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  1. electric indigo
    If you can't remaster the Original Trilogy's movies one more time (yet), there's still the original comic series to make over. http://www.theforce.net/story/front/Remastered_Marvel_Star_Wars_Adaptation_Coming_161575.asp While Howard Chaykin is one of my all time favorite comic artist, the distinctive, abstract style he had in his early days is completely ruined from issue #2 on, where Steve Leialoha takes over the inking from Chaykin. The massive plastering of text balloons isn't helpful, either. Here's an example of the remastered/re-colored issue: You find an entertaining look at the original comics here: http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/07/16/touring-marvels-star-wars-1-vader-needs-a-drink/
  2. electric indigo
    Is Oscar Isaac's character piloting a black X-Wing?
  3. electric indigo
    Looks like it. I used it on my 1/144 Falcon, and it works great giving life to those surfaces. You should thin the paint a bit more than normal, and don't worry if you wander off the selected areas. Irregularity is wanted here.
  4. electric indigo
    Considering the big names that are associated with the product, the result looks rather underwhelming: I think the final execution unfortunately accentuates the weak basic design of the machine. It would look better with a heavy weathered paint scheme.
  5. electric indigo
    You have the perfect setup for an interesting weathering effect: Spray the lighter color only in the center of the hull panels in an irregular fashion. This will leave the panel lines slightly accentuated, looks great on aircraft models. Optionally, if you want a cleaner look, you can choose the overspray method you described. I suggest mixing white or light gray with clear, it's easier to achieve a homogenous coverage this way.
  6. electric indigo
    I use a small block of wood that I put on the desk, then place the sprues on top in a way that the wood supports the spot where I cut the part. That is especially helpful if you cut clear parts like aircraft canopies.
  7. electric indigo
    If you had doubts that Bandai could ever rival the Fine Molds kits (like me), look at this expertly painted Bandai X-Wing:
  8. electric indigo
    A subtext-free disaster movie - do we even need this?
  9. electric indigo
    ESA not only makes comet chasing space probes, but also cool promo videos
  10. electric indigo
    Looks like a movie prop. Great work.
  11. electric indigo
    I think Katoki really got the feet wrong on the Deltas. They would look much better with the Zetaplus or S-Gundam's feet.
  12. electric indigo
    I would donate my 1/72 Grace if someone _desperately_ wants to put her in his 1/60 DX.
  13. electric indigo
    Of course this is totally not a remake of T2...
  14. electric indigo
    We're still waiting for Dobber's Yamato...
  15. electric indigo
    Hmm, Oliver Scholl is slated for Independence Day II...
  16. electric indigo
    Built big scale Yamato: http://www.modelermagic.com/?p=64907
  17. electric indigo
    Framestore has given access to some concept art: http://framestoreart.com/2014/08/22/edge-of-tomorrow-3/
  18. electric indigo
    Weren't there experimental shark skin coatings for civilian aircrafts to reduce fuel consumption?
  19. electric indigo
    The people here who seriously consider buying this thing should approach John Moscato/Captain America for a new GK project. Maybe there are a few more Orguss fans who want to chime in. As an added bonus, you'll actually get something worth your money.
  20. electric indigo
    Polished & panel lined
  21. electric indigo
    It lacks the periodical camera shakes.
  22. electric indigo
    Go for the Hasegawa kit by all means. Even if you put some effort in the Bandai VF-19, it will still look like a toy when finished (unless you go all out with it), while the Hase Battroid will look good just using glue and some paint, which you should be able to master. Here's an out-of-the-box build with a great paint job: http://www.hobbyfanatics.com/index.php?/topic/41825-hasegawas-172-vf-1a-battroid-valkyrie/ The Wave kits are ok, but seriously overpriced.
  23. electric indigo
    That was a member of the Soloturk acrobatic team. Here's another take: Pretty nifty paintjob, btw:
  24. electric indigo
    You might want to check just how many physical sets or partial sets were built for the prequels. I doubt that the Abrams' movie will have a significantly different ratio here, nor that it will be crucial for the quality of the movie. The actors were lost mainly because Lucas is terrible as a writer and in directing humans, and the green screen scenes didn't make it easier for them. And I'd rather have a spectacular CG scenery than a brewery standing in for a spaceship engine room.
  25. electric indigo
    Good & quick work, Sir. I just checked this against the Hasegawa prototype, which looks a lot sleeker than the YS kit. It will be interesting to see how the final kit will turn out.
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