X-Men's X-Jet

[OylPslyk]

I've been asked to work up a papermodel of the movie ver X-Jet.

has anyone tackled this? he provided some good ref's but still, there's never enough of that is there? lol

[Firefox M31]

which version? Xmen 1 or Xmen 2
Will

[OylPslyk]

I wasnt aware there were different jets! I've only seen the 1st movie :?

this is the one in question though.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/OylPslyk/m1.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/OylPslyk/FX-66_1146016005.jpg

[REL]

Oh man that's so nice!

[Firefox M31]

yeppers, this is the Xmen 2 jet version, which I like better...yes Scott Lowther did the patterns for the 1/144 scale version of this and he did a perfect job on the masters. it is to be released hopefully some time this year. get in line for one of these instead..
Will

[REL]

A nice studio scale one would be right up your alley Will.

[Firefox M31]

Firefox first then maybe.. also like the planes from the film Stealth

[rider]

:eek: The model looks utterly fantastic. I love it.

In the, publicity shot?, not so hot for me :cry:

Good luck on this OylPslyk and keep us posted.

[Kuhn Global]

THIS is a MUST HAVE!!! ;)

[REL]

If no one else builds this, I will, for the simple fact that I love the design and would want it for myself. I would think one around 3 feet long would be really nice.

[Kuhn Global]

Count me IN!!! ;)

[OylPslyk]

I just heard from Skip again (He tossed me the ball on this) and apparently he himself began a scratchbuild a while back!

I'll see if he'll come and post some pics

[Kuhn Global]

Sweet! I look forward to viewing! :)

[REL]

Cool! I'll definitely want a kit of that.

[Skupilkinson]

Hi guys.

I'm Skip. I've always loved the X-Jet Ver:2. Much more sleek than the first version.

I started a scratchbuild earlier this year. Had a little time going and wanted to get this done. I didn't want it too big for my first pass so I opted to build it around 10" long. I got my orthos from the DVD features.

My method was to take measurements from my printed orthos and create a bulkhead type frame. Rhen as it was so small, I filled the framework with Milliput. Then using the frame as a sanding guide, sanded the Milliput back intil I was satisfied.

Unfortunately I only got the upper section before getting side tracked.

I wanted to go back to it but as I'm back to working with cardmodels, I thought it'd be nice to have a papermodel of it and put out a call for help.

Rel, mentioned having one 3' long. 3' was always my favourite number when it came to building model from scratch. That's stayed with me and I'd like to do the same with tis paper X-Jet.

I'm actually in the middle of building a 3' Olympic Carrier from the New BSG series. It's also a papermodel, but that's another topic. :)

There's really not too much to see with my scratchbuild as it wasn't ever completed. I'll upload some pics tomorrow morning for you all anyway.

[REL]

I've seen your work and it's top notch, whichever scale you make I'll definitely want one, the bigger the better.

[Kuhn Global]

Welcome Skip! :D

Indeed! The bigger, the better! A 3 foot version would be quite nice and displayable! ;)

I would also enjoy viewing your Olympic Carrier build in another thread! I hope you start one! :)

[Skupilkinson]

Thanks for the welcome guys.

The scratchbuild was just a one off for myself. I'm thinking of trying to resurrect that build now, be a pity to waste what I've done so far.

As for the paper X-jet, that would be a free to download model. Well, if Oylpslyk agrees, he's designing this. I've designed papermodels before and released them but I couldn't get my head around the curved of this thing when I tried to model it in CG. That's why I asked for help on it.

I'll definitely build my copy big!!

I'll start a thread on the Olympic Carrier later today. Are papermodels cool here then? I guessed by the name that this was a resin/scratchbuild forum?

[REL]

Any type of models is good here, doesn't matter what it's made of.

[Skupilkinson]

Cool. :)

I'll get my pics uploaded and set up a thread.

[Skupilkinson]

I can't find my old WIP pics of my X-Jet. I still have it though and took 2 pics for you guys. You can make out the styrene frame surrounded by the Milliput.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s215/skupilkinson/P1010003.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s215/skupilkinson/P1010004.jpg

I took a load of screen grabs for OylPslyk too to help him out with the design of the papermodel.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s215/skupilkinson/PDVD_002.jpg

He wanted more shots of the belly:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s215/skupilkinson/PDVD_022.jpg

[Kuhn Global]

Again.. this would be AMAZING at about 3 feet long! :D

[Skupilkinson]

How big is the Fantastic Plastic kit going to be? Did I read right earlier that they're doing one?

[Firefox M31]

hope Scott doesnt mind ..here is his webpage and his Xjet Scratch for Fantastic Plastic, masters are 1/144 scale
Will

http://www.up-ship.com/models/xjet.htm

[REL]

That's kick ass!

[Firefox M31]

I'd love to do a large one, but first things first..Firefox has to get done..
Will

[Kuhn Global]

hope Scott doesnt mind ..here is his webpage and his Xjet Scratch for Fantastic Plastic, masters are 1/144 scale
Will

http://www.up-ship.com/models/xjet.htm

Indeed! That is BEAUTIFUL!!! :D

[Skupilkinson]

That's one cool lookin' model! The kit should be great. :)

[Firefox M31]

While the main wing design didnt appeal to much at first, this is what the Xjet should have looked like all along...more along the lines of a modified SR in my book.cott Nailed this design perfectly..

Will

[Skupilkinson]

To try and help Oylpslyk out with the papermodel design, I've been trying to find more reference for it aside from my DVD screen grabs.

Does anyone know of a place or source? Renders of the movie CG mesh would be nice, especially in 5 views. :) Unlikely but can't blame a guy for trying right?

[OylPslyk]

I looked online for quite a while yesterday and did not find much, other than marketing stuff for the film. I didnt look in any of the 3d forums tho.

I believe I have plenty to work with now as it stands though.

edit: wow, just saw Scott's model, awesome!

[OylPslyk]

If anyone is interested, Skip and Claudio finished the X-Jet

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/OylPslyk/xJet13.jpg

it is available for FREE download at Claudio's site http://www.paperinside.com/x-men

[R L Bleecker]

X - cellent!

[Kuhn Global]

That is SWEET!!!

Very nicely done!!! :D

[frostrubin]

looks fine! I like the base...

[Kuhn Global]

I have to say that looking at this even more closely.... this is absolutely insanely kewl artwork!!! I went to the site and viewed the downloadable paper cutouts and I still can't believe what turns out like!!! The contours and shape... AMAZING!!!

[Boxster]

I always like the second bird better. Very nice!

The movie Xjet looks way darn better than the comics which is just a SR71.

B

[orionblamblam]

I made the master parts for Fantastic Plastics forthcoming 1/144 version of the X2 Xjet. Ain't no three feet long, that's for sure, but I think it came out pretty well. I'm looking forward to seeing the kits.

My progress shots: http://www.up-ship.com/models/xjet.htm

[Raist3001]

Skip does fantastic work. Has anyone seen his Transformers. Absolutely amazing. I need to find some time to build a paper model.