Draconian Marauder (Kuhn Global Build)

[Max Zephyr]

Here is the studio scale Draconian Marauder from Mark Bradley in progress. This is a large kit and will require considerable clean up and fit work. Although not available at the time of this build the kit will contain laser cut fins for the lances, decals, and cockpit glass. The full build as this comes together can be seen here:

http://resinilluminati.com/showthread.php?t=3127

 

[Kuhn Global]

Awesome!!!

This is BEAUTIFUL work MATT!!! love:thumbsup

Thank you Matt for doing this FANTASTIC build! Looks like you will not be needing the acrylic cut pieces Mark was going to send after all... NIIIIIIICE scratch work!

Mark! Thank you again for producing this long awaited kit!

I LOVE IT!!! cool:thumbsup

 

[Bradleyfett]

Thanks Matt and Kurt!

If anyone is interested in one of these, please contact me at mbradley3@cfl.rr.com. I also have some much cheaper kits made up of mis-cast pieces that will require a little more than usual clean up, but are entirely workable.


Just to add to the theme of this thread, Here is my own build I threw together out of some of the first (imperfect) castings out of the mold:
http://flickr.com/photos/10867551@N0...7605197661465/
(last 5 pics on the album)

I built and painted it in a day to display at another convention in Tampa where Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, and Felix Silla were appearing (Gil and Erin asked me to bring the models, so how could I refuse!). Even with the quickie treatment I was pleased with the way it came out- the later castings with some actual careful assembly and painting should come out even better as we are seeing with Matt's build!

Mark

 

[Bradleyfett]

And just for fun, here is a video/slide show a friend put together from that con. He took a bunch of pics of the Buck cast posing with the Marauder!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAN0hRSsm8s

Mark

 

[PHArchivist]

Very cool kit!

 

[MonsieurTox]

That's no more modelling, you're a model building company lol ! :lol

 

[Max Zephyr]

Quick update with the paint and weathering:

 

[Max Zephyr]

And just for fun, here is a video/slide show a friend put together from that con. He took a bunch of pics of the Buck cast posing with the Marauder!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAN0hRSsm8s

Mark

Now that was cool! Thanks for posting that Mark.

 

[Kuhn Global]

Fantastic!!!

MATT!! DUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!! eekeek

This is one NIIIIIIIIIICE piece!

Thank you my friend!!! love:thumbsup

Quick update with the paint and weathering:

 

[JohnLogan]

Quick update with the paint and weathering:

That's beautiful Max Zephyr!!:cool

 

[SSRN Seaview]

If you could, I love to know the color mixes you used?

 

[Bradleyfett]

Not sure what Matt ended up using, but I had recommended these Polly Scale Model Railroad paints:

D&RGW ORANGE F414254 (1oz bottle) for the base color
SAND F414302(1 oz bottle) for highlights

Mark

 

[Kuhn Global]

A Composite ALREADY!!!!

WOW!! Richard_2001 (over on the RI) already did a composite using photos of the incomplete model! SWEEEEEEEEET!!!

Excellent Richard! Thank You My Friend! cool:thumbsup

 

[imaginager]

Looks great, Matt. Kurt's going to have another winner for his collection.

 

[Max Zephyr]

Thanks guys! Here is the last update as far as the build goes. The bottom all weathered and stained. More photos will follow when Kurt is able to shoot it against the blue screen. I have to say Mark did a bang up job capturing this complex ship. His parts layout made it easy even without instructions. Kudos to you Mark!

 

[Kuhn Global]

Very Kewl!!!!

My goodness that is beautiful! Such a WONDERFUL job Matt!

Allan... I agree my friend.... another WINNER!!! love:thumbsup

 

[Kuhn Global]

Blue Screen Photos!!!

Blue Screen photos of this beastie, plus Thunder Fighter and Hatchet Fighter size comparisons, and a fast download able file containing all the photos can be found at this link...

http://www.resinilluminati.com/showpost.php?p=57809&postcount=87

Thanks for looking!

 

[spinner 44]

Such a Beautiful build!

I've always loved the Marauders Orange-Coral color, it's so different from the usual grey or white spaceship.

 

[Kuhn Global]

Thanks spinner! Matt really did a beautiful job on this beastie!

 

[vaderdarth]

Wow, that honestly looks cooler and more realistic than they ever did on screen.

Dave