SimonT - "Does my bum look big in this?" A wee lass in an armoured battle suit
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Karl, Si, Jim, Rick - you will be pleased to know that I decided to go with the red :thumb2:
this is the current state of play
it got a wash with starship grime, most of which was then wiped off using foam make up sponge sticks to leave it in recesses
there is a definite reaction though between the mig enamel and Tamiya acrylic - had it before but thought I had not left the paint long enough, however it happened again
normally the enamel wash can be removed for ages after application if over mig/ak/vallejo acrylic
over Tamiya you only get a few minutes before it gets to the point where it is impossible to remove
the numbers are the old verlinden ones that I got for the T34/76 and SU-122 - they have 'gone off' somewhat but I managed to get three 3's into place
distressed them slightly with a brass toothpick then varnished the entire thing in Tamiya matt clear
it takes the gloss shine off and makes it look anodised - in fact it matches my RP Toolz guillotine quite well
it will need more work on panel lines and then I can start on the details and weathering
this is the current state of play
it got a wash with starship grime, most of which was then wiped off using foam make up sponge sticks to leave it in recesses
there is a definite reaction though between the mig enamel and Tamiya acrylic - had it before but thought I had not left the paint long enough, however it happened again
normally the enamel wash can be removed for ages after application if over mig/ak/vallejo acrylic
over Tamiya you only get a few minutes before it gets to the point where it is impossible to remove
the numbers are the old verlinden ones that I got for the T34/76 and SU-122 - they have 'gone off' somewhat but I managed to get three 3's into place
distressed them slightly with a brass toothpick then varnished the entire thing in Tamiya matt clear
it takes the gloss shine off and makes it look anodised - in fact it matches my RP Toolz guillotine quite well
it will need more work on panel lines and then I can start on the details and weathering
Give me one of these man...I'm itching to build one now although I don't particularly like robotic type builds. You're making it look interesting Simon. :thumb2:
Cheers,
Richard
Cheers,
Richard
HI SI just caught up with this an i enjoyed lookin through your robot build as i have that film ROBOTJOX but sorry to have to ask but whats this about a wabbit ? an can you tell me where this build is as i missed it
chris
Looking very nice Simon really liking the colour.
Good choice sticking with the red it really suits the machine. Reminds me of the suits used in Titanfall on the playstation
Cheers Rick
Richard - great to see you back :thumb2: It was one of those kits that just jumped out and said build me when I was looking through ebay late one night/early morning - it could very well turn out rubbish but I had to give it a go
Chris - thanks for dropping by. Ah, the wabbit. Rather a long running saga of another sci-fi figure - a Lara Croft style lass with an RPG and a rather psycho looking rabbit as her partner in arms, being carried on her back in a rucksack and now armed with an assault rifle
They have had a few rebuilds, breakages, and attempts at paint. They are now rebuilt and modified, primed and waiting for me to pluck up courage to have another go with the paint. My figure painting is not the best - I know what the end result should be but I don't think the ability is there to pull it off :smiling5:
If you really want to waste your time there are eight pages of waffle to be found here Seal Team
Ian - cheers. Makes a change from green and brown :smiling5:
Mick - sorry, don't know it but the makers probably got inspiration from a variety of sources such as games or the war-games and films mentioned by others
Richard - great to see you back :thumb2: It was one of those kits that just jumped out and said build me when I was looking through ebay late one night/early morning - it could very well turn out rubbish but I had to give it a go
Chris - thanks for dropping by. Ah, the wabbit. Rather a long running saga of another sci-fi figure - a Lara Croft style lass with an RPG and a rather psycho looking rabbit as her partner in arms, being carried on her back in a rucksack and now armed with an assault rifle
They have had a few rebuilds, breakages, and attempts at paint. They are now rebuilt and modified, primed and waiting for me to pluck up courage to have another go with the paint. My figure painting is not the best - I know what the end result should be but I don't think the ability is there to pull it off :smiling5:
If you really want to waste your time there are eight pages of waffle to be found here Seal Team
Ian - cheers. Makes a change from green and brown :smiling5:
Mick - sorry, don't know it but the makers probably got inspiration from a variety of sources such as games or the war-games and films mentioned by others
G
I was going to suggest 4 BO :nerd:
Looking very good Simon, and the untidy bits as you call them, all part of the weathering.
G
Really bloomin' nice Simon. You've managed to make the red look very metallic, which is a great touch.
Actually choosing a single color rather than a camo helps bring out the little detailed lights. As it is the kit has lots of surface edges creating highlights for the metalic red.
Good job Simon. :thumb2:
Cheers,
Richard
Good job Simon. :thumb2:
Cheers,
Richard
Shaping up beautifully. PaulE
Ian - nice idea but I will need to do something or they will annoy me :smiling5:
Steve - ta
Peter - very pleased with how my experiment turned out. I guess it should work with any of the translucent colours
Richard - cheers
Paul - thank you
Not a lot done today but here are the photos anyway
John - token 4BO for the pilots chair and a few small panels
Steve - ta
Peter - very pleased with how my experiment turned out. I guess it should work with any of the translucent colours
Richard - cheers
Paul - thank you
Not a lot done today but here are the photos anyway
John - token 4BO for the pilots chair and a few small panels
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