GazB Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) All done! My first completed model in several years, and the first I've ever weathered up! Took nearly three months of restocking paints and whatnot, but I think it turned out quite nicely Did my best to match the griminess of the movie model Gaz. Edited March 1, 2016 by GazB 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) That's a fantastic looking Y-Wing. If it's the first model you've weathered, then you've certainly hit the ground running. Excellent work Andy Edited March 1, 2016 by AndyRM101 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 That's a fantastic looking Y-Wing. If it's the first model you've weathered, then you've certainly hit the ground running. Excellent work Andy Wow, high praise indeed! Thanks, Andy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Housesparrow Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 A little too dirty for my taste, but I can't complain about the model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 A little too dirty for my taste, but I can't complain about the model. Heh Thanks, Housesparrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Like that very much indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Like that very much indeed! Cheers, John! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake the snake Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Fantastic weathering! You captured the look exactly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Fantastic weathering! You captured the look exactly. Thank you, Jake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernwood79 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Good work for a first go at weathering. It sure looks like one that's been around since the Clone Wars and has got a real battering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorcass Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Looks fantastic! Love me some Y-Wing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Good work for a first go at weathering. It sure looks like one that's been around since the Clone Wars and has got a real battering! Hehe! Thanks, fernwood! Looks fantastic! Love me some Y-Wing!!! Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 hey- that's 3 months worth of good work - I love the old Y Wings and your kit looks the part - top marks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 hey- that's 3 months worth of good work - I love the old Y Wings and your kit looks the part - top marks Thank you! Was always one of my favourites as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 This turned out great! Excellent finish on this, one to be proud of 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 This turned out great! Excellent finish on this, one to be proud of Thanks, Hunter! I kept delaying it a bit because I was terrified I was going to get the dreaded frosting when I applied the Matt finish. Luckily, doing it in a warm room seems to have kept that at bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSolo Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Cool, congrats on a really battered Y-wing, which means the pilot must be good or hed have been blown to bits a long time ago! Whats the dreaded frosting? youve got me worried now haha! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Cool, congrats on a really battered Y-wing, which means the pilot must be good or hed have been blown to bits a long time ago! Whats the dreaded frosting? youve got me worried now haha! Thanks, Bob! I believe its a nightmare scenario that can occur with varnishes, somehow tied into moisture and temperature (I think). If its too cold or humid it can have an effect on it. I sprayed mine in a warm room (back door was cracked open a bit), with a bit of warming up in water followed by a good shake of the can. I then sprayed from about 30cm away, doing my best to keep it light. Once I was done, I plonked the model down near (but not too near!) a radiator to let it dry off, and then repeated the previous steps Seems to have worked on all occasions I've used it so far (did the base separately a few weeks earlier as a test). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSolo Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks for explaining that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks for explaining that You're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygunn1972 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Looks great Gaz, this model is next on my list. I can't believe how much they have jumped in price since the movie came out! I love Y-Wings and this one looks like it's had it's fair share of scrapes with the empire. Fantastic job!. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Looks great Gaz, this model is next on my list. I can't believe how much they have jumped in price since the movie came out! I love Y-Wings and this one looks like it's had it's fair share of scrapes with the empire. Fantastic job!. Thanks, Tommy! I've noticed a few of the Bandai kits have really gone up in price since Christmas, too. My Y-wing only cost me like, £17 at the time. When I last checked it was nearly £25! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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