Star Wars Episode I Trade Federation Vulture Droids
A nice win from EBay.. A real bargain.
Ah, the joy of unboxing a vintage model kit... Mmm.. Smells just like 1999!
Few parts, nice details, pure enjoyment. The lettering on the base though..
Although it’s a Snapfast, it still needs filler, glue, and sanding. Notice the nice raised panel lines.
Dry fitting the squadron.. needs a Naboo Starfighter firing upon it.. On order..
Embossed lettering on a dome base, hmm
I did not use any primer.
I think I matched the colors from the box art pretty well.. It’s basically a washed out Olive drab, and shading the base color of the plastic..
I want the eyes to glow.. white base, fluorescent pink, followed by a red wash for tint.. however, I’ve never been successful with complex masking jobs like this..
Sealing the tape with flat clear.
Black base for dry brushing later.
So far, so good..The black areas will be dry brushed silver, followed by different colored washes.
More masking..
Vallejo Air black.
I know I have laid the paint on too thick..
As I suspected, had some trouble with the eyes. Too much paint caused a tiny ridge to form. After the tape was removed. Not sure if I can live with this or not. If I redo the eyes, I’ll have to redo the body also.
All the ducks in a row.
Yeah, that was satisfying..
I’m pretty happy with how they look. I need lots more practice with masking..
Imagine a Naboo Star fighter in firing position..
Still a WIP..
Added some dry brushed silver. Calling it completed.
Opmerkingen
3 12 January 2021, 06:57
JDA very enjoyable build, that I won off EBay. I really like the multi-kit sets. The details of the AMT snapfast kits are surprisingly nice, with lots of detail and raised panels.
I'm wondering how to paint the embossed lettering on the base, any ideas?
12 January 2021, 07:13
TorstenI remember to build this kit in the past, it was funny. Like to see you have build it yet. Maybe you can use a Mascot around the lettering and try a kind of drybrushing
13 January 2021, 13:33
JDThat was my first thought too Torsten, using liquid mask around the letters and dry brushing.. I saw another guy doing a dabbing technique like how they used to apply ink to the type set in old printing presses.. both worth a try.
13 January 2021, 23:02
TorstenYes, the second one sounds interesting, too. Like to see which technique you use
14 January 2021, 05:32
JDMade some progress.. I'm happy with the results so far, although I feel a disturbance in the Force.. as if my masking job is about to betray me, and go horribly wrong...
17 January 2021, 03:38
JDAs I suspected, the eyes gave me trouble. Paint was too thick, causing tiny ridges around the edges after the tape was removed. Not sure if I can live with it or not. I may redo them. Next after some dry brushing, there are additional racing stripes and battle damage I have yet to figure out.
18 January 2021, 05:42
