Roughing out the final poseRoughing out the final pose
Customisation
Extending spikes and visorExtending spikes and visorSharpened extended spikes. Pointy!Sharpened extended spikes. Pointy!Customization to Helmet Visor Creating physical damage with soldering iron
Painting
3D Printing
3D Model of printed part for baseWork holder for baseWork holder for baseSanding base rim
Painting the Test Pieces
Primed Test PiecesStippled on ColoursStippled on ColoursStippled on ColoursStippled on ColoursBrushed on thinned down Custom MixBrushed on thinned down Custom MixBrushed on thinned down Custom MixBrushed on thinned down Custom MixBrushed on thinned down Custom MixDried Custom MixDried Custom Mix
Painting the HG Zaku Warrior
Primed Zaku Warrior (Air Brushed)Primed ModelBase Coated TankBase Coated TankPrimed Gun (Air Brushed)Primed Gun (Air Brushed)Painted Join CoversPainted Knee Joint CoverPainted Gun Joint/MountPainted Elbow Joint CoverPainted Elbow Joint CoverPainted Chest SectionPainted Chest SectionPainted Chest SectionPainted BackpackPainted BackpackPainted BackpackShield ready for top coatApplying base colours and trusting the processApplying base coloursApplying base coloursCustom mix appliedCustom mix appliedCustom mix appliedRight arm almost completeLeft arm almost completeChipping completedChipping completedWeathered and chippedWeathered and chipped
Painting the Base
Sanding base rimBase primed greyBase primed greyoplus_32Base surface dry brushed with shades of greyBase surface dry brushed with shades of greyBase surface dry brushed with shades of greyBase surface dry brushed with shades of greyBlack wash applied to baseBlack wash applied to baseBlack wash applied to base
Final Photos
Detailed and painted – TopDetail and painted – Right closeDetailed and painted – rightDetailed and painted – Left closeDetailed and painted – LeftDetailed and painted – RightDetailed and painted – Left closeDetailed and painted – Front
3rd Place QMHE – MECH-300
MECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHEMECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHEMECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHEMECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHEMECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHEMECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHEMECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHEMECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHEMECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHEMECH-300 – 3rd Place QMHE
