo was from Beaz on the RPF, and on the left is the ICONS master. It shares the same origins as the one Frank is running. He has posted two photos of the parts. One of them has the masters in grey primer and another is a set of duplicate parts in tan resin. If I were him I'd be offended.
Let me express my motivations for building this thing. It's my own holy grail. It's 1997 and I'm paging through the sharper image catalog. Before I even knew the meaning of studio scale I knew there was nothing better than having the same thing that was filmed. The rest is history. I followed the progression of every kit.
My background is in fine arts and illustration. I've saved every photo of every production X wing I could get my hands on. I acknowledge I obsess often over this project. You hardly ever see finished kits salzo and CC alike.
Eventually I bought a V3 and as soon as I opened the box I knew I'd be buildingy my own. It's not a judgement, it's a fine kit... more of a personality trait that I'm drawn to the full experience.
Frank is a member here and I have offered my help in fabricating a cockpit for his kit. I'm not sure he even needs it as he may have sourced the production version. I don't obsess over images for nothing. His masters are from production parts. Honestly, Chris. I fear your posts may jeopardize my involvement or reputation.
I'm not here to step on kit mastering toes. Building my own is my primary motivation. I'm not worried about maintaining appeal. I'm just felt I should give some back by offering my work to anyone bothering going through the trouble.