Lifesize Y-Wing Build

After completing our lifesize builds of the Skiff & Scout Walker we have started building the full scale Y-Wing ......i know we are really mad but what the hell!

Its gonna measure approx 50ft long when complete.

These pictures were from the 1st part of the build:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/organiz...recent_uploads

We are now in the 2nd part of the build that will see us build the Cockpit and sheet cover the engines etc.

I will update this thread over next few days with more images.

Wish us luck.

This is going to be crazy....50ft long!!

I cant see the pics....do i need to make an account??

Steve

I dont either, and i do have an account...

Great idea by the way...

Alfredo

This should work
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1663137...7622933025918/

where does this stuff end up!?

that's hUGE

Talk about a (another) dream build! wow. What are the main
references you use when doing a 1:1 build? (other than screen
captures). Will you skin the plywood with thin ABS or HIPS? Im
also excited to see how you're going to fabricate the domes for
the front of the wings/nacelles/engine pods.
Hats off to you gents, absolutely.
Mike

VERY curious where you store all these props when not in use. That's a problem we've encountered in my Garrison with our large scale props.

now thats what I call some serious ambition! good luck with the project i'm sure it'll turn out as nice as your other ones.

Wow thats so awesome!

Originally Posted by miqt

Talk about a (another) dream build! wow. What are the main
references you use when doing a 1:1 build? (other than screen
captures). Will you skin the plywood with thin ABS or HIPS? Im
also excited to see how you're going to fabricate the domes for
the front of the wings/nacelles/engine pods.
Hats off to you gents, absolutely.
Mike

I am using various pieces as reference from screen shots to various models and toys.
The main body will be skinned with plywood, sanded lots and sealed before adding all the mechanical parts.
The engines sub frames have been constructed from 6mm steel plate cut and formed on a Plasma cutting machine and i have just finished rolling the outer skin with 5mm Foamex (Sintra) and it has turned out beautifully.

The domes are slightly more tricky and i am planning on carving them out of large blocks of polystyrene then sealing and coating them.

I am planning on taking some more pics this week to show you all the progress.

Originally Posted by webchief

VERY curious where you store all these props when not in use. That's a problem we've encountered in my Garrison with our large scale props.

Hi Bob
At present i have 8 lifesize sets/props stored between 3 different warehouse spaces, its getting harder to store as our builds keep getting more ambitious lol.
The Y-Wing is huge at 50ft long x 18ft wide x 7ft high and it will end up weighing approx 4 ton

This could very well be your best build ever! Looking forward to seeing the finished thing!

I've got a 40x60 block building at the family farm. When you finish living out (and surviving) the trench run, disabling the frigate Priam etc. Send it over in sea containers and Ill happily store it for you
Im actually very interested in doing a 1:1 prop some day (in that same workspace) but its just something in the back of my mind right now. Can't wait to see the pics of you turning extruded on a giant lathe to get those domes ehhehehh.
Mike

The pics look awesome, can't wait to see more progress!

Martin, that's tremendous. Do you have pics somewhere of your other projects.

Here's some more shots of other stuff built by Martin and crew.

http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/l...view=slideshow

Check out my flickr account below to see all my progress and finished sets/props

http://www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=sets

your out of your gord, lol. where are ya gunna park this sucker?

that is just all kinds of awsome. with Tasmania being so small we seem to have no real desire for this. i would love to be able to see somthing like this at one of our cons.

That is way too awesome!

Here is a quick update on my progress guys, check out the attached link.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1663137...7622933025918/

Very impressive. Amazing piece of work. Cheers!

My absolute FAVORITE SW ship! Looks like you're doing a fantastic job, too.

You're insane!

Beautiful work, though. I was always rather fond of the Y-Wing too.

Nuts ........ Thats all .....Just Nuts.

I... want...one... AMAZING! I just spit pepsi all over the moniter, so excuse me while I clean it up...

Stay on target...Stay on target

Incredible. Still waiting to see those domes on the engine pds though! Keep it up -absoulutely incredible!
Mike

We are in the process of building the engine domes at present, i will update asap

I can not wait for the next photos of work progress

this thing is already epic, but as soon as you guys are done, it will take epic to an entirely different level.

Wow, just amazing...

I was thinking that your garrisons lone rebel pilot looked a little out numbered at Invasion II. I guess now He will have to recruit himself a tail gunner to stop those TIE's sneaking up from behind and picking him off.

Excellent progress! Looking forward to seeing more...

wow thats insane

Originally Posted by Too short for a stormie

I was thinking that your garrisons lone rebel pilot looked a little out numbered at Invasion II. I guess now He will have to recruit himself a tail gunner to stop those TIE's sneaking up from behind and picking him off.

Maybe you can cut leg holes in the bottom and let him go on marches Flintstone's style.

Nah. Two people could never support that weight.

Here is an update on how i am getting, i still have another weeks of work ahead of me to get this finished, just waiting on finishing the engine domes and steel work for the undercarriage.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1663137...7623325520929/

Once you enter this link i have a complete breakdown of all stages of the Y-Wing build split up into 3 folders sets so feel free to browse, i hope you enjoy!

Thanks

Oh my god that's insane! I can't tell from the photos but is the cockpit solid or can you actually sit in there?

very nice amazing

That is fantastic. Just amazing!!!
Next up maybe a Slave I build...Just kidding!!!

Great Job !
I wanna have it!

Originally Posted by Fett legacy

That is fantastic. Just amazing!!!
Next up maybe a Slave I build...Just kidding!!!

oh no you are not... You KNOW you want him to build a life size Slave..

i would love to see a slave 1!!!!!!!!!!!1

I'll donate a few gallons of fuel if you want to troop that thing for a spin! Yeeeeee hawwww! HA!

I think your next build should be a Slave I................ just sayin.

hm i can remember that a time ago some people in austria wantet to build a Y-Wing 1:1 (but only the cockpit for there fanfilm well the Film is one of these alltime-WIP but http://www.motf.at/tpof/bts/drehberi...08_16/dreh.htm the screens here are nice, anyway



Edit:

Oh I forgot. YOUR CRAZY! YOU DID THIS! HOLLY FREEDOMFRIES! *cough*


öhm... Nice Work Dudes... XD

This is insane.. I love it!

thats so very very cool!

Originally Posted by aprilstorm

thats so very very cool!

that is so seconded, awesome work!

That is awsome guys. I have a real love for all props that are life size!

Wee quay

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HOLY CHEESE!!!

That is truly amazing work... so much dedication to complete a piece like this.

I'm so surprised I haven't run into a life-size Slave 1 on this site yet! :O:O:O

Slave 1 would be a complicated build giving that there are so many curved surfaces!

Man that is awsome!

Incredible! Absolutely INCREDIBLE!

That is just insane!!!

wow. nuf said.

Wow, you guys are extremly talented.

Hope you do more projects so we can drool over.

I'll take it lol i bet George Lucas would be impressed

thats incredible

i have no words, Great Job!

Congratulations!!

Wow, man that's incredible work, Congratulations on finishing the project, and i look forward to seeing your next project.

Wow, That's Gonna Be One Killer Prop...You Are Awesome

WOW that's pretty cool and did you even add a droid for a more realistic look to it?
You should build a life size falcon with your skills!

I am very jealous of this

Quite possibly the most epic idea ever

Holy cow! I just came across this, and I am impressed.

I want one

I think my wife might have some words, but hey... I can always find another wife

I like many others am blow away, incredible work!

O.O how in the name of holly mother of crist did i miss this...outstanding work!im blown away by the niceness! x.x now if only it could fly XD jk

This is unreal, wow, you guys are insane. I love it. Cant wait to see the finished product.

will you be going to Tosche Station to pick up some power converters?

really impressive, are you going to put wheels and an engine? or maybe try and get it into a museum of aviation?

Originally Posted by teamzoth

will you be going to Tosche Station to pick up some power converters?

really impressive, are you going to put wheels and an engine? or maybe try and get it into a museum of aviation?

Don't be giving him ideas, its being dismantled on Monday and going into storage

Does it fly? i would not be surprised, you guys are absolutly incredible, when are we going to see the film

lol wow guys freakin sweet id love to see some speeder bikes or swoops after seein this good work

Truly an amazing build, thanks for sharing the photos.

Wow... I am even more inspired to do my life-size X-Wing before C6.

Going Y-Wing? In this economy? You should have gone with the A-Wing Prius edition. .15 Lightyears a gallon. Well done my friend. That is truly commendable.

WOW!!
Thats amazing! Brilliant work

holy **** that is too freakin cool

Just... wow... Jaw-droppingly awesome doesn't even begin to describe this! Great work!