The Madhatter Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 thanks Blake! Have a go at detailing one - it's a lot of fun. The trick is to try and make the extra pieces look functional as opposed to bits just being stuck on. The Andromeda is pretty much finished now - it just needs a clear coat and some weathering. The paint has blended the details in nicely and they're not as noticeable underneath. I'm currently working on the base for the small fleet which will sit at 3 for the moment but with room to add a Dreadnought later down the track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikon Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 What is that thing with the bananas..? It's so weirdly compelling! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 I know right - I love it. Its my favorite GIF just coz its so weird and out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 The added detail looks great Si, not familiar with the kit, how long would it be? I would love to try one of these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Hey Ray Its about 35-40 cm long (I can't recall the exact measurements) These aren't the cheapest kits in the shops but are great value through HLJ and work out much cheaper. I saw this in a hobby shop in the city for $220 and i got it landed for about $120 or so (I cant remember the exact amount but it was considerably cheaper by nearly $100 or so). Ive bought a fair few of these SBY kits and each one is easy to put together and offer easy-ish lighting opportunities if that is the desired route Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Hi everyone Well, she's pretty much done now. I am still working on the base which will house 3 ships for now with room for a Dreadnought later on I'm not going to weather it much now as I like it the way it is I'll take some lit shots later on and post them up hopefully tonight Let me know what you think - good or bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Well, here are the lit shots. I had a minor emergency with this as I couldn't get the lights to work. I had to break it open to get inside to see what was wrong. As it turned out, the main power lead hadn't been soldered on properly and it had come off completely. As a result of not doing things right the first time, I now have to replace a missing greebly from the back end and fabricate one of those little sensors from one of the rear guns. Fixed the lighting though! That's all I have sorry. I did take more but they weren't worth showing. Once I have my fleet base all done I'll include some pictures of that too Thanks very much for stopping by and having a look Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scorvi Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Gorgeous work as usual Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dekon70 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 Thanks guys. I've almost finished the base with 1 more ship to paint and attach. Pics soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanis73 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Great job as usual 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aurora Mark Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Very impressive work. The final photo shoot looks amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Thanks guys. Bit of a Blast from the Past this one. Good to see you again Tanis, its been a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikon Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Fantastic looking Andie! Once again, great lighting and detail. Would love to see the fleet display! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 I got as far as securing the Yuunagi but have yet t finish the Gamillian Cruiser. I keeping looking at it each night and keep thinking I should get it done, but with so many other things on the go at the moment, I haven't really given any thing else other than a thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scorvi Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Love the lighting work on the Andromeda! Also the scratch work!! Maybe sometime show how you do the lighting and where you get the components. Steve, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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