Super nice – do you know how to flat spot the wheels so it looks like it’s sitting on the ground? Risky once its put together probably but adds to the realism.
1. Test fit the wheel with landing gear with no glue. To be able to adjust the position of the flat spot later, it must rotate freely. If the fit is…[Read more]
So WIP update number four. Base colors and that camo scheme. Dark green, green, and light green made with Mr. Masking Sol R. There’s like one more base color I have to make…
WIP 4. I think the all the major mods are completed.. need to add panel lines and drill more tank rivets here and there. clean and polish the surface up..Torso extended about…
I’ve added a lot of 0.25mm plates just for details around it. Though I might remove some of it in places or add more because I’m not quite set on the look.
It has been few weeks I haven’t posted any updates…here we go…
1. Completed the Shield and cleaning the “sticky” part on it (this is due to bad masking tape )
2. Worked on…
Sorry, this is the last WIP forsure before I submit. The VF-31C is now top coated~ I tried my hand on painting the pilot and the Walkure member. It really sucks having big hands in this situation lol.
Oh boy its been a while, kind of forgot about the contest. So basically I got back to it. I think last time I had the shoulders and the back pack. Well now I have the…
I tried to do spray painting today, but the weather still gives frosting on the paint. Luckily when I paint it with clear yellow. it still gives a metallic look. Hopefully this weekend will be good here so I can start the armor parts. Wish me luck.:)
There are days that it seems we’re doing nothing but masking. But it pays off at the end of the work. It’s one of the most satisfying phases of the build.
Yep, top notch!!!.
Thanks! : )
Looks great.
Super nice – do you know how to flat spot the wheels so it looks like it’s sitting on the ground? Risky once its put together probably but adds to the realism.
Thanks! This is how I do it, it should works on most kit except those with square wheel axle. Use the link for illustrated short version. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_beaver/32949650054/sizes/l
1. Test fit the wheel with landing gear with no glue. To be able to adjust the position of the flat spot later, it must rotate freely. If the fit is…[Read more]