cool8or Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Hi guys. Here is my latest build, the Moscato's Phalanx. I added some weathering efects, like chips and pigments. It's my first time doing this, so I hope do you like it. Also, I use some decals designed by myself, I changed the missiles to get a more "full capacity" look, and I made some modifications, like closing/opening hatch, missile doors and chest, to see inside the cockpit. Any opinion wiil be well received. Quote
cool8or Posted January 25, 2009 Author Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) And here are a couple of pics with other mechas, in the same scale (1/72) Edited January 25, 2009 by cool8or Quote
promethuem5 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 It's uh... pretty much perfect There's a missile without enough paint on it (visible from the worm's-eye shots) but otherwise you did an amazing job... that's probably some of the best chipping I've ever seen, and the decals look great (LOVE the leg art!). Quote
miriya Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Truely brilliant work there. The weathering looks very realistic. Quote
PetarB Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) Nice weathering! I think you can add weathering to your skill-set now, you've done a great job here. Well done! Can you tell us how you did the weathering, what techniques did you use? Edited January 25, 2009 by PetarB Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Grandioso! para ser la primera vez haciendole el desgaste te quedo perfecto! Quote
fhrex Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Gorgeous kit, man! The Phalanx has always been my favorite of all the destroids....you have really done it justice! BRAVO!! Quote
ron5864 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Is that a 1/87 scale Dodge Ram pickup driven by Chuck Norris from the Texas Ranger TV show? Quote
DrunkenMaster2 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 WOW !!!!!!!!! That's Frakking awesome!!!!!!!! Quote
Berttt Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Very Nice Work I like the whole damn thing Quote
ce25254 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Great! What was the weathering technique? Is the upper hatch actually hinged, and if so, how did you do that? :-) Quote
Ranger565 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Great! What was the weathering technique? Is the upper hatch actually hinged, and if so, how did you do that? :-) Hey what color did you use for the main body? Quote
HWR MKII Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) That looks excellent. Wonderful weathering. Looks like the salt method to me and he used a fine grain popcorn salt on it. I still have yet to try that one myself. Base color seems to be either tamiya dark yellow or a desert yellow. Im still waiting for someone else to use the optional head on it. Im still the only one so far. I also did the rare Daicon girl blue one. Edited January 26, 2009 by HWR MKII Quote
MechTech Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Looks awesome! Did the leg art come from the Macross modeling book, or was it part of the kit? - MT Quote
RogueTrooper Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Damn that fantastic looking destroid! Really amazing level of weathering on her and a cool little decal. Wonder about the cool 8-wheeler, cool little addition to the macross line-up. What kind of kit is that? Edited January 26, 2009 by RogueTrooper Quote
cool8or Posted January 27, 2009 Author Posted January 27, 2009 Wow! Thank you guys for your support and kind comments. Prometheum 5: You're right, in the picture is very obvious, so I'll fix it. PetarB / ce25254: I did the chips with a sponge and enamel paints. First, with the same base color, cleared with a little amount of white, and above, smaller chips with gunmetal. Unfortunately, in these pics, the clearer chips don't see it. After, I use some pigments, like "Industrial City Dirt" in the main body, "Concrete", in the feet (these are Mig Pigments), and "Soot" (Tamiya). Yes, the upper hatch is hinged. I made it using syringe needles. I also use this idea in the missile doors of Tomahawk. You will see it soon. Ron5864: Good eye!! Yes, i's the Dodge Pickup from Walker Texas Ranger. But, judging by the dimensions of a real pickup, this Johnny Lightning model it's closer to 1/72 scale... not 1/87. You know, these car models are "non-scale", because it have always the same size, no matter if is a truck or a Mini Cooper. Ranger565: The base color it's Model Master 2137 (British Gulf Armor Light Stone). See my answer in the topic of Tomahawk Arii's Pinup. MechTech: That's pinup appears in the Macross Modeling Book. I just restored a little. Rouge Trooper: That's a custom "Air Defense" Vehicle. I just only added some Macross decals. You can watch more pics in the following topic: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=27159 Quote
jardann Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Your modelling skills have reached the master's level I think! That baby is awesome!! She looks well used and worn, but not worn out, broken down or neglected. Fantastic job and inspirational pics! Quote
Lethalzero Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 its great.... realistic weathering there..... and the circular missile hatch is a unique.... all hail the master! Quote
Dangard Ace Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 I love looking at inscale items. Great job. Quote
codam23 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Just great... I think i'll use that armor color on my AKUYAKU tank. Again just a great job. Quote
cowie165 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Amazing weathering. Congratulations on a fine achievement! Great work. Quote
mojacko Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 neat... i like the group pix....brings out the size of each kit to one another Quote
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