TheJackal Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Kit manufacture: Revell Scale: 1/32 Type: Colonial Viper MkVII Extras used: None Paints and colours used: Tamiya Dark Grey for the main colour on top of Magnesium metalizer and hairspray for chipping. Decals were damaged a little with a sharp knife, then weathered with Flory Dark Dirt, then selectively darkened with a thin mix of Flat Black and Red Brown. Finished off with Xtracrylics Flat Varnish. This was my first go at hard weathering with chipping as this was only a fiver from TK Maxx. The kit went together great with filler only needed for the seam under the outer edges. Viper_MkVII_1 by jackaldesigned,on Flickr Viper_MkVII_4 by jackaldesigned,on Flickr Viper_MkVII_3 by jackaldesigned,on Flickr Viper_MkVII_5 by jackaldesigned,on Flickr Viper_MkVII_8 by jackaldesigned,on Flickr Viper_MkVII_6 by jackaldesigned,on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 This looks brilliant Jackal, the photos make it look like CGI. Did you pick this up from TK Maxx recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJackal Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks Breaker, it was a couple of months ago I think. To be fair it was the first model I had seen in there for about a year. My local TK Maxx doesn't seem to be one of these that has many models very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 That looks like it has seen plenty of action. Did you darken the cockpit screen? Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Very nice weathering.....just about right! What's on the front of the stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Very nicely done! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJackal Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yeah I sprayed the cockpit with Tamiya smoke, I think it is a bit too dark though. Plus it never seems to spray as smooth as I'd like on clear parts. On the base is just a graphic I found on DeviantArt made by a BSG fan. I just printed it off, cut it out and stuck it on the base to make it a bit more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 That's really nice, the chipping is natural and restrained. Looks like a well-used machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Nice bit of weathering, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 That's got to be the best MkVII I've seen yet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 great job, very nice job on the paint and weathering looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Wonderful build and a lovely finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Now THAT is a work of art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJackal Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks for all your comments guys, it means a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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