I would suggest doing so for several reasons:
1. decals adhere better to a glossy surface, so if you are using decals, you need to put a gloss coat down beforehand.
2. It will protect the paint from other steps. Weathering solutions, handling, and even decal solutions can slightly alter the...
I agree with what people have already said. For what it's worth, I have a page of intro tools and modeling tips/techniques. Feel free to check it out if you want
And welcome the world of styrene.
OK, so I'm trying to scratchbuild a Hoth Golan Arms Df.9 battery (the big white turret). I'm trying to build the center tube piece. I've measured everything out. The bottom diameter is 7.1 cm, top diameter is 6.9 cm, and the height is 7 cm. Is there a pattern for laying this out on sheet styrene...
I don't know what it is, but I always find the best Falcons on this site. Excellent work, man. This is top notch awesome. Now, if I can only hold out 17 more days.
Reminds me of something from Crimson Skies. I really like the design. I could it looking cool in a grey/blue scheme or an =http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/crimsonskies/images/d/d2/Plane_Coyote.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090521181302off-white/brown .
When I did a kit-bashed what-if plane I...
Something I recently discovered upon starting another walker is that the kit provides an optional piece that acts like a height guide to replicate the stance in the instructions. These are unmentioned in the instructions, yet the kit provides 2 of these guides, each one easily snapped off of the...
I think the fault lies with Disney more so than Revell.
Still, we've only seen the Level 1 Revell kits out of the box. The pics of the Level 2 models look good. And going by the 1/72 measurements for the new X-wing, then the Revell level 2 should be right at 1/48. Yeah, the level 1's are toys...
I think from what others are saying, that HLJ will not sell any NEW Bandai kits overseas. Their Japanese website has the Resistance X-wing and Falcon up for preorder, but the international site doesn't. Time will tell...