Super detailing a snow speeder from mpc

[modelsinc1967]

Been working on and off of this one for about 2 years now. Im down to the last assembly and weathering, but the weathering is daunting for me so ill have to practice to get it right before i finish it. You can see all the pics here from start to finish: http://s916.photobucket.com/albums/ad8/modelsinc1967/Snow%20Speeder%20Build/
Biggest modification was opening up the 5 panels on the speeder and installing old electronic parts, watch parts, and other things, added hinges to the air brakes and in that opening under the air brakes installed even more diodes, wires, misc. parts....


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[ScarredKustoms]

Wow ... can't wait to see this finished!

 

[Quaralane]

A lot of work going into that. Gonna look good when you get done with her

 

[Grendels]

I agree with the others, going to look good.

My advice on weathering is to start small and slowly build it up. You can easily over do it. In my opinion, weathering should be subtle, and not slap you in the face.

 

[modelsinc1967]

Thanks everyone. Yeah I dont want anything looking odd on it. I kinda went over board with the chipped paint effect. I used the salt technique and now hoping the weathering will tone it down a bit.

 

[Junkie]

That's great work.

As for weathering, yes build it up. I am guilty of slapping it on thick, but I"m learning that subtle layers are best.

As for the chipped paint, if you're not happy you can always paint over the chips again, not completely but a vit here and there to unchip them. Weather will tone it down too.

 

[modelsinc1967]

Also added engines to it. But will have to come up with some kind of display stand that will make it visible from the top viewing done.

 

[modelsinc1967]

I didn't like the wimpy little harpoon that came with the kit on the back so I scratch built one.

 

[Quaralane]

Excellent work on this. Those details are definitely making it pop

 

[modelsinc1967]

Excellent work on this. Those details are definitely making it pop

Thank you, now i just need a lot of inspiration to finish it. Its almost done. Just need to add the glass to the lid, attach the bottom to the top and weather, Im so close but everytime I sit down to work on it, I freeze up and work on something else........

 

[Quaralane]

You can do it. You've already come so far with it

 

[Junkie]

Whoa! Nice harpoon!

 

[elend]

Wow, gorgeous detail! Very awesome. This will be a fantastic build.

 

[modelsinc1967]

Thanks everyone for your comments, i got some more time on this baby and got it glued together, all i need to do is attach the gun and do some weathering, and maybe a display stand to show off the engine compartment.

 

[Igard]

Gosh, this looks so cool! Love the detail. So much hard work has clearly gone into it. Great job.

 

[Grendels]

Nice!!

 

[schweinhund227]

This pure Nuts!

I luv it! Oh I like those exposed panels..


Wicked job on this throughout

Keep up the good work my friend!

Norm.

Out

 

[Quaralane]

Beautiful work on that. Looks nice and sharp

 

[CTspeedshop]

Wicked!!! Wicked!!! Wicked!!!

 

[panzerace007]

I agree .... WIKKED ! I too dig th Exposed panels & all that Glorious weathering !! Awesome Job !