Revell/Monogram Cylon Raider
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Thanks, CheesyGrin. I enjoy this forum for just that reason, people share their ideas and enthusiasm and give credit where credit is due.CheesyGrin said:Splashcoat - thanks! Feel free to take the thruster concept and improve. Sketchup is free and the design file I have is 1:1 scale so I can send you the file if you'd like.
Whatever you do - I hope you share it with the group!
Keep up the great work on the Raider
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Final airbrush pass on the bottom is complete. Sorry for the picture's shifting exposure. My light source is variable and unpredictable:
Here's a progression of primer, preshade, panel fill-in, and final color pass:
Tomorrow, I'll paint the top, (hopefully) start on the markings, and do some tonal highlights and shadows. Thanks for the comments and suggestions!
Here's a progression of primer, preshade, panel fill-in, and final color pass:
Tomorrow, I'll paint the top, (hopefully) start on the markings, and do some tonal highlights and shadows. Thanks for the comments and suggestions!
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It's looking very good. That pre-shading really does the trick for bringing out the detail.
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I finished the top today. I couldn't paint much longer - it's just cold enough (in my garage) that my hands go numb after a couple of hours. I think I need a spray booth. Anyway -
Same process as the bottom, but the pictures are better. So far, I'm pleased with the first paint pass. Next comes clear coat in preparation for the detail work and weathering.
Filling in panel centers:
Final look after thin top coats:
I think I need a spray booth. Anyway - Same process as the bottom, but the pictures are better. So far, I'm pleased with the first paint pass. Next comes clear coat in preparation for the detail work and weathering.
Filling in panel centers:
Final look after thin top coats:
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Looks simply smashing!
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Yea gonnahhh be sweet! ;D
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Merry Christmas!
First, thank you for the kind feedback. I'm posting a quick shout-out to my awesome wife who gave me this stellar gift this morning!!!
It's very timely since I'm starting the detail paint work this week. Here's a boring picture just to show I am making slow-n-steady progress:
Merry Christmas to everyone!!
First, thank you for the kind feedback. I'm posting a quick shout-out to my awesome wife who gave me this stellar gift this morning!!!
It's very timely since I'm starting the detail paint work this week. Here's a boring picture just to show I am making slow-n-steady progress:
Merry Christmas to everyone!!
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Thanks, Clonegurl! Preshading was a safer bet than a full color modulation. And it does a great job of adding depth and volume...
Quick update. After lots of masking and a little airbrushing:
Tomorrow is a day off from work. I may have time to get the markings airbrushed. If so, I'll post an update for sure.
Happy New Year!
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That ship is looking tight, and deadly serious!
I am anxiously awaiting the final unveil!!!!
;D ;D ;D
I am anxiously awaiting the final unveil!!!!
;D ;D ;D
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Ravhin and ModelMakerMike - Thanks for the feedback!
I made progress today. What a way to start the new year! Markings are airbrushed:
I rushed to get the most out of my day off. Now I'm stressed and have a headache. This is supposed to be fun and relaxing. :-\ No worries, though - I'm stoked about the progress...
I made progress today. What a way to start the new year! Markings are airbrushed:
I rushed to get the most out of my day off. Now I'm stressed and have a headache. This is supposed to be fun and relaxing. :-\ No worries, though - I'm stoked about the progress...
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Well, the good news: progress was made. I finished all airbrushing this weekend. Al that remains is oils/weathering.
The bad news (sort of): I added panel-by-panel highlights creating a cool mottling effect. This did a great job breaking up the monotone gray finish pervasive on this build. Unfortunately, I was too subtle. It looked perfect BEFORE I sprayed the clear coat! The Future I sprayed obliterated 90% of the effect. Live and learn. :'(
So, I'll try to repair during the weathering stage. I've never used oils so some experimenting is on order. Please offer words of wisdom and suggestions as I ponder next steps....
Here are some pics, though, prior to clear coat. The next post will be the final build pics. Hopefully I can post this weekend and call this one "Done". ;D
The bad news (sort of): I added panel-by-panel highlights creating a cool mottling effect. This did a great job breaking up the monotone gray finish pervasive on this build. Unfortunately, I was too subtle. It looked perfect BEFORE I sprayed the clear coat! The Future I sprayed obliterated 90% of the effect. Live and learn. :'(
So, I'll try to repair during the weathering stage. I've never used oils so some experimenting is on order. Please offer words of wisdom and suggestions as I ponder next steps....
Here are some pics, though, prior to clear coat. The next post will be the final build pics. Hopefully I can post this weekend and call this one "Done". ;D
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