Don't worry Chief, that'll buff right out!

[Jeeves]

Thought I'd share some pics of a model kit I just finished. This is the 1/72 resin garage kit by Alex Dumas - with a couple of details and upgrades. Somewhat heavily weathered, and unfortunately, I started building it as a gift for a friend of mine, so she's going away this Xmas.

Overall, the kit was very clean, but definitely a job for an experienced modeler. The wings had no keyed mounting points, so that was pretty tough to get aligned, and the cockpit is pretty delicate - and required that you cut out little sheets of silver tape for the frames. I added some very very fine wire in the engine wells. Also, the homegrown decals were quite a challenge, and didn't hold up to some of the hotter washes I used (need to remember to seal with Future AFTER the decaling.) :lol

Interesting to note how small this really is - on the closeup, you can actually see the dots on the decal printing.

My major impressive bit of engineering is that the kit is actually suspended over the base by a fraction of a millimeter - the resin gear looked so delicate, I didn't want to risk sagging, so there's a brass post supporting the bird.

Base is just straight plywood, sanded and filled, with a couple of stripes painted, and the obligatory 45 degree chops. Hope you enjoy.

 

[TK-2126_MD]

Wow i luv the weathering!!!!!
the onlything that looks a little off is that nice and clean base. but plz dont take any thing i say about models as sea worthy......

Luv the model!!!

 

[Jeeves]

Thanks TK-2126! That's a pretty valid point, actually. My PLAN was to have the base be sort of abstract, so it didn't detract from the model too much, and would make the viper "pop" a little. However, you may be right, and I'm considering some very light weathering.

In the last picture, you can see some yellow overspray on the base that needs to be fixed anyway. That's why you have to wear respirators, kids...:eek

-Raj

 

[Twinsen]

I don't know squat about BSG nor the ship this model is based on, but that's some serious talent you've got there. VERY nice weathering :thumbsup

 

[MooCriket]

Love it, weathering and all. Fantastic work!thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[Dewka]

Thought I'd share some pics of a model kit I just finished. This is the 1/72 resin garage kit by Alex Dumas - with a couple of details and upgrades. Somewhat heavily weathered, and unfortunately, I started building it as a gift for a friend of mine, so she's going away this Xmas.

Overall, the kit was very clean, but definitely a job for an experienced modeler. The wings had no keyed mounting points, so that was pretty tough to get aligned, and the cockpit is pretty delicate - and required that you cut out little sheets of silver tape for the frames. I added some very very fine wire in the engine wells. Also, the homegrown decals were quite a challenge, and didn't hold up to some of the hotter washes I used (need to remember to seal with Future AFTER the decaling.) :lol

Interesting to note how small this really is - on the closeup, you can actually see the dots on the decal printing.

My major impressive bit of engineering is that the kit is actually suspended over the base by a fraction of a millimeter - the resin gear looked so delicate, I didn't want to risk sagging, so there's a brass post supporting the bird.

Base is just straight plywood, sanded and filled, with a couple of stripes painted, and the obligatory 45 degree chops. Hope you enjoy.

Excellent work! If you wanted to keep the base as-is get some Viper wings, the Squadron logo and either a BSG patch or cloissonne pin for the bottom edge. These CAN be found on EVillbay but I find higher quality from SciFi merchants at conventions AND it doesnt get lost in shippign that way.

 

[masterjedi322]

Very nice work. I also really like the weathering job. The size of the model makes it that much more impressive.

Sean

 

[Szyntax]

Very nice job :thumbsup

 

[ItsThatGuy]

Nice job. Love the weathering.

 

[Betamin]

Wow! That looks fantastic! :thumbsup

 

[Compressor Man]

Wow, this looks super realistic. At least I assume it does having never seen an actual real-life viper!!! But if I ever did see a real one I expect it to look just like this.

I would like to agree with the post that said the base could use a little grime. But that is just nit-picking. Super job.

 

[3d-builder]

Oh man that's a beauty....great paint job!!!thumbsup

 

[smordant]

Great model, weathering is superb, light weathering on the base would be good as suggested.

Brilliant.

 

[JP Modelworks]

Nice job ! Great weathering techniques.

 

[YoPaulie]

We're making this thread into the "Weathering" drinking game, but it's well-deserved! KUDOS!

And, as it was said before... at that scale, fantastic detail!

 

[Jeeves]

We're making this thread into the "Weathering" drinking game, but it's well-deserved! KUDOS!

And, as it was said before... at that scale, fantastic detail!

LOL - thanks for all of the nice comments. Believe it or not, the weathering (drink up!) was easy at this scale. This is not a new-style fancy multi-wash / filter type paintjob. Simple steps: primer, base color, stripes, clear, decals and wash, chipping (with xacto), matte coat and a few touches with MIG pigments. (Thanks to Jason who told me about those pigments years ago!)

SO, the chips and scrapes just expose the lower layers of paint - no special techniques needed. When you know that, it's kinda lame, because you can actually see raw resin in places. The fact that this was 1/72 allowed me not to have to worry about this, or even the shape of the chips. I'm convinced I would have built something sucky if it were studio scale! :lol


Thanks,
-Raj