Papa Rat

Since I’m getting a better grip on using my phone camera I took a few glamor shots of a previous build I’d like to share. This is the 1/144 IMS LED. I’m a sucker for these fancy paints yet they allude me when trying to take a photo.

Yeah that’s a great idea!

That came out great! Such a neat idea with the prop. I remember you posted some tests you were doing with those. It really came out great and does convey a sense of movement/energy. The photo composition is also wonderful at that angle ♥️ so vibrant too.

@tekering That blue!!!! This is going to look amazing bookending that previous build. Love it.

@tekering I’m excited to see more. One of my goals this year is to do my first FSS resin build. Currently looking around for something I like design wise and also something I can afford. I have a ton to learn and will be bugging all of you on the forum for advice.

Thanks so much for the kind words. Keep on improving. Terror up next and then I want to get that KOG over the 7777 in the mix. ✌️ Oof! Pain! This is going to look amazing once it’s finished though. That blue is beautiful. So with resin you need to sand all or most surfaces for primer to stick? Is the surface just too slick otherwise?

Hahahaha. The tingle…Spider sense I mean model sense. It’s so fun to rediscover lost treasures. Excited to see them finished.

Thanks! I’m learning that most of these FSS builds call out for some fancy paints. Lots of pearl shimmery stuff and gloss. I’m still on the hunt for that elusive Gaia Star Bright Gold but settling for a mix of basic Mr color gold with some clear orange mixed into it. I’m having a blast experimenting with freestyle paint mixing. Feels similar to my kid making a “potion” out of random household materials and food coloring. lol

Thanks so much. It was fun, but full of learning opportunities aka PAIN down the final stretch. hahaha

@MechTechThanks so much. Means a lot. 😊 Fished up my second 1/100 IMS MH. This one is the Schpertor. KOG. I also got a couple pointers on taking photos on my phone. Not too shabby. I love the design. There are a few other versions of this build that I may visit someday.

Thanks

Is the IMS KOG 1/100 as well?

Getting closer. Just finishing up some brush painting details and waiting for some gloss, a few decals and onto the next build. The IMS Terror Mirage.

Hahaha. They need some IT help

I’m really digging the color! ♥️

That’s shaping up super nice!

@wm cheng This is such a beautiful build. I really appreciate your posts. You always include so many details about your process. It’s very inspiring. ✌️

Such a great build! That’s my favorite version. Can’t wait to finally ship mine home next month. 🤣

Thanks. The pearl over off white has such a nice silky look to it and adds a certain perceived depth to the surface. I had to repaint a few pieces after final paint layers were applied since I notice some poor surface prep on my part. Tiny scratch here and there. I need to slow it down and really inspect my pieces better at the primer stage to avoid so much work later on. I am contemplating what to start next while I finish up this build. Was thinking the Terror Mirage. I want to paint it like a stealth bomber or Blackbird scheme. More to come as always.

I’m not religious, but Amen to that. 💯

Getting work done on this KOG Schpeltor. So far so good I guess. The masking fluid will not be replacing good old masking tape. The edge the masking fluid created was rough and also didn’t get full coverage so lots of touching up needed. Glad I tried it. Still lots to learn about the hobby.

@electric indigo that orange! 🔥 looking hot

That’s looking great!

Oof! Overlooked a small scratch so I guess I strip it in some iso, fill, sand, prime, paint gloss black and then paint gold again. Annoying… also trying to mask out the panels on the skirt armor and other bits with masking fluid instead of tape. Hope it works out. Have to put a couple layers of lacquer over it. If this experiment works out I may switch over to this method. I like brush painting and I feel it really gets into the hard to reach areas easier than tape.

That mottled effect is is beautiful.