Mog Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 It's gonna be interesting to see what color-scheme and surprises you have in store for us, Wicked. Looking forward to more updates! Quote
shiroikaze Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Hey Wicked Ace, how do you get that awesome metallic paint job? Quote
Wicked Ace Posted January 3, 2009 Author Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) Hey Wicked Ace, how do you get that awesome metallic paint job? Metallic paint job My camera isn't the best (7.1 megapixel), and there is lots of dust from sanding -- the paint finish is glossy due to application of Future. Edited January 3, 2009 by Wicked Ace Quote
shiroikaze Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Metallic paint job My camera isn't the best (7.1 megapixel), and there is lots of dust from sanding -- the paint finish is glossy due to application of Future. Oooooooooooooooohh! You got me fooled there! But still, I like what you're doing with it. I might actually reconsider doing a glossy coat rather than matte seeing how yours turned out pretty awesome. Quote
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Metallic paint job My camera isn't the best (7.1 megapixel), and there is lots of dust from sanding -- the paint finish is glossy due to application of Future. It's still awesome... Quote
Wicked Ace Posted January 4, 2009 Author Posted January 4, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. I've applied the flat clear coat over two or three coats of Future: Quote
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. I've applied the flat clear coat over two or three coats of Future: Sweet... So, why the blue paintjob, if I may ask? Quote
Wicked Ace Posted January 4, 2009 Author Posted January 4, 2009 Sweet... So, why the blue paintjob, if I may ask? No particular reason, other than I had this blue color left over from a Gundam model project. Quote
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 No particular reason, other than I had this blue color left over from a Gundam model project. Ah... I see... Which reminds me, I've got a Star Wars model I'm building... I'm gonna have a bunch of paint left over... Maybe I'll do a VF-25F in Insignia Red... Or Light Semi-gloss Blue... Flat Gunship Gray? Seriously though, I'm pissed off, because this thing requires small amounts of certain colors, which are only spray colors... Can't even get the stuff in airbrush or brush-on... And a can of the stuff costs between $7 and $12... $12 for a single viewport... GRR... Though, I gotta admit, a VF-25 in Light Semi-gloss Blue would look freakin sweet... Quote
Wicked Ace Posted January 4, 2009 Author Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Ah... I see... Which reminds me, I've got a Star Wars model I'm building... I'm gonna have a bunch of paint left over... Maybe I'll do a VF-25F in Insignia Red... Or Light Semi-gloss Blue... Flat Gunship Gray? Seriously though, I'm pissed off, because this thing requires small amounts of certain colors, which are only spray colors... Can't even get the stuff in airbrush or brush-on... And a can of the stuff costs between $7 and $12... $12 for a single viewport... GRR... Though, I gotta admit, a VF-25 in Light Semi-gloss Blue would look freakin sweet... If you have Gunship Gray left over, I'd seriously consider it for a VF-25. With the Ozma or Alto decal coloration, the dark gray will look very good. Edited January 4, 2009 by Wicked Ace Quote
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 If you have Gunship Gray left over, I'd seriously consider it for a VF-25. With the Ozma or Alto decal coloration, the dark gray will look very good. Yeah, but Gunship Gray's the obvious color to paint a fighter. It's really fun if you have a Light Semi-gloss Blue and Insignia Red paintscheme. If I ever get a few 25Fs, That's gonna be one. Quote
jardann Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Not mine, but every modeler should get a kick out of this: http://www.arcair.com/Gal9/8301-8400/gal83...g-Large/00.shtm It's a Lightning (F6, not P-38) built *exactly* how the instructions show---done so well, Airfix bought the kit back from the guy who made it! Ha! I just got that kit from my Secret Santa over on Starship Modeler. I just started building it the other day. I think his exploded view looks a lot cooler than mine will when finished though. Quote
MILKAUTICO Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 Blackjack Finished painting/touching up last night. I kinda screwed up spray-painting the intakes (top/outside part), so I had to sand and wound up brush painting them instead. Not my best work on this bird. Also, some of the trim details will look fairly "amateur-ish." But hopefully, you folks will be a bit forgiving on my first try at a full-on custom paint job. Kinda wish I had more of a flat-finish, touch-up paint too (to match up better with the spray paint). But them's the breaks. P.S.--I'm still looking for someone to print out some custom sticker designs for me. PM me with a quote if you're interested!! wow!!! you could give a toturial to do this, sorry for making one like yours, really is very nice as you stay Quote
Ahab Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 I thought it'd be cool to explore the development of the valk's weapon systems. Gun "trainer" pod WIP pics: Next, I'll continue with paint, decals, and light weathering. Thanks for looking! Quote
MechTech Posted November 12, 2012 Posted November 12, 2012 There's a new and cool idea! Looks great. - MT Quote
GU-11 Posted November 14, 2012 Posted November 14, 2012 That's an awesome looking trainer gun pod! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Great custom pod, looks very good!!!! Quote
505thAirborne Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Very Hybrid, a piece from here and a piece from there, very cool! Quote
CoreyD Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 If I'm working on like, GI Joe customs, am I allowed to post that here, or is this mostly sci-fi models only? If not, I can take it over to hisstank or whatever. Quote
ivorysniper Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 I thought it'd be cool to explore the development of the valk's weapon systems. Gun "trainer" pod WIP pics: tp primer.jpg tp cu1.jpg tp valk belly2.jpg tp valk belly1.jpg tp valk profile 1.jpg Next, I'll continue with paint, decals, and light weathering. Thanks for looking! Yes !!!. That training pod looks awesome !. Keep it up, Ahab ! Quote
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