Astray Custom Build part 2

The process of painting then building is always the most fun, as you see your paint scheme and vision come to life

priming

parts painted to my specs

here the parts are primed for a leg and various other sections..I usually keep parts together when priming

straight build

Below to the left is a unpainted version of the astray...and and to its right is what I had a vision and scheme for the kit...it was a lot of work, and I had a few issues, but I think it came out pretty close to what I wanted...as previously stated, I did not top coat after my major mistake with old clear coat...I already had major money into the paint,I did not want to buy more top coat..I will not skip this process again, as I had some chipping and flaking during assembly

Custom color

Here is the completed kit...It has hidden mistakes, and Fennie did a great edit job on my photos...but the heart of the kit is well established in my effort to bring the Astray into a world of my Imagination...I would recommend this kit to any one who loves Gunpla...it is challenging and also fun...after seeing how all the parts move, and come together...I would build another one of these...and not have the same mistakes, and take better care of the kit and follow better work practices....

I learned note taking and documenting is very important... proper anneal and plastic prep is very vital to keep all fuzzies out of paint...prebuild is very vital, plus taking notes of what shows and does not....exercising the holes and prefitting...major plus....

Having the proper paint and primer...and finally....check your top coat stock before you get to far...see what you have, and buy if you need...

I will use Alclad again...it was a huge learning curve...and I may have went to heavy on the hot metal violet...spray and learn my Nerdmigos....

What is up next...I am not sure...but this kit launched T13 in to the new year...a year that will bring growth and development to our skills and Awesomeness....LOL...I kid, I kid....or Do I?

Till next time...Skendo out....and good modeling to you

Various poses and what not...thanks for Looking

Blue Frame Astray Custom Paint build part 1

The Blue Frame Astray MG
   MBF-P03R
Gai Murakumo's Customize Mobile Suit


This kit was a blessing sent to me from Fennie...
I was at first overwhelmed by the complex structure and the amount of parts for certain sections...59 parts for one leg...I was like...crap....

Then I got into the clipping and the sanding and noticed how it was nicely designed so you would not mess up parts while clipping.

I worked for a few weeks clipping and sanding, and pre-building...But unfortunately took minimal notes, so the process did not mean much.

the process

Coffee and biscotte always aid in the process

start of clipping legs

After annealing, I laid out my parts, separated by left and right side...I did this for most of the kit, then I started to hit with paint

Black enamel/chrome

parts lined up for the dance

COLOR PALLET;
...I was excited and nervous to try some Alclad...So  I did some research....found a formula to work with...Black enamel, then chrome alclad, followed by hot metal violet...the rest of my pallet,.....Tamiya paints...goldleaf, bronze, and metallic gray

A little mood music


Then I just started to paint, and organize....I had a major error with some dull coat, and had to send parts to Fennie to doctor up for me....there was some minor compromising of parts...so, after that, I decide to skip a top coat, and just try to get the project done.  It was a bit of a blessing, because I got to switch up some parts on the scheme.

Astray Build wrap up and story coming soon

Astray(formerly blue frame)

After 10 weeks and several disasters...Skendo punches out his custom color Astray...write up to follow in a few days..

Well there is that....

Yes ...we are still ticking at t-13 MODELING.....we have had a bunch of exciting stuff going on...a bunch of builds...and the start of new builds...we are still having issues with computers and cameras.....so...bear with us...and a bunch of stuff should be coming before the year ends.....


model on Nerdmigos!!!!!!

POST UP...mini update

yes...Long time no post....We at T-13 Modeling are having a bit of a crisis with cameras....we have kits done...pics to take...cameras that are not working...

We are getting ready for some new builds...
Fennie has some new toys to show..
and our PROJECT list for 2013 will be up soon...

mystery item...can you name it?

Stuff

Hey peeps...Long time no post...I have a kit finished and I am starting a new one...Fennie wheeled and dealed and got T13 a pile of stuff from Fitchen Foo that he will yap about later....Been a busy time with the end of summer and the start of school...and all the activities that go with it....Football, piano, Scouts...Family..friends....once we get back in the groove, things start to settle, the blog will again come alive







Until then...Time to look forward to more kits, and the time to build them

Liam holding the Gold card

TWO BIRDS, A DIFFERENT FEATHER BUILT TOGETHER

 Ok gang, long time no post.  I am (as you can see) 95% done with the BIRD BROTHERS CHALLENGE!!!  I still have some minor cosmetic things to do on panel lines (vulcans in particular & beam swords).  This turned out to be the most educational build to date for yours truly.   Seeing Hendo's build is quite impressive and when we have a mini-summit we shall compare notes, take pics and lament
horror stories which there were many.  Per any Gunpla enthusiast, especially when you are making the leap to custom builds, you have a ridiculous standard you hold yourself to which sometimes is a determent.

 So, I post these pics as a prelude to the build write up.  This will be my last "Major Build"  via the sacred "rattle can process.  My next post will review this actually very fun build and a prelude to the future as the Airbrush and compressor have been purchased.  The Golden Age of T-13 Modeling is on the horizon.  Build long and Prosper!!!  So, next post will outline all the aforementioned topics plus a few surprises!!!  Enjoy the Bird Brother Build Off