Sci- Fi WWII paint job GB

smeagol the vile wrote:

lewbud wrote: not to be rude... but why did I even type  smeagol the vile wrote: And before anyone mentions masking and painting, I tried it didnt work out.

For me to skip over when I came to the end of the post and suggest something you've already tried.

I, too, would like to join this group build if possible. As the subject is WW2, my four entries are from Dream Pod 9's now-defunct game series Gear Krieg, an alternate view of that conflict using "war walkers." The miniatures are 15mm (1/100) scale, and (as Puma knows me so well) are similar to the Clan OmniMechs from BattleTech, in that they can alternate their weapons layout.

The images are from Dream Pod 9's site, and are as follows:

PzKpf VI Donner

PzKpf V Valkurie

MV12A Roundhead

M11A1-3 General Early

I should have the parts breakdown and WIP photos starting this week.

lewbud wrote:

Don't know the size of the shield on the kit you're building, but the Japanese flag is very simple it's just the red circle (hinomaru) on a white background.  Paint the shield white and then mask off the circle and shoot some red paint and you're done, no decal needed.

not to be rude... but why did I even type

smeagol the vile wrote:

And before anyone mentions masking and painting, I tried it didnt work out.

Ok, so I stated by opening the box and checking out all the pieces. Many of the parts are quite delicate, and there were special structures on the sprues to protect them. Very nice.

Next, I began test fitting parts. I wanted to see if this was going to be a difficult build, or if it was just going to fall together. I also wanted to get an idea of the models "footprint"; that is, how much space would be required on a scenic base to display it.

Here, some of the parts have been glued, but most are just push fitted together. Engineering on this kit is really nice. You can see how delicate it is. I've got to decide where to drill a hole for the brass rod that will support it when it's done. Hmmm.

Since this will be an ‘in-flight' display, I really should have looked at the figure first, since he will be a focal point for the model. Looks ok, but I'm going to have to build him to really know. I don't like the helmet, so I may replace the head altogether.

More later.

If I can, I'd like to join this build.  I've got a couple Macross kits that I've been lugging around for many years and this would give me an excuse to build them.  The Valkerie would be in the colors of the 357th Fighter Group and the Regult some German armor scheme (maybe boring old panzer grey, or maybe the three color ambush scheme haven't decided yet).  It'll be a while before I can start, got a few other group builds to finish.

Smeagol,

Don't know the size of the shield on the kit you're building, but the Japanese flag is very simple it's just the red circle (hinomaru) on a white background.  Paint the shield white and then mask off the circle and shoot some red paint and you're done, no decal needed.

SkullGundam wrote:

I've been googling but nothings coming up. The only pics I found were black and white and   well   that dont help unless I want to paint it black and white.

try going to a hobby shop online like megahobby and go for the 1/35 scale military vehicles and you will find them

Yea, I'm getting my Iron cross (for the dom) from a Panzerkampfwagon Rail tank, and if I decide to make a US one, I have my corsair decals, I just dont have any japanese anything.  And the Classic gundam has to be japanese.

I really dont have enough kits to do all of these I want to... why oh why dont I have enough kits. 

smeagol- I may be able to help you, I just need to wait for payday. I have found that aircraft and armor kits have all the decals that look cool, got my GM's US Navy\Marine Corps decals from a 1\48 F4U Corsair kit.

Buddho: Looks pretty cool to me.  I admire your drawing skills.  I've been playing around with draing for a couple of years and I really sick. I've come to the conclusion I always will. 

I believe I am doing the Magella Attack Tank From the Gundam EX line.  Don't know what colors yet, but I dont really no anything about Axis paint schemes.  Id probably want to do something from Japan.  Considering my Grandpa fought for Poland on the very first day of WWII I think hed be a bit dissapointed I know nothing about armor and only about scifi.  Any reference links would be appreciated.  I've been googling but nothings coming up. The only pics I found were black and white and   well   that dont help unless I want to paint it black and white.

I have an odd requrest, I feel wierd for asking it, but...

I am in need of a single decal.  I have no money and no way of getting one, none of my friends have it, and I dont have any.  I need a Japanese Flag    That flag, not the naval flag.

I am in desperate need for it, I need one that will fit on the shield of a Rx-79-2 gundam.  If anyone has one and doesnt need it, I would be greatly appreciative.

And before anyone mentions masking and painting, I tried it didnt work out. 

Here's the start of a sketch for my armour fighting suit...all comments welcome:

I finally got some work done on the Gouf! havent figured out the paint just yet, but I started on the modifacations I wanted to do. Lucky for me I just hapen to have a Zaku II F2 kickin around to steal parts from . The mods include the backpack and legs. The goal here is to convert the Gouf to a space type MS.

Pics to come soon.....I hope. LoL 

I have got started on test fitting and its looking good, wow what a difference the MG is to the HG so much more clean. I will get some pics up soon.

I will not be able to airbrush it for a little bit though. I need a space to do it. lol

Good day, eh?

Ok, so like, I am going to build a 1/100th Gundum Leapard D in Axis colors, eh? And then have some Elsinore beers, eh?

Hey there,

How do you feel about a kit that was built but has been completely disassambled for a complete rebuild? I have a Gundam Leopard D that I have stripped (when I first built it I didn't even paint it....I used the "OH, it's molded in color" approach) and intend on rebuild. There is not one piece assembled at this time.

If it would be allowed, I am definitely in.

I think it would make an excellent Axis machine

The third button at on the top of the thingy where you do the font and stuff.

you need to copy the location of the pic and paste it using that tool.

will have pics of the GM and Guof up soon. 

nice badge lets use that one. Smeagol are you using a heat iron for that affect.

how do i post photos on the this board

I am doing a 1/144 Domtroppen.

I am doing it as an advanced recon unit with zimmerit, to counter any Federation mines.

I have made some minor modifications.  First thing I cut the attachments on the bottom part of the torso off so I could slide it on and off easier. 

I added Zimmerit to the leg, rear skirt, and chest (not shown) 

You can also see some of the battle damage.  The little armor part of the leg is broken off on the non zimmerit side. 

Excellent badge!

I'd like to join this GB with a s/b armour fighting suit..will have a sketch up soon.

Regards, Dan

Just came up with this from a cool pic my Navy friend found on the net. tell me what you think.

as for the camo links, sorry, got my idea off a corsair model I picked up.

any progress on a sign for the build, and does anyone have a link for some camo's

sounds good! Glad you both made some great choices.

cant wait to see those pics CJ! 

MG RGM-79(G) GM Sniper and the MG MS-06 Zaku II F2 Zeon Version.