My latest project(s)

This one slipped under the radar Shawn sorry... If you have a look at my PL Refit post, you will see a discription and a picture of the template that I used for the aztec..

Chris

Chris, fantastic work!  I'm currently working on the same model of the "A" and wanted to know if you could give me some tips on the Aztecking and what you think is an accurate base color overall.

 

-Shawn

Chris_in_Japan wrote:

He he he, she will turn 4 in October, but she already knows what she likes. And after seeing that her dad loves anything Superman, she wasnt going to be left behind.. She thinks that Supergirl is da bomb and no-one will tell her any different.. Chris

Good fer you Chris I can tell you've already started to corrupt her!! A chip off the ol' sprue ay

He he he, she will turn 4 in October, but she already knows what she likes. And after seeing that her dad loves anything Superman, she wasnt going to be left behind.. She thinks that Supergirl is da bomb and no-one will tell her any different..

Chris

Chris_in_Japan wrote:

Thanks mate, Actually I think I have started way too much.. And to make things worse, my daughter found an old Supergirl figure kit and decided that she wanted it for her, so I have spent this weekend doing that one for her.. Ahh, the joys of fatherhood... Chris

Are you trying to corrupt her into into the maddening world of Modeling??? Nothin' wrong with that My Friend!!

Thanks mate,

Actually I think I have started way too much.. And to make things worse, my daughter found an old Supergirl figure kit and decided that she wanted it for her, so I have spent this weekend doing that one for her.. Ahh, the joys of fatherhood...

Chris

You're quite the busy lad, Chris!

Looking good, as is your big refit.

The Reliant and the Refit have been put on hold, as I am currently building the 1/350 Refit as you know.. I do promiss that the Reliant will be the next project after this one.. But I have an AMT Tigh Fighter and the AMT Tie advanced to do aswell.. Not sure wich one yet..

Chris

ps: I am going to put this shameful plug into my posts.. I have just started a new blog for showing my work, and for stuff people may be after.. Feel free to have a look at it, and join in.. Just finished setting it up this morning, so nothing but introductions and a comment in the trading section..  The address is:   http://modsjapan.exblog.jp/

Chris, How's the Reliant comin' along or have ya even started it yet?

Yeah, I must say that I am a big fan of the Reliant also! Have been since I was a kid.. Just never could get my hands on one until now..

Thanks for the well wishes mate.. We are looking forward to it, as my parents havnt seen our daughter for over 2 years, and plus it will be nice to get to a tropical climate again...

Chris

I've always liked the Reliant best. Something very pleasing about its lines. I'll look forward to seeing this when your done. You and the family have a safe trip.

Thanks for the comments maxx.. The Reliant certainly will be azteced, and they are being built as a double set. Although the ENT-A wasnt in Star Trek II.. .. But it is not inteded to be a theme set.. Just two of my favourite design's together on a shelf..

I am taking the family home to Australia for 2 weeks, so this will be all I will get done before I leave, and will start again when I get back...

As for my choice of colour on the panelling.. I have always tried to get my Enterprises to look as they do on screen.. If you watch the movies, the panels are actually hard to see, and when you do, they are very light.. That is why I decided to go with the light grey.. I want it to be noticeable, but yet subtle.. I think it works well, and doesnt look as bright as some Enterprises I have seen.. I have both the Bandai Enterprise, and ENT-A, and they are a little colour excited to say the least..

As a side note.. Notice the Starfleet insignia on the side.. AMT printed it upside down.. So if you want the lettering correct, the insignia is upside down.. I didnt realise until way after I coated it..

Chris

WOW! Thats some great panel work Chris!!! Thats going to look great when your done. Are you going to aztec the Reliant?


 

Here is a new update of my amt Enterprise-A.. It looks a little shiny at the momment, as I have sealed it with a gloss coat.. When the secondary hull is fully painted, decaled, and finished, I will then dull coat it with a flat finish, and give it a little weathering.. Will start on the Saucer tomorrow..



Chris

Thanks Steve.. No, I simply dont have the talent to light them.. But I have my Bandai kits for that purpose, so I will just do these as they are... Will keep you posted..

Chris

They do look like fun builds, Chris. Gotta love that Reliant. I still have my PL 350th under my bed.

 I had thought about converting it to a Baker class destroyer, from the FASA designs. Are you going to light any

of these?