Garage Kits !
I have the same model in a box stored away. I\'ll dig it out and give you all the info I have.
I got mine at a show in Allentown, PA, from the original sculptor ( I think) assured it was not a recast.
I KNOW there is an ad for the original kit in one of my old magazines.....
Many good suggestions here, but let me add a few more.
1) It is difficult to avoid handling something this large. Buy a few cans of Testors Dullcote .
At logical break points, spray 2 fine mist coats on the figure and let dry thoroughly.
This is ESPECIALLY important if you airbrush, since these coats are thin.
On a kit this large, you can\'t afford to strip and restart, so this stage-wise approach is very prudent.
2) A very successful technique for \"garage kits\" such as this is to basecoat in lighter colors, seal them with Dullcote,
make paste mixes of shading colors with gel medium, brush them on and wipe them off with a clean lint-free rag.
Re-seal afterwards. Detail brush work afterwards.
( You can see this technique on my Kongzilla here on CMON )
3) Lots of good info in 3 reference magazines:
Amazing Figure Modeler, Kitbuilder, Modelers Resource ( out of print )
4) On amazingmodeler.com there are some DVDs by David Fisher on Garage Kits.
They are TRULY excellent and well worth the investment.
5) Need Inspiration ? Great work at
www.dragontoothminiatures.com
I\'ll definitely keep an eye on this project.
Good luck.....
