R2D2 Fett's Blog

This is just to post updates on my various projects, like my full sized R2D2, my Han Solo in carbonite, my Boba Fett, Yoda, C3PO......AND the finishing of our basement (and home theater)or anything else that I might think is interesting enough to post.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

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.


6 Comments:

At 3:21 PM, Blogger Calvin Thomas said...

Awesome Dude!!!
I was checking this out this morning.
That is something I can not do, I shake and don't have the patients.
You did the silver weathering?
You've got that down pat!!!
I wonder if a fullsize could be done from that model?
Calvin

 
At 3:30 PM, Blogger R2D2 Fett said...

Thanks man. Weathering is fun!

To be honest I usually use a dry brush.but for the precision on this guy I used a metallic Sharpie!

:)

 
At 4:47 AM, Blogger The life of thomas said...

Very impressive Jason!!!
That paint job is so realistic. Out of curiosity, how tall is that model? I have lots of polystyrene and plenty of ideas ;)

Thomas

 
At 7:41 AM, Blogger R2D2 Fett said...

Thanks man!!

I love weathering. Such a difference from having something painted the color you want..then by weathering it almost magically becomes real!

It's about 12" tall. It came with a STAP (the thing they ride) and a base the STAP fits into, but I wanted to have it standing up.

Jason

 
At 8:11 PM, Blogger Brenda's blog said...

Wow!!!! That looks great!!! you really do a great job weathering, I need some pointers for R3. ;o )

Brenda

 
At 6:11 AM, Blogger R2D2 Fett said...

Haha just keep watching the Don Bies video. I haven't had the courage to weather my R2 yet.

;)

Jason

 

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