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Here is my build Diary of the Revell "easykit".... But I don't do "easy" so decided to prime and add a bit of my own weathering... 1st couple of pictures show what Revell did to this!!! The other pictures show the "before" and "during" weathering after priming but it's taking time to perfect so updates will come along once in a while.. Appologies for the rubbish photo's as I had to use my Phone camera as unwanted guests took my SLR...  (thats a camera not a McLaren)  Warthog attached the following image(s):
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I've seen a few of these kits over in my local model shop.
A very good way to get new younger(and older modellers involved in our hobby) Also a good way to while a way an hour or two.
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Not a big update as been busy with other things but my son wants to know when its finished so he can take it home  I will be doing another build on how to achieve the weathering effects. Some may say that it's overkill on this kit but each to there own and I'm not trying to recreate a "True" Copy from the films but enjoy the pics. Spencer Warthog attached the following image(s):
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This is nice Spence, very good effects on the weathering Steve
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Hi Steve and thanks for your kind comment More to come as it progress Spencer
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Nice, are you going to display it stood on a giant tongue? “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Love what you have done with the falcon Spencer  ...and i totally agree with you on the adding your own touch to a model..Thumbs up from me on this one  ...John
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Overkill or not that weathering looks damn fine to me, great job
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snowtiger wrote:Love what you have done with the falcon Spencer ...and i totally agree with you on the adding your own touch to a model..Thumbs up from me on this one ...John Thanks for the kind comments John are you a bit of a scifi fan yourself? Spencer
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davetwin wrote:Overkill or not that weathering looks damn fine to me, great job Cheers Dave, the fastest hunk of junk has been through a lot  I just need to finish it Spencer
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Hi Spencer yep i'm a bit of a sci-fi fan..well a lot of a fan really
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don't know how you do it! she looks sweet regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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snowtiger wrote:Hi Spencer yep i'm a bit of a sci-fi fan..well a lot of a fan really Same here and have sooo many kits in my stash that need to show an appearance sometime Spencer
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dandare wrote:don't know how you do it! she looks sweet
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Dan Patience and a bit of creativity Dan but going by the superb work your doing on your Zero you shouldn't have any problems making it look the part.. Spencer
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no where near your experience level Spence (if there was a smiley for bowing down at your feet, it would be shown) playing around with some tester models to try and achieve 1% of your immaculate builds. envy is huge! getting loads of ideas from this forum that helps me a lot stealing loads of ideas from the forum. a few different models on the shelf that im looking forward to building and sharing along the way regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Warthog wrote:snowtiger wrote:Hi Spencer yep i'm a bit of a sci-fi fan..well a lot of a fan really Same here and have sooo many kits in my stash that need to show an appearance sometime Spencer Well i have not got any plastic models to start or i would stick them on here..i have 2 paper models 1 i have got half way with the uss sulaco when you have nearly 1300 paper pieces it is very slow going..and the other is a police spinner it's a decent one with plenty of detail ...John
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dandare wrote:no where near your experience level Spence (if there was a smiley for bowing down at your feet, it would be shown)
playing around with some tester models to try and achieve 1% of your immaculate builds.
envy is huge!
getting loads of ideas from this forum that helps me a lot
stealing loads of ideas from the forum.
a few different models on the shelf that im looking forward to building and sharing along the way
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Dan High praise indeed Dan and I'm humbled to say the least...  this forum has so much talent and there are builders that amaze me with their works of art that even I would shy from attempting, not to say that I wont be doing a ship build one day that is! With all the knowledge of our members here on MS at least I know I will be in safe hands when that time comes Spencer
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snowtiger wrote:Warthog wrote:snowtiger wrote:Hi Spencer yep i'm a bit of a sci-fi fan..well a lot of a fan really Same here and have sooo many kits in my stash that need to show an appearance sometime Spencer Well i have not got any plastic models to start or i would stick them on here..i have 2 paper models 1 i have got half way with the uss sulaco when you have nearly 1300 paper pieces it is very slow going..and the other is a police spinner it's a decent one with plenty of detail ...John Being a massive Alien fan myself, I for one would love to see your Sulaco build appear on MS John  Spencer
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One of these kits has been sitting at my local Walmart for the past few months and I keep passing it by. Just can't justify paying $60 for a snap-together prepainted falcon that's not as big at the original AMT. Just not too sure about it. The image on the box makes it look as if all the panels are painted grey. No red panels at all on the box cover. I think that's another turn off for me. But I am watching your build thou. What do you think of it so far?
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I just bought the big Millennium Falcon from Model Space and seeing everyones extra work I thought, "Hey, why don't I practice on some cheaper models", then found this page! Might be time to visit the local hobbies store and pick up some tools of the trade, then pick up few Revel snap models to see if I can learn some skills. Keep the pictures and tips coming!!! Love what you have done so far! Current Build: Millennium FalconWish List: Lamborghini Countach LP 500S, Red Bull Racing RB7
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