1/72 Cloud City Diorama with PG Falcon and FM Slave 1
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gt350pony66
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Kiddy play LOL
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I had the R2 / BB8 kit first, then picked up C-3PO. I painted R2 and BB-8, but used the stock finish for C-3PO since I wanted him and R2 to look like they did at the medal ceremony at the end of A New Hope ( idea was to do a small back drop of the Yavin wall with ivy behind them)
Of course I also wanted to weather R2 more so I got the R2/R5 combo. Still need to pick up another C-3PO and this time paint him like he was on Tatooine
Lighting is a challenge considering how it is engineered. Love to see what you come up with
Of course I also wanted to weather R2 more so I got the R2/R5 combo. Still need to pick up another C-3PO and this time paint him like he was on Tatooine
Lighting is a challenge considering how it is engineered. Love to see what you come up with
gt350pony66
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Krap...now I gotta get one of these...like now
gt350pony66
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Ok...R2-3PO set and a Storm Trooper, ordered...you guys are either a bad influence on me, or a good one
Ok...R2-3PO set and a Storm Trooper, ordered...you guys are either a bad influence on me, or a good one
Of course, we are nothing but good references...lol
I did some work on R2's right leg last night. I used some copper colored wire in place of the plastic that came with the kit... Gives him a much more realistic look. I had to drill the holes a bit larger and shape the wires into the correct form, but I think it turned out well.
The silver parts are done with a base of Mr Finisher 1500 and using a cloth to rub the silver Rub 'n Buff. I'm also using the antique white Run 'n Buff over the white parts to give it a more metal look.
The silver parts are done with a base of Mr Finisher 1500 and using a cloth to rub the silver Rub 'n Buff. I'm also using the antique white Run 'n Buff over the white parts to give it a more metal look.
gt350pony66
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looks fantastic brother! superb modification
...Mr Finisher 1500, I'll need to look into that. I've been using testors metalizers for such things and for the most part does a good job, but not always.
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Ok...R2-3PO set and a Storm Trooper, ordered...you guys are either a bad influence on me, or a good one
I've got the same wish lists, but also can't forget the Black Series Dewback which I believe is 1/12 as well
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looks fantastic brother! superb modification
Thanks, brother... Mr. Finisher is what I use for by primer/basecoat over the plastic... The Rub 'n Buff stuff is what I use to give it the metallic look. I used it on R2's dome.
gt350pony66
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Ahh, I see...duh me again. A silvery version of the gold stuff I got for the the 1/72 3PO. I'll acquire some and try it. Thanks man!
You are correct... Adam Savage uses rub n buff too... So you know it's good stuff..lol.. I just wanted to make it clear what I used so if you wanted to try it, you didn't get the wrong stuff...
I used some copper colored wire for the cables on his foot. The plastic pieces included in the kit did not offer the realism I wanted. All I used was some wire from a hobby center that I found in the make your own jewelry Isle. It's typically used for making necklaces. It is soft and pliable, yet strong enough to hold its shape
I used some copper colored wire for the cables on his foot. The plastic pieces included in the kit did not offer the realism I wanted. All I used was some wire from a hobby center that I found in the make your own jewelry Isle. It's typically used for making necklaces. It is soft and pliable, yet strong enough to hold its shape
gt350pony66
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love it!
Been some time since I've posted on any progress with this diorama... I've finally gotten around to getting the lights done on the first landing platform. I think I'm going to start working on the building next and then do the other platform with lights and stuff... Anyway, here's where I'm at:
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That's a great little kit.
The canopy was a total pain to clean up though, but came out pretty good in the end.
You have to fill in one of the gun on each side to get it to match the filming model, but I was actually tempted to leave it on both sides.
I also added a thick copper rod as a pin through the flat connections pieces to the middle engine part for strength in bonding as well as to avoid sagging of it later on
The canopy was a total pain to clean up though, but came out pretty good in the end.
You have to fill in one of the gun on each side to get it to match the filming model, but I was actually tempted to leave it on both sides.
I also added a thick copper rod as a pin through the flat connections pieces to the middle engine part for strength in bonding as well as to avoid sagging of it later on
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