Star Wars Episode I Trade Federation Vulture Droids

JD
A very enjoyable build, that I won off EBay. I really like the multi-kit sets. The details of the AMT snapfast kits are surprisingly nice, with lots of detail and raised panels.
I'm wondering how to paint the embossed lettering on the base, any ideas?

Torsten
I remember to build this kit in the past, it was funny. Like to see you have build it yet. Maybe you can use a Mascot around the lettering and try a kind of drybrushing

JD
That was my first thought too Torsten, using liquid mask around the letters and dry brushing.. I saw another guy doing a dabbing technique like how they used to apply ink to the type set in old printing presses.. both worth a try.

Torsten
Yes, the second one sounds interesting, too. Like to see which technique you use

JD
Made some progress.. I'm happy with the results so far, although I feel a disturbance in the Force.. as if my masking job is about to betray me, and go horribly wrong...

Torsten
I'm looking forward to see the pink zone without masking 🙂

Torsten
THX, looking good 🙂

JD
As I suspected, the eyes gave me trouble. Paint was too thick, causing tiny ridges around the edges after the tape was removed. Not sure if I can live with it or not. I may redo them. Next after some dry brushing, there are additional racing stripes and battle damage I have yet to figure out.

JD
Dry brushing added..