Bandai Super Star Destroyer

[Madhatter]

Hi guys

As a little side project, I bought myself one of those new little SSD's that were released not long ago to put on my desk at work. I have the Korbanth kit as well but that's not really a work friendly display item (would certainly raise a few eyebrows on the train in though! ;D )
Straight from the box the way Bandai intended it to be. No adding details or what not. Just slap it together and paint it. So easy
I painted it in Tamiya paints: Light Grey (XF-65/66 I think) and Dark Grey XF-24, highlighted using pastels and powders
It was a fun kit and goes together very easily - although as many before me have said - the parts are very small so handle carefully

Like I said, its a fun kit and well, let's face it, it the only-option choice if you don't want to shell out a heap for a huge resin kit
That's it but thanks for looking
Si

 

[StevenBills]

Nice! Your photos make it look huge! Well done!

SB

 

[edge10]

Very nice. Yep, the photos are misleading, once you see it in person, you will be even more amazed.

 

[INVAR]

Got mine, but am gonna wait before I build it due to frustrations with the 1/5000 SD kit.

 

[Madhatter]

Thanks guys. I should just say that I am not trying to mislead people into thinking it's bigger on purpose. I'm sorry if you go buy one of these thinking it's huge only to get it and be disappointed.
Invar, hope you get your issues with the SD sorted out to your satisfaction soon

 

[thegnome]

Very nice work!

 

[Laserschwert]

Thanks guys. I should just say that I am not trying to mislead people into thinking it's bigger on purpose. I'm sorry if you go buy one of these thinking it's huge only to get it and be disappointed.

I'd say it's just masterfully photographed. Close to no depth of field, awesome lighting, great angles and perfect image clarity. Of course this makes the ship look huge, but isn't that what this hobby is about? Making models look they way they are supposed to in real life?

 

[Analyzer]

Wait, a kit you did not need to add any detailing to

Excellent paint job and photos

I like the color choices as well!

 

[Hoplitespear]

I always liked the SSD's. Great paint job!!

 

[Madhatter]

I'd say it's just masterfully photographed. Close to no depth of field, awesome lighting, great angles and perfect image clarity. Of course this makes the ship look huge, but isn't that what this hobby is about? Making models look they way they are supposed to in real life?

Thanks so much - I have been practicing and messing around with various photographing techniques for my kits for a while now, so your appreciation is a huge compliment. And you're absolutely right about making them look as life like as possible.
Reading over my inital response, I do admit I seem to have been needlessly defending myself but to be honest, it's due to a previous encounter with a bloke who went out and bought a Revell Venator based on the one I did and then cracked the poohs with me when he got it in the mail because it was a lot smaller than he thought it would be and then accused me of false advertising and being deceptive - which sounds crazy, I know, but that's what it amounted to at the end. So, yeah, I do tend to get a little defensive when terms like 'photos are misleading' are thrown out there but I realise no one meant it in a negative way though.

Wait, a kit you did not need to add any detailing to

Excellent paint job and photos

I like the color choices as well!

Thanks mate. I know, a kit I didn't feel the need to detail too does sound a little out there and unlikely, but I gotta say, I love this kit!

I always liked the SSD's. Great paint job!!

Cheers bro, I to have always loved the design of the SSD. It's why I shall be making sure I try to get things just right when it comes time to do the Korbanth kit.

 

[SCUDMAN]

Beautifu.

 

[GF]

How long is this kit?

 

[Madhatter]

How long is this kit?

19cm long

 

[GF]

Ok thanks I expected much longer, it can basically fit in a kinder egg surprise lol!

 

[Hunk a Junk]

I'm a little disappointed that you didn't light it. I mean, how hard could it possibly be?! Slacker.

 

[Madhatter]

I'm a little disappointed that you didn't light it. I mean, how hard could it possibly be?! Slacker.

LOL, my bad. I promise I'll try harder next time

 

[COlson]

I'm a little disappointed that you didn't light it. I mean, how hard could it possibly be?! Slacker.

I'm just finishing up mine as well, which I did light. I'll post once completed with photos.