And now for something completely different
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And now for something completely different
Hi guys!!!
Been away for quite a while. Lost the modelling mojo. Tried a few different subjects but nothing really worked, so packed away the tools indefinitely.
Happened to stop past a Hobby store recently and found this little gem.
Looks like the mojo is back, just not armour (forgive me guys!!)
I have to say, super impressed by this kit.
Detail is superb! Parts count is a little high but I'll forgive them
Not used to building kits without glue but the design and fit is so good you'd never notice.
Test fitting is a bit of an issue as parts are sometimes hard to remove again.
I decided to build it sub assemblies to make painting a little easier. Although the kit parts come pre-coloured, I've decided to repaint it.
Apologies for the lack of build photos, but I didn't decided to start documenting the build until painting had already started.
The inspiration for the colour scheme came from a beautiful piece of work created by another modeller.
After spraying the silver parts gloss black I applied some Alclad II Chrome.
Kit parts were resprayed white and orange with some lightening of colour to add interest.
Moved onto the body next by masking up the various chrome parts and gave the body a couple light coast of white.
More masking followed by various shades of orange and yellow.
This is where he sits at the moment. Body is still way too bright but this should come good with the weathering.
Cheers,
Jurgs
Been away for quite a while. Lost the modelling mojo. Tried a few different subjects but nothing really worked, so packed away the tools indefinitely.
Happened to stop past a Hobby store recently and found this little gem.
Looks like the mojo is back, just not armour (forgive me guys!!)
I have to say, super impressed by this kit.
Detail is superb! Parts count is a little high but I'll forgive them
Not used to building kits without glue but the design and fit is so good you'd never notice.
Test fitting is a bit of an issue as parts are sometimes hard to remove again.
I decided to build it sub assemblies to make painting a little easier. Although the kit parts come pre-coloured, I've decided to repaint it.
Apologies for the lack of build photos, but I didn't decided to start documenting the build until painting had already started.
The inspiration for the colour scheme came from a beautiful piece of work created by another modeller.
After spraying the silver parts gloss black I applied some Alclad II Chrome.
Kit parts were resprayed white and orange with some lightening of colour to add interest.
Moved onto the body next by masking up the various chrome parts and gave the body a couple light coast of white.
More masking followed by various shades of orange and yellow.
This is where he sits at the moment. Body is still way too bright but this should come good with the weathering.
Cheers,
Jurgs
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"Uncle Jurgen! This R2 unit has a bad motivator!"
Glad you found a good motivator.
How ya been?
Glad you found a good motivator.
How ya been?
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looking good!
I've heard really good things about these Bandai Star Wars kits.
I've heard really good things about these Bandai Star Wars kits.
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Hi Jurgs - Great to see you back
Great choice and nice to see some variety from Armour. Nice job and it all looks very enticing
Rob
Great choice and nice to see some variety from Armour. Nice job and it all looks very enticing
Rob
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It's great to have you back Jurgs!
These kits look fantastic and I hope they have a lasting effect on you - do an AT-AT next and you're almost back to building tanks again
Philipp
These kits look fantastic and I hope they have a lasting effect on you - do an AT-AT next and you're almost back to building tanks again
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Will you add any dirt?
You've got the well done paint chips. But we all remember that droids, always have, "a lot of carbon scoring."
You've got the well done paint chips. But we all remember that droids, always have, "a lot of carbon scoring."
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Thanks guys
Great to be back.
Going to dirty it up a little. Not sure yet whether that will be using washes or pigments, or a combination of both.
Need to finish off the legs and odd body parts first. Hopefully get that done over the weekend.
Jurgs
Great to be back.
Going to dirty it up a little. Not sure yet whether that will be using washes or pigments, or a combination of both.
Need to finish off the legs and odd body parts first. Hopefully get that done over the weekend.
Jurgs
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Welcome back Jurgs
That's a nice looking R5-D4 model for sure.
Shawn
That's a nice looking R5-D4 model for sure.
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Looks like your Mojo is well and truly back
Gary
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