Wulf Posted October 3, 2008 Report Posted October 3, 2008 This is Tamiya's 1/48 Rex with spinning prop action. Something a little different. The kit was okay but not as easy as everyone claims, at least for me. The finish is MM enamels and acrylics with an Alclad base coat. The insignias were painted on as well. The weathering is salt-chipping, airbrushed post shading and some pastels. A rust colored wash was used to simulate some corrosion on the floats. The water effect on the base is a kleenex sprayed down with water based glue. That gave the tissue a wavey effect. Then painted with sea blue and brushed white for the wave caps. Then a clear gloss coat to finish. This was one of those builds I just couldn't get into but finished it anyway. It's not my best but I still enjoyed it. Comments and crit welcomed... Andy
ghodges Posted October 3, 2008 Report Posted October 3, 2008 I think you're too hard on yourself! I'm really impressed with the "scale" look to the water....not at all what I expected by your description (napkin=water??) but it worked really well! I also like the chipping you applied. I understand the lack of motivation towards the end of a project, especially if it doesn't meet the expectations you had when you started. However, I think you succeeded better than you think, at least in my opinion! Thanks for posting! GIL
TimHortman Posted October 11, 2008 Report Posted October 11, 2008 Nice Rex! Thanks for sharing your work!
SeanG Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 I saw it live this weekend. Andy does some sweet work. ~Sean
Keith Pruitt Posted October 28, 2008 Report Posted October 28, 2008 Man...if you "just couldn't get into this one", I'd love to see one that you DID!! Beautiful work!!!
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