Hi everyone,
Being my first sci-fi kit I started the build with some concerns about how to paint the model as there are lots of panel lines and details to be picked out. Once I had started however it was just a matter of taking it one step at a time and I really enjoyed the whole process. The great thing with this kit is that you can really go to town on the paint scheme or keep it fairly simple (as I have done). Rather than try to copy the craft from the movie I chose to do my own thing and painted the model in simple metallic colours. First was an overall coat of gun metal from a Halfords rattle can followed by various lighter shades of silver (all Humbrol enamels) applied with a brush. I also used a wash before giving the model an overall silver drybrush and final matt coat. The kit comes with a little stand which in my box was unfortunately in need of some repair work to the parts. It looks ok now though and I made a simple base to mount it on. I included the pilot figure (from the Hasegawa pilots/ground crew set) to give an idea of scale – perhaps he is about to take it for a test flight?
Thanks for looking
Stu
