Papa Rat

I agree. These smaller 1:144 scale Volks kits have plenty of nice detail. They really pop once you hit it with a panel wash. That pearly semi transparent plastic is really nice. I wish it was slightly more transparent so the frame colors would show a little more but I’m still loving it. Ethereal is a great description and I hope I do it justice. I just need to stick the landing. Fingers crossed. 😊

Looking good!

So close. Decal time and then final construction!

That’s cool!

Hahahaha. Face palm… yeah that would be a great way to make the tent and cables. Sometimes I forget that materials other than plastic can be used to great effect. Also readily available. Thanks for that suggestion. Appreciate it.

Wish it came with a ⛺️ Maybe some creative could make a 3d print?

Yeah… Hahaha. I see, that makes way more sense.

I think Electric Indigo mentioned seams. I was thinking about the larger gaps by the wing area. Anyway, thanks for the info. 👍

@electric indigo really diggin this. Looks great! @Thom yikes. You are putting in some work there. Is it common to have such large gaps on aircraft models?

Awesome, @Thom this is going to be cool. Managed to get the frame color down. I’m digging the silver with some subtle purple shine to it. Once dry I will just brush paint the small details and avoid masking. Shouldn’t take too much more. Just lots of down time between painting and top coating etc…

That is quite a difference. Thanks for sharing. 😊

I’m just hoping for an overall tighter fit with no floppy limbs and loose joints! I did attempt to build the Hasegawa version last February and it wasn’t that bad besides the fact that it won’t stand on its own without some xtra support like a stand. I know nothing about proportions and what’s cannon and not. That stuff just isn’t a real deal breaker for me. Here’s a pic of the build on a rare occasion I got it to balance enough for a photo. With all that said, I ordered the new version right away cause I’m a sucker for the chunk clunk look. Edit* I just noticed I never removed the masking from the clear orange shoulder lights. Hahahaha. 🤷

Looking great! Such a nice color scheme. Reminds me of that Blassty.

Love it. Appreciate the updates. 👍 My wife’s first car was a POS VW beetle. It also looked like it was attacked by some hell hounds. Hahahaha.

I’m all in. Just got my preorder submitted. Hope this one stands on its own accord. “Looking at you Hasegawa “ 😠

Looking good! Getting work done. 👍

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Ahhh. Good idea. That reminds me. One day I need to cut down my skewers and replace the clips. Having them more compact would be beneficial.

Thanks for that tip. My work area is in the basement which around 70% humidity so I’ve started to run a dehumidifier which has helped a lot but a dehydrator sounds like a nice option to get it cracker dry. 👍 Also like the added bonus you mention of keeping dust and hairs off a freshly painted surface.

Hahaha. No kidding. Too funny

The pearl paint is so dreamy in person yet so elusive to photograph. It’s fun to share photos with everyone on the forum, but like most things in life it’s best in person. 🤷

@tekering Looks like a fun project. Nice size too! Keep us posted. This also points me towards a series I have never heard of. I guess I found a new book(s) to check out. 👍 thanks.

Hahahaha. I love how silly that looks.

Thanks so much! I had a blast working on it and the whole build came together relatively fast. ✌️ The whole brush painted mermaid emblem only happened because I had to. 🙃 I suck at applying decals, especially on weird surfaces and ended up tearing it apart in the process. Looking back I have no regrets and like the way it turned out in the end. What do you have cooking?

I agree. Too much of a straight off the factory line look, hahahaha. Maybe I’ll get back to it and mess it up a little. @Thom Yeah I agree. Trying to envision the battroid form fitting inside as a pilot.