1:58 Obi-Wan's Starfighter (Starter Kit)

Revell 1:58 Obi-Wan's Starfighter (Starter Kit)

A plastic kit of a single-seat fighter craft from the world of Star Wars in 1:58 scale. The package is conceived as a starter set with paints, but the particular composition and the number of shades are not stated here. The build is undemanding and suits a first model on one's own, on which spraying and working with decals can be tried without risk.

The real subject

The subject is the fighter craft of the Jedi knights from the prequel trilogy, associated with the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi. It differs from the craft of the other characters above all in the color emphasis of the fuselage and the leading surfaces; in shape it is the same wedge-shaped airframe with an offset cockpit and side engine nacelles. The 1:58 scale is a box scale derived from the size of the finished model, not a standard modeling ratio.

Building and painting tips

The basis is a smooth surface: sand the parting lines down, unify the surface with a primer and mask the color stripes, so that they have a sharp edge. Glue the clear parts of the cockpit with a product that does not cloud them. Lay the decals onto a gloss varnish compatible with the paint used and, once dry, unify the whole model with a matte or satin varnish. If you want to give the craft a used look, a fine wash into the panel lines and light picking out of the edges with drybrushing are enough; more weathering rather harms a science fiction model.

Who the model is for

• Beginners and younger modelers who will value the paints in the package
• Fans of the saga who want the craft of the individual characters together
• Builders looking for a quick and striking model

The model is supplied unassembled. The package is a starter set with paints; check the exact composition and the way the parts join on the packaging.