Author Topic: Flush Handle Spaceship (Read 25746 times)

Robomog · « **Reply #25 on:** November 13, 2024, 01:36:13 AM »

Hi all

Finished the PSR and sent the spaceship to the paint shop which came out like this.

As usual it threw up a few faults, but when I went to correct them the primer spalled off the chrome like snow!

After some more sanding I scarified the chrome a bit more. Then back to the paint shop. But this time I used proper car metal primer, and it looks like it's holding.[crossed fingers icon]

I've decided I'm going for a dull red/orange colour scheme , I'm in the process of finding a suitable paint, I hate mixing colours if there is need for a second batch it's never the same hue.

More when it happens ......

Mog
>^-.-^<

Kerick · « **Reply #26 on:** November 13, 2024, 03:59:04 AM »

Keep chugging away on this build. Put the paint experience in the lesson learned box. This is too cool to stop!

Robomog · « **Reply #27 on:** November 15, 2024, 06:41:35 AM »

Thanks guys

Good news the car primer is holding and I've sprayed the first coat of colour on the spaceship.

It's Revell Brown 85, but it has a dull orange hue that I was looking for.

Spraying this was a bit fraught though, as the paint had gone a bit gloopy, regardless of it being an unopened tin (I believe a common revell trait) and despite mixing very thoroughly in the airbrush cup some thick bits got through and blocked it a couple of times, very frustrating, I will probably mix it in a bottle next time before putting in the airbrush.

It's a bit patchy and needs a second coat but it's looking good to my eyes.

Thanks for looking .......

Mog
>^-.-^<

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #28 on:** November 15, 2024, 07:07:55 AM »

Never know whats under there.. nice work.

Oh, and love the field expedient sprue holding jig

Old Wombat · « **Reply #29 on:** November 15, 2024, 08:32:32 AM »

Frank3k · « **Reply #30 on:** November 15, 2024, 11:08:21 AM »

Very Chris Foss like!

I got one of these paint shakers for free from AK.

They've made a huge difference. I pour the paint and thinner into the airbrush cup, then run the mixer. Paint gets mixed properly.

Kerick · « **Reply #31 on:** November 15, 2024, 11:31:22 AM »

Quote from: Frank3k on November 15, 2024, 11:08:21 AM

Very Chris Foss like!

Good idea! Now you need some black stripes!

Robomog · « **Reply #32 on:** May 27, 2025, 05:01:37 AM »

It's been a while since I worked on this one. Group builds forced it onto the back burner.

So small progress, I've painted the engines

It looks a bit sparkly at the moment but it will tone down under a coat of matt varnish.

Currently trying work out a design and planning the decals .......

More when it happens....

Mog
>^-.-^<

apophenia · « **Reply #33 on:** May 27, 2025, 08:58:24 AM »

Quote from: Robomog on May 27, 2025, 05:01:37 AM

... It looks a bit sparkly at the moment but it will tone down under a coat of matt varnish...

Dunno 'Mog. I kind of dig the "sparkly" effect on the engine bits ... gives them that anodised unobtanium alloy look

Robomog · « **Reply #34 on:** May 27, 2025, 09:03:57 AM »

Fair point, might leave them sparkly

Mog
>^-.-^<

Old Wombat · « **Reply #35 on:** May 27, 2025, 09:19:05 AM »

It's a spaceship - Sparkly is good!

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #36 on:** May 27, 2025, 01:31:46 PM »

Like it as well.

The Rat · « **Reply #37 on:** May 28, 2025, 12:12:27 AM »

Looking great!

finsrin · « **Reply #38 on:** May 28, 2025, 10:43:54 AM »

A breakthrough in spaceship design

Robomog · « **Reply #39 on:** June 05, 2025, 08:07:20 AM »

Thanks guys

Just had a delivery of off colour/out or register decals will be getting back to this one soon.

Mog
>^-.-^<

Robomog · « **Reply #40 on:** August 17, 2025, 09:07:15 AM »

Hi all

Finally got my hands on some stripes and by request she has been left in a sparkly condition. Inspired by the conversations above she now sports the name Royal Flush.

Here's the pics...

this one was a long time coming but was worth the wait for an off the cuff build im happy with this one.

All comments and criticisms gratefully accepted, as always

Mog
>^-.-^<

Kerick · « **Reply #41 on:** August 17, 2025, 09:52:15 AM »

Looks great! I’d say waiting for the decals was a good move. I’m sure masking would have torn up the paint.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #42 on:** August 17, 2025, 01:14:47 PM »

Cool!

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #43 on:** August 17, 2025, 01:31:34 PM »

In its final form with paint it is hard to believe that it all started with a broken toilet flush handle. Well done!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #44 on:** August 18, 2025, 12:19:05 AM »

robunos · « **Reply #45 on:** August 18, 2025, 01:46:10 AM »

Well, that's come out completely . . . different to what i expected . . . I was thinking it was going to be a small scale model of a large spaceship, like a battleship, or cruiser, but that is a really cool space fighter . . .

cheers,
Robin.

Frank3k · « **Reply #46 on:** August 19, 2025, 01:00:09 AM »

Looks great! Long way from a broken flush handle!

apophenia · « **Reply #47 on:** August 19, 2025, 05:09:16 AM »

Indeed! That is glorious, 'Mog

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #48 on:** August 19, 2025, 06:16:06 AM »

For something as neat and simple as that.. it Rocks !!

love it

raafif · « **Reply #49 on:** August 19, 2025, 08:07:57 AM »

You've got a Straight Flush there


Fabulous '50s GB

News:

Author Topic: Flush Handle Spaceship (Read 25746 times)