texastony1946
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- Mar 15, 2013
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This is my Bandai AT ST build. This is my first Bandai kit. It will not be my last. This kit went
together perfectly. I have never built a model that snaps together, but this one went together
like a dream. The only thing I can complain about is the fit is too good. The joints were so tight
fitting that I had trouble running wires. I will build more Bandai Star Wars models, but I really
want to try a MG Gundam. These models with the internal frames look great. I think Bandai has
another convert.
I started with the interior detail and added a single SMD light.
Assembled the legs for test fit and wiring clearance. Wires through the leg ended up not working, I just left
the connection coming out of the bottom of the central frame.
Painted the pilots and the interior. There is a lot of detail in here that gets covered up.
Tested interior lighting.
primed and pre-shaded model.
Started the final finish color after pre-shading.
Added a coat of future to seal model and prepare for weathering.
I used acrylic inks and pigments instead of oils for weathering. I have seen and heard of problems using oil
based products on Bandai kits. Phillip Flory used an oil wash and his model literally fell apart.
I made a rebel alliance mask to add some color to the base. Everything was really looking very gray.
Started working on the base. Added some detail to make things stand out. I wanted to create a mini diorama to
depict a battle that ended long ago.
I purchased this silicon privet at my local HEB food market for $1.50. They are great for mixing and blending
small quantities of paint. Clean up is easy after paint dries.
I used Miniatar grass tuffs on the base.
Finished model.
Video at
http://youtu.be/d8zdVJWkZAM
Thanks for viewing and commenting.
together perfectly. I have never built a model that snaps together, but this one went together
like a dream. The only thing I can complain about is the fit is too good. The joints were so tight
fitting that I had trouble running wires. I will build more Bandai Star Wars models, but I really
want to try a MG Gundam. These models with the internal frames look great. I think Bandai has
another convert.
I started with the interior detail and added a single SMD light.
Assembled the legs for test fit and wiring clearance. Wires through the leg ended up not working, I just left
the connection coming out of the bottom of the central frame.
Painted the pilots and the interior. There is a lot of detail in here that gets covered up.
Tested interior lighting.
primed and pre-shaded model.
Started the final finish color after pre-shading.
Added a coat of future to seal model and prepare for weathering.
I used acrylic inks and pigments instead of oils for weathering. I have seen and heard of problems using oil
based products on Bandai kits. Phillip Flory used an oil wash and his model literally fell apart.
I made a rebel alliance mask to add some color to the base. Everything was really looking very gray.
Started working on the base. Added some detail to make things stand out. I wanted to create a mini diorama to
depict a battle that ended long ago.
I purchased this silicon privet at my local HEB food market for $1.50. They are great for mixing and blending
small quantities of paint. Clean up is easy after paint dries.
I used Miniatar grass tuffs on the base.
Finished model.
Video at
http://youtu.be/d8zdVJWkZAM
Thanks for viewing and commenting.