1/24 Hero X Wing Build with Maxi Brute Fuselage

[427 Cobra]

OK, Paul - I didn't say that Beaz didn't post it, but I originally saw it posted by Rob. HE said it was an Maxi-Brute because it IS, not an ICONS model (see photo below), and I too have been obssessing over small details, but only as a modeler - not as my lifes' work! I want people to know the truth, and not a purported truth told by a few unknowns to impress the world of modeling. I don't know who ratted me out as a trouble maker to Frank, but honestly I wasn't doubting that he held one of these, but the orange one on the rpf doesn't strike me as being genuine, even though a few people see it otherwise without actual proof! That's all I was saying, and I think you were just as offended only because of Franks' standing, not thinking of him as a regular modeler. Since I'm basically nobody on these forums no one respects my opinion - professionally, or personally. Who should really be offended? I've been modeling for over thirty years, and I'm no beginner, or newbie that fell off the turnip truck! I understand that Frank worked for Master Replicas, but their version never saw the light of day - I (and others) wonder why. The ICONS was idealised to a certain extent, as it was scratch made, and not recast from an original model no matter what anyone says! This was already proven on the rpf.

Why you'd leave is beyond me, Paul. No one is going to hate you because of my opinion which means nothing to the members of the rpf anyway! They only care if someone is bashing them whether it be neccessarily, or unneccessarily so. Frank's a big boy, and he can take care of himself - he doesn't need anyone here to hold his hand. Since you're obviously offended, I'll delete my post, even though I shouldn't except that I have to for the sake of the crybabies of the rpf to have something else to bitch about. Contrary to popular belief - not everything they say is gospel truth, but largely speculation, since no one from the original ILM shop of old can, or will chime in to dispell all these rumours, and hearsay from a few insiders that aren't ILM/Kerner employees, but would rather everyone respect their word over anyone elses - does that sound right? I don't think so......

I don't know who told you that this MAXI-BRUTE model was an ICONS, but that as you can clearly see is wrong! The ICONS model is the one on the left, the MAXI-BRUTE on the right. Now you can see for yourself the actual truth, not a bullshit made up version that you will see from time to time on these modeling forums. I don't know why the rpf people act the way they do to each other, but I guess that it's because they're used to acting the same way, and kissing the same asses all the time, and attacking anyone new who opposes, or threatens their system, or way things have been as of late. It's either conform, or be deformed/banned. I saw one poor bastard being bashed for asking a simple question, not rehashing an old thread. There are also those who are starstruck because they've worked for one of the retailers that supports the rpf, and they'll ride the coat tails of these model makers, and kiss their asses because they're semi-famous (on the modeling forums). This is sad, and it's what also keeps me away from the rpf. Yes, this IS how I feel about it! Now you see why no one with an ILM pedigree will join in to confirm, or deny any of these rumours over there. I don't think I'll be jumping in here anymore.

~ Cobra Chris

Look very closely, if you are a true fan of the X-wing - you'll see that these two are very close, but not exactly the same size, or proportions.



Once again, Maxi-Brute on the left, Captain Cboard on the right for comparison. I saved this from PHArchivist (Rob Brownings') post on the rpf.