Well, here are some pictures of the finished scratch-build project. 1st: ship joined together, masked, and prepped with primer; 2nd: picture of styrene-tube-ship-height-adjustment-point; 3rd: finished paint with worn, dented and faded paint, and 4th: decals to represent ship's unit designation and mission effectiveness.
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| Waiting for Maintenance-paint Droid's 15 minute break to end! |
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Ship's fitting to facilitate hovering, low flight, tree top, and up up and away height |
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Canopy unmasked, and "zinc Chromate" primer added to varied surface areas, which, when the top coat is applied and sanded, will give the effect of a well worn Zamonian machine. |
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| Finished scout ship on test run. |
Soon to finish the Alien pests; and make a small still, pig pen, and chicken coop.
That came out great. And to think of what it started as :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thumbs-up, Dan! It has been quite a journey from soap dispenser to veteran scout ship. Now back to painting-up the aliens.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this, Jay. I love the weathering. Brilliant use of the zinc chromate. I think I still cough that stuff up. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe: I'm fairly pleased with the weathering effect. if there is a next time, I'll use 1000 grit instead of 600 to sand down the top coat, so as to expose the under layer in a more delicate manner. And zinc chromate has probably killed more than my share of brain cells.
DeleteExcellent work Jay, you are a talented chap!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your judgments, Ray. You are a Postie of keen insights!:)
DeleteWhat's the top speed on that beauty?
ReplyDeleteShe's faster than any DOD secret aeronautical airship, but (as the WIYF scenario will reveal) in-the-field maintenance can be a problematic factor in her mission's performance. However, I do know for sure that...she can out-perform the General's Merc! "Hail Franonia!!!
DeleteGreat scratch effect, a very nicely detailed custom mini.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jacker! Thanks for the kind words from a superb modeler. A scratchy scratch-build...I like that!
DeleteAnother cracking piece of work Jay!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Willie! The project has been very satisfying.
DeleteVery nice soap dispenser! :-D
ReplyDeleteSerious now, I really like how you did the weathering. That's THE eyecatcher for me!
Greetings
Peter
http://peterscave.blogspot.com/
I agree...but the canopy and pilot are running a close second!
DeletePretty cool work, Jay
ReplyDeleteThanks, Capt. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated.
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