promethuem5 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Hate to double post, but I've got super awesome progress on my 'Hawk... HWR still managed to beat me in the end, but I love working on this kit... Here's a teaser WIP shot... all that's left is mostly dry pigment stuff... scorching and barrel blackening, and to dirty up the feet... gonna treat the underside like a tank tread (lots of earth colored stippling and some mettalics.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 That looks awesome so far man, nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Looks really good P5. Is it me or did my chipping technique inspire you Also am i the only person besides Mike to build and finish his monster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Wow, You two are at the top of the game. Great work. I would expect to see those in a motor pool next to real armor. All I have to offer is using self adhesive vinyl so you do not need to fill and paint on little Gundams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Haha HWR, yeah, your chipping more than inspired me... I l=studied yours a bit to get the feel of how it should look and it helped me alot... finally got chipping to look natural! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Ok so describe the "chipping" process you two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 its easy. Get a good reference like heavily used construction equipment or military vehicles. Study how the chips are and the types of edges they form on. Next get a 000 or smaller sized brush. Dip it in dark grey or a gunmetal metallic type paint. Keep a good point on the brush and lightly dab it on the model. Be sure to concentrate on edges and high wear areas. Also try to put a few chips on the flat areas of some panels to add a little variety. It is literally that simple. Mo masking or actual chipping on the model is needed its all paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 HWR's got it...I was really impressed with how easy it was once I got it figured out.... I mixed up a dark grey with a touch of brown in it... and used a superfine brush to put it on. It was funny, because I would met my hand shake a little around the edges to amke the chips more random and natural, but had to take alot of breaks cuz my hand would go numb... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Just remember, Smaller scale=smaller chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadefalconguard Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 On my workbench right now two mecha's at once. The awesome kit from John (ready to paint) and a very old TALOS kit from Revell, heavily damaged in the decal phase. [attachmentid=40583] [attachmentid=40584] [attachmentid=40585] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Just remember, Smaller scale=smaller chips. And remember, past a certain small scale point (usually after 1/72 i think) it equals no chips bc/ they would be unrealistic in scale... JFGuard, don't you just love those old Dougram kits? That one big chunk in the thigh of yours is a bit much, but the rest of the battle damage looks awesome! Can't wait to see your Tomahawk painted... the dulloat after finishing mine is drying right now, all that's left is the light lenses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Looking awesome as always guys! My phone line is supposed to be down, but I'm here and talked to my whole family this weekend!? I can't wait to see what happens when they "fix" my line!? My workbench is on my workbench; pictures later. I jave a smaller work area so my wife was nice neough tolet me get more shelving units/workbench area. Now the Daedalus has a table that the whole thin can sit on - at one time. Keep it up the great work guys. By the way, the cool part about 1/200 scale - no paint chips!!! - MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadefalconguard Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 @Prometheum : childhood memories.....although mine are clouded with Revell Robetech Defender kits I'm waiting for the Figthing Piranha's BT decals to give it the final wash and drybrush run....meanwhile I can work on the Diorama ....then the big chunk on its leg will make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 wow, great stuff!! I wish I could get as good as you guys, damn!! here's my reactive armor, lots of pic in the 'display your collection' thread I don't know why couldn't it bring a freaking gunpod!!, next project, max and miria's VF-22's!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttt Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 The paint chips were added using a 000 or smaller size brush and just dabbing on the dark grey paint. Really easy to do. Next ill be finishing up this monstrosity. Nice LV + Booster man, I think that makes your only the 3rd one I have ever seen worked on, let alone finished. You just don't see them out there, even WM Cheng hasn't posted finished pics yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Interesting point, especially since I've sold a ton of those boosters through the SSM store too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 (edited) OK, it's not as cool as chipping, but the parts were on my workbench (for a few minutes). I used to have a nice sized closet nearly all to my model collecting self. The dozen or so large plastic boxes are in my bedroom closet, and this is what's left that needed a home. My wife was loving enough to show me these shelving units, and get this, even set them up right next to her gorgeous kitchen! Is that love or what!? I can actually work on the Daedalus now in one piece! Here's some photos. Back to work on the Daedalus now! Moving and work related studies are over!!! - MT [attachmentid=40623] All my power tools sit on the side giving me more workbench area. [attachmentid=40624] A new "drydock" for the Daedalus. Buy used ammo cans. They keep your models and paints safe for a long time! Edited February 21, 2007 by MechTech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 OK, it's not as cool as chipping, but the parts were on my workbench (for a few minutes). I used to have a nice sized closet nearly all to my model collecting self. The dozen or so large plastic boxes are in my bedroom closet, and this is what's left that needed a home. My wife was loving enough to show me these shelving units, and get this, even set them up right next to her gorgeous kitchen! Is that love or what!? I can actually work on the Daedalus now in one piece! Here's some photos. Back to work on the Daedalus now! Moving and work related studies are over!!! - MT [attachmentid=40623] All my power tools sit on the side giving me more workbench area. [attachmentid=40624] A new "drydock" for the Daedalus. Buy used ammo cans. They keep your models and paints safe for a long time! Sweet workspace, are you in an apartment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robodragon Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I love VF-0 with the RA. I bought two have not decided how to paint the second one yet. but here is my LV verssion. And my new VF-0D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hey Grayson, we're actually in a house. My big work area just got smaller. Plus the PC is in here too now! I can work and the wife can surf! I DO have to add some lighting in here though, those pictures were taken at the highest exposure. Nice work robodragon. The only thing I would reccomend is a wash or panel lines. She's got that "too clean" look. That's just my two cents worth. Everytime I see the VF-0 RA kit somewhere, I just gotta buy one. Then I realize I don't have many 1/72 kits anymore! - MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) Like what I see guys. Currently on my workbench/to do list is in no particular order. 1 Tamiya 1/24 Nissan 300ZX for my father as a miniture of his real one (WIP) 1 Tamiya 1/24 Calsonic Skyline 1 Bandai 1/100 VF1 Max WIP 1 Hasegawa VF-1 S Strike 1 Hasegawa VF-1 SuperMax 1 Hasegawa VF-1 S Hikaru 1 Hasegawa Vf-1 Generic ( to make a Kakizaki) 1 Hasegawa Vf-1a Plane to use in a Gerwalk 1 hasegawa Vf-1a Battroid (to use in a Gerwalk) Thats Skull Squadron nailed. 1 Arii mint in box Vf-1J GBP not sure Im gonna ever make this one kinda hoping Hasegawa will fill the gap there. 3 Wave Vf17 kits one of every revision (always looking for the last one) 1 Wave Vf19 Blazer kit 1 Wave Vf19 Basara Firevalk 1 Hasegawa weapons set 1 Hasegawa stand set At least one of all the Ari 1/6 macross figures except Hikaru. Several SD Bandai etc Valk kits 1/6 scale Kryton just needs his head finishing. Several 1/55 to paint Strikes Super O and GBP Several Binaltech TF`s to pannelline etc My Starscream custom to finish J Moscato Phalanx J Moscato Tommahawk 1 1/5 Masterchief to scratch and dirty up But most importantly my current WIP my custom Chunkie As you can see my list is a bit long but Im making a start. My thinking is they`ll keep and I can get em done eventually Gotta do the ZX and my chunkie first though. Edited February 23, 2007 by big F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 1 Arii mint in box Vf-1J GBP not sure Im gonna ever make this one kinda hoping Hasegawa will fill the gap there. Hey you could always do a kit bash like I did with a Hasegawa Battroid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnShockwave Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I love that 0D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robodragon Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Ok guys and gals. I just bought another VF-0A 1/60 to custom into a VF-0D. I think I got the tail fins figured out playing around with the VF-0A I have now but what I don't know yet how to do is make the new wings and the stabilizing wings on the intakes. I figure I will have to use some type of resin cast but I have not done anything like this yet. I would appreciate any and all input. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Here are some pics of the ghost fighter. I'm almost finished and should have the final touches and decals on it by tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 That looks really good neptune. Clean finish too. This beast is on my bench at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Is that a 1/48 scale drop ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Why yes....Yes it is, I have the APC in scale with it to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bromgrev Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Speaking of APCs, this is what would be on my workbench if I had one. As it is, they'll have to wait in line until we get a bigger flat. Full details on the Gundam Plastic Model Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) Hey you could always do a kit bash like I did with a Hasegawa Battroid. Yeah I had though that but as its kinda getting hard to come by I`d be worried that I would mess it up some where and not be able to replace the parts. At least with the Wave stuff its easy to cast your own as that is essentially what Wave did in the First place. That said I have a plan that involves the Vf-17, a bucket of plastacine, some molding supplies and my wave kits. But that cant happen until the summer for warmer weather and lighter evenings, oh and my finishing the Chunkie and the ZX. Edited February 25, 2007 by big F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Dropship is having issues so i decided to shelve it for now. BUT i brought this back out and can see the light at the end of the scratchbuilding tunnel. The Octo Tank from Venus Wars. Its about 80% complete needing the left and rear sides completed abd fine details. But it is almost there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Keep it up Neptunesurvey. The ghost (and babies) look good. HWR, the Octo tank looks good too. I think that was one of those designs heavily influenced by Sake ! - MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 HWR, what's wrong with the Dropship? Is that tank thing totally scratchbuilt? It's really impressive, but why'd you decide to build a tank that looks like a big snot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 HWR, what's wrong with the Dropship? Is that tank thing totally scratchbuilt? It's really impressive, but why'd you decide to build a tank that looks like a big snot? It is a scratchbuild P5. But it doesnt look like snot. Watch Venus Wars to see what it can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Is that all epxy putty and plastic tidbits, or what? I've never heard of Venus Wars, but it looks kinda neat... different, but neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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