monsterpartyhat
Sr Member
The other day I started another build of the Bandai vehicle model (1:350th scale) Millennium Falcon. I'd already built one, but wanted another that would be a bit more accurate (and reflect everything I've learned since I built the first one).
On this one I'm trying to pack as much detail from the ANH 5-footer model as I can, into this tiny palm-sized model. I'm using archival ink pens (Pigma Micron 0.1mm and Copic Multiliner 0.03mm) for some of the markings, specifically the hash marks that are all over the model.
Here's the current state -- so far I'm going from bare plastic all the way to done on the top half only, to verify everything works to my satisfaction, before doing the underside (and also to avoid getting bored of adding hashmarks for hours
).
I've also been taking pics of each stage, to be able to view the whole progress, which is kinda fun.
Stage 1 -- bare plastic.
Stage 2 -- base coated with Tamiya AS-20
Stage 3 - I've applied the decal set from Otherworld Models, and also added some of the small red hash marks using a Pigma Micron ink pen. I've also carved some of the hull damage using the point of an X-acto knife.
Stage 4 - brush painted more panels and additional details, based on 5-footer reference.
Stage 5 - added hash marks all over, using several different pens with tips ranging from 0.1mm down to 0.03mm.
Stage 6 - added a clear gloss coat to seal everything in and provide a better surface for washes, then pin-washed most of the surface with Citadel Nuln Oil Gloss (I like the Gloss version because it flows a little more quickly than the flat version)
That's where it stands right now - I'm really pleased with it. Adding some more wash detail tonight, and basic pastel weathering for the engine exhaust and around the maintenance pits before sealing it with a flat clear coat, which will be the base for streaking.
On this one I'm trying to pack as much detail from the ANH 5-footer model as I can, into this tiny palm-sized model. I'm using archival ink pens (Pigma Micron 0.1mm and Copic Multiliner 0.03mm) for some of the markings, specifically the hash marks that are all over the model.
Here's the current state -- so far I'm going from bare plastic all the way to done on the top half only, to verify everything works to my satisfaction, before doing the underside (and also to avoid getting bored of adding hashmarks for hours
). I've also been taking pics of each stage, to be able to view the whole progress, which is kinda fun.
Stage 1 -- bare plastic.
Stage 2 -- base coated with Tamiya AS-20
Stage 3 - I've applied the decal set from Otherworld Models, and also added some of the small red hash marks using a Pigma Micron ink pen. I've also carved some of the hull damage using the point of an X-acto knife.
Stage 4 - brush painted more panels and additional details, based on 5-footer reference.
Stage 5 - added hash marks all over, using several different pens with tips ranging from 0.1mm down to 0.03mm.
Stage 6 - added a clear gloss coat to seal everything in and provide a better surface for washes, then pin-washed most of the surface with Citadel Nuln Oil Gloss (I like the Gloss version because it flows a little more quickly than the flat version)
That's where it stands right now - I'm really pleased with it. Adding some more wash detail tonight, and basic pastel weathering for the engine exhaust and around the maintenance pits before sealing it with a flat clear coat, which will be the base for streaking.
