Showoff: Capt. Harlock's Cosmodragoon

[Harlock]

I finally finished up my Sidkit Cosmodragoon. Overall, it is a really nice kit. My only issue was with the skull & crossbones inlays on the grips. They were a tad off of the anime version, so I sculpted some new ones. Also, the cylinder was a bit to thick to sit in-line with the rest of the pistol, so that got a treatment on the sander.

The pistol was sprayed with flat black, then rubbed with graphite powder. The grips were done using water-based craft paint in three different brown tones. These paints dry exteremly quickly, which usually is a bad thing, but it provided a nice raised "wood grain" effect.

Now, on to the pics...

The original grips

The new inlay sculpt

The finished product

 

[Ramiel]

Great color on the "metal" parts!
What have you used to have that finish?

 

[Harlock]

Great color on the "metal" parts!
What have you used to have that finish?

First, spray the piece with flat black, then rub it down with graphite powder. I buy the graphite in stick form at my local art supply place. Just run it over a sheet of 150 grit sandpaper to get the powder, then use a rag or paper towel to rub it in.

 

[abntroop1]

that is cool as all hell! :thumbsup

 

[Ramiel]

First, spray the piece with flat black, then rub it down with graphite powder. I buy the graphite in stick form at my local art supply place. Just run it over a sheet of 150 grit sandpaper to get the powder, then use a rag or paper towel to rub it in.

Did you use a clear coat to fix the graphite?

 

[Harlock]

Did you use a clear coat to fix the graphite?

Nope. I'm not a fan of sealing it. Personally, I like the used look it gets after a lot of handling.

 

[abntroop1]

more natural that way. good call.

 

[Ramiel]

Great, thanks!

 

[Hitogiri]

Looking sweet! Very nice detail!

 

[Treadwell]

Wow, very nice! I didn't even know about this kit.

I've had a Denix pistol put aside to use as a base for making one of these for a couple of years. So many projects...

 

[Harlock]

Thanks, All!

Wow, very nice! I didn't even know about this kit.

I've had a Denix pistol put aside to use as a base for making one of these for a couple of years. So many projects...

Unfortunately, it is now out of production. I was lucky to contact Sid just before he stopped making it.

 

[mgoob]

I've heard of other people using the graphite procedure (and plan to once I build my CosmoDragroon) and the results look very good in person. Just alot of rubbing needed.

Nice work, Fez.

 

[Harlock]

I've heard of other people using the graphite procedure (and plan to once I build my CosmoDragroon) and the results look very good in person. Just alot of rubbing needed.

Nice work, Fez.

Now that's a name I've not heard in a loong time. A long time...:lol

 

[cloudborn]

Very nice work! :thumbsup Where did you get the kit?

 

[Lord Abaddon]

Gorgeous! One of my fav anime characters and weapons, wonderful work with the graphite!

 

[superjedi]

That looks excellent! Great finish on the gun and the grips.
Really cool design!

 

[Harlock]

Very nice work! :thumbsup Where did you get the kit?

Right here:
http://www.sidkit.com/

As I mentioned above, he's no longer producing it.

 

[Harlock]

Keep an eye out for a matching sabre.....:love

 

[stonedog7563]

First, spray the piece with flat black, then rub it down with graphite powder. I buy the graphite in stick form at my local art supply place. Just run it over a sheet of 150 grit sandpaper to get the powder, then use a rag or paper towel to rub it in.

Excellent finish :thumbsup do you need to seal it at all with a clar coat ????

cheers

never mind, you already answered that one )

 

[Harlock]

LOL!!!

I've currently got a Gravity Sabre in the works. Hope to have some "in-progress" shots soon.