The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build - Completed!

tiking

Active Member

• Sep 28, 2016

• #21

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

And finally, the completed build. Still may have a little bit more weathering here and there and painting on the canopy on the pod, but it is pretty much finished. Thanks for following this build. The build went fast because, I had already built it. But I am literally a fast builder.

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DARKVIEW said:

Also try old bass guitar chord wires ...if you have a music shop in town.

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Looking really good...

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Will give that a try on my next project if it requires one. Thanks for the tip.

 

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Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Sep 28, 2016

• #22

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

Absolutely love it ! Fantastic job ! Everything works well together and the kits parts are well disguised from their original form. The paint color choices are perfect.

Couple of questions.

1. How did you achieve the weathered effect especially on those white pieces ? They look great...

2. Tech question I guess....How did you get your pictures to come up in the forum that size ? Mine are always small then have to be clicked on to open in a pop up window.

Thanks !

 

DaddyfromNaboo

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Sep 28, 2016

• #23

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

Awesome project!!! Thanks for sharing the step by step!

Pcoz said:

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2. Tech question I guess....How did you get your pictures to come up in the forum that size ? Mine are always small then have to be clicked on to open in a pop up window.
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He links directly to his photobucket account via

and not via the forum function/his RPF photo album.

 

Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Sep 28, 2016

• #24

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

Ah, gotcha....Thanks !

 

tiking

Active Member

• Sep 28, 2016

• #25

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

Thanks guys. The weathering effects were done using the dry brushing and sponge technique. The silver effect was achieved using the dry brushing technique and the rust effect was achieved using the sponge technique.
Are u familiar with these techniques?

 

tgreco

Sr Member

• Sep 28, 2016

• #26

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

love what you did with this

 

tiking

Active Member

• Sep 28, 2016

• #27

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Thank you.

 

PoopaPapaPalps

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Sep 28, 2016

• #28

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Hooo, that's slick lookin'!

 

tiking

Active Member

• Sep 28, 2016

• #29

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Thanks for looking in.

 

JediMichael

Master Member

• Sep 30, 2016

• #30

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

Very nice. Fits right in with the movies.

 

tiking

Active Member

• Sep 30, 2016

• #31

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

Thank you.

 

tiking

Active Member

• Sep 30, 2016

• #32

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

Maybe I can put some eyes on the front of the pod. Any decal suggestions and where I can find them?

 

JediMichael

Master Member

• Oct 1, 2016

• #33

I know Hobby Lobby has some stuff like that, if you have one near you. Or perhaps a local hobby shop.
Theres also the printing decal paper where you actually design your own decal then can print it up.

 

tiking

Active Member

• Oct 1, 2016

• #34

Ok. Thanks.

 

Pcoz

Well-Known Member

• Oct 2, 2016

• #35

Re: The ' Junkster' Pod Racer build

tiking said:

Maybe I can put some eyes on the front of the pod. Any decal suggestions and where I can find them?

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Here is what I've done to make custom decals. I simply purchased white and clear waterslide decal paper.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Lazertran-Wa...411646&sr=8-2&keywords=waterslide+decal+paper

Then you can use a paint program to create your own images. I use Adobe Illustrator, but you could even use the Paint program or just download images you like.

The nice thing about Illustrator is you can scale the images to exactly what you want then print them on the 8-1/2 x 11 sheets. I always print near the edges so I can use as much of the sheet as possible for future use.

Once printed, the most important step is to spray the decals with a coat of lacquer. I use the Testors Dullcoat 1260. Let it dry and spray a second coat to be sure.

Last, cut them out and install as normal with Micro Set and Micro Sol.

This would definitely bring you pieces to the next level !

 

tiking

Active Member

• Oct 2, 2016

• #36

Sounds complicated. But I do appreciate your suggestion. I will look into it. Thank you kindly.