ClumsyModeler
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- Feb 21, 2012
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OK, this is my first build in about 6+ years. I decided I wanted to get back into scale modeling, but this time I'm working on actually completing my builds. I've got about 2-3 models, all very close to completion but I guess I got scared off of finishing them because I might not like the end result. So, I'm going to get back into the game by building this AMT/ERTL Star Wars Virago. I won it on eBay about a week and a half ago for the princely sum of $.99 (with shipping it came out to under 8 bucks.) Of course, you get what you pay for, OUCH! LOL!
Even for a Star Wars fan such as myself, the Virago isn't the most exciting of subjects. That's good, because it allows me to be a bit less invested in the end product. The purpose of this build is for me to practice some techniques and make some mistakes without worry. I've also put a soft deadline of two weeks to finish the kit. That being said, let's move on to the build.
20 Feb 12:
Spent some time going over the instructions and put together a shopping list of paints and other perishables that needed to be replaced. Also scored a new Iwata Eclipse HP-CS airbrush. Let's hope my crappy compressor is up to the task! I also spent some time setting up my little desk in the master bedroom. Needs more light!
21 Feb 12:
Picked up some goods after work and set to it. It's going to be slow going, I can tell. The first assemblies to complete are the laser cannons. There's some challenging gaps in the assemblies, along with parts that don't seem to have been properly registered to one-another during molding. Not sure if I'm using the right terms there.
After some mucking about with my Touch-N-Flow and my glue, I started fitting the assemblies together. Gaps galore, the horror! Ah well, press on and stop complaining, Jon! After a few hours of slow work, this is where I'm at:
I think I'll have to break out the putty if I'm going to make anything out of this model. Ah well, that's work for tomorrow. Enjoy, and feel free to toss in your $.02 if you'd like!
Even for a Star Wars fan such as myself, the Virago isn't the most exciting of subjects. That's good, because it allows me to be a bit less invested in the end product. The purpose of this build is for me to practice some techniques and make some mistakes without worry. I've also put a soft deadline of two weeks to finish the kit. That being said, let's move on to the build.
20 Feb 12:
Spent some time going over the instructions and put together a shopping list of paints and other perishables that needed to be replaced. Also scored a new Iwata Eclipse HP-CS airbrush. Let's hope my crappy compressor is up to the task! I also spent some time setting up my little desk in the master bedroom. Needs more light!
21 Feb 12:
Picked up some goods after work and set to it. It's going to be slow going, I can tell. The first assemblies to complete are the laser cannons. There's some challenging gaps in the assemblies, along with parts that don't seem to have been properly registered to one-another during molding. Not sure if I'm using the right terms there.
After some mucking about with my Touch-N-Flow and my glue, I started fitting the assemblies together. Gaps galore, the horror! Ah well, press on and stop complaining, Jon! After a few hours of slow work, this is where I'm at:
I think I'll have to break out the putty if I'm going to make anything out of this model. Ah well, that's work for tomorrow. Enjoy, and feel free to toss in your $.02 if you'd like!