AndyP Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 What ho chaps and chapesses, After a short interlude off to Australia im back and finally finished off my MG-REX model Decided to paint it in a Digital Camo pattern which was an absolute BALLACHE! but the end result is actually really sweet and im very happy with it. Added some decals, mostly from a 1/72 F-22 Kit of course the problem with low-vis Grey markings on a grey model is some of them really dont stand out very well, but i suspect thats the whole point of low-vis markings in the first place I also weathers the model with a mixture of an oil-wash, some Promodeller Dark Dirt, and some cMK Star Dust which gave a great effect, i tried to keep the dust confined to the lower parts of the legs and the underside of the model where i guess the dust would be kicked up. now unfortunately something has literally eaten away at some of the plastic, I had a couple of parts literally crumble away while i was moving the mode, so i decided to post id and reinforce with glue the joints, so it really isnt re-posable now, im not sure if it was poor plastic being use int he modelling, or a reaction to something i painted with (but that was just acrylics, an oil wash and a spray of Halfords clear) so just be careful if your making this kit, but otherwise very happy witht he end result thanks for looking, hope you like it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 That really looks awesome. I've heard of plastic crumbling with some Japanese sci-fi kits, but I thought it was usually down to either liquid glue or lacquer paints? I'm glad you've been able to work around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chablar Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 This looks phenominal. Well done mate. Im going to grab one of these for myself hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew March Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 That is very cool mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 that is absolutely awesome! I love that camo work - it really suits the subject! Makes me want to go buy / find one... Thanks for sharing! MH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinners Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Looks very cool mate! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Very nice indeed That brings back some happy memories from my Playstation days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Very nicely done The subtle weathering is superb. If you painted the digital camo by hand you have done an amazing job. I'm impressed at all of the sharp corners. I know that there are mask kits available for digi-cam that would make life a lot easier. Excellent build and it is a real shame that the kit misbehaved for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Love it Very cool paintwork !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks for all the comments everyone Inso: yes the camo was all done by hand, lots and lots of tamiya tape, really wish id known about the camo masks beforehand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Very neat Andy. You're right, the digital cammo looks great on Rex. I also like the neat touches like the slime lights. Those, along with the AK codes give the mech a realistic, contemporary feel. Good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Andy, The finer details of Metal Gear-REX is quite simply OUTSTANDING. The digital camouflage may have been a ball ache ,but you Sir , you have done a a FANTASTIC job on it making it look effortless and is VERY NEAT & FLAWLESS. Different shades of grey is quite well thought out and I think it is AWESOME... The hinges and brackets as I call them are most IMPRESSIVE.. VERY NICE indeed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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