Tim B Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 (edited) Hi everyone, I have been lurking around here for about a month or 2 now and I feel it's about time i made an entrance. First I want to say how refreshing it is to find such a knowledgeable, experienced and friendly community. I have found this forum to be a great learning tool for me. There is just so much talent here! I have just got back into model making after a 22ish year break. I made my last model when i was about 10 years old, it was a FW 190 1:32 scale! I remember I was more interested in making it fly than painting it or spending hours on the incredibly detailed engine compartment....It didn't see much action after its maiden flight. I am going to be making mostly planes of all eras (military jets mainly) 1:48 or 1:72 I think. This time round I have tooled myself up a bit better. After much deliberation I bought myself an airbrush and compressor plus a decent range of paints and general modeling paraphernalia. All set! My first model in 22 years... A bit of a wierd one this, not even sure if it's really relevant on this forum. (feel free to remove ). I got this kit off ebay for a friend as a birthday present. It's an Anime figure: Motoko Kusanagi from the series and films "Ghost in the shell". 1:6 scale (I think). On to the pics... After pinning and gluing. Notice (hard not to) the rather major fit problems. Filled and sanded a LOT. My first time using my shiny new Iwata Eclipse CS. This thing surely is the Excalibur of airbrushes. My first time using any airbrush and now I never want to use anything else. I was a bit worried about using a double action airbrush having not even used a single action. The Iwata disproved this and I found it very easy to operate. Easy to clean to. PRIMED! Main coat of paint on. Head and final detail. DONE! Conclusion: I wish i had started off with a Tamiya plane but it's all a learning curve and after having that empty (I could have done better) feeling for about a day, I have come to the conclusion I am actually pretty happy with the result, for a first time effort. I am so glad I bought an airbrush! I wonder if she can fly??? Tim. Edited November 14, 2007 by Tim B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 You can't beat the sight of a nubile young woman dressed in skin tight leather. If that's your first attempt, we should all worry. Inspiring work Where are my manners? Tim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
model_madness Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Anime isn;t really my thing, but my oh my you've really cracked this! What a delectable piece of work she is, yes Congrats and back to the fold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Thank you for your kind comments guys. hmmm looks like Photobucket doesn't like the look of naked resin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Very Nice figure Tim !! Welcome !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Tim..... Something different and has certainly got our attention...Looking REALL GOOD.... Houston..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Kooky! to the nuthouse... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 You don't get many of them to the pound. Very nice figure. Cheers. Bobby in his shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miduppergunner Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Very nicely done - but sorry I have not a clue who or what she/it is????? Howvere it has given old Buckle a bit of a zizzz so that will keep him quiet for a couple of minutes! Some people say he has a warped humour - actually he is just warped! Welcome of course. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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