kkx Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) completed this a while back. I appreciate that advises from people in this forum when I was stuck with some difficulties. This is my first model and the result is not that great, I am working on a VF-0S battroid now. Here is some pictures to share. My camera skill is also not that good. Edited April 24, 2007 by kkx Quote
mechaninac Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 I don't know what you're talking about --- maybe you're just trying to be modest, but for a first model that looks stunning; it looks better than some kits built by people with many builds under their belts. I'd say you're a natural... beautitull work! Quote
Dante74 Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 I'm no expert, but it like fine to me, especially for a fist timer. Those yellow stripes are decals right? Quote
azrhino Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 I have to agree with everyone else. I couldn't find any seam lines that you missed and the panel lines are consistent and not over done. That is really an outstanding build. Quote
jardann Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 Wow, Really a great job there! No way would I believe that is your first model. It looks great and the pics aren't bad either. Quote
MechTech Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 Mechleader is right, you're a liar! Either for saying it's your first model - or - for saying it's not very good! It looks great! Paint is smooth and clean as are other tough to do details. The work put into it shows. Congratulations! - MT Quote
kkx Posted April 25, 2007 Author Posted April 25, 2007 Thank you guys for the encouraging remarks. This is indeed my first model. I did spend a lot of time to try to get things right, it took me over 5 months (with many disasters on the way) to build that. The pictures are "not very good" in the sense that it hide a lot of imperfection. The real things look worst then what the pictures imply. I mainly screwed up on the use of Future floor polish. I tried to airbrush it on, but that didn't works too well. And I turned to use hand brush. After many layers, the finishing is very bad. It looks grainy and uneven. It is quite hard to see from the pictures. Sorry to dispel everyone's good regards but here is some pictures I have taken just now to shows what I mean. But in general I am quick happy and did enjoy building the kit. From a reasonable distant, it looks great (I know many people here don't like the nora's strange colour scheme, but it looks very striking and aggressive to me). The final result give me great satisfaction. I have bought some super clear from the mr. color range and will try that in my next build to see if it is going to be easier to work with that Future. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted April 25, 2007 Posted April 25, 2007 That is outstanding for a first model, and better than I think I do even after all these years! And for a first-time decal application, with so many large ones--even more impressive. Quote
Ghadrack Posted April 25, 2007 Posted April 25, 2007 I think it looks great too, you know what they say, we are our own worst critics. If you aren't satisfied with the way it came out, I can hardly wait to see what one you are happy with looks like Keep building! Quote
Gabe Q Posted April 26, 2007 Posted April 26, 2007 You did a fantastic job. She looks great. What method did you use to bring out the panel lines? Panel lining is my modeling weakness... Quote
Skullsixx Posted April 26, 2007 Posted April 26, 2007 Holy Frak!!! Lookin' SWEET!!! I'm likin' that! Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted April 26, 2007 Posted April 26, 2007 yeah man! you did a fantastic job for a first timer, 5 months!! wow! kudos for your time and patience, I see the error that you point out, but they are minimal stuff, you sure do a far better job than me, hahaha!! panel lining and oil washes are my aquiles heel!! Quote
kkx Posted April 27, 2007 Author Posted April 27, 2007 You did a fantastic job. She looks great. What method did you use to bring out the panel lines? Panel lining is my modeling weakness... I read up on different techniques and end up trying the safest. I use pastel chalk. It is very easy to work with and erorr prove. Since you can just wash it off with water and redo if you make a mistake. The chalk is cheap too, I bought a few standard weathering colors chalk bar for just a few pounds. Just shave the bar into powder using an old knife and mix some water and washing liquid (to help bind the powder together once dried). Quote
Gabe Q Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Chalk? Wow, that is definitely a technique I will have to try. Very nice. Quote
kkx Posted April 30, 2007 Author Posted April 30, 2007 More pictures PLEASE~~ Here is a few more pictures Quote
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