Here it is with it's new paint in Gaia lacquers.
I'll let the paint cure for a few days before re doing the decals.
Here it is with it's new paint in Gaia lacquers.
I'll let the paint cure for a few days before re doing the decals.
I built this kit a couple of years ago and picked it up again recently, but I wasn't happy where the weathering was going so I've decided to strip the paint and try again. Here it is before a new coat of primer.
Most of the etch is from the kit except the exhaust deflector which is from the Aber set and the clasps are Griffon. Some other minor improvements like the jack block strap. The cable clamps are from the new MJ miniatures 3D printed set. They are perfection with no cleanup what so ever required with no visible print lines, unlike other 3D sets that I've used in the past.
Added the arms and refined the shading and highlights on the sandbags.