I got mine last week. This version of the kit is nice and the colors are more accurate. I had to keep my son from drooling all over it - figuratively speaking - MT
So far, so good! I've found if you're having trouble with paint colors, use natural sunlight to check them. Sounds "dah!" simple, but sometime I forget the difference with the two lights when picking colors. - MT
Not to be a jerk, but there are a lot of inaccuracies with it. The feet are way off and the engine compartment. So they are copying and not looking at the line art - MT
DarrinG is right - right on! I think you got the right colors and weathering on that. The fact that the proportions are spot on help too (except those tiny hands ). It looks great overall. Make sure you case that thing to protect it from "real" wear and tear! - MT
You've made the Jarheads proud! Jardann is right though. I've NEVER seen a clean Marine plane except when it's a Marine pilot flying in the Blue Angels. - MT
The "Jug" looks great! Dan's VF-1S head looks absolutely spot on! The detail is great too. It makes me wanna get off my bench and start 3D modeling! - MT
WHOOOHA HA HA HA HA! The "smile shot!" Why don't they incorporate that into our modern weapons systems? That's what we've been doing wrong all these years. "In the even the Kuratas tips over, cover your head and kiss your butt goodbye!" I can just see driving that to work in the mornings. I bet it gets crappy gas mileage too! That's tooooooo funnnnnnyyyyyy! - MT :lol:
Looking good so far. I'm going to have to buy some of that wash. I tried using the regular mix I use and it just doesn't cut the mustard. Keep up the good work and posts! - MT
I think you are having moisture problems; it's why I can't finish poainting the Daedlaus. Too bad you can't cast them and throw them in a food dehydrator like with paints. The moisture gets in the resin before pouring. The humidity was only 90% today - MT
Thank you guys! The humidity is way to high for me to finish painting this in the RIGHT colors. I'm hoping to finish this in the fall when the weather mellows out. I waited too long and summer came way to early! Thanks again! - MT
I think its too late now, but don't forget that soaking it in some Pinesol will strip the paint off without harming the plastic. I actaully tried it my self first. Looks great so far! I'd be paranoid that the mic thrusters still worked - MT