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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Predatorpt on December 25, 2015, 04:10:52 PM
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So yesterday, while browsing my local Disney store for another First Order Snowspeeder, I came across this:
Marvel Avengers Age of Ultron Cycle Blast Quinjet Vehicle
(http://www.target.com.au/medias/static_content/product/images/large/65/05/A816505.jpg)
After a quick check on the internet (free wi-fi on the shopping malls is great) for its size, I ended buying it. I was not disappointed, it isn't as large as the original Quinjet toy, but I think it will look great as stealth transport for 28mm figures or as a big one for 15mm.
The only problem that I see is that the rear door doesn't open and we get instead a ramp (to shoot the motorbike out) on the lower bottom of the craft. The cabin can be remodeled to get some seated figures in there (it's big enough). And without further ado, were are the photos with a AT-43 figure.
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/003_zps4x3gjozk.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/002_zps27t3rny0.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/001_zpsewkpeoxk.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/004_zpszlkjzjig.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/005_zpsdhf7zzid.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/006_zpsu9wutwww.jpg)
I'll try and paint it this week ;)
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Very nice indeed; I can certainly see the applications.
How much does it set one back?
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Ha, cool! I recognise that UNA model :D
Awesome plane. Looking forward to seeing a painted version.
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Very nice indeed; I can certainly see the applications.
How much does it set one back?
It cost me €30 directly at the Disney store.
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Not bad, not bad at all.
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Ha, cool! I recognise that UNA model :D
Awesome plane. Looking forward to seeing a painted version.
Yep, these were your UNA guys ;) I'm planning on painting the Quinjet using some of the new Humbrol Multi-effect sprays.
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These were like $20 in department stores with the higher priced version.
Just have to construct an underbelly. Wanted to get one of these as well. I have the other for now.
Looking forward to your finished project.
Grimm
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Heads up folks, the UK Disney store has it for £9.90.
http://www.disneystore.co.uk/vehicles-rc-toys-toys-marvel-avengers-age-of-ultron-cycle-blast-quinjet-vehicle/mp/78302/1000263/ (http://www.disneystore.co.uk/vehicles-rc-toys-toys-marvel-avengers-age-of-ultron-cycle-blast-quinjet-vehicle/mp/78302/1000263/)
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Heads up folks, the UK Disney store has it for £9.90.
http://www.disneystore.co.uk/vehicles-rc-toys-toys-marvel-avengers-age-of-ultron-cycle-blast-quinjet-vehicle/mp/78302/1000263/ (http://www.disneystore.co.uk/vehicles-rc-toys-toys-marvel-avengers-age-of-ultron-cycle-blast-quinjet-vehicle/mp/78302/1000263/)
It's a pity I can't buy there - it automatically transfers me to the Portuguese one :?
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At least you got one; only quintet on the US store is a Lego build.
However, I should complain? I've a few of the last toys left. :D
Doug
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Small update with lousy phone pictures. First time using Humbrol spray paints!
Grey Primer
+ points: very good coverage in a couple of passes; doesn't have a very active smell - I used a mask anyway; fast drying time
- points: the can leaked from its lower seams even without being used and stored in a controlled environment - the only spray cans that do that are usually Chinese ones...
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/01012016_007_zpslm3gnku5.jpg)
Black Gloss
+ points: once again, very good coverage and not a very active smell; fast drying time (but it takes 30 minutes for it to turn really glossy)
- points: none
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/01012016_008_zpsp4yb9zxs.jpg)
Green Multi-Effect (word of warning: I got this can at a discount bin - it was intact, with no leakage - but all Humbrol Multi-Effect were heavily discounted. My problems could be an effect of a defective can)
+ points: fast drying time; really self-levels after drying.
- points: it takes some passes to build up the layers and to get the metallic sheen you see on the cover of the can; the smell of the spray is pretty intense and it lingers for a couple of hours even in well-ventilated area.
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/01012016_009_zpsspl8mob6.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/01012016_010_zpsdmiiqwod.jpg)
Tomorrow I'll break out the brushes and acrylics to detail the bird and I'll take proper pictures once it's done. But in the overall, I was very pleased with the Humbrol spray paints. The multi-effect was a bit of a pain to apply but the effect is damn nice with the right light on.
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Looks great so far :)
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Looks great so far :)
Thanks!
And after some time painting the cockpit windows, I'm very satisfied with the final result, specially taking in account that it was the first time I tried doing something similar.
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/002_zpslxewpckb.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/001_zpsf6grvyuj.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/003_zpsapaukjke.jpg)
And the paint really shines with the proper light:
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/005_zpsv3ftoimw.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/006_zpsrapbq2tk.jpg)
Overall it has been a great little project for me. In February I'll try and get another one, at a lower price.
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Like the effect on the windows makes it look rather mean.
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Like the effect on the windows makes it look rather mean.
Thanks, that was the idea :D
I've always wanted to do something similar after seeing it done by dwartist. But I could never really master it, until I found a tutorial for a simpler version of that kind of painting technique:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DgQnJf81hE
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It looks the business :) . The windows are spot on.
Are you going to add any decals?
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It looks the business :) . The windows are spot on.
Are you going to add any decals?
Thought about that, but no.
It would detract from the metallic paint effect. I could do some decals on the bottom side of the craft but they would't be visible anyway, so I didn't bother :D
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Nice work! Been thinking about picking one up.
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That works well, and straight out of the box by the looks of it.
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Nice clean work, and I quite like the green shimmering effect. I agree that decals would detract from it, most likely, but I wonder if you could pick out those various jet intakes to provide a spot of contrast - right now, it looks a bit like a "nugget of purest green" except for the very well-done canopy glass. ;)
Alternatively, maybe pick out the panel lines in some darker tone, maybe a very dark black green rather than pure black?
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That works well, and straight out of the box by the looks of it.
Yep, no modifications at all. And it give me proper motivation to work on the older Quinjet ;)
Nice clean work, and I quite like the green shimmering effect. I agree that decals would detract from it, most likely, but I wonder if you could pick out those various jet intakes to provide a spot of contrast - right now, it looks a bit like a "nugget of purest green" except for the very well-done canopy glass. ;)
Alternatively, maybe pick out the panel lines in some darker tone, maybe a very dark black green rather than pure black?
Thanks for the suggestion. I think I may try that.
Maybe these intakes in black
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/01012016_010_zpsivn06fag.jpg)
And these type of panel lines in dark green?
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/005_zps5os1jdhv.jpg)
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Precisely that. Maybe just use a little wash and not a proper coat of paint, just to liven up the surface a bit.
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Precisely that. Maybe just use a little wash and not a proper coat of paint, just to liven up the surface a bit.
Ok, I'll try that later today. Keeping my fingers crossed while doing that kind of work since I'm not used to that lol
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Ok, I'll try that later today. Keeping my fingers crossed while doing that kind of work since I'm not used to that lol
Thin paint, fine brush and a steady hand - failing the latter, patience may be substituted. :)
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One tip I once saw was to paint water into the recesses and then a small blob of wash... then the wash fills the space.
I have never tried it but it was from one of the 'Eavy Metal painters from GW.
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Gundam panel detail pens might work?
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Ah Christian, your "nugget of purest green" remark had me (literally, for once on the internet) laughing out loud. That has been something of a catchphrase in my family ever since the 80s when that show first aired. My brother still says it all the time, at the drop of a hat.
So thank you for that.
Nice piece of purest green you have there, Predatorpt. Lovely metallic look bordering on the iridescent.
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One tip I once saw was to paint water into the recesses and then a small blob of wash... then the wash fills the space.
I have never tried it but it was from one of the 'Eavy Metal painters from GW.
Hmm, never heard of that method before. I'll have to check it out!
Gundam panel detail pens might work?
Hmm, I have some fine technical pens... Maybe I can try them out?
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Ah Christian, your "nugget of purest green" remark had me (literally, for once on the internet) laughing out loud. That has been something of a catchphrase in my family ever since the 80s when that show first aired. My brother still says it all the time, at the drop of a hat.
So thank you for that.
Nice piece of purest green you have there, Predatorpt. Lovely metallic look bordering on the iridescent.
Thanks! I advise everyone to try out those Multi-Effect sprays from Humbrol.
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Still haven't finished painting mine, but I saw a Quinjet similar to mine painted in another nice scheme - but being used for 15mm figures - and I had to share
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/predatorpt/Forums/12507560_10207546410354593_6685171465678942076_n_zpsrww9z5b3.jpg)
Unfortunately I can't find more pictures of it.
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Very cool; thanks for sharing. 8)
Good looking landing gear on it. And that is one big *ss bolt on that landing pad! lol Looks like it doubles as some sort of transport case or something...
Prompted by your thread I had to pick one up myself :D , so another painted example is most welcome.
It's wide though! From the pictures, it's not very obvious that it has quite the wingspan, but it's wider than it's long I believe.
Also; I did not realize that the underside of the outer wings were hollow. Did you leave them like that or did you cover/fill them? I know they will irk me to no end if left like this... ::)
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Very cool; thanks for sharing. 8)
Good looking landing gear on it. And that is one big *ss bolt on that landing pad! lol Looks like it doubles as some sort of transport case or something...
Prompted by your thread I had to pick one up myself :D , so another painted example is most welcome.
It's wide though! From the pictures, it's not very obvious that it has quite the wingspan, but it's wider than it's long I believe.
Also; I did not realize that the underside of the outer wings were hollow. Did you leave them like that or did you cover/fill them? I know they will irk me to no end if left like this... ::)
You got that right, it's a transport case that doubles as a landing pad.
Yep, the wingspan is wider that the craft itself. As for the outer wings, I left them as they are - how many times will people see them? ;D
Hope to see your version soon! ;)