How to Scratchbuild a Starfighter

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Nimble, hard-hitting, and with a thrust-to-weight ratio that puts other craft in it's class to shame, the Etosha-Nydam K/F-8G Kingfisher is a common sight among mercenary groups, independent militaries, and pirate bands alike. Originally envisioned as a planetary defense fighter, the Kingfisher rose to prominence with the introduction of the carrier-based K/F-8G variant. A narrower profile, lighter power plant, and reduced maintenance requirements took a plodding (if well-regarded) fighter-bomber and reimagined it as the ideal choice in the limited conditions of a shipboard hangar.

Thanks to their loosely tuned stability and explosive acceleration capabilities, Kingfishers have earned a reputation as temperamental hot rods. Individual craft are often plagued with "personality quirks," and no two Kingfishers are said to fly alike. Kingfisher pilots take pride in this fact, claiming their ability to overcome the unpredictability of the craft is evidence of their superior skill.

Tools I used:
Scissors
Masking tape
Drafting Triangle (aluminum)
Hobby Knife & extra blades
Pencil
Tweezers
Superglue
Weld-on 3
Cheap brush
Small eyedropper and dish for the Weld-on
Sanding sticks and paper
Machinist's Scribe
Pin Vise drill
Plastic nippers

Materials I used:
1mm (.040 in) and .5mm (.020 in) Styrene sheets
Styrene rods
Various kitbashed parts including marker caps and K'nex pieces
Acrylic paints in various colors
Oil paint for weathering

Music:
Abstract World - AlexiAction
Gallows - Isaiah Mathew
Lofi Reverie - Melodigne
Endless Sequence - Zen_Man
Dream Team - SergePavkinMusic

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:18 What You'll Need
2:20 Cutting
5:07 Step One
6:16 Steps Two and Three
6:50 Steps Four and Five
7:40 Steps Six and Seven
8:25: Step Eight
9:37 Step Nine
10:45 Steps Ten and Eleven
11:52 Step Twelve
13:00 Detailing and Kitbashing
15:53 The Blasters
17:00 Painting
19:20 Decals
20:00 Weathering
22:33 Outro