Kurt

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Hey everyone! Here is my 1/48 Custom Enigma completed. I should have the Fast Packs next week so I can really complete this valk. You can see in progress images here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...=ST&f=24&t=4050 Let me know what you think. And for those of you that may be interested, if you provide the valk and the decals I am willing to do these on commission. Just PM me for a quote. Thanks again and enjoy the following images.

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Ok, another update. The wash to the panel lines and drybrushing are complete. As soon as the oil paint is dry enough I will apply a matt finish and can begin to re-assemble. It is getting close! Now I just need my fast packs to show up and I can really complete it.

I always use Tamiya masking tape. I have never had a problem with it pulling paint off or any bleed under it.

I have already applied a future coat before decaling. I will not seal in the decals before the wash. I have never had a problem with washes effecting decals. I will apply a matt finish to seal everything in as a last step.

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Decals are now done. Here are a few images of them applied. Next step is a wash to accent the panel lines. Let me know what you think. Thanls!

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Here is the final result of all that masking. Next step is to put a coat of Future on it and start decaling.

I received Anasazi excellent decals and was able to decide on a shade of gray to match. Here is an image of the masking in place to be able to spray that darker gray. I also touched up the pre-shading on these areas before painting.

I did not correct any flaws or fill any seams on this. I thought about doing this, because that is the way I alway build my models. However to be able to fill the seams you would have to leave much of it assembled and that would have made painting difficult. I was more concerned with getting a nice finish. Here is a picture of the hands. You are correct, pre-shading is difficult on a piece this small. I just did a bit, the detail on the hands will be better seen after a wash and some dry brushing.