Thanks a bunch guys. Your response to the model is quite over whelming. :love
I'll try my best to answere some of your questions:
CessnaDriver,
The model was painted with a technique that Lee (rough studios) tought me. I'm also a firm believer (this has been discussed to death) that it just happens to be the same exact way that ILM did the original X and Y-wings. Basicly you start coating the model in flat black primer. Then you hit it with gloss white car paint. Yeah, that's right, everybody knows the real X-wings were white and not grey, right.

Your model should now look like crap. Don't worry, here's where the magic comes in. Rub down the white paint with fine grade steel wool. This should result in a finish that's kind of a cross between flat/satin and gloss. It looks incredible in real life and it's VERY hard to fake it with clear coats, believe me I've tried. This is what gives the model that special sheen that you see in some of my pics. Also, the rubbing takes a way some of the white paint which exposes the black primer, looks very cool.
The model was weathered, or rather SOAKED in different enamel washes. The soot and blast marks were airbrushed on. Finally I gave the entire model a final rub down with steel wool to blend it all together. I like to call this model building on steriods cause it's really a VERY rough prosses, much more like prop building then modeling. Since there's no pastel or stuff like that on it there's no need to seal it. Well, I hope this helps a bit.
moffeaton,
Thanks for noticing. Yes, the brass tubes was a little detail that I really liked and wanted to incorperate on my model too.
Echoleader,
The sad thing about that one is that it's gonna have to wait on a shelf until I've taken care of my commission works. One thing is sure though, I definately intend to make it my best work yet. Then again, with a canvas like that it's going to be hard to fail.
Thanks again all. Here's some new close up's taken without lights in plain daylight, as you can see different lighting changes the apperance drasticly.
[image]http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/red-2-8-web.jpg[/image]
[image]http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/red-2-9-web.jpg[/image]
[image]http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/red-2-10-web.jpg[/image]
[image]http://www.wackychimp.com/uploads/red-2-11-web.jpg[/image]
Cheers,
Steve.