Trumpeter SA-8 Gecko, Greek Style!

Agreed............looks bloody good

Great weathering, Pete. This is going to be epic.

Thanks gents, well I think I'm done with the weathering after adding a very small amount of dust effects to the front and rear upper portions of the model. Adding some soot staining around the exhaust and a bit of fuel spillage. Today I will crack on with the base.

Just be damned careful you don't knock it over or off the table. As I've done on more than enough occasions.

Very cool looking subject you have there Pete

Cheers guys, today I knocked up a simple base using a tamiya large one which I'd already primed and sprayed the edges on. Some plaster mixed with pigments and VMS PVA resin glue went on followed by sand and fine stones. The model was then placed on the drying plaster with a sheet of cling film acting as a barrier. VMS sand & gravel freeze went on next followed once dry by a quick blast of tamiya buff. 

The grass went on using my new applicator and I must say it worked brilliantly. Well worth the expense as it not only ensures the grass stands up but also helps fill the areas where glue is placed more evenly. The grass was then sprayed with a light green followed by a light brown colour before tidying up the earth areas with more tamiya buff. Stones picked out in various colours followed before a shrub was glued on and the base finished. I've really enjoyed this project as the kit was excellent and the change of colour scheme makes it even more interesting. More in the gallery.

A cackin` build mucker and the base sets it off bootifully

Pete, gorgeous Gecko! Really amazing work.


Best wishes,


Ian

Lost for words. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.

All the better that I was able to see it develop.

Glad you like the grass applicator. How does it work, exactly?