Razor Crest

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December 31, 2021
Roland has already done the sprue shots so here’s a few dry fit close ups.
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December 31, 2021
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December 31, 2021
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December 31, 2021
Primed with a Tamiya Lt Grey rattle can.
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December 31, 2021
First pass.
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December 31, 2021
Took some liberties with the interior but followed Roland’s suggestion of the Tamiya blue.
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December 31, 2021
Cockpit almost done. Absolutely soaked the decals on the console and they’ve really taken the recesses well imo. Not using the kit Mando as a pilot as I want to try a 3D print. Also doing the kit landed not flying.
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January 5, 2022
A couple of interior shots before we button up.
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January 5, 2022
Eye level view to get a feel for realism effect. Reasonably happy. A few decals to do the pressing on.
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January 5, 2022
I’ve added a bit of kit (old parachute pack from an ICM figure) in the netting in the bunk room. It’ll disappear though when I close up. So got a bit carried away. At least I’ll know it’s there. 🙂
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February 6, 2022
Had some issues with the cannons used Alclad directly onto a black gloss spray that hadn’t cured and some reaction meant I had to start again. Found the moulding very soft so had to be careful sanding back to go again.
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February 6, 2022
A couple of touch ups needed on the piston but gone with heavy weathering on the landing gear and covers.
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February 6, 2022
Ramps kept separate for now. Had to re do the main ramp. Couldn’t get the pinky/red right so oversprayed with rubber black- you can see a hint of red in the recesses. Need to show some wear on the redo.
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February 6, 2022
Used Ak primer and micro filler and then gloss black rattle can over the top.
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February 6, 2022
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February 6, 2022
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February 6, 2022
Kept the nozzles pretty raw. Used Alclad Aluminium and dry brushed an iron colour. Then Tamiya powder for the burnt bronze and blue hues.
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February 9, 2022
First coat Alclad Aluminium applied. First time using it on this size. Reasonably happy so far.
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February 9, 2022
Needs second coat I think.
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February 17, 2022
Second Alclad Aluminium. Will do a couple of panels in duralinium and then use a satin gloss I think.
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February 28, 2022
Some slight panel shading using Alclad Duraluminium with a few drops of Tamiya X-33 Bronze. Not sure if it added anything tone wise-it might be there if you squint.
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February 28, 2022
Some final touch ups to do then a gloss coat to come and weathering this week.
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March 17, 2022
Decals on and some weathering although it’s hard to see and some tidying up still needed.
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March 17, 2022
Canopy inserts are really clear but not great fitting in all cases. If you squint through the main window you can see Grogu’s little lever with the ball top.
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March 17, 2022
Feet and ramps down…

Comments

39 31 December 2021, 23:09

Torsten
Me too

1 January 2022, 08:46

Dash Rendar
Keep it up!

1 January 2022, 13:26

Black Baron
Keeping an eye on this too.

1 January 2022, 15:27

István Szücs
I'm watching, of course! This is the way!

1 January 2022, 15:59

Thomas Espe
Taking a seat!

1 January 2022, 17:07

Robin (WhiteGlint)
This is the way. 🙂

8 January 2022, 20:38

Chris T. An
Looks pretty good so far. To be able to see the bunk room later, I simply left out the "door" in the side wall. I mean, I didn't even glue in the plastic part. Fortunately, I had seen in time that otherwise this bunk room would be completely closed.

14 January 2022, 14:20

Gary Kitchen
Thanks all good to have you along. Chris good shout,but too late as I've buttoned up. Photo evidence only 🙂 I'm a bit further along but struggling with the engine seams despite careful alignment I'm still having to work hard on the seams. Hopefully photos this week.

16 January 2022, 22:39

Robbie
Ok, I am hitting the Star Wars - noob button. That silver thing in the next compartment is the bathroom ???

17 January 2022, 00:06

Gary Kitchen
Hi Robbie. I think yes it is a toilet of some description. Not sure it featured in the series though, I can't remember. Anyone?

17 January 2022, 13:09

Neil
Hi Gary. Following! 🙂

17 January 2022, 13:13

Guy Rump
Looking good Gary. 👍

20 January 2022, 20:34

Gary Kitchen
Thanks Roland,Guy, Neil. I've slowed down a bit but have had to add a second Alclad Aluminium coat as in the daylight there was quite a bit of the black base showing through in patches. My airbrush skills being what they are 😄

17 February 2022, 12:49

jan zumack
Very nice work Gary. 👍

17 February 2022, 16:20

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Metal surface looks good 👍

28 February 2022, 10:30

Gary Kitchen
Thanks Roland and WhiteGlint. @Roland it's the finishing that kills me. When I take a perfectly adequate build to the point and see it deteriorate with weathering final touches and I'm never satisfied and lose heart. We'll see it through together. 👍

28 February 2022, 12:37

James C
Looking awesome 👍

28 February 2022, 15:22

Torsten
It looks really good 👍

18 March 2022, 08:50

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Looks great, Gary 👍

15 April 2022, 12:09

Gary Kitchen
Thanks everyone. I'm trying to carve out the time to sit it on a dio with a 3D printed Mando and Grogu. So much to learn so little time 😄

16 April 2022, 17:09

Kyle DeHart
Awesome! A kit I'd love to get my hands on and try out if I can find one when I have the disposable income (and when the wife won't notice an extra kit😂) Great job on this one. Looks great!

16 April 2022, 19:56

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