Yes, another Skywarp graces the boards here. I've spent hours just sanding this guy down--the articulation is quite a bit improved over the original, reducing wear. I've also done the waist and shoulder mods. It was quite a learning process, and I'm not 100% happy with this, but I don't think it's too bad for a first try. I've got some repolabels coming; I'm going to replace the Decepticon symbols with those once they arrive. I know the symbols are upside-down, but I prefer them that way. Dying the canopy gave me problems: is the heat of the water, or the ratio of water to acetone more important? I've read the kitbasher thread, but this point is not discussed. For those interested: I used light industrial high-gloss alkyds and some general-use lacquers (the white and purple), and a light-industrial lacquer clear-coat on top (I work at a commercial paint store ). I found that using a water/lysol mix removed the 'tackiness' of the alkyd coat; just rub it on with a tough paper-towel. I'll post some jet pics tomorow. I've already got another Starscream on order--next up, Thundercracker!
That's pretty sweet looking man! I couldn't aford it but It's nice to look at (eyes his MP Starscream, who ironically is pointing a null ray at him) I like it, Hasbro and Takara would make more money if they did the seekers
That's pretty sweet looking man! I couldn't aford it but It's nice to look at (eyes his MP Starscream, who ironically is pointing a null ray at him) I like it, Hasbro and Takara would make more money if they did the seekers
Very nice. I think Takara would make more money on the seekers if they upped the size of the mold first and released a properly colored Starscream.
Very nice. I think Takara would make more money on the seekers if they upped the size of the mold first and released a properly colored Starscream.
Nice paintjob. Still not a big fan of this mold though. I enjoy the classics one more. I cant wait to see the Thundercracker though!
Nice paintjob. Still not a big fan of this mold though. I enjoy the classics one more. I cant wait to see the Thundercracker though!
I wanted some detail on the fins, and many F-15's do have a horizontal stripe. I was going to do stripes similar to the wings, but I decided to keep it simple--this has been a nightmare project. wavelength: shoulder mod info can be found here: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=112347 Here's one last robot mode pic: And the jet mode. I'm not happy at all with how the pieces articulate here, especailly since I sanded the hell out of it pre-paint. Particulalry annoying are how the legs don't meet up with the fusalage, even though they 'click' into place nicely and won't move forward anymore.
I wanted some detail on the fins, and many F-15's do have a horizontal stripe. I was going to do stripes similar to the wings, but I decided to keep it simple--this has been a nightmare project. wavelength: shoulder mod info can be found here: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=112347 Here's one last robot mode pic: And the jet mode. I'm not happy at all with how the pieces articulate here, especailly since I sanded the hell out of it pre-paint. Particulalry annoying are how the legs don't meet up with the fusalage, even though they 'click' into place nicely and won't move forward anymore.
Must be nice to be made of money...I don't even have one of these yet... Very nice paintjob. I like it.
Must be nice to be made of money...I don't even have one of these yet... Very nice paintjob. I like it.
