Got some primer and paint based in today. Yesterday I sculpted and attached the tail. The plan is to have it ready for a Mother’s Day surprise for my wife. It’s her character from years ago when she played World of Warcraft.
Timeline is pretty tight considering I’m out of country for half the days between now and then. Hoping to attempt some non-metallic metal (NMM) and OSL techniques on it for the first time as well.
Today I worked on a new airbrush paint booth. I show it when I’m done. It was built using plans from a company called VENT WORKS.
Pictures when it’s completed
Sometimes you pick the wrong alternative paint color. This one has too much blue and not enough gray.
Fortunately, I have one that is more gray and less blue. But I still have to go through all the headache of masking this up to repaint it.
I did something similar with my first attempt at black basing - turned out way to dark. Keep building and learn I suppose
WhatIfRebel, I think that you have enough aircraft for your carrier. BTW they look awesome!
dadoffour & keavdog, I think that both of your planes look great and I’d be happy with those colors.
Well, I have a double post a daily blog in autos and a weekly update in group build. When I am at home though, I am working on this
Jashinhei !!! Practically one of my bucket list resin kit
I’m envisioning the instructions written by Master Yoda. “Insert landing gear here, you must.”
@NucMedTech Are you going to light her up? I have the Fine Molds 1/72 kit languishing in my stash. I grabbed an aftermarket set of clear engine parts for the business end of the Falcon’s engines.
Simon, get the Kaiyodo plastic kit like I did. It’s easier to get and very easy to build!
I am contemplating lighting it up, it almost begs for it, lol. However, my electronic skills are pretty much non-existent.
Oh, it definitely begs for lights. It’s the Millennium Falcon, and that kit is sizable.
Lighting is a pretty simple process. I was intimidated by it when I did my Republic Cruiser a couple of years ago, but that one turned out pretty well. Then I did the Klingon battle cruiser and the Enterprise in 1/350 scale, both with lights, that also turned out well. I also tackled a tiny Super Star Destroyer, with so-so results but there are tiny lights in that one.
Google it. Or come here to ask for techniques and tips.
Here is my new tool holder doing its job very well.
And I’m finally doing more work on the AC-130A that I started in 1987.
I have tried a few times to light up some ships. I can get the lights to work and the look beautiful while building the model. Then i close it up and after everything is sealed up an led or two will go on the fritz. Lol
Looking forward to seeing your progress on that AC-130. That thing will be huge!
I’m also looking forward to seeing your progress on the Hercules. Is that the 1/48 scale kit by Italeri?
