The Madhatter Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 Now the real fun has begun: Greif8, Landrotten Highlander, scvrobeson and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I can't wait to see how this all comes together. This has been a labor of love build, and you're doing it great justice. Matt The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 10:51 PM, The Madhatter said: all masking done and now waiting on delivery of more paint so I can get the final coat on her: Wow amazing results, im assuming you're going to mist the final coat and the dark panels will serve has colour variations? The Madhatter and LSP_Matt 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 thanks Neo. Yes, that's exactly what I'm going to be doing.. I did the same thing with the top half of the hull too. I just happened to run out of the base colour right when I needed it. To be fair, I have only used one pot of paint for the whole ship so far, so I am pretty happy in that respect Neo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 Paint arrived this morning, and now the misted base colour is now on. Couple of spots to add more on but yeah, am happy with how it looks. I'll add a clear coat, wash it and then pencil in some lines where needed Neo, Alain Gadbois, Fanes and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 That looks amazing! The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) That is an outrageous level of coolness. Edited March 31, 2023 by Stokey Pete The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Looks awesome! Something so incredibly intimidating about the I-Class ships, and you're a fantastic job painting it. All of that intricate masking sure paid off. Matt The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 thanks guys. It looks good but found some rough spots where the paint dried before it hit the body. There's no way I can sand it back as it'll destroy the detail below it. Thankfully, its on the bottom half of the ship and no one will really be looking under there (hopefully) - at least, not touching it In the mean time, I have been threading fibers which is really boring and certainly not photo worthy just yet Alain Gadbois, Uilleann, LSP_Matt and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/7/2023 at 12:36 PM, The Madhatter said: thanks guys. It looks good but found some rough spots where the paint dried before it hit the body. There's no way I can sand it back as it'll destroy the detail below it. Thankfully, its on the bottom half of the ship and no one will really be looking under there (hopefully) - at least, not touching it In the mean time, I have been threading fibers which is really boring and certainly not photo worthy just yet Can't you clean a limited area with something non-solvent like 100% isopropyl? It will cut through everything but enamel without harming plastic? The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 Not a bad idea but I'm using Mr Hobby Gundam colours which are (I think) lacquer based. Would it still work on that paint type? If so, then I might do just that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Madhatter said: Not a bad idea but I'm using Mr Hobby Gundam colours which are (I think) lacquer based. Would it still work on that paint type? If so, then I might do just that Yes, it will eat through lacquers easily. Always test on a paint hack to be sure. The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motty Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Looking amazing. WRT the dry / powdery paint areas, I use a stiff bristled brush, perhaps an old, flat style, cut down a bit to just leave short, stiff bristles, and rub the area with that to get rid of the powdwery paint on the surface. Usually works a treat without damaging the actual paint underneath. Cheers, Motty. The Madhatter, scvrobeson, Alex and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 thanks Motty. I am a bit behind on my acronyms. What is WRT? I'll probably feel a bit stupid once you tell me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 48 minutes ago, The Madhatter said: thanks Motty. I am a bit behind on my acronyms. What is WRT? I'll probably feel a bit stupid once you tell me I believe in this case it means with regard to. Kev The Madhatter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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