Greenstrawberry has made a name for themselves by bringing high-quality photo-etch to the market, combined with very competitive pricing and quick shipping.
This set – T65 X-Wing – provides additional detail for the Bandai 1/72 Star Wars X-Wing. This is no mean feat considering the amount of detail that Bandai packs into this small model.
This detailed kit came to me in a nice padded envelope, packed inside a sturdy cardboard backed package that keeps the photo etch protected and straight.
You are greeted with some familiar parts – engine intake and nozzles, but some that are hard to visualize without the instructions.
After looking through the instructions (more on those below) I find a ladder for creating more realism in landed mode, an updated cockpit (with clear inserts for lighting), an updated canopy and 3 modifications that will really set your X-Wing apart.
These modifications have you cut open sections of your X-Wing to create a hinged open nose cone and various hatches on the side and underside, revealing their inner workings. This is a great touch, creating some true realism to a fictional space ship.
The instructions are straight forward, well illustrated and easy to follow. When you first start using photo-etch you may have a hard time understanding the fold lines and patterns. After you do a couple of pieces it becomes second nature. I find that Greenstrawberry’s instructions are better than most, giving you a clear step by step on how to get the proper outcome.
I like that this kit gives you options. I can add the basic parts and create a more detailed X-Wing, or I can easily create a landed scene by adding the boarding ladder, or I can go all in and create one heck of a maintenance diorama. I am going for the latter and creating a custom piece for a competition.
This is a great kit, and for the price, you get a lot of value. If you want to take your build up to that next level, check out Greenstrawberry’s many offerings! You won’t be disappointed!
Thanks so much for this review Andrew. Much appreciated.