Very Very nice. That's on my bucket list one day and yes they have been hard to get for the last 2 years, especially here in Australia. Looking forward to seeing you build that..Cheers
I bought this a year ago,... a bit longer even. The amount and quality of detail on this kit practically demands the bulder to learn airbrushing if they don't already, or else you will lose a lot of that detail. So I set out to do just that, and of course I wasn't about to go "practice on this kit. One year (and a bit) of buying practice kits later I am fully immersed into the model kit hobby again, I built more Star Wars kits, ranging from the "under 10 bucks Level 3" kits to the Bandai Y-Wing, AT-AT, AT-ST and X-Wing, than I did over the course of my life before. I spent days, weeks on TH-cam watching tutorials, build and paint videos on the PGMF, collected folders and folders of reference pictures,... I should be ready for this... so I plan on starting on it soon, still with some trepidation tbh. On my jourmey of preperation I came into the knowledge that Bandai kits do not respond well to many kinds of solvents, like White Spirit. I experienced it first hand on the AT-ST too, luckily nothing too dramatic but the plastic can crumble under your finger at the slightest pressure when having come in contact with solvents. Thanks to Modelmaking Guru's video series on this kit, I know the procedure to minimize those risks. Water based primerand gloss coating the hell out of it before applying any kind of filter/was/oil weathering. I am fully prepared to be spending a good part of this year on this model, this won't be a "two week" build I think.... ;) I am planningon keeping an eye on your channel, hoping to see some build videos on this one.
I learned the hard way a couple years back about not applying harsh treatments to Bandai plastic after putting some panel liner on a Gundam without first sealing it with clear. This will get painted in my normal fashion of Tamiya XF-69 as a primer and then well sealed before any decals or weathering. Good luck with your build I am sure it will be fantastic.
Hi bud looking forward to this build don’t know if you remember was talking about challenger found this Heng Long Challenger Radio Remote RC Tank 1/16 BB V7 IR Battle METAL SUSPENSION though you might want to take a look all the best baz
Hi Legend , Jason here from Aussie Scale Modeller , Mate we were just talking about your channel on Aussie Modellers live and everyone was saying great things about you, So Mate I had to sub so keep up the great work , Cheers Jason
I was eyeing the Green Strawberry detail set, I have to review the options a bit and watch a few builds before deciding. Glad you are enjoying the videos!
This looks like it is going to be a wild ride. I'm impressed that everything is included in this kit. So exciting Ian!!!
I think I am going to stick to the kit supplied LED lights, not sure if I will add any extras.
awesome stuff your got your hands full in the model kits builds now buddy lol keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
Very Very nice. That's on my bucket list one day and yes they have been hard to get for the last 2 years, especially here in Australia. Looking forward to seeing you build that..Cheers
Thanks bud, seems they should be making their way everywhere, maybe put a call in to your local shops to see if they can snag one.
I bought this a year ago,... a bit longer even.
The amount and quality of detail on this kit practically demands the bulder to learn airbrushing if they don't already, or else you will lose a lot of that detail.
So I set out to do just that, and of course I wasn't about to go "practice on this kit.
One year (and a bit) of buying practice kits later I am fully immersed into the model kit hobby again, I built more Star Wars kits, ranging from the "under 10 bucks Level 3" kits to the Bandai Y-Wing, AT-AT, AT-ST and X-Wing, than I did over the course of my life before.
I spent days, weeks on TH-cam watching tutorials, build and paint videos on the PGMF, collected folders and folders of reference pictures,... I should be ready for this... so I plan on starting on it soon, still with some trepidation tbh.
On my jourmey of preperation I came into the knowledge that Bandai kits do not respond well to many kinds of solvents, like White Spirit. I experienced it first hand on the AT-ST too, luckily nothing too dramatic but the plastic can crumble under your finger at the slightest pressure when having come in contact with solvents.
Thanks to Modelmaking Guru's video series on this kit, I know the procedure to minimize those risks. Water based primerand gloss coating the hell out of it before applying any kind of filter/was/oil weathering.
I am fully prepared to be spending a good part of this year on this model, this won't be a "two week" build I think.... ;)
I am planningon keeping an eye on your channel, hoping to see some build videos on this one.
I learned the hard way a couple years back about not applying harsh treatments to Bandai plastic after putting some panel liner on a Gundam without first sealing it with clear. This will get painted in my normal fashion of Tamiya XF-69 as a primer and then well sealed before any decals or weathering. Good luck with your build I am sure it will be fantastic.
Hi bud looking forward to this build don’t know if you remember was talking about challenger found this Heng Long Challenger Radio Remote RC Tank 1/16 BB V7 IR Battle METAL SUSPENSION though you might want to take a look all the best baz
Hi Legend , Jason here from Aussie Scale Modeller , Mate we were just talking about your channel on Aussie Modellers live and everyone was saying great things about you, So Mate I had to sub so keep up the great work , Cheers Jason
Hi Jason, Thanks so much I had no idea anyone said anything about me other than I talk too much LOL I'm subbing to your channel now.
This kit looks insane! The detail and quality is astounding. Check out Mask Design for a good set of masks for painting it.
Thanks Jason I'll take a look at the masks.
Check out Green Strawberry, they have killer photoetch for Star Wars model kits. Great channel Ian, I love the dumbest modeling channel on youtube lol
I was eyeing the Green Strawberry detail set, I have to review the options a bit and watch a few builds before deciding. Glad you are enjoying the videos!
Cost?
about $400
@@PitstainHobbies thank you for the info! 👍