Battle Droid model done!

Finished the Battle droid model! I used acrylics...was tough to get the color right but I think it turned out pretty good!

My old airbrush was a real challenge because it works sometimes..not others. Took several coats of paint. I then applied and washed off some burnt sienna brown and some black here and there to weather it. The last think I did was use a metallic sharpie to add scratched and wear to the edges.

I am pretty happy with the results. Was fun to make a model again. I didn't bother with the STAP he rides on..I wanted him to be standing. SHame he doesnt come with a blaster tho.

The first pic was with no flash..the second pic I used a flash.

Pics of my models...no..the plastic kind!

Here are a few pics.


This is my model kit of the ship Serenity from the show Firefly. WATCH THE SHOW..it is great! I painted with a based of metalllic aluminum, them misted flat black. The picture below shows the one from the show. I REALLY need an airbrush..but I am pleased with how it looks with this base coat. Weathering and airbrushing the details should be a real challenge.




Here is the other model I am puttering around on. It is a Battle Droid with Stap (the pogo stick thing they fly on). I think I just want the battle droid (not the STAP). That means the base it came with won't work...but I am sure I can manage something.

Been fiddling on a few things

I have been wokring on a few small things...

I touched up the Firefly sign a bit..added stars..painted the edges black..and coated with clear gloss to make it shiny. I also have painted the ship parts a base color..metallic aluminum with a mist of flat black. REALLY seems to match the ONE picture I have of the ship. I cannot believe how hard it is to find screen grabs or reference images of the ship from the show.

My R2 had a problem with the dome rotation motor. The mounting screws loosened causing it to turn and bang when the dome switched directions. I have tightened it for now but I will have to redrill the holes.

I tried out my picoswitch and modified mcdonalds toy sound board with my Vex system. IT WORKED!! Now my R2 has 2 sound options...the interactive R2 inside as before..AND at the press of a button 3 sounds fromt he Mcdonalds toy. Nice to have the option of him playing a sound at the press of a button on my transmitter!!

I have also been gluing together a model (12") of a battle droid. It comes with a STAP (flying bike thing) but I think I just want the Battle Droid.

AGain I need a new airbrush which woudl really help me with these projects. Sigh...funds are too tight.