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2016/01/14 21:35:58
Subject: BB-8
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Colonel
This Is Where the Fish Lives
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This is the first model kit I've done this year and it helped me get over a painting/modeling rut I went through in December.. This is a 1/12 scale kit from Bandai and like all of their kits, it comes in colored plastic. However, I prefer to paint everything so that's what I did with this model. The white is a custom off-white mix of various Tamiya acrylics, the orange is a custom mix of Vallejo Model Air, and the metallic parts were done with Alclad II lacquers (they're really reflective so they're a little washed out in the photo). The model was weathered slightly with Mig Productions 502 Abteilung oils. Some of the hatches on his body are removable to allow you to add the gadgets seen in The Force Awakens. At 1/12 scale, BB-8 stands about 3 1/4" tall, including his antenna. Thanks for looking, comments and criticism are always welcome!  
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2016/01/14 21:56:19
 d-usa wrote:"When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
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2016/01/14 21:39:39
Subject: BB-8
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Norn Queen
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God I love BB8. nice work.
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Dman137 wrote:
goobs is all you guys will ever be
By 1-irt: Still as long as Hissy keeps showing up this is one of the most entertaining threads ever.
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2016/01/14 21:46:02
Subject: BB-8
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Stern Iron Priest with Thrall Bodyguard
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he looks great!!!
orange is probably my least favorite color, but you made it look really nice...
the only thing i think he is lacking would be some gloss varnish on the two lenses, for some natural reflective action...
i love your work on the Star Wars kits!!!
keep it up  ...
cheers
jah
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Paint like ya got a pair!
Available for commissions.
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2016/01/14 21:53:36
Subject: BB-8
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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That's just awesome! Cracking stuff!
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2016/01/14 21:54:48
Subject: BB-8
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Colonel
This Is Where the Fish Lives
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 jah-joshua wrote:he looks great!!!
orange is probably my least favorite color, but you made it look really nice...
the only thing i think he is lacking would be some gloss varnish on the two lenses, for some natural reflective action...
i love your work on the Star Wars kits!!!
keep it up ...
cheers
jah
Thanks!
I feel you on the orange... I'm don't like the color either and I certainly don't like painting it. His lens are pretty shiny straight from the sprue and I think it's a little more noticeable in person than it is in the picture, but a dip in some Future might do them some good so I'll probably give it a go (also, I think there is a thumbprint on the large one from when I pushed it into place  ).
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d-usa wrote:"When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
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2016/01/15 00:19:30
Subject: BB-8
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Rotting Sorcerer of Nurgle
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Awesome work!
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Check out my gallery here
Also I've started taking photos to use as reference for weathering which can be found here. Please send me your photos so they can be found all in one place!! |
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2016/01/15 00:25:06
Subject: BB-8
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Camouflaged Zero
Maryland
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An adorable kit, and an A+ paint job to go with it.
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"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." -Napoleon
Malifaux: Lady Justice
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2016/01/15 02:42:11
Subject: BB-8
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Absolutely love it!  The longer I look, the cooler it gets.
Mind if I ask what your starring point for the orange was? I have the cheap RC version and was looking to airbrush and weather it properly, as it cvones in a very sterile white.
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2016/01/15 03:06:29
Subject: BB-8
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Colonel
This Is Where the Fish Lives
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Thanks!
Mind if I ask what your starring point for the orange was?
Of course! I can give you a run down of all of the colors used (all of which were over a light grey primer):
Orange: Vallejo Model Air Orange (71083), VMA White (71001) and VMA Yellow mixed 4:4:1 with just a touch of VMA Hull Red (71039) added to it (I put a little bit on my palette and dipped a small brush in and mixed into the orange/white/yellow mix)
White: Preshaded with Tamiya German Grey (XF-63) and then painted with Tamiya Flat White (XF-2) and Buff (XF-57) mixed at a 12:1 ratio with a touch of Neutral Grey (XF-53) added to it (same deal as with adding the Hull Red to the orange mix)
Metal surfaces: Alclad II Aluminum (ALC 101)
I have the cheap RC version and was looking to airbrush and weather it properly, as it cvones in a very sterile white.
After giving everything a coat of Future (gloss varnish) I used Mig Productions 502 Abteilung Starship Filth to give the entire model a 'gunk wash,' which is applying oil paint neat, working it into all of the nooks, crannies, and panel lines, and then wiping it off with a rag.
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d-usa wrote:"When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
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2016/01/15 03:12:45
Subject: BB-8
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Thank you so much! I will have to look at varnishing options before anything, as a toy rolling around carpets will need to be fairly tough if I repaint it.
Do love the model air range though, especially their metallics.
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2016/01/15 04:36:11
Subject: BB-8
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[MOD]
Making Stuff
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Beautifully done.
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2016/01/15 09:40:15
Subject: BB-8
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Skillful Swordmaster
The Shadowlands of Nagarythe
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That is just... beautiful.
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2016/01/15 10:00:11
Subject: Re:BB-8
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Newbie Black Templar Neophyte
England
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Glorious!
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  "Trust in the Emperor at the hour of battle.
Trust to him to intercede, and protect his warriors true as they deal death on alien soil.
Turn their seas to red with the blood of their slain.
Crush their hopes, their dreams
And turn their songs into cries of lamentation."
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2016/01/16 13:35:55
Subject: Re:BB-8
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Colonel
This Is Where the Fish Lives
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Thanks everyone!
This model also came with an R2-D2 model that I am going to paint as R2-KT.
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d-usa wrote:"When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
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