Star Wars Theme Group Build

I really shouldn't as I already have a few started. One I've been working on most lately is Planet of the Apes General Ursus from the 70's. I have till December to finish it for a birthday present. Most of my stash are Star Wars. I'll take a look and have to think about it. I also get slower the closer to completion I get, and I'm horrible at posting.

Another note on weathering, chipping from micro meteors, carbon scoring, and carbon marking by engines are all good. As was said before imperial are normally newer looking with less wear and tear, unless just came from battle. Rebels ships are normally much more beaten looks as they were always second hand or pieced together to operate. The Slave I typically has lots of chipping on it. One method I have heard of, but haven't had a chance to try yet, is dampen the area you want to chip and sprinkle salt and let it dry. Paint it and then rub the salt off.
I used the salt method on my watercolor paintings. It makes unusual patterns.
 
I really shouldn't as I already have a few started. One I've been working on most lately is Planet of the Apes General Ursus from the 70's. I have till December to finish it for a birthday present. Most of my stash are Star Wars. I'll take a look and have to think about it. I also get slower the closer to completion I get, and I'm horrible at posting.

Another note on weathering, chipping from micro meteors, carbon scoring, and carbon marking by engines are all good. As was said before imperial are normally newer looking with less wear and tear, unless just came from battle. Rebels ships are normally much more beaten looks as they were always second hand or pieced together to operate. The Slave I typically has lots of chipping on it. One method I have heard of, but haven't had a chance to try yet, is dampen the area you want to chip and sprinkle salt and let it dry. Paint it and then rub the salt off.
Thanks for the info. Hope you join the build and not a problem if you start early or finish late as no real rules to follow. We sort of get there in the end...... maybe...... possibly...... eventually. Pantherman
 
Thanks for the info. Hope you join the build and not a problem if you start early or finish late as no real rules to follow. We sort of get there in the end...... maybe...... possibly...... eventually. Pantherman
Since you are doing the Slave I, some information I came across a few years ago, if I remember correctly the studio models had 13 colors. I assume that would include the weather colors used. For informational purposes more than anything.
 
Since you are doing the Slave I, some information I came across a few years ago, if I remember correctly the studio models had 13 colors. I assume that would include the weather colors used. For informational purposes more than anything.
Many thanks. PM
 
My kit will be here on Sunday. Do we have a start date? I wouldn't be able to start until Tuesday.
I need to finish the huey probably a week away at least. But happy to go with what everyone is OK with. Pantherman
 
Yes, indeed. It's bigger than I thought. It's big enough to put lighting in, but I'm not going to do that.

Nope. I just order some rice lights. So I'm going to attempt lighting the cockpit... maybe.
Lighting is a challenge as you have to think about every build step beforehand just in case you need to cut something away or add something to hide wire's.

Great fun though. Pantherman
 

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