WIP MQ-9 Reaper Pictures Bekijk: Diavoorstelling Mozaïek Lijst 1 February 26, 2021
Main hull and wings together. Very quick build without a cockpit
2 February 27, 2021
Final little details added to the hull. just about ready for priming
3 February 27, 2021
Underside of the body
4 February 27, 2021
Close up of the weapon pylons
5 February 27, 2021
I added some lead wire to replace the plastic tubes that weren't fully molded. Turned out great.
6 February 27, 2021
All the bits ready for priming
7 March 13, 2021
Preshading complete. Trying out a mottled technique to get some slight color modulation in the final grey.
8 March 13, 2021
Underside. I went back and added a bit more mottling after this.
9 March 13, 2021
Extra hull bits preshaded as well. The prop cap is slightly glossy for metallic paint.
10 March 13, 2021
Underside of the hull after the main color painted on. The modulation turned out subtle but still visible. Should be a bit more pronounced after varnishing.
11 March 15, 2021
Top side in lighter grey.
12 March 15, 2021
Landing gear bits painted, just before varnishing.
13 March 15, 2021
Ordnance painted, just before varnishing.
14 March 15, 2021
Panel lining on the ordnance and landing gear bits
15 16 March 15, 2021
The prop hub was painted with a brush and acrylic silver paint while spinning it slowing with a hand drill to get the brushed effect.
17 March 27, 2021
Varnish and panel lines always add a lot of detail.
18 March 27, 2021
Color modulation on the upper hull is less apparent, but still visible.
19 March 27, 2021
Decals on the ordnance.
20 March 27, 2021
Underside with landing gear installed, and decals going on.
21 March 27, 2021
Closeup of the tail decals
22 March 27, 2021
Upper hull decals. Lots of red and white dots for various caps and port covers
23 24 March 27, 2021
Upper tail decals.
25 March 27, 2021
Fully assembled, and matte varnished.
26 27 March 27, 2021
Underside with ordnance and matte varnish.
28 March 27, 2021
Close up of the ordnance and landing gear.
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