WIP: Locitus ESB Boba
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Thanks guys! 
The kit I got costs about $200, and came with some accessories, like a box of createx paints (that I used on the pictures), some cleaner, stirring cups and so on. You can get just the airbrush and the compressor separate for maybe $150.
The kit I got costs about $200, and came with some accessories, like a box of createx paints (that I used on the pictures), some cleaner, stirring cups and so on. You can get just the airbrush and the compressor separate for maybe $150.
I got my second accurate scope today. Big thanks to my UK friend Rob who bought and re-shipped it to me. This one came with the accurate "tall" scope rings too! So I think I'll replace the current sussex scope with this one down the road.
Here's some close ups I took of my new "Hunter"-brand 4x20 for intwenothor, that goes nicely in this thread as well.
Here's some close ups I took of my new "Hunter"-brand 4x20 for intwenothor, that goes nicely in this thread as well.
matt black
New Hunter
Glad it arrived safe mate. The build is looking fantastic!
intwenothor
Well-Known Hunter
Looking good. Will you replace the Sussex with the Hunter or replace just the rings and feet on the Sussex with the ones from the Hunter?
I haven't decided yet. Whichever one is the most accurate will be on the blaster.
intwenothor
Well-Known Hunter
Which way are you leaning? Are the present scope rings on your blaster with the Sussex not 'real'?
Yeah, the current scope rings are resin from the kit. The sussex came without rings. I need to get a new set of feet, possibly mis-casts, that I can cut up rather that than cutting up a perfectly good pair of rings, and then mount the real scope rings on the new feet.
intwenothor
Well-Known Hunter
Why do you need to cut anything up?
intwenothor
Well-Known Hunter
Gotcha, that'll be a problem and some fine cutting I guess.
Dear diary...
Just kidding! Today was a good day though. I got a package with some 2008 MOW ESB Gauntlets from mmgraphics. They were too big for me, and the rocket could use some fresh paint so I got right on it with my airbrush. I also learned the hard way why some people like to use vinyl gloves when painting. It got a bit messy!
I also learned that I like Tamiya paints more than Humbrol for airbrushing. A lot easier to thin and clean up after. It was my first try at using non createx airbrush paints. A lot was learned today!
Here are some pictures!
The silver paint is Humbrol #27002 and the copper paint is Tamiya Copper.
Just kidding! Today was a good day though. I got a package with some 2008 MOW ESB Gauntlets from mmgraphics. They were too big for me, and the rocket could use some fresh paint so I got right on it with my airbrush. I also learned the hard way why some people like to use vinyl gloves when painting. It got a bit messy!
I also learned that I like Tamiya paints more than Humbrol for airbrushing. A lot easier to thin and clean up after. It was my first try at using non createx airbrush paints. A lot was learned today!
Here are some pictures!
The silver paint is Humbrol #27002 and the copper paint is Tamiya Copper.
mmgraphics
Well-Known Hunter
Nice work with the rocket bro!
Curious how the Gaunts will turn out.
Curious how the Gaunts will turn out.
Thank yo ManuelNice work with the rocket bro!
Curious how the Gaunts will turn out.
Right now the lower halfs have been re-enforced with strips of plastic along the outer sides so nothing bad can happen. Next up is to grind down the resin dental files and replace them with real ones.
