Bandai 1/72 B-Wing Starfighter - NASA Custom Build & Paint in 4K (Part 1/2)

✈️ After 1.5 years, I’ve finished the project that started this channel! Here is my B-Wing Starfighter (Star Wars) in 1/72 scale. My idea was that it had to make an emergency landing in the USA. This is the first part of the story of MrTrumpeter channel, showing the work behind the model I called: “Not that far away from Earth”! 🔴 Don't miss the final part with the weathering – SUBSCRIBE to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MrScaleTrumpeter?sub_confirmation=1 💬 Join the MrTrumpeter community and support the channel: https://patronite.pl/mrtrumpeter ☕ If you want to buy me a coffee for this video: https://suppi.pl/mrtrumpeter 💡 If you think I should also start a Patreon, let me know in the comments 👇 🛒 Buy the tools I use cheaper and support the channel: ➢ 10% off Gaahleri gear on Amazon (code: TRUMPETER): https://amzn.to/4wuBuua ➢ 10% off Gaahleri gear in their store (code: MrTrumpeter): https://www.gaahleri.com/?ref=MrTrumpeter ➢ 10% off ANYZ tools, 3D prints, and decals (code: MrTrumpeter) https://anyz.io/partner/mrtrumpeter ➢ 10% off Madworks tools - Europe only - (code: MrTrumpeter10) https://madworks-europe.com/en 🔗 Links mentioned in the video: • Inspiration for the NASA thermal tiles – John Chung (Scale Scriber): https://www.facebook.com/scalescriber • Photos of the original Discovery space shuttle: https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/orbiter-space-shuttle-ov-103-discovery/nasm_A20120325000 • My tutorial on how to remove decal film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc1dju1pzks 📍 Video chapters: 00:00 - B-Wing Starfighter and the history of MrTrumpeter 00:47 - MrTrumpeter: Then vs. Now 02:23 - Inspiration for the NASA B-Wing project 02:43 - NASA thermal shields - tools required 03:23 - NASA thermal shields - how to start? 04:34 - NASA thermal shields - making the thermal mats 05:20 - NASA thermal shields - after scribing 06:08 - NASA thermal shields - ceramic plates 07:14 - Painting blasters with metallic pigment 08:37 - B-Wing cockpit and pilot - AK Real Color Markers 09:07 - B-Wing cockpit and pilot - interior painting 09:24 - B-Wing cockpit and pilot - dry brush technique 09:45 - B-Wing cockpit and pilot - oil wash (Tamiya PLW) 10:17 - Painting the NASA B-Wing - base color 10:48 - Painting the NASA B-Wing - thermal shields (postshading) 11:21 - Painting the NASA B-Wing - Mr. Hobby Super Metallic paints 11:48 - Painting the NASA B-Wing - Stedi marker 12:01 - Painting the NASA B-Wing - removing Ultra Glue 12:15 - Painting the NASA B-Wing - panels - postshading technique 12:45 - Painting the NASA B-Wing - invasion stripes - preshading technique 13:35 - Painting the NASA B-Wing - Dspiae PT-C circular cutter 13:54 - Painting the NASA B-Wing - Star Wars markings 14:41 - Applying decals - how to do it right 15:39 - Applying decals - custom decals 16:30 - Painting NASA markings with masks 17:04 - Clear coating before weathering 17:24 - Summary of the first part of the B-Wing build What is this video about? In this video, I show the full build of a 1/72 B-Wing Starfighter, turned into a unique machine serviced by NASA after an emergency landing on Earth. It is a complete guide for any modeler who wants to take their skills to the next level. I show advanced modeling techniques like scribing panel lines using professional Madworks tools and creating realistic thermal shields inspired by real NASA space shuttles. You will learn why using a spray primer is important, how to paint a cockpit using AK Real Color markers, and how to get a metal look on weapons using pigments. I also share secrets of working with decals – from preparation to using the right chemicals (Tamiya Decal Adhesive, Micro Sol) and removing the decal film. There are also tips on using the Madworks JM-00 Ultimate airbrush, including post-shading and pre-shading techniques that give models depth and a natural look. Whether you build sci-fi models or traditional aircraft, this video has plenty of useful tips to help you get great results. 🛠 My main airbrush for this project: Madworks JM-00 Ultimate (includes 0.35mm and 0.5mm needles) 📱 Find me here: 🔍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrTrumpeter 🔍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrtrumpeter/ #plamo #scalemodels #starwars #bwing #scifi #modelmaking #plasticmodel