Red Dog Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 No I'm not aware of the microballoons. I plan on using Sodium bicarbonate withe white glue mixed with water. Usually gives good result the base is already done - it's huge I am very sure you have already looked at what you may use for snow - but I can recommend Microbaloons! Look just like real snow particularly in 1/24 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TXCajun Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 No I'm not aware of the microballoons.I plan on using Sodium bicarbonate withe white glue mixed with water. Usually gives good result the base is already done - it's huge :) Phenominal effort on a dog of a kit. True modeling craftsmanship in every sense. Microballons are a lightweight filler used in the R/C hobby (among other things). Mixed with epoxy, they are used to fill gaps and shore up joints. I've also used them to fill gaps by runningn a bead of super glue and sprinkling on microballoons. However, it makes for a rock hard and nearly unsandable joint. They would be great for simulating snow, though. I also have another idea - use white styrofoam turned into powder using a sandpaper. That way, you would get the sparkly effect of new snow. Stew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) Last update gents ;) It was finished back in time for IPMS Wieze and i'll take the table shots from Stefan Buysse posted on another website to present the final product: Snow was finally done with Sodium bicarbonate and weathered with smoke paint.The figures are not my speciality but they turned great finally Pretty happy with the end result It's been a great adventure and if you guys have that one in your stash, I know it's impressive and requires a lot of work but it's a hell of a model to build :) Edited November 13, 2009 by Red Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulo Jose Simas Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 WHAT A HARRIER !!!!!!!!!!!!! Terrrific Job!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations !!!!! Cheers, Paulo Simas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 ;) :) A killer-model!Impressive. Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper494 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Looks the biz,i have three of these in my stash but i have only got one 1/4 done. Clive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpwatson Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 WOW!!! That is gorgeous!!! I have to give this ago. One question....where did you get the hi-vis jacket for the crew/how did you do it? David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Thanks gents David, the hi vis jacket was made from wine foil (lead foild?) I find them on hi quality wine at the top. I always salvage them whenever we spend a good bootle ;) nowadays, they are harder to find as they seem to be replaced by plastic it was then cut to shape around the armless figure from above. then I cut out the arm & head holes. It's glued on both side of the figure, right under the arm. Painting was done first in white, then masked and sprayed with revell SM312 First time I try one of those, but I guess they should be pretty standards on ground crews in bad visibility. Which should be the case in Norway for that dio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Whoa .... ;) Beautiful Harrier ! Stunning, really ... :wub: Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 This is such a lovely Harrier! Amazing job! The snow looks very convincing too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4scourge7 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Fantastic job, it really has the WOW factor. Love the weathering. Cheers, Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Clark Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Only just seen this! Where have I been?? I like that! I like that a lot!!! Superbly executed!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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