Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) ...Nothing but the rain!   May I present one Viper Mk.II from the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica universe, but then you all knew that anyway! This is the Revell boxed Mobius kit which I decided I would light with LEDs. This model has been a first for a number of reasons; first 1/32 scale model, first to be lit and first to have a 'proper' base. I purchased the Green Strawberry detailing kit for the cockpit and extra detail, and painted with the usual mix of Humbrol primer and Tamiya acrylics, weathering with sanding sticks, oil paints and washes. The model was an absolute pig to put together with a really clunky design and several millimeter gaps in some places but it went together in the end and most of the shoddiness is hidden. The idea for the base came from Plasmo modelling, I can't take credit for that.  I'm pleased with her overall, but if I were to do it again, I'd try and light the nav lights and look for some accurate tail numbers, as the one's provided with the kit does not appear to match any 'birds' Starbuck flew.  Hope you enjoy!  JB    Edited September 7, 2018 by Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen 44
Pete in Lincs Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Slightly used, one previous owner, never raced or rallied. Yeah. Right. A nicely grubby result, I like it. 1 1
Carts Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Absolute cracker! Love the lighting and weathering. 1
rockpopandchips Posted September 10, 2018 Posted September 10, 2018 Like that that, the lighting is very nice. 1
Will Vale Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 Excellent weathering and presentation, I really like it.  I've a soft spot for the Mk. 1 Viper but this is a very cool design too. And the new series is great  Will 1
RACETRACK Posted September 22, 2018 Posted September 22, 2018 brilliant. the detailing is the key, I've never seen the cockpit illuminated before. 1
Rich G Posted September 22, 2018 Posted September 22, 2018 Â Then grab your gun and bring in the cat. Â Awesome job, really like the detailing, the scorch marking etc, it looks perfect, well done! Â Rich 1
SteveR Posted October 19, 2018 Posted October 19, 2018 Amazing work, the detailing is excellent and, that cockpit!!! Very nice! 1
Steve27752 Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 5 hours ago, F-32 said: Superb work So say we all! 1
Mikey-1980 Posted February 5, 2019 Posted February 5, 2019 If you have any future build from BSG - This is a great website for reference material, colours etc  http://www.galactiguise.com/
Harry Callahan Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 wow great model and a lighted cockpit is rarely to see, fantastic 1
Gemini 8 Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 Wow, great work. I absolutely love every part of it. 1
The Spadgent Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 Great job sir. I have just bought the MK1 hopefully I can get a finish as good as this little stunner. Johnny 1
Major Eazy Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 The little REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT tabs is neat. Really good. 1
Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted March 9, 2019 Author Posted March 9, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 2:26 PM, Mikey-1980 said: If you have any future build from BSG - This is a great website for reference material, colours etc  http://www.galactiguise.com/ Cheers Mikey, I have the Galactica to build so will take a look.
Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted March 9, 2019 Author Posted March 9, 2019 Thanks for all the kind comments... really must get on with the Galactica!
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