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The cheap ‘portable spray booths’ are a great start, especially for small paint runs but you will need something with more airflow for big jobs or rattle cans.

Ho many chemicals do you want in your hobby room?
Best results come from a 2K clear as used in the auto industry. Zero Paints make some for the hobby but they are full of nasty chemicals and can take some practice. They also do a 1K which sprays out of the jar.
My personal preference is the Alclad range.
There are the rattle cans from Tamiya etc,…[Read more]

The widely accepted method for water slide decals (in aircraft and military etc) is paint, clearcoat, decals, clearcoat, weathering, topcoat

Xmas as not as big in Japan as it is in North America or Europe but I do remember a New Year sale at one point.

Flory models and UMP both out of the UK o fantastic sanding sticks (and washes)

I left a 30x30x30 space in the cabinet for it, and it was still a tight fit.

Can’t go wrong with with a Nightingale, unless you are limited for display space, its not only tall, but wide and deep as well. you need about 30cm cubed for it.

I have built the new Bandai Vader, not a bad kit. Just started on the XWing and am amazed at the detail. All it needs is assembly, decals and a wash and its display ready.

I have one of these on its way. Ill be keen to see how you get on with this one.

It depends what part of the world you are in. This site breaks it all down really well http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html

Nice kit, hope you have a good size display cabinet as they end up a good size.

Sweet, wondered if there were any Kiwi’s floating around here

WOY (the first one) as its a bit more unique of a scheme IMO

hope so as i usually post my new purchases on my blog before they go in the stash cupboard.

I just had one of these arrive in the post today, impressive kit and you are really doing it justice. I will be following with interest and envy 🙂

for things like eyes, badges etc you can use a toothpick or sharpened bit of sprue to dot on paint.

I’d have to agree they are a little thick but I wish my old s2000 kit had a paint finish like that.

im happy if my troubles help you out. I look forward to seeing you better my build so i can steal some of your idea’s for one of the new iron man kits being released 🙂

Stunning, not much else to say.