Jefuemon Posted May 23, 2012 Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) So, I'm getting ready to build a 1/72 Hasegawa VF-1J. I'm going to be building it with the canopy open. So, if I want to be "real world" here, should I use the decal for the main display panel so that it looks like the Valk is powered up, or should I leave the screen black, making it look like it's powered down? Thanks for your input! EDIT: I should mention that this will not be part of a diorama or display. I'm only going to have (hopefully-if my modification works out) a pilot figure standing next to it. Edited May 28, 2012 by Jefuemon Quote
Reïvaj Posted May 23, 2012 Posted May 23, 2012 I'd prefer a powered up screen, but if the pilot stands outside the valk I guess the display panel should be black. Quote
Benson13 Posted May 23, 2012 Posted May 23, 2012 I say powered up. If anyone asks why, just tell them he forgot something and had to go grab it. Quote
derex3592 Posted May 23, 2012 Posted May 23, 2012 Powered up! The pilot had to run and grab his autographed Minmay picture to stick on the console! LOL! Quote
MechTech Posted May 24, 2012 Posted May 24, 2012 Real world - no one leaves a multi-million dollar fighter on unattended. Cool world - stick a micro LED behind the panel and make it look awesome! - MT Quote
Jefuemon Posted May 27, 2012 Author Posted May 27, 2012 The masses have spoken! Well, at least five of you. I'll go ahead and use the whole cockpit display decal, to give the "on" appearance. Thanks for your input! Quote
Jefuemon Posted June 2, 2012 Author Posted June 2, 2012 Here's a little look at what I've done so far. Quote
Benson13 Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 That's awesome. How do you do those super small details? Quote
Jefuemon Posted June 2, 2012 Author Posted June 2, 2012 A magnifying lamp (these are really a must have, even for general building), a size 20/0 paintbrush, steady hand, and a lot of patience. Oh, and a PE set from Jasmine Models. This is the first time I've used a PE set, and I've been really happy with it. I myself just need to pay closer attention to the instructions. Quote
neko_fr Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 Great work! What color did you use? I can't have such an effect of... "dark, but not black", with black details... Is it dark grey with a wash of black? Quote
Jefuemon Posted June 7, 2012 Author Posted June 7, 2012 Great work! What color did you use? I can't have such an effect of... "dark, but not black", with black details... Is it dark grey with a wash of black? I used the color recommended by the instructions, Mr. Color 317, Gray FS36231, then did a wash using Promodelers black. It looks a lot dirtier in the photos than in real life. Quote
SpacePirateNeko Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Real world - no one leaves a multi-million dollar fighter on unattended. Cool world - stick a micro LED behind the panel and make it look awesome! - MT Ok never thought of the led behind the console, next time im doing that. Quote
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