electric indigo Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I just received the kit of the impressive Yukikaze's "Flying Dutchman" today, so here are first impressions. This is what you get - about 40 parts of resin, a set of dry transfer and waterslide decals, comprehensive instructions and a color laser print for the paint sheme. The quality of the engravings and the details is nothing short of spectacular. Parts require a minimum of cleanup, so the main challlenge will be getting everything aligned properly, and the paintjob. The CG model shows heavy weathering and has a kind of multitone tribal pattern on it, so I'm thinking of tracing the pattern in Illustrator, scaling it to the right size and cutting it from masking film. If you feel tempted, HLJ still has it in stock link -i- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Less than Super Ostrich Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 That really looks amazing. The cast quality looks top notch. I really like the Yukikaze style. High quality! Thanks! I'll be following your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Fantastic! Can't wait to follow your build up! You need to make a mini-mave about to land on that thing! (in scale! ) Thanks for posting - man, I love the mech designs in Yuk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Hungry Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Cool! It'll be cool to see a finished product. The folks who made those had other Yukikaze models. Not sure if I saw that here or someplace else. There were JAM & FAF fighters as well as the prop driven plane from episode 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 They basically had everything from the show except the transporters/gunships. Lets hope we see some of the fighters soon. I completed sanding and did a test assembly. Also started on the pattern for the stencils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Pattern on the first set of wings (underside, too). I already know I won't build this kit twice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Pattern + airbrush weathering on the second level wings. I also build the forward gantry from styrene rods, hope it won't be destroyed by the airbrush blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 That's a wicked design. Can't wait to see the rest electric indigo. Who's the mechanical designer for Yukikaze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 The key designs were done by Ikuto Yamashita of Evangelion fame, he was working on Yukikaze together with the guy who did the mechanical designs for Mamoru Oshii's movies and whose name I keep forgetting. His style is often similar to Yamahita's. -i- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Top level wings with base coat of paint, ready for masking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 Masking the pattern with airbrush masking film and result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Hungry Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Beautiful! Excellent work thus far. The painting really brings out the detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 More masking & airbrushing. The circles on the dome at the center of the top wing are the windows of the carrier's bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Less than Super Ostrich Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Looks really really nice. You did an excellent job painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabretooth Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 fantastic job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osean Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Kick-ass! Can't wait to see it when the decals are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 pastel chalk weathering in progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm still busy with details + chalk weathering. Did an insert of a Mave for size reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noyhauser Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 mind giving some tips on chalk weathering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Art stores sell single pieces of pastel chalks in a wide range of colors, so you don't have to start with a big investment. The chalk can be applied with a firm brush, paper towel, small sponge or make-up applicator. I used post it papers to mask certain areas of the wing like the trailing edge of a panel, then aplied the chalk with a crumpled paper tissue to get irregular streaks. A small brush was used for detail work like the accentuation of panel lines. Much easier than pre-shading with an airbrush and gives you good control over the effect. -i- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 The kit is finished, now it's wallpaper time! Wallpapers: 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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