Kingoalie Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 This was a model I started back in 2006. It's been sitting all built, filled, and sanded for years. I pulled it out to finish it for my local club's Monogram theme. I used this kit to practice freehand airbrushing. I found freehand airbrushing enjoyable, but my airbrush doesn't get a fine enough line. So, I spent a lot of time touching up overspray. I also decided to try something new with the panel lines. I had no desire to rescribe the kit, and since the kit was molded in a dark green I tried a new technique. After painting the kit, I took some sandpaper and lightly went over all the panel lines to knock off the paint and reveal the green plastic. I think the end result is alright. Decals are from TwoBobs. It feels good to accomplish something that was started so long ago, even if it's not show quality. Now, back to the real scale...1/144th. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cook7997 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 John, That looks great. The sanded panel lines give it a slightly weather look. She turned out very nice. Thanks for posting. Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks Cameron. I hope you got to see it in person at the club meeting this past Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 John, That is SUPERBLY finished...It looks AWESOME... Good work Sir, HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thanks for the kind words, Holmes. Honestly, it's nowhere near superb in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I love it...the overall craftmanship is simply marvelous.....the Revellogram raised line in their kits bugs me, however you made those look great also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plano Guy Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Beautiful Thud! Glad you got it out and finished it. I good model like that deserves a good loving home! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks guys. Raised panel lines really don't bother me much...except when you sand them away.... <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cook7997 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks Cameron. I hope you got to see it in person at the club meeting this past Saturday. Hi John, I haven't been able to make the last few meetings. My wife just finished up her masters degree today and we are moving out of state for a new job. I'll try to make a meeting or two before we leave though as they are a joy to attend. Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Shark mouths always gets a from me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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