Big s Posted September 24 Posted September 24 25 minutes ago, pengbuzz said: Where's a can of RAID when ya need one? It’s ok, I think they were mostly taken care of by the end of the show. seriously, I think Cham was the only survivor
Papa Rat Posted September 24 Posted September 24 55 minutes ago, pengbuzz said: Where's a can of RAID when ya need one? Hahahaha
MechTech Posted September 25 Posted September 25 @pengbuzz That mini diorama is a COOL idea! It has a nice 3rd dimesion to it. I think the curvature was good and forced persepctive on the subject. @Papa Rat It will be cool to see those built! I got a couple of the "newer" ones when they went down drastically in price. @Big s The Dunbine models drove me nuts too. It reminds me of the original Atari video game art. The cartridge shows two dudes battling it out on a tennis court. You get the game and its just two sticks and a ball. The "ball" wasn't even round! - MT
Big s Posted September 25 Posted September 25 13 minutes ago, MechTech said: The Dunbine models drove me nuts too. It reminds me of the original Atari video game art. The cartridge shows two dudes battling it out on a tennis court. You get the game and its just two sticks and a ball. The "ball" wasn't even round! - MT Bandai back in the day couldn’t compete proportionally with Imai. I sometimes wonder how Imai went under with such great looking kits compared to Bandai at the time
pengbuzz Posted September 25 Posted September 25 1 hour ago, Big s said: Bandai back in the day couldn’t compete proportionally with Imai. I sometimes wonder how Imai went under with such great looking kits compared to Bandai at the time Probably financial mismanagement, if I had to guess.
Papa Rat Posted September 25 Posted September 25 1 hour ago, SteveTheFish said: Two Armored Valks done this year (at last!). Those look great!
Papa Rat Posted September 25 Posted September 25 1 hour ago, Cheese3 said: Pre shaded! That’s a great shot with all the various scales. 👍
Papa Rat Posted September 25 Posted September 25 (edited) 4 hours ago, MechTech said: It will be cool to see those built! I got a couple of the "newer" ones when they went down drastically in price. I’ll do the one character from the Dunbine kit for now and maybe dig into that old L-Gaim box set next. Will be fun to keep jumping around. Edited September 25 by Papa Rat
SteveTheFish Posted September 26 Posted September 26 9 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Those look great! Thanks! The old 1:100 Imai Armored Valk is the first vintage kit I augmented with ball joints. I've learned how to do this through Japanese modeling magazines as well as Japanese YouTube modelers. My legacy Q-Rau kit is almost done... I just need to paint the pilot's eyes and I'll be done. That has ball joints for the hips, reinforced with brass tube for durability.
Papa Rat Posted September 26 Posted September 26 1 hour ago, SteveTheFish said: Thanks! The old 1:100 Imai Armored Valk is the first vintage kit I augmented with ball joints. I've learned how to do this through Japanese modeling magazines as well as Japanese YouTube modelers. My legacy Q-Rau kit is almost done... I just need to paint the pilot's eyes and I'll be done. That has ball joints for the hips, reinforced with brass tube for durability. That’s great! Oh and post a photo of the Q-Rau once you finish it up.
Papa Rat Posted September 26 Posted September 26 (edited) Bozune, you are a hot mess and I love you. 😂 I few more seam lines to deal with then I’m going back into it with some surfacer 500 for texture and brush painting this goofball with lacquers. 👍 Edited September 26 by Papa Rat
Big s Posted September 26 Posted September 26 3 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Bozune, you are a hot mess and I love you. 😂 I few more seam lines to deal with then I’m going back into it with some surfacer 500 for texture and brush painting this goofball with lacquers. 👍 It’s so ugly……..I love it. Can’t wait to see how this beast turns out
Papa Rat Posted September 26 Posted September 26 4 hours ago, Big s said: It’s so ugly……..I love it. Can’t wait to see how this beast turns out Hahaha. How dare you insult my baby like that. I will do my best to properly represent this creep the best I can. 😜
Papa Rat Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Texture added and all primed up for some brush painting. This is the 💩stage of this build. Now I just need to fix a few seam shadow areas and the loose hip joints. The floppy legs can’t support the weight of the backpack jet thing. If not supported by a nearby bottle of loctite, our friend Bozune does a complete back bend or face plant. Oof!
nightmareB4macross Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Working on the thighs. Story paint is really helping me see how this project is progressing. i am really happy with this.
505thAirborne Posted September 27 Posted September 27 41 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: Working on the thighs. Story paint is really helping me see how this project is progressing. i am really happy with this.
Big s Posted September 27 Posted September 27 (edited) 14 hours ago, Papa Rat said: Texture added and all primed up for some brush painting. This is the 💩stage of this build. Now I just need to fix a few seam shadow areas and the loose hip joints. The floppy legs can’t support the weight of the backpack jet thing. If not supported by a nearby bottle of loctite, our friend Bozune does a complete back bend or face plant. Oof! The brown is very Golgothan. Can’t wait to see it in full color and can’t wait for the rerelease of Dogma but seriously, that’s gonna add an interesting organic texture, especially since these things were armored with giant bug carapace chunks Edited September 27 by Big s
Papa Rat Posted September 28 Posted September 28 17 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Details. Oh yeah! This is looking great!
nightmareB4macross Posted September 28 Posted September 28 Checking my profiles. Correct TV style upper intake details. I really like how the heat baffles works in more than one way.
Papa Rat Posted September 28 Posted September 28 @nightmareB4macrossAny ideas on final color scheme for this beauty?
nightmareB4macross Posted September 29 Posted September 29 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Papa Rat said: @nightmareB4macrossAny ideas on final color scheme for this beauty? Yes sir. TV VF-1S Hikaru Ichijo sans super parts. All the details are TV style. Edited September 29 by nightmareB4macross
Papa Rat Posted September 29 Posted September 29 24 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: Yes sir. TV VF-1S Hikaru Ichijo sans super parts. All the details are TV style. 😍
Thom Posted September 29 Posted September 29 15 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Enough for today. My arms are tired. 😜 Hey, that's a yoke!
nightmareB4macross Posted Tuesday at 05:37 AM Posted Tuesday at 05:37 AM 10 hours ago, Thom said: Hey, that's a yoke!
Thom Posted Tuesday at 10:15 PM Posted Tuesday at 10:15 PM 16 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Gonna get scrambled!
Papa Rat Posted Wednesday at 03:22 AM Posted Wednesday at 03:22 AM 12 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: Adding teeth. There is no end to your madness. I love it!!!!👍
Papa Rat Posted Wednesday at 03:16 PM Posted Wednesday at 03:16 PM (edited) First layers of brushes painting lacquers are down and looking rough. Going to do another thin layer all around then it’s time for clean up, some panel lines “I guess I’ll call them that”, flat top coat and weathering etc… been super busy lately so its taking forever to get this done. Edited Wednesday at 04:06 PM by Papa Rat
pengbuzz Posted Wednesday at 05:59 PM Posted Wednesday at 05:59 PM 2 hours ago, Papa Rat said: First layers of brushes painting lacquers are down and looking rough. Going to do another thin layer all around then it’s time for clean up, some panel lines “I guess I’ll call them that”, flat top coat and weathering etc… been super busy lately so its taking forever to get this done. Thinking about your project here (how bug-like it looks), have you considered an iridescent top coat on it? I saw this online and wanted to know your thoughts: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pouring-Masters-Professional-Acrylic-Pearlescent-Mixing-Effects-Medium-8-oz-Bottle-Create-Pearl-Iridescent-Metallic-Effects-Improve-Flow-Consistency/2340932760?classType=REGULAR&adsRedirect=true It says it can be used as a topcoat to add an iridescent effect to paint (clear, just iridescent). I thought that maybe it would help it look more alien, but you might not want to go that route. Just a suggestion.
Papa Rat Posted Wednesday at 06:09 PM Posted Wednesday at 06:09 PM (edited) 47 minutes ago, pengbuzz said: Thinking about your project here (how bug-like it looks), have you considered an iridescent top coat on it? I saw this online and wanted to know your thoughts: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pouring-Masters-Professional-Acrylic-Pearlescent-Mixing-Effects-Medium-8-oz-Bottle-Create-Pearl-Iridescent-Metallic-Effects-Improve-Flow-Consistency/2340932760?classType=REGULAR&adsRedirect=true It says it can be used as a topcoat to add an iridescent effect to paint (clear, just iridescent). I thought that maybe it would help it look more alien, but you might not want to go that route. Just a suggestion. I think that would be a great addition. I am unfamiliar with this specific product but I have a few Mr color crystal colors that add a really nice effect. I think I have a nice blue one that may elevate this build a little. Lots of beetle carapaces have that jewel like shimmer. Good call. I guess I’m now leaning towards a more high gloss for the armor parts and flat for the joints, nooks and crannies. Thanks so much for the suggestion. 👍 This is what the blue crystal color looks like over dark lacquer paint. This is from Wave co. FFS kit Edited Wednesday at 06:47 PM by Papa Rat Added photos
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